Influence of Students Union Activities on the Academic Performance of Union Activists in Tertiary Institution in Imo State
CHAPTER ONE
Objective of the study
The objectives of the study are;
- To know the impacts of student’s activism on academic performance in Imo state tertiary institution.
- To know the reasons why student performed
- To ascertain activism by students in Imo state tertiary institution is negative or positive to academic performance of student
CHAPTER TWO
REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE
RESPONSIBILITIES OF AN IDEAL STUDENTS’ UNION
LEADERSHIP
The activities of student Unions include amongst the following, David (2013); 1. Students Welfare This involves monitoring prices of goods in the campus, improving public transportation around the school, raising scholarship funds by seeking assistance, improving services in sick bays and clinics, expressing solidary in support of union members during incidences such as death.
- Social Activities Enrich social life on campus by organizing parties, discounted trips on excursions, fun trips to beaches, zoos and museums, selling discounted tickets to concerts, shows, plays and cultural events and rag days.
- Community Service Contribute to community and society at large by coordinating volunteer activities such as blood donation, promoting environmental awareness campaigns, presenting gift items to charity homes and the needy, clearing of drainages, career choice training to primary and secondary schools in host communities.
- Sports Development Organize competitions in sports across faculties/schools, departments, programmes (degree, masters, ND etc) to engage students and discover talents to form school teams. Sporting activities such as football, volleyball, handball, swimming and athletics are competed for in NUGA and other tertiary sports competitions.
- Infrastructural Development Embark on building of students’ cafeterias, viewing centers to watch matches, listen to news, union secretariat, construction of road signs, Students Park and gardens, information centers, notice boards etc.
- Para-Military Training Student Unions encourage enrolment into para-military outfits for physical fitness training and for provision of security especially during elections and events. Example is MAN O’ WAR. Anti – cultism enforcement.
- Information Dissemination/ Orientation Student Unions create awareness to fresh and returning students via seminars, workshops, notice boards, campus magazines, banners and broadcast news from information centers. They also conduct orientations on ethical conduct and general aspects of the institution.
- Engage in Economic Activities Raise funds through dues, establish commercial outfits, collect rents from stores, engage in transportation business, print T-shirts for sale etc
- Giving of Awards Student Unions give certificate of service to hardworking members and also confer awards of excellence to deserving lecturers, staff, student leaders and people in government and politicians that have distinguish themselves in works of life.
Also, a responsible Student Union leadership must;
- Represent the interest of all its members at all levels.
- Be accountable to its members
- Anticipate and respond to students’ needs and demands to ensure continuous improvements.
- Operate efficient, high quality services and activities.
- Promote constructive relations between students and the wider community.
- Act professionally and responsibly to all external bodies.
CHAPTER THREE
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
Research design
The researcher used descriptive research survey design in building up this project work the choice of this research design was considered appropriate because of its advantages of identifying attributes of a large population from a group of individuals. The design was suitable for the study as the study sought to influence of students union activities on the academic performance of union activists in tertiary institution in Imo state
Sources of data collection
Data were collected from two main sources namely:
Primary source:
These are materials of statistical investigation which were collected by the research for a particular purpose. They can be obtained through a survey, observation questionnaire or as experiment; the researcher has adopted the questionnaire method for this study.
Secondary source:
These are data from textbook Journal handset etc. they arise as byproducts of the same other purposes. Example administration, various other unpublished works and write ups were also used.
CHAPTER FOUR
PRESENTATION ANALYSIS INTERPRETATION OF DATA
Introduction
Efforts will be made at this stage to present, analyze and interpret the data collected during the field survey. This presentation will be based on the responses from the completed questionnaires. The result of this exercise will be summarized in tabular forms for easy references and analysis. It will also show answers to questions relating to the research questions for this research study. The researcher employed simple percentage in the analysis.
CHAPTER FIVE
SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION
Introduction
It is important to ascertain that the objective of this study was to ascertain influence of students union activities on the academic performance of union activists in tertiary institution in Imo
In the preceding chapter, the relevant data collected for this study were presented, critically analyzed and appropriate interpretation given. In this chapter, certain recommendations made which in the opinion of the researcher will be of benefits in addressing the challenges of influence of students union activities on the academic performance of union activities in tertiary institution
Summary
This study was on influence of student’s union activities on the academic performance of union activists in tertiary institution in Imo. Three objectives were raised which included: To know the impacts of student’s activism on academic performance in Imo state tertiary institution, to know the reasons why student performed and to ascertain activism by students in Imo state tertiary institution is negative or positive to academic performance of student. In line with these objectives, two research hypotheses were formulated and two null hypotheses were posited. The total population for the study is 200 students of FUTO, Imo state. The researcher used questionnaires as the instrument for the data collection. Descriptive Survey research design was adopted for this study. A total of 133 respondents made up final year student, year four students, year three students and year two student were used for the study. The data collected were presented in tables and analyzed using simple percentages and frequencies
Conclusion
On the contrary, many examples of activist work can be argued to fulfil the role of active citizenship quite well. Preparing students to be active citizens through activism can thus act as an important, though not exclusive, component of social change. The political, social, economic, and environmental issues which currently face us are as varied as they are serious and answering the call for active and informed citizens to address such issues is arguably the most important function of the institutions of learning today. The results of this study suggest that the elements of group work and time appear to enable student activism when present and constrain it when absent. The evidence related to self-efficacy appeared more conflicting and suggests this element is less significant. Similar studies which sample students in other disciplines, universities, age groups, and countries, as well as those which consider other elements which may enable or constrain students’ activism would help to either support or discover limitations to the results found in this study. But even when research addressing such a topic ‘fails’, we can at least seek comfort in having tried to do something about the profusion of issues we face today.
Recommendation
According to HEC (Higher Education Commission) behavioral approach in academic and ready to all students, students issues are enhance to again consider their importance in the students learning process. Students involvement are enhanced to play a very important role in making/evaluating for extra curricula that gives students with some major instruments that are very compulsory for efficient change agents. Need to enlighten student effect of shunning academic activities which is primarily for student politics
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