scholarly journals Security Challenges in Universities: Implications for Safe School Environment

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (6) ◽  
pp. 112
Author(s):  
Uduak Imo Ekpoh ◽  
Aniefiok Oswald Edet ◽  
Nse Nkereuwem Ukpong
Keyword(s):  
School Environment ◽  
Modern Technology ◽  
University Management ◽  
Sexual Assaults ◽  
Safe School ◽  
Security Personnel ◽  
Security Challenges ◽  
Union Election ◽  
Security Checks ◽  
The University

This study researched on security challenges in universities and the implications for safe school environment. Three hundred and twenty five (325) samples, constituting 50% of a population of 650 security personnel in two universities in the study area participated in the study. The study was based on three research questions and one hypothesis. Data for the study was gathered through a 42-item questionnaire. The questionnaire was validated and tested for reliability using Cronbach Alpha with a reliability index of 0.87. Data collected were analyzed using means, standard deviation and independent t-test. Results indicated that cult-related activities, kidnapping, drug abuse/offences, illegal possession of fire arms by students, students’ restiveness/demonstrations, students’ union election crisis, room break-in, stealing and pilfering and sexual assaults were the most prevalent security challenges.  Findings also showed that inadequate security personnel, insufficient patrol vehicles, poor lighting of university environments, non-availability of modern security facilities, poor funding of security departments, porous campus environments, lack of security-awareness education, non-availability of electronic gadgets among others were the factors militating against effective security checks in universities. Implications for safe school environment were discussed, and one of the recommendations was that the security unit should be well funded and equipped with modern technology by the university management for a better performance.

scholarly journals A Decolonial Strategy to Reconstruct Student-Management Relationships in a University System

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 10
Author(s):  
Bunmi Isaiah Omodan
Keyword(s):  
Group Discussion ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
University Education ◽  
University Management ◽  
Participatory Action ◽  
University System ◽  
Student Management ◽  
Security Personnel ◽  
Management Staff ◽  
The University

Despite the contributions of university education to nation-building, the potential of Nigeria’s university system to fulfil its responsibilities is frequently obstructed by crises. Among the prominent crises, according to observations and literature, are those linked to student-management dichotomies, which make it practically impossible for universities to actualise their aims. This study is framed by the theory of decoloniality, and aimed to formulate a strategy to enhance the management of crises involving students and universities authorities. Participatory Action Research was adopted as research design. Focus group discussion was used to collect data. Ten participants that acted as co-researchers, from Nigeria, representing university management staff, lecturers, security personnel and student union leaders, both past and present. The participants were selected using the expert sampling technique. Socio-thematic analysis was used to analyse the data. The study revealed that a lack of modern communication, poor dialogue mechanisms, and students’ non-involvement in decision-making were major propellers of student-management dichotomies in the university system. The study recommends solutions, among which a mobile/electronic application designed as a strategy to decolonise the old ways of managing students in a university system.   Received: 18 November 2020 / Accepted: 2 February 2021 / Published: 5 March 2021

PEMILIHAN MEDIA KOMUNIKASI DARI MAHASISWA UNIVERSITAS BUNDA MULIA ANGKATAN 2010/2011 JURUSAN MANAJEMEN

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Lelly Christin
Keyword(s):  
Market Share ◽  
Direct Mail ◽  
Communication Media ◽  
Marketing Communication ◽  
University Management ◽  
Integrated Marketing ◽  
Information Need ◽  
Integrated Marketing Communication ◽  
The Right ◽  
The University

<p>Lately competition becomes really tough, because of that each University has to choose the right strategy in order to increase their market share. Some of the strategies than can be done are by choosing the right communication media for each promotion that the university wants to do. For the reason, this research wants to know which communication media that really attracts students at Bunda Mulia University, Management Major in year 2010/2011. In this research, the writers used incidental sampling. The writers also use questionnaire for gathering the data or information need. To analyze the data, the writes use SPSS ver. 15.0 for windows. The conclusion of this research about the highest percentage to the lowest percentage of the most attractive communication media are television, internet, direct mail, magazines, radio, newspapers, outdor advertising, and the last one is telemarketing. According to result, the highest percentage of an attractive communication media is television, so writer suggest that the best media to do the promotion is television media.</p><p>Keyword :</p><p>Communication media, markeing communication, integrated marketing communication</p>

Zmiana modelu zarządzania i nadzoru nad jakością kształcenia w szkolnictwie wyższym. Perspektywa doświadczeń Republiki Federalnej Niemiec

2020 ◽  
pp. 137-149
Author(s):  
Krzysztof Szewior
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Education ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
University Management ◽  
Strategic Partner ◽  
Higher Education Reforms ◽  
The University ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Desk Research

The author focuses on the manner and effects of German higher education reforms that have changed the model of university management. The point of reference is the quality of education and its role, how universities ensure it, and how it is verified through evaluation and accreditation. These elements divide the article into two parts: a part about quality and a part about evaluation and accreditation. The analysis includes the impact of global processes and Europeanization. The research approach is characteristic for public policies, sciences of management and quality. The theories used in this article: the theory of systems and neo-institutionalism, as well as perspectives: the university as an active strategic partner, entrepreneurial university, the third role of universities. The publication is based on desk research and on the analysis of processes.

Model of Education Program Value Increase

2018 ◽  
Vol 27 (7) ◽  
pp. 142-152
Author(s):  
A. V. Garmonova ◽  
N. A. Ryakhina ◽  
E. E. Sokolova
Keyword(s):  
Education Program ◽  
Professional Education ◽  
Competitive Advantages ◽  
University Management ◽  
Highly Qualified ◽  
Medical Organization ◽  
Centers Of Excellence ◽  
Regional Labour Markets ◽  
The University ◽  
Education Process

The article describes the experience of the private further professional education establishment in integration with private medical organizations as a hi-tech clinic base. The purpose of the experience was to work out an education program of professional retraining which enables medical organization to extend the range of its services. The demand for such programs investment stems from the gap between the professional level of medical workers training at universities and the needs of hi-tech segment of cosmetology service which requires highly qualified specialists.The gap between the increasingly changing market demands and the existing higher education offer may be bridged through involvement of practicing professionals in education process.The authors consider the best Russian and foreign practices of interaction between private medical establishments and private education establishments aimed at creation Centers of Excellence on the example of Neo Clinic Tuymen. The presented model shows the competitive advantages of a professional retraining education program characterized by a big concentration of resources per student and a high value of education service. The article may be useful for the university management in Russia in developing and updating strategies and programs of practice-oriented education that will meet the requirements of regional labour markets, concrete organizations and employers and contribute to graduates’ adaptation to actual production process. 

Quality assurance systems: enemies or allies of innovation in higher education institutions?

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mariana Ferreira de Mello Silva ◽  
Eduardo Raupp de Vargas
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Quality Assurance ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
University Management ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Body Of Knowledge ◽  
The University ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Innovation In Higher Education

Purpose This study aims to examine the extant literature to analyze the relationship between quality assurance (QA) and innovation in the higher education context. Design/methodology/approach This study selected 63 articles through a systematic literature review in Scopus and Web of Science databases and performed a descriptive and thematic synthesis-analysis on the sample. Findings The research identifies several perspectives discussed on QA systems covering experiences, criticisms and practice implications. The literature review shows there is no clear consensus on whether innovation in higher education institutions (HEIs) is fostered or hindered by QA processes. However, it seems that the likelihood of innovativeness and positive QA outcomes are directly linked to how these processes are managed in universities. Research limitations/implications This review highlights the university management concerns that emerge with QA issues as it is not yet clear to what extent innovation is actually promoted in scenarios where QA is applied. Hence, this literature review could be considered comprehensive but not exhaustive. Further studies are recommended to improve the understanding of how HEIs can both innovate and ensure quality at the same time. Originality/value The paper contributes to the existing body of knowledge by advancing the opportunities and challenges that HEIs face due to QA system features.

scholarly journals Implementasi Sekolah Ramah Anak untuk Membangun Nilai-Nilai Karakter Anak Usia Dini

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 747
Author(s):  
Tri Na'imah ◽  
Yuki Widyasari ◽  
Herdian Herdian
Keyword(s):  
Grounded Theory ◽  
Character Education ◽  
School Environment ◽  
Environment Friendly ◽  
Safe School ◽  
School Based ◽  
Inclusive School

Tujuan penelitian adalah mengkaji implementasi sekolah ramah anak di TK ‘Aisyiyah di Purwokerto dan mengembangkan konsep sekolah ramah anak berbasis nilai-nilai karakter anak.  Pendekatan penelitian menggunakan  pendekatan grounded theory.  Subjek  penelitian guru dan kepala sekolah  TK ‘Aisyiyah 1 Purwokerto, TK ‘Aisyiyah Teluk Purwokerto Selatan dan TK Bantarwuni, Sumbang. Metode pengumpulan data menggunakan wawancara dan observasi. Analisis data menggunakan analisis komparatif konstan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan ada tiga kategori dengan lima sub kategori yang berkaitan dengan implementasi sekolah ramah anak di Taman Kanak-kanak untuk mengembangkan karakter anak , yaitu kategori persiapan, perencanaan, pelaksanaan. Taksonomi konsep sekolah ramah anak adalah school-based character education, safe school environment, friendly school, inclusive school, religous school. Implikasi pembelajaran ramah anak adalah dengan menerapkan pembelajaran inklusif, pembelajaran ramah lingkungan, pendidikan sosial, pendidikan berbasis keadilan dan pendidikan berbasis agama.

scholarly journals The Relationship of Brand Image and Service Quality on Student Loyalty of A University Shop

2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 68-79
Author(s):  
Saida Farhanah Sarkam ◽  
Nurul Syafika Mohd Nasir ◽  
Shatina Saad
Keyword(s):  
Service Quality ◽  
Brand Image ◽  
University Management ◽  
Small Companies ◽  
Southern State ◽  
Student Centered ◽  
Student Loyalty ◽  
The University ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

The study aimed is to examine the relationship of brand image and service quality towards student loyaltyin purchasing at a university shop, namely UniShop, in the southern state of Malaysia. By understandingstudent loyalty, the university management might encourage students to shop at the UniShop and generaterevenues within the campus. The decreasing sales of UniShop are affected by a hypermarket located withinwalking distance to the university in August 2017. From the literature, the entrance of multinationalcompanies might affect the small companies surrounding them, including UniShop which is a smallenterprise. Thus, the research examined student loyalty in purchasing at UniShop by distributingquestionnaires to the students of the university. The researchers used proportionate stratified randomsampling to generalize the finding across all semester students in the university. The findings showed thatbrand image and service quality played an important role in student loyalty. Students were the maincustomers of a university shop, contributed most of the shop’s business sustainability, and generate indirectincome to the university. In order to maintain student loyalty, UniShop has to take some initiatives includingto increase the scale of products, focuses on student-centered services, improve the shop layout, and sellexclusive university merchandise to increase the student's self-belonging to the university products. Keywords: brand image, service quality, student loyalty, university shop

scholarly journals Konstruksi Komponen Intellectual Capital untuk Perguruan Tinggi di Indonesia

2012 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ihya'ul Ulum
Keyword(s):  
Intellectual Capital ◽  
Direct Relationship ◽  
Annual Report ◽  
University Management ◽  
Study Success ◽  
Accreditation Standards ◽  
Result Show ◽  
Internal Stakeholders ◽  
The University

The purpose of this study is to construct a concept of intellectual capital (IC) components that relevant to Indonesian universities. This concept will very useful for universities to disclose their information on IC, both in their website and annual report. This concept will useful for researchers to assess the extent of information on IC that disclosed by universities. This study based on Leitner ’s framework (2002) that has been widely used in research on university’s IC. The methods used in this study are documentation, interview, and peer examination. The interview was conducted with UMM internal stakeholders which has a direct relationship with the university management of IC. Besides, interview also conducted with BAN-Dikti’s assessors to accelerate between components of IC with accreditation standards BAN-PT . The result show that this study success to construct a set of component of IC that relevant for Indonesian universities. The resulting number of IC components is 46 items, 7 items more than IC component composed by Leitner (2002).

scholarly journals Measure for measure: using statistics to monitor service take-up of the University of Leicester Library's Distance Learning Unit

2009 ◽  
Vol 26 (82) ◽  
pp. 16-25
Author(s):  
Lou McGill
Keyword(s):  
Distance Learning ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Academic Departments ◽  
Positive Outcomes ◽  
University Management ◽  
Library Management ◽  
Qualitative Feedback ◽  
Measure For Measure ◽  
Service Areas ◽  
The University

The new Distance Learning Unit at the University of Leicester Library needed to evaluate and measure take-up of services in order to secure funding beyond the initial three-year funding period. The Unit established a comprehensive procedure for recording transactions which included both manual and computer generated data. This data was presented in several different ways to different groups within the University. Statistics were collected to aid library management, provide information to academic departments and for broader University management. The quantitative data revealed a significant growth in all service areas and qualitative feedback has been very positive. Members of the team have experienced several positive outcomes as a result of collecting this information and are highly committed to this time consuming task.

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