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Kampala International University Journal of Education
E-¬Learning has helped higher education scale through the huddles that interrupted process had po... more E-¬Learning has helped higher education scale through the huddles that interrupted process had posed during the COVID-19 total lockdown period in 2020. Due to the challenges of online instruction using available e-learning models, many higher educational institutions fail to handle the continuation of the educational process during the lockdown. This paper, using a document review of already done research, moved beyond diagnosis to describe students and institutional experiences, challenges and the prospects of e-learning for higher institutions in Uganda. In developing essence, the study found that higher education in Uganda has forged ahead with its role of teaching, research, community development and storage of knowledge, despite all the challenges. In contribution to the ongoing conversation, these findings x-ray the need for higher institutions to embrace the new normal, to increase access to higher education in Uganda. This paradigm shift has not, in any way, changed the role...
Journal of emerging technologies and innovative research, Sep 1, 2021
Pathways for developing leadership skills among middle level academics in private universities is... more Pathways for developing leadership skills among middle level academics in private universities is a study that has examined the challenges faced by private universities in Uganda, by looking at documents, reports and data sets including participant observation. The role of middle level academics and administrators has become a focal point in higher education owing to the state of change in education sector and the very important tasks and functions middle level management perform in universities. The rapid growth of private universities in Uganda since 1988 presents enough and adequate reason for this study as maintenance of standards and proper refocusing of higher educational goals becomes important. The questions this study answered are: what are the staffing levels and quality of middle level academics in private universities in Uganda, in terms of their number and qualification; what are the determinants of best practices in leadership at middle level academics in private universities in Uganda? In the course of reviewing available literature, data sets and collaborating with participant observation, findings show that private universities in Uganda engage quite a number of unqualified middle level academics with little or no experience because most of them either possess Master's degree or are fresh graduates. Private universities in Sub-Saharan African countries generally and those in Uganda particularly seem to rely on inexperienced middle level administrators and academics lacking capacity in leadership and therefore lacking leadership skills because of the gap in experience for such challenging positions. Also observed is that most private universities in Uganda do not adhere to standards set by National Council for Higher Education rules and guidelines. It is also most likely, from the findings, that they do not refer to Universities and Other Tertiary Education Act,2001, (revised 2014), in their practices even though the structures, indicators and regulations are specified in their university charter. The study recommends interventions in form of leadership skills training for middle level academics and administrators in private universities by NCHE, Uganda. Close monitoring is also recommended in order to maintain quality and standards for global competitiveness This is very crucial for private sector particularly, considering the rate of proliferation of private universities in Uganda
Journal of emerging technologies and innovative research, 2021
The practices that can enhance the educational progress of international students during the peri... more The practices that can enhance the educational progress of international students during the period of Covid19 pandemic have been a concern in higher education worldwide. ELearning involved teaching and learning online via new and emerging technologies, is debatably as one of the most powerful responses to the growing need for education in the era of a pandemic.The adoption determinant and level to which eLearning adoption can enhance educational progress of international students in Uganda worthy of exploration. All 16,000 international students in 29 Universities in Uganda made up the population of this research.10 listed private universities in Uganda were selected using stratified and simple random sampling technique. Purposive sampling technique was adopted toward the selection of 5000 international students across all department of the selected institution to achieve the study objectives. An online questionnaire instrument was administered with (5000) Five thousandresponses received from random participants. Data collected were analysed using descriptive statistics like table and percentage.The result of the analysis revealed that all considered variables; Access to internet , Adaptive intelligent and tutoring system, Level of competent of students to e-learning are major determinant factors toward adoption and adaption of eLearning and implementation of eLearning enhance educational success of international student in selected tertiary institution of Uganda during Covid-19 Period.
This study delved into establishing the levels of educational services in selected public and pri... more This study delved into establishing the levels of educational services in selected public and private universities in Uganda. The ex-post facto and descriptive comparative designs were employed. A total of 775 questionnaires were used for analysis. It was found out that all most all cross-border students (CBS) were satisfied with the quality of teaching and research. However, they were dissatisfied with the level of universities' engagement in community services. Based on the study it was concluded that the level of educational services was generally satisfactory. The study also found that Parsuraman et al, (1985) Service Quality Model was valid since gaps existed between what students expected and what they realized. The major recommendations from the study were that universities should disseminate their research findings to community, establish an ongoing community service scheme, offer free professional consultancy services to the nearby community and strategically review the...
This study was to investigate the way motivation tools are applied in private universities in cen... more This study was to investigate the way motivation tools are applied in private universities in central Uganda as a mechanism for encouraging academic staff to conduct assigned work, to establish the difference caused by gender in the way motivation tools are applied among private universities in central Uganda. The descriptive comparative survey designs involving ex-post facto design. 665 respondents participated in the study. They included professors, associate professors, senior lecturers, lecturers, assistant lecturers and teaching assistants. The respondents were selected using Sloven’s formula. The proportional stratified sampling technique was employed. While universities were selected using simple random sampling. Data was collected from four private universities which included: 215 academic staff of Kampala International University, 77 academic staff from Nkumba University, 65 academic staff from Uganda Christian University, and 37 academic staff from Cavendish University. Us...
October to December, 2021, 2021
The study investigated the relationship between head teachers’ supervision practices and job perf... more The study investigated the relationship between head teachers’ supervision practices and job performance of teachers in government aided secondary schools in Western Uganda. Head teachers supervision practices were studied in terms of supervision behavior, support and communication. Job performance of teachers was considered in terms of classroom teaching, management of students, discipline as well as regularity and interpersonal relations. The study adopted a cross-sectional research design using the quantitative approach on a sample of 333 teachers. Data were collected using both the questionnaire. Data were analysed using quantitative. Inferential analysis showed that while supervision behaviors and support had a positive and significant influence on job performance of teachers, supervision communication did not. It was concluded that supervision behaviors and support are important for the job performance of teachers. Therefore, it is recommends that head teachers should provide ...
Advances in Social Sciences Research Journal, 2020
The study analyzed the relationship between remuneration and discipline of employees in private u... more The study analyzed the relationship between remuneration and discipline of employees in private universities in Uganda. It involved 385 respondents from seven private chartered and accredited universities. Data was collected using a self-administered questionnaire whose validity and reliability was confirmed through Factor Analysis and Cronbach Alpha test. Descriptive analysis involved the use of means, while Pearson Linear Correlation Coefficient was used to test the hypothesis. The results revealed that remuneration was a positive significant determinant of discipline of employees. In conclusion remuneration was an important element in that it influenced the discipline of employees in private universities. It was recommended that managers of Organisations such as private universities should put emphasis on their remuneration strategies which will influence the discipline of their employees and thus their rentation.
Advances in Social Sciences Research Journal, 2019
The paper discussed the importance of women education and the socio economic development in Fik... more The paper discussed the importance of women education and the socio economic development in Fika local government area of Yobe state, Nigeria. The paper focused on the concept of women education, the concept of socio-economic development and the importance of women education in socio-economic development. This study employed quantitative approach with descriptive correlation design and also the total population of 66901 and the sample size of 382 respondents while questionnaire and interview guide were used as research instruments to collect required data.The study also used sample of 382 respondents, frequency and percentage techniques, means and standard deviation and finally, Pearson linear correlation co-efficient (PLCC) to establish the relationship between women education and the element of socio economic development in Fika local government area of Yobe state. The findings of this study revealed that there is positive and very significant relationship between women educ...
This study was to investigate the way motivation tools are applied in private universities in cen... more This study was to investigate the way motivation tools are applied in private universities in central Uganda as a mechanism for encouraging academic staff to conduct assigned work, to establish the difference caused by gender in the way motivation tools are applied among private universities in central Uganda. The descriptive comparative survey designs involving ex-post facto design. 665 respondents participated in the study. They included professors, associate professors, senior lecturers, lecturers, assistant lecturers and teaching assistants. The respondents were selected using Sloven’s formula. The proportional stratified sampling technique was employed. While universities were selected using simple random sampling. Data was collected from four private universities which included: 215 academic staff of Kampala International University, 77 academic staff from Nkumba University, 65 academic staff from Uganda Christian University, and 37 academic staff from Cavendish University. Using 2 sets of non-standardized and research devised questionnaires. Data were analyzed using descriptive analysis and Independent t- sample test. The way motivation tools were applied was disagreed which alludes to unmotivated. There was no significant difference caused by sex in the way motivation tools are applied in private universities in central Uganda. In conclusion, academic staffs were unmotivated leading to low productivity. The researcher recommended that salary offered should be based on labor market conditions, cost of living, and performance in order to retain and avoid high labor turnover of the staff.
"The study under review, delved into the influence of gender on staff or employe... more "The study under review, delved into the influence of gender on staff or employee productivity in selected private universities in Kampala City, Uganda. In determining whether male or female perform significantly different, the null hypothesis of no signicant difference in terms of performance between male and female was tested. The study employed a descriptive and comparative survey design. The data on gender were analysed using frequency counts and percentages,while on the difference,t-test was used.The assumption was that the level of work productivity among men and female staff doesn’t significantly differ. In reaction to this assumption stydent's t-test was employed to prove or disapprove the hypothesis. The findings revealed that work productivity doesn’t significantly differ among employees apart from punctuality as a sub element of work productivity. It was established that there is a slight difference in work productivity between male and female. It was properly established that male (mean 3.18) are more punctual than female (mean 3.00) (t-2.579) (Sig = 0.010) however this difference is too insignificant to pose a significant difference between the two categories (male and female).It was also revealed that the level of work productivity in general is so much dominant among male (3.04). Integration theory by Mary Parker Follet (1868 – 1933) anchored on the findings. The study recommended that employers should consider employees ability to work and the way the expected energies of the same are utilized to realize expected results since gender has almost nothing to do with ones productivity."
This study delved into levels of academic capacity in selected public and private universities in... more This study delved into levels of academic capacity in selected public and private universities in Uganda. The ex-post facto and descriptive comparative designs were employed. A total of 775 questionnaires were used for analysis. It was found out that most cross-border students (CBS) were satisfied with library, computer laboratories, sports, but dissatisfied with health and accommodation facilities. Based on the study it was concluded that the level of academic capacity was generally satisfactory. The study also found that Parsuraman et al, (1985) Service Quality Model was valid since gaps existed between what students expected and what they realized. The major recommendations from the study were universities should put in place adequate and reliable facilities needed by students in line with academic capacity, regulatory bodies should ensure that universities meet the required standards set by these bodies and they should be supervised frequently to ensure compliance.
International Journal of Enterprise Network Management, 2009
This article reviews the intensity and quality of information communication technologies (ICT) ad... more This article reviews the intensity and quality of information communication technologies (ICT) adoption by small-to-medium-sized (SME) food enterprises in Australia. The study investigated the reasons why SMEs have adopted or not adopted ICT and the reasons for ...
Kampala International University Journal of Education
E-¬Learning has helped higher education scale through the huddles that interrupted process had po... more E-¬Learning has helped higher education scale through the huddles that interrupted process had posed during the COVID-19 total lockdown period in 2020. Due to the challenges of online instruction using available e-learning models, many higher educational institutions fail to handle the continuation of the educational process during the lockdown. This paper, using a document review of already done research, moved beyond diagnosis to describe students and institutional experiences, challenges and the prospects of e-learning for higher institutions in Uganda. In developing essence, the study found that higher education in Uganda has forged ahead with its role of teaching, research, community development and storage of knowledge, despite all the challenges. In contribution to the ongoing conversation, these findings x-ray the need for higher institutions to embrace the new normal, to increase access to higher education in Uganda. This paradigm shift has not, in any way, changed the role...
Journal of emerging technologies and innovative research, Sep 1, 2021
Pathways for developing leadership skills among middle level academics in private universities is... more Pathways for developing leadership skills among middle level academics in private universities is a study that has examined the challenges faced by private universities in Uganda, by looking at documents, reports and data sets including participant observation. The role of middle level academics and administrators has become a focal point in higher education owing to the state of change in education sector and the very important tasks and functions middle level management perform in universities. The rapid growth of private universities in Uganda since 1988 presents enough and adequate reason for this study as maintenance of standards and proper refocusing of higher educational goals becomes important. The questions this study answered are: what are the staffing levels and quality of middle level academics in private universities in Uganda, in terms of their number and qualification; what are the determinants of best practices in leadership at middle level academics in private universities in Uganda? In the course of reviewing available literature, data sets and collaborating with participant observation, findings show that private universities in Uganda engage quite a number of unqualified middle level academics with little or no experience because most of them either possess Master's degree or are fresh graduates. Private universities in Sub-Saharan African countries generally and those in Uganda particularly seem to rely on inexperienced middle level administrators and academics lacking capacity in leadership and therefore lacking leadership skills because of the gap in experience for such challenging positions. Also observed is that most private universities in Uganda do not adhere to standards set by National Council for Higher Education rules and guidelines. It is also most likely, from the findings, that they do not refer to Universities and Other Tertiary Education Act,2001, (revised 2014), in their practices even though the structures, indicators and regulations are specified in their university charter. The study recommends interventions in form of leadership skills training for middle level academics and administrators in private universities by NCHE, Uganda. Close monitoring is also recommended in order to maintain quality and standards for global competitiveness This is very crucial for private sector particularly, considering the rate of proliferation of private universities in Uganda
Journal of emerging technologies and innovative research, 2021
The practices that can enhance the educational progress of international students during the peri... more The practices that can enhance the educational progress of international students during the period of Covid19 pandemic have been a concern in higher education worldwide. ELearning involved teaching and learning online via new and emerging technologies, is debatably as one of the most powerful responses to the growing need for education in the era of a pandemic.The adoption determinant and level to which eLearning adoption can enhance educational progress of international students in Uganda worthy of exploration. All 16,000 international students in 29 Universities in Uganda made up the population of this research.10 listed private universities in Uganda were selected using stratified and simple random sampling technique. Purposive sampling technique was adopted toward the selection of 5000 international students across all department of the selected institution to achieve the study objectives. An online questionnaire instrument was administered with (5000) Five thousandresponses received from random participants. Data collected were analysed using descriptive statistics like table and percentage.The result of the analysis revealed that all considered variables; Access to internet , Adaptive intelligent and tutoring system, Level of competent of students to e-learning are major determinant factors toward adoption and adaption of eLearning and implementation of eLearning enhance educational success of international student in selected tertiary institution of Uganda during Covid-19 Period.
This study delved into establishing the levels of educational services in selected public and pri... more This study delved into establishing the levels of educational services in selected public and private universities in Uganda. The ex-post facto and descriptive comparative designs were employed. A total of 775 questionnaires were used for analysis. It was found out that all most all cross-border students (CBS) were satisfied with the quality of teaching and research. However, they were dissatisfied with the level of universities' engagement in community services. Based on the study it was concluded that the level of educational services was generally satisfactory. The study also found that Parsuraman et al, (1985) Service Quality Model was valid since gaps existed between what students expected and what they realized. The major recommendations from the study were that universities should disseminate their research findings to community, establish an ongoing community service scheme, offer free professional consultancy services to the nearby community and strategically review the...
This study was to investigate the way motivation tools are applied in private universities in cen... more This study was to investigate the way motivation tools are applied in private universities in central Uganda as a mechanism for encouraging academic staff to conduct assigned work, to establish the difference caused by gender in the way motivation tools are applied among private universities in central Uganda. The descriptive comparative survey designs involving ex-post facto design. 665 respondents participated in the study. They included professors, associate professors, senior lecturers, lecturers, assistant lecturers and teaching assistants. The respondents were selected using Sloven’s formula. The proportional stratified sampling technique was employed. While universities were selected using simple random sampling. Data was collected from four private universities which included: 215 academic staff of Kampala International University, 77 academic staff from Nkumba University, 65 academic staff from Uganda Christian University, and 37 academic staff from Cavendish University. Us...
October to December, 2021, 2021
The study investigated the relationship between head teachers’ supervision practices and job perf... more The study investigated the relationship between head teachers’ supervision practices and job performance of teachers in government aided secondary schools in Western Uganda. Head teachers supervision practices were studied in terms of supervision behavior, support and communication. Job performance of teachers was considered in terms of classroom teaching, management of students, discipline as well as regularity and interpersonal relations. The study adopted a cross-sectional research design using the quantitative approach on a sample of 333 teachers. Data were collected using both the questionnaire. Data were analysed using quantitative. Inferential analysis showed that while supervision behaviors and support had a positive and significant influence on job performance of teachers, supervision communication did not. It was concluded that supervision behaviors and support are important for the job performance of teachers. Therefore, it is recommends that head teachers should provide ...
Advances in Social Sciences Research Journal, 2020
The study analyzed the relationship between remuneration and discipline of employees in private u... more The study analyzed the relationship between remuneration and discipline of employees in private universities in Uganda. It involved 385 respondents from seven private chartered and accredited universities. Data was collected using a self-administered questionnaire whose validity and reliability was confirmed through Factor Analysis and Cronbach Alpha test. Descriptive analysis involved the use of means, while Pearson Linear Correlation Coefficient was used to test the hypothesis. The results revealed that remuneration was a positive significant determinant of discipline of employees. In conclusion remuneration was an important element in that it influenced the discipline of employees in private universities. It was recommended that managers of Organisations such as private universities should put emphasis on their remuneration strategies which will influence the discipline of their employees and thus their rentation.
Advances in Social Sciences Research Journal, 2019
The paper discussed the importance of women education and the socio economic development in Fik... more The paper discussed the importance of women education and the socio economic development in Fika local government area of Yobe state, Nigeria. The paper focused on the concept of women education, the concept of socio-economic development and the importance of women education in socio-economic development. This study employed quantitative approach with descriptive correlation design and also the total population of 66901 and the sample size of 382 respondents while questionnaire and interview guide were used as research instruments to collect required data.The study also used sample of 382 respondents, frequency and percentage techniques, means and standard deviation and finally, Pearson linear correlation co-efficient (PLCC) to establish the relationship between women education and the element of socio economic development in Fika local government area of Yobe state. The findings of this study revealed that there is positive and very significant relationship between women educ...
This study was to investigate the way motivation tools are applied in private universities in cen... more This study was to investigate the way motivation tools are applied in private universities in central Uganda as a mechanism for encouraging academic staff to conduct assigned work, to establish the difference caused by gender in the way motivation tools are applied among private universities in central Uganda. The descriptive comparative survey designs involving ex-post facto design. 665 respondents participated in the study. They included professors, associate professors, senior lecturers, lecturers, assistant lecturers and teaching assistants. The respondents were selected using Sloven’s formula. The proportional stratified sampling technique was employed. While universities were selected using simple random sampling. Data was collected from four private universities which included: 215 academic staff of Kampala International University, 77 academic staff from Nkumba University, 65 academic staff from Uganda Christian University, and 37 academic staff from Cavendish University. Using 2 sets of non-standardized and research devised questionnaires. Data were analyzed using descriptive analysis and Independent t- sample test. The way motivation tools were applied was disagreed which alludes to unmotivated. There was no significant difference caused by sex in the way motivation tools are applied in private universities in central Uganda. In conclusion, academic staffs were unmotivated leading to low productivity. The researcher recommended that salary offered should be based on labor market conditions, cost of living, and performance in order to retain and avoid high labor turnover of the staff.
"The study under review, delved into the influence of gender on staff or employe... more "The study under review, delved into the influence of gender on staff or employee productivity in selected private universities in Kampala City, Uganda. In determining whether male or female perform significantly different, the null hypothesis of no signicant difference in terms of performance between male and female was tested. The study employed a descriptive and comparative survey design. The data on gender were analysed using frequency counts and percentages,while on the difference,t-test was used.The assumption was that the level of work productivity among men and female staff doesn’t significantly differ. In reaction to this assumption stydent's t-test was employed to prove or disapprove the hypothesis. The findings revealed that work productivity doesn’t significantly differ among employees apart from punctuality as a sub element of work productivity. It was established that there is a slight difference in work productivity between male and female. It was properly established that male (mean 3.18) are more punctual than female (mean 3.00) (t-2.579) (Sig = 0.010) however this difference is too insignificant to pose a significant difference between the two categories (male and female).It was also revealed that the level of work productivity in general is so much dominant among male (3.04). Integration theory by Mary Parker Follet (1868 – 1933) anchored on the findings. The study recommended that employers should consider employees ability to work and the way the expected energies of the same are utilized to realize expected results since gender has almost nothing to do with ones productivity."
This study delved into levels of academic capacity in selected public and private universities in... more This study delved into levels of academic capacity in selected public and private universities in Uganda. The ex-post facto and descriptive comparative designs were employed. A total of 775 questionnaires were used for analysis. It was found out that most cross-border students (CBS) were satisfied with library, computer laboratories, sports, but dissatisfied with health and accommodation facilities. Based on the study it was concluded that the level of academic capacity was generally satisfactory. The study also found that Parsuraman et al, (1985) Service Quality Model was valid since gaps existed between what students expected and what they realized. The major recommendations from the study were universities should put in place adequate and reliable facilities needed by students in line with academic capacity, regulatory bodies should ensure that universities meet the required standards set by these bodies and they should be supervised frequently to ensure compliance.
International Journal of Enterprise Network Management, 2009
This article reviews the intensity and quality of information communication technologies (ICT) ad... more This article reviews the intensity and quality of information communication technologies (ICT) adoption by small-to-medium-sized (SME) food enterprises in Australia. The study investigated the reasons why SMEs have adopted or not adopted ICT and the reasons for ...