WILSON, Prof. Desmond Ephraim

BEFORE UNIVERSITY
– Issues and Records Officer, West African Examinations Council, (WAEC), Yaba, 1971;

– Reconciliation Officer/Headquarters Accounts, National Bank of Nigeria Plc., 1971-1972;

– Master Grade III, National Youth Service Corps, (NYSC), Government Teachers’ Training College, Igbogbo, Ikorudu,1975-1976;

– Assistant Lecturer, English Language and Literature, The Polytechnic, Calabar, 1976-1978;

– Lecturer III, English Language and Literature, The Polytechnic, Calabar, 1978-1980;

– Lecturer II, English Language and Literature, The Polytechnic, Calabar, 1980-1983;

– Lecturer I, English Language and Literature, The Polytechnic, Calabar,1983-1985;

– Examiner, West African Examinations Council, (WAEC), English Language, 1979-1998;

UNIVERSITY OF UYO
– Lecturer II, University of Uyo, 1985;

– Lecturer I, University of Uyo, 1990;

– Senior Lecturer, University of Uyo, 1993;

– Associate Professor, University of Uyo, 1997;

– Professor, University of Uyo, 2000;

ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES

– English Language Instructor, Science Laboratory Training Programme, University of Uyo, 1986 1987

– Examinations/Timetable Officer, Department of Communication Arts, University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom, 1986 – 1992

– Member, Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme Committee, University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom,1986 – 1992;

– Acting Head, Department of Communication Arts, University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom,1990-1991;

– Acting Director, Centre for Cultural Studies, University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom, October 1991-December 1991;

– Member, Committee of University Ceremonial Robes, University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom, 1991-1992;

– Member,Finance and General Purposes Committee, University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom,1991 – 1994;

– Member, Governing Council, University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom, 1991-1995;

– Member, Vehicle Refurbishing Loans Committee, University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom, 1991-1998;

– Member, Minor Works and Services Committee, University of Akwa Ibom, 1992-1994;

– Acting Head, Department of Communication Arts, University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom, 1991-1997;

– Member, Finance and General Purposes Committee, University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom, 1995-1999;

– Member, Governing Council, University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom, 1996-2001;

– Dean, Student Affairs, University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, 1997-2001;

– Dean, Faculty of Arts, University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, 2008-2012;

– Member, Governing Council, University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom, 2009-2012;

RESPONSIBILITIES WITHIN THE FACULTY OF ARTS

– Chairman, Examination Misconduct Committee;

– Member, Senate Panel on Examination Malpractice in the Faculty of Law, 1992;

– Member, Advisory Committee, Centre for Cultural Studies, 1991-1993;

– Acting Head of Department, Communication Arts, 1991-1997;

– Member, Governing Council, Univeristy of Uyo, 1991-2000;

– Dean, Student Affairs, 1997 -2001;

– Director, General Studies, 2007 – 2009;

– Dean, Faculty of Arts, 2008 – 2012;

– Member, 2010 Convocation Planning Committee and Chairman, Subcommittee on Convocation Lecture/Addresses;

RESPONSIBILITIES IN OTHER UNIVERSITIES
– Senior Lecturer, General Studies Unit,University of Calabar, Cross River State, 1978-1980;

– Instructor (Part Time), English, Science Laboratory Technology Training Programme, University of Calabar, Cross River State, 1977-1980;

– Teaching Assistant, Department of Communication and Language Arts, University of Ibadan, Oyo State, 1981 -1983;

– Director, Institute of Information and Communication Technology, Delta State University, Abraka, February 2005-January 2006;

– Consultant, Development of the Media Studies programme, University of Botswana, Gabrone, 2009;

EXTERNAL EXAMINATIONS

– Team Leader/Examiner in English, National Secretarial Examinations, Federal Ministry of Establishments, 1979-1980;

– Examiner (BA, MA), University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 1992-1994;

– Examiner, Ph.D, University of Ibadan, 1997-1999;

– Examiner, B.Sc, MSc., Abia State University, Uturu, 1996 – 2000;

– Examiner, MSc, University of Lagos, 2001;

– Examiner, BA, MA, Ph.D, University of Port Harcourt, 2001-2003;

– Examiner, Ph.D, University of Ibadan, 2003;

– Examiner (BA, MA), University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 2005;

– Examiner, MA, Catholic Institute of West Africa, Port Harcourt, 2005-2009;

– Examiner, B.Sc in Mass Communication, Cross River Universuty of Technology, Calabar, Cross River State, 2008 – 2009;

– Examiner, BA, MA, Ph.D, University of Port Harcourt, 2009;

– Examiner Ph.D, Covenant University, Otta, 2009.

RESPONSIBILITIES WITHIN THE UNIVERSITY OF UYO

– Member, Conference Organizing Committee Centre for Cultural Studies, 1986 -1989;

– Vice Chairman, Academic Staff Association, ASA, UNICROSS, 1988 – 1990;

– Staff Adviser, Association of Communication Arts Students (ACAS), 1988 – 1991;

– Vice Chairman and Chairman, Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU-UUB), 1990 – 1991;

– Director, Centre for Cultural Studies,1990;

– Vice Chairman and Chairman, Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU-UUB), 1991-1994;

– Member, Divisional Research Committee and Faculty Representatives, 1991 – 1997;

– Chairman, Examination Misconduct Committee, 2001 – 2008;

– Chairman, Constitution Drafting Committee, Senior Staff Club;

– Acting Chairman, University of Uyo, Micro Finance Bank, 2010;

– Member, Board of Trustees Academic Staff Multi-purpose Co-operative Society, University of Uyo.

RESPONSIBILITIES OUTSIDE UNIVERSITY OF UYO
– Secretary, Uyo and District Group, Amnesty International, 1988;

– Member, National Council, Amnesty International Nigerian Sect. 1988-1992;

– Member, State Festival Subcommittee on National Festival of Arts and Culture, NAFEST, Bauchi State, 1989;

– Member, National Executive Council, Amnesty International Nigeria, 1988-1992;

– Member, TV Panel that interviewed the Governor of Akwa Ibom State on his First Hundred Days, April 1992;

– Member, Akwa Ibom Technical Committee on Privatization and Commercialization, 1995-1997;

– Member, National Executive Council, Amnesty International Nigeria, 1993-2001;

– Chairman, Akwa Ibom Broadcasting Corporation (AKBC), 1999-2001;

– National Coordinator, Human Rights Education Programme, Amnesty International Nigeria, 1998-2001;

– Communication Consultant, South South, UNICEF, 2003;

– Member, Advisory Council, Eket Traditional Rulers Council, 2003-2006;

– Consultant, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) on AK-SEEDS, 2005;

– Chairman, Good Governance Award Committee, Akwa Ibom State, 2005-2006;

– Member, Advanced Team of Commission of Nobel Laureates on the Niger Delta, 2006;

– Secretary, Uyo and District Group, Amnesty International, 2006 – 2007;

– Member, International Executive Committee, African Council for Communication Education, 2003-2009;

– Member, Editorial Board/Columnist, Sensor Newspaper, 2007-2010;

– National Coordinator, African Council for Communication Education(ACCE), 2008-2012.

– Member, African Council for Communication Education
– Member, Nigerian Institute of Public Relations

– Best graduating student MA in Language Arts, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo State,1981
– Recipient, Defender of Human Rights Award by the Students Union Government, University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State,1991;
– Recipient, Award of Excellence by Nigeria Union of Teachers,Eket,1994;
– Recipient, Award of Excellence, Association of Public Relations Students (APRS), 1994;
– Listed in Who’s Who in Nigeria, 2003,
– Honorary Member, Board of Directors of International Biographical Centre, USA, 2005;
– Listed in Who’s Who in Nigeria, 2007

PUBLICATION
JOURNAL
– Wilson, D. ‘Traditional System of Communication in Modern African Development: An Analytical Viewpoint’ Africa Media Review, Vol. 1, No.2 pp. 87 -104, 1987;
– Wilson, D. ‘Organizing a Television Service for Rural Areas’,Africa Media Review, Vol.1 No.3 pp.36-48, 1987;
– Wilson, D. ‘Towards a Diachronic-synchronic View of Communication Policies in Africa’, Africa Media Review Vol. 3 No. 2 pp. 26 -39, 1989;
– Wilson, D. ‘The Teaching of Human Rights in Nigeria: A Multi-Media Approach’, in Social Education: The American Journal of National Council for the Social Studies, April/May Vol. 56, No. 4, pp. 227-228, 1992;
– Wilson, D. ‘Dimensions of Meaning in Nonverbal Communication’ Journal of Humanities, Vol.2 September pp 92-99, 1992;
– Wilson, D. ‘Traditional Media Arts: An Aesthetic Appreciation of the Town Crier’ Journal of the University Media and Aesthetics, Vol. 1, No. 1, 1996;
– Wilson, D. ‘Review of Aesthetics: Artistic and Philosophical Dimension’ in Journal of University Media and Aesthetics Vol. 1 No. 2 pp. 77 -87, 2000;
– Wilson, D. The Mass Media and the Participatory Democratic Process:Mobilizing Nigerians for Elections. In Journal of Communication. Vol. 2. Nos.1 – 2, 2003;
– Wilson, D ‘Indigenous-Modern Communication Interface for Sustainable Environmental Development’. The Nigerian Journal of Communications vol. 4 Nos.1 -2 pp 7-17, 2006;
– Wilson, D Mass Media Promotion of Biodiversity, Biotechnology, Bio-safety and Food Security Knowledge for Sustainable Development in Africa in International Journal of African Culture, Politics and Development. Vol. 3 No. 2 Sept pp 172-187, 2008;
– Wilson, D Research on Traditional Communication in Africa: The development and future directions. In African Communication Research Vol. No.1 Faculty of Social Sciences and Communication, St Augustine University of Tanzania, Mwanza-Tanzania pp 47-59, 2008;

BOOKS
– Wilson, D. Communication and Social Action. Port Harcourt, Footstep Publication, 1997;
– Wilson, D. Introduction to Print Media: Readings in Nigerian Journalism, Ibadan: Stirling Horden Publishers, 2000;
– Wilson, D. Universal Declaration of Human Rights (Ibibio, Hausa, Igbo and Yoruba translations). Lagos: Amnesty International Nigeria, 2000
– Wilson, D. Cultism: Evil Unlimited. Uyo: Peace on Campus Initiative, University of Uyo, Uyo, 2000;
– Wilson, D., New Perspectives in Applied Communication, Ibadan, Stirling’s Horden Publishers, 2005;
– Udoyo, A. & D. Wilson., The Orthography of Ekid Language. Lagos, Concept Publications, 2006
– Wilson, D. Fundamentals of Human Communication. Ibadan, Stirling’s Horden Publishers, 2006;
– Wilson, D. Introduction to Mass Communication Principles and Practice. Uyo, Minders International Publishers, 2007;
– Wilson, D. Communication Approaches to Peace Building in Nigeria. Uyo: African Council for Communication Education, 2009.

– Fellow, Palmwine Drinkers Club, 1977.

Prof. Wilson is the Author of the words of the University of Uyo Anthem, 1996.

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OFFICIAL ADDRESS:
Department of Communications Arts;
University of Uyo,
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Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.

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