PERSONAL DATA
Name: Dr. Esther Andrews
Email Address: estherandrews003@gmail.com
Place of Birth: Ikot Edibon
Nationality: Nigerian
State of Origin: Akwa Ibom
Local Govt. of Origin: Nsit Ubium
Marital Status: Married
UNIVERSITY EDUCATION, DEGREES OBTAINED AND DATES
University of Cross River State, Uyo – NCE (Physical /Health Edu.) 1989
University of Cross River State, Uyo – B.Sc. (Physical and Health Edu.) 1991
University of Nigeria, Nsukka – M.Ed. (School Health Edu.) 2008
University of Nigeria, Nsukka – Ph.D. (School Health Edu.) 2015
ACADEMIC AWARDS AND DISTINCTIONS
- Andrews, Esther U. (2004). Distinguished Honours Award by the Department of Physical/ Health Edu. As the first female HOD in the Department.
- Andrews, Esther U. (2019). Award of Excellence as a Matron of College of Education Entertainment Forum.
- Andrews, Esther U. (2018). Award of Excellence from National Parent Teachers Ass. Of Nigeria, Akwa Ibom Chapter for the outstanding roles played in Education Industry in Akwa Ibom State.
- Andrews, Esther U. (2018). Award of Excellence from the Apostolic Church Nigeria (TACN) in recognition of commitment towards the work of God.
- Andrews, Esther U. (2019). Award of Recognition as the 1st Female Deputy Provost from Association of School of Science (SESA), in Recognition of her tireless and dedicated services, loyalty and unparalled performance in the life of young females from Student Union Government, C.O.E. Afaha Nsit.
- Andrews, Esther U. (2017). Award of Excellence as the 1st Female Dean, School of Science, from Science Educati0on Students’ Association (SESA) C.O.E. Afaha Nsit.
FIELD OF SPECIALIZATION & RESEARCH INTEREST
- Health Education
- Physical Education
- Gender Issues
- ICT
PUBLICATIONS
Dr. Esther Uwem Andrews has published over 26 research works including book chapters and texts.
CONFERENCES AND WORKSHOPS
Dr. Esther Uwem Andrews has organized workshops and attended numerous local and International Conferences and Workshops, where she made presentations in varied topics on Health, Physical Education, ICT and Gender Issues.
MEMBERSHIP AND PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS:
Dr. Esther Andrews is an active member of various professional Organizations which include;
Member: Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) – 2006
Treasurer: Educators Forum of Nigeria (EFON) – 2007
Member: National Association of Women in Colleges of Education (WICE) 2000
Member: Nigerian School of Health Association (NSHA) – 2009
COMMUNITY SERVICES TO COLLEGE/ ORGANIZATIONS
Dr. Esther Uwem Andrews has served the College in several committees including;
A member of Examination Malpractice Committee – 2005
A member of Sports Committee of the College – 2005 – 2011
Academic Board of the College – 2004 – 2008, 2017 Till Date
Member of Committee of Deans/ Directors – 2017 – 2019
Chairman of College Central Result Consideration Committee – 2019 Till Date
College Convocation/Matriculation Committee – 2019 Till Date
Member of College Central Admission Committee – 2019 Till Date
EXTERNAL EXAMINATIONS IN VARIOUS COLLEGES OF EDUCATION.
Dr. Esther Uwem Andrews has served as an External Examiner in Federal College of Education, (FCOE) Obudu, Cross River State.
EXTERNAL PROFESSIONAL ASSESSMENTS TO COLLEGES.
Dr. Esther Uwem Andrews has been an External Assessor for Chief Lecturers in Alvan Ikoku College of Education, Oweri, Imo State.
COMMUNITY SERVICES
Dr. Esther Uwem Andrews’ capabilities were not limited to the world of academics but also extended to her community where she used her time in serving the Lord and humanity in various capacities.
- Women Leader/Deaconess in The Apostolic Church, Eka District, Uyo
- President in Elite Women Forum, Uyo Chapter, Akwa Ibom State
- A member of the Tink Tank Committee in four (4) villages of Afia Nsit Ikot Abasi Ufat, Ikot Edibon and Ikot Inyang Eti in the Empowerment of the youths.
- A Matron in Afaha Nsit Women Development Association, Afaha Nsit Chapter, Nsit Ibom Local Government Area.