Figure 1
Access Model for Higher Education Source: Researchers, 2015
Table 1
The Study Sample
| S/N | Geo-Political Zones | Sampled Study Centres | Population in Sampled Centres | Sample for the Study |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South West | 1 | 19,740 | 987 |
| 2 | 2,170 | 217 | ||
| 2 | South South | 3 | 8,460 | 423 |
| 4 | 9,440 | 472 | ||
| 3 | South East | 5 | 4,920 | 246 |
| 6 | 2,380 | 119 | ||
| 4 | North East | 7 | 740 | 37 |
| 8 | 500 | 25 | ||
| 5 | North West | 9 | 1,520 | 76 |
| 10 | 2,260 | 113 | ||
| 6 | North Central | 11 | 3,160 | 158 |
| 12 | 3,740 | 187 | ||
| Total Sample | 3060 | |||
Table 2
Perception of Students on Criteria Standards set on Admission
| S/N | Criteria Standards | Please tick as appropriate 0. Not Aware 1. Unsatisfactory 2. Satisfactory 3. Highly satisfactory 4. Excellent | Mean | Std Dev | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | ||||
| 1 | The university has published clear policies on the admission of local and overseas students. | 800 (32.4) | 39 (1.6) | 628 (25.4) | 302 (12.2) | 702 (28.4) | 2.03 | 1.60 |
| 2 | The admission process is transparent and is made available for scrutiny by relevant stakeholders. | 401 (16.2) | 140 (5.7) | 638 (25.8) | 303 (12.3) | 989 (40.0) | 2.54 | 1.46 |
| 3 | There are existing mechanisms for selection of qualified candidates seeking admission. | 473 (19.1) | 283 (11.5) | 618 (25.0) | 195 (7.9) | 902 (36.5) | 2.31 | 1.52 |
| 4 | The university has special provision to ensure equity and access to disadvantaged groups within its target student population. | 659 (26.7) | 335 (13.6) | 537 (21.7) | 209 (8.5) | 731 (29.6) | 2.01 | 1.57 |
| 5 | All admissions are done electronically. | 188 (7.6) | 163 (6.6) | 384 (15.5) | 301 (12.2) | 1435 (58.1) | 3.07 | 1.30 |
| 6 | Students' admissions are based on specific criteria. | 167 (6.8) | 278 (11.3) | 584 (23.6) | 342 (13.8) | 1100 (44.5) | 2.78 | 1.30 |
| 7 | There are existing mechanisms for the placement of all applicants into various programmes. | 450 (18.2) | 329 (13.3) | 460 (18.6) | 346 (14.0) | 886 (35.9) | 2.36 | 1.52 |
| 8 | All applicants into the postgraduate programmes have placements. | 1012 (41.0) | 137 (5.5) | 477 (19.3) | 210 (8.5) | 635 (25.7) | 1.72 | 1.65 |
| 9 | There is no restriction on the number of candidates admitted. | 431 (17.4) | 279 (11.3) | 480 (19.4) | 318 (12.9) | 963 (39.0) | 2.45 | 1.52 |
[i] N = 2,471
[ii] Source: Field Study
Table 3
Perception of Students on Criteria Standards set on Registration
| S/N | Criteria Standards | Please tick as appropriate 0. Not Aware 1. Unsatisfactory 2. Satisfactory 3. Highly satisfactory 4. Excellent | Mean | Std Dev | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | ||||
| 1 | The student handbook provides details of facilities and support services available to the learners. | 343 (13.9) | 420 (17.0) | 599 (24.2) | 260 (10.5) | 849 (34.4) | 2.34 | 1.44 |
| 2 | Information to prospective learners includes details of admission requirements, the procedure for enrolment and the requirements for progression through the programme. | 345 (14.0) | 217 (8.8) | 443 (17.9) | 423 (17.1) | 1043 (42.2) | 2.65 | 1.44 |
| 3 | Enrolment into the programmes is strictly in line with the specified norms and admission guidelines. | 238 (9.6) | 156 (6.3) | 641 (25.9) | 332 (13.4) | 1104 (44.7) | 2.77 | 1.33 |
| 4 | Appropriate students' demographic data such as present place of employment, sex, age, last school level etc. are obtained. | 298 (12.1) | 178 (7.2) | 485 (19.6) | 369 (14.9) | 1141 (46.2) | 2.76 | 1.41 |
| 5 | Registerable courses are made available to students. | 246 (10.0) | 321 (13.0) | 419 (17.0) | 313 (12.7) | 1172 (47.4) | 2.75 | 1.41 |
| 6 | Students' difficulties and challenges on course registration are attended to promptly and efficiently. | 240 (9.7) | 508 (20.6) | 534 (21.6) | 331 (13.4) | 858 (34.7) | 2.43 | 1.39 |
[i] N = 2,471
[ii] Source: Field Study
Table 4
Percentage of Students’ Access to Admission and Registration Documents
| S/N | Documents | N | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guidelines on Admission | 1808 | 73.2 | |
| Newspaper advertisement | 1147 | 46.4 | |
| Student Undergraduate Handbook | 1251 | 50.6 | |
| Student Postgraduate Handbook | 925 | 37.4 | |
| University Website | 2108 | 85.3 | |
| Student Database | 1224 | 49.5 | |
| Periodic Information through study centre notice board | 1891 | 76.5 |
[i] N = 2471
[ii] Source: Field Study