The study evaluated the availability, accessibility, utilisation and accountability process of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) intervention programmes in universities in South-West, Nigeria. Six research questions were raised and answered in line with the objectives of this study.
The university is to make optimum contributions to national development by intensifying and diversifying its programmes for the development of high level manpower within the context of the needs of the nation, making professional course contents reflect our national requirements, and making all students part of a general programme of all-round improvement in university education.
The study employed the ex-post facto survey research design. The population consisted of 15 TETFund Desk Officers, 15 Directors of Works/Physical Planning and all the 10,699 lecturers in the fifteen public Universities in South-West, Nigeria. A total sample of 2,476 respondents was selected for this study through stratified random sampling technique. Six data collection instruments were used to gather information from the respondents. The data obtained were analysed using qualitative and quantitative tools.
Findings revealed that: TETFund intervention programme has contributed immensely to the development of university education in Nigeria. Eight out of the thirteen annual TETFund intervention programmes are available to public universities in Southwest, Nigeria. It was revealed that 65.57% of the allocations were accessed by public universities from 2014 – 2020. For the period 2014 – 2020, 100.00% allocated to Special Intervention was accessed by public universities in Southwest, Nigeria. High level of utilisation was also recorded for physical infrastructure in the areas of library development (83.3%), ICT support (81.8%), equipment fabrication (71.4%), TETFund project maintenance (61.5%), and administrative buildings (50.0%). Low level of utilisation was recorded in the areas of entrepreneurship (25.0%) and teaching practice (15.0%). On the issue of accountability, the agency has a stipulated measure to regulate the release of funds to beneficiary institutions.
Table of Contents
- CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION
- Background to the Study
- Objectives of the Study
- Statement of the Problem
- Research Questions
- Significance of the Study
- Scope of the Study
- Operational Definitions of Terms
- CHAPTER TWO: LITERATURE REVIEW
- Theoretical Framework
- Public Goods Theory
- Theoretical Review
- Concept of Evaluation
- Concept of Availability
- Concept of Accessibility
- Concept of Utilisation
- Concept of Accountability
- Funds Allocation to Tertiary Education in Nigeria
- Tertiary Education Trust Fund as an Intervention Agency
- Empirical Review
- Studies on the Availability of TETFund's Intervention Programmes
- Studies on the Accessibility of TETFund's Intervention Programmes
- Studies on Accountability of TETFund's Intervention Programmes
- Studies on the Utilisation of TETFund's Intervention Programmes
- Evaluation of TETFund's Role in the Development of Tertiary Education in Nigeria
- Appraisal of Literature
- Conceptual Model
- Theoretical Framework
- CHAPTER THREE: METHODOLOGY
- Research Design
- Population
- Sample and Sampling Procedure
- Instrumentation
- Procedure for Data Collection
- Methods for Data Analysis
- CHAPTER FOUR: RESULTS AND DISCUSSION
- General Description of Data
- Answering of Research Questions
Objectives and Key Themes
This study aimed to evaluate the availability, accessibility, utilization, and accountability of Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) intervention programs in universities in Southwest Nigeria. The research sought to understand the effectiveness of TETFund's interventions in improving tertiary education.
- Availability of TETFund intervention programs.
- Accessibility of TETFund funds to universities.
- Utilization of TETFund funds by universities.
- Accountability mechanisms for TETFund funds.
- Impact of TETFund interventions on university development.
Chapter Summaries
CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION: This chapter sets the stage for the study by providing background information on the role of universities in national development and the importance of high-level manpower. It introduces the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) and its intervention programs. The chapter clearly states the study's objectives, research questions, significance, scope, and definitions of key terms. It establishes the context for evaluating TETFund's impact on universities in Southwest Nigeria, highlighting the need for such an evaluation given the fund's crucial role in supporting tertiary education.
CHAPTER TWO: LITERATURE REVIEW: This chapter explores the existing literature related to the study's focus areas. It delves into theoretical frameworks, such as the Public Goods Theory, to provide a conceptual understanding of resource allocation and utilization in education. The chapter thoroughly examines the concepts of evaluation, availability, accessibility, utilization, and accountability within the context of tertiary education funding. It also presents an empirical review of existing studies on TETFund's intervention programs, examining findings related to availability, accessibility, utilization, and accountability in previous research. The synthesis of theoretical and empirical literature builds a strong foundation for the current research, providing a comprehensive understanding of the research problem and the existing body of knowledge.
CHAPTER THREE: METHODOLOGY: This chapter details the research design, population, sampling techniques, data collection instruments, and data analysis methods employed in the study. It clearly outlines the ex-post facto survey research design and explains the rationale for selecting specific sampling techniques and data collection methods. The chapter provides a transparent account of the research process, ensuring that the study's methodology is rigorous and replicable. It is crucial in evaluating the credibility and reliability of the study's findings.
Keywords
Evaluation, TETFund, Intervention Programmes, Utilization, Accountability, Tertiary Education, Nigeria, University Development, Resource Allocation, Public Goods.
Frequently Asked Questions: Evaluation of Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) Intervention Programmes
What is the overall purpose of this document?
This document provides a comprehensive preview of a study evaluating the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) intervention programs in universities in Southwest Nigeria. It includes a table of contents, objectives and key themes, chapter summaries, and keywords.
What are the main objectives of the study?
The study aims to evaluate the availability, accessibility, utilization, and accountability of TETFund intervention programs in universities in Southwest Nigeria. It seeks to understand the effectiveness of TETFund's interventions in improving tertiary education.
What are the key themes explored in the study?
The key themes include the availability of TETFund intervention programs, accessibility of TETFund funds to universities, utilization of TETFund funds by universities, accountability mechanisms for TETFund funds, and the impact of TETFund interventions on university development.
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The study is structured into four chapters: Chapter One (Introduction), Chapter Two (Literature Review), Chapter Three (Methodology), and Chapter Four (Results and Discussion). Each chapter addresses specific aspects of the research, from establishing the background and objectives to detailing the research methods and presenting the findings.
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The study utilizes the Public Goods Theory as a theoretical framework to understand resource allocation and utilization in education.
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The literature review explores the concepts of evaluation, availability, accessibility, utilization, and accountability within the context of tertiary education funding, focusing specifically on TETFund's intervention programs.
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The study employs an ex-post facto survey research design. The methodology section details the population, sampling techniques, data collection instruments, and data analysis methods used.
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Key words include: Evaluation, TETFund, Intervention Programmes, Utilization, Accountability, Tertiary Education, Nigeria, University Development, Resource Allocation, Public Goods.
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- Moses Alake (Autor:in), 2020, Tertiary education trust fund intervention programs in universities in southwest Nigeria, München, GRIN Verlag, https://www.hausarbeiten.de/document/1446162
