Workforce Diversity at the Lagos Business School, Pan-African University, Nigeria

2012 ◽  
pp. 73-87
Author(s):  
Kemi Ogunyemi
Keyword(s):  
Human Nature ◽  
Ethnic Groups ◽  
Business School ◽  
Academic Staff ◽  
Workforce Diversity ◽  
Administrative Staff ◽  
Academic Environment ◽  
Academic Curriculum ◽  
Pan African ◽  
Christian View

The School has a fair distribution of people from different ethnic groups. It also has a mission that identifies expressly with the Christian view of human nature and yet is open to people of all religious inclinations. As an academic environment, there is also the inevitable risk of distance between academic staff and administrative staff and between lecturers and students. The purpose of this chapter is to highlight the positive practices at the LBS that help them leverage workforce diversity and to make a few suggestions for improvement. This chapter will also highlight how the school reflects the importance of leveraging diversity in its academic curriculum.

scholarly journals H3ABioNet genomic medicine and microbiome data portals hackathon proceedings

Database ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Faisal M Fadlelmola ◽  
Kais Ghedira ◽  
Yosr Hamdi ◽  
Mariem Hanachi ◽  
Fouzia Radouani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Ethnic Groups ◽  
Genomic Medicine ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Team Work ◽  
Significant Progress ◽  
Team Members ◽  
Pan African ◽  
Scientific Expertise ◽  
Microbiome Data ◽  
Made In

Abstract African genomic medicine and microbiome datasets are usually not well characterized in terms of their origin, making it difficult to find and extract data for specific African ethnic groups or even countries. The Pan-African H3Africa Bioinformatics Network (H3ABioNet) recognized the need for developing data portals for African genomic medicine and African microbiomes to address this and ran a hackathon to initiate their development. The two portals were designed and significant progress was made in their development during the hackathon. All the participants worked in a very synergistic and collaborative atmosphere in order to achieve the hackathon's goals. The participants were divided into content and technical teams and worked over a period of 6 days. In response to one of the survey questions of what the participants liked the most during the hackathon, 55% of the hackathon participants highlighted the familial and friendly atmosphere, the team work and the diversity of team members and their expertise. This paper describes the preparations for the portals hackathon and the interaction between the participants and reflects upon the lessons learned about its impact on successfully developing the two data portals as well as building scientific expertise of younger African researchers. Database URL: The code for developing the two portals was made publicly available in GitHub repositories: [https://github.com/codemeleon/Database; https://github.com/codemeleon/AfricanMicrobiomePortal].

Exploring the ‘unexplained’ awarding gap through understanding BAME students' experiences

2021 ◽  
Vol 23 (3) ◽  
pp. 57-67
Author(s):  
Sara de Sousa ◽  
Judy St John ◽  
Emmanuella Emovon
Keyword(s):  
Business School ◽  
Academic Staff ◽  
Professional Staff ◽  
Inclusive Curriculum ◽  
Recommendations For Action ◽  
University Experiences ◽  
Narrative Methodology ◽  
Ethnic Students ◽  
The University ◽  
Minority Ethnic

A narrative method of enquiry was used to investigate the university experiences of Black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) students studying in a south-eastern UK business school. Participants were self-selecting undergraduates and postgraduates and academic and professional staff. The three facilitators were all academic staff from the Business School: two who identify as Black, one who identifies as white. Using a ‘Thinking Group’ (Kline, 1999) narrative methodology, it was found that issues relating to belonging, isolation, inclusive curriculum, and employability are all impacting Black, Asian and minority ethnic students' success in the Business School currently. The research resulted in the co-creation of 30 recommendations for action in the following academic year.

3. Strategic Theory

2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thomas G. Mahnken
Keyword(s):  
Human Nature ◽  
Ethnic Groups ◽  
Civil Wars ◽  
Psychological Theories ◽  
Causes Of War ◽  
Underlying Causes

This chapter examines a range of theories that explain why wars occur and how these various explanations of war give rise to different requirements or conditions for peace. It first considers the difficulties involved in studying war before discussing the immediate and underlying causes of war. It then explores explanations of war based on human nature and instinct, along with psychological theories that emphasize misperception and frustration as causes of aggression. It also analyses the ideas of those who find the causes of war in human collectives — states, tribes, and ethnic groups — and those who favour ‘systemic’ rather than ‘unit’ explanations. Finally, it looks at the debate between ‘greed’ and ‘grievance’ as a cause of civil wars as well as wars that occur ‘within’ and ‘beyond’ states.

scholarly journals Is there Always a Positive Relationship Between Workplace Diversity and Organizational Performance, or Does Diversity Fatigue Imply a Suppressing Effect?

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 14-26
Author(s):  
Panteha Farmanesh ◽  
Asim Vehbi ◽  
Pouya Zargar ◽  
Arman Sousan ◽  
Feyza Bhatti
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Performance ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Academic Staff ◽  
Workforce Diversity ◽  
Workplace Diversity ◽  
Diverse Workforce ◽  
Overall Performance ◽  
Vital Matter ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Analyze Data

AbstractPerformance of employees has been a vital matter for all organizations regardless of their sector. As organizations become more diverse, maintaining high performance becomes a challenge. This study examines the relationship between workforce diversity and organizational performance in educational sector of Cyprus through moderating effect of diversity fatigue. Mixed Method is used for the purposes of this study to analyze data from university academic staff, through survey and senior-level interviews (semi-structured). Qualitative measures were used to develop dimensions for diversity fatigue, which further were tested through quantitative approach. Results imply that extent of diversity fatigue can suppress the relationship between overall performance and workforce diversity, which is positive and significant prior to interaction of fatigue. Furthermore, our study expands the literature regarding the topic within educational sector. Managers can have an enhanced decision-making process regarding diverse workforce and degree of fatigue, which yields in a higher performance level for the firm.

scholarly journals Encouraging English Language Use through the “Desaku” Project

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 410-425
Author(s):  
Rahmanti Asmarani ◽  
Juli Ratnawati
Keyword(s):  
Survey Research ◽  
English Language ◽  
Language Use ◽  
Academic Staff ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Administrative Staff ◽  
Convenience Sampling ◽  
One Year ◽  
Descriptive Survey

“Desaku”, is an encouragement project which is held in Dian Nuswantoro University. The research is aimed at describing the activity of the project dealing with the strategies of learning process and the motivation of the participants. The descriptive survey research was designed by preparing the questionnaires provided 15 closed questions. The population of the survey are the academic staff and administrative staff of Dian Nuswantoro University as participants of the program. Determination of the number of samples applied the convenience sampling technique. 60 respondents were selected based on the criteria that they had participated as participants in ”Desaku” project for at least one year and were actively involved. The analysis of the data collected is conducted through statistic descriptive using the percentages (%) then it is presented in the form of chart. Each chart had been structured according to its respective fields, and the frequency and percentage used to analyze and describe the results. The results of the research showed that 91% of the participants enjoyed the program and felt happy with the program. 85% of the participants agree that the various strategies have been applied to encourage the staffs to practice English orally.

The Pan African Planetary and Space Science Network – PAPSSN

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fulvio Franchi
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Tertiary Education ◽  
Addis Ababa ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Academic Staff ◽  
Science And Technology ◽  
Space Science ◽  
Support Staff ◽  
High Tech ◽  
Pan African

<p>Planetary and Space Science, and Technology (PSST) are playing a vital role in driving the Knowledge Economy and the 4<sup>th</sup> Industrial Revolution in Africa. An actioned commitment to PSST leads to greater security, safety, and agricultural productivity and drives human capital development (HCD) in high-tech sectors of the economy. PSST enthuses young people to pursue studies and ensuing careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). PSST for Africa means not only blue-sky research and skilled graduates in STEM disciplines but is also linked to socio-economic development as many countries have seen already the benefits for PSS technology and industry for agriculture projects, earth observation, communication networks, monitoring/prevention of disaster and geohazard, space defence and telemedicine amongst others.</p> <p>To fulfil the ambitious goals set by the African countries in their space strategy documents, there is a desperate need of graduates in STEM-related disciplines, including PSST. Africa’s current stock of graduates with secondary- and tertiary-level skills is still highly skewed towards the humanities and social sciences, while the proportion of students in STEM averages less than 25%. Beyond the shortage of graduates in the PSST field, the development of a pan-African PSST agenda is hampered by the lack of coordination of the Higher Education Institutions that are currently offering PSST programmes and by the lack of standardization of such programmes and internationalization of the Institutions themselves.</p> <p>The Pan-Africa Planetary and Space Science Network (PAPSSN) aims to fill this gaps by implementing a continent-wide mobility scheme for students, academic staff and support staff working in any field related to PSST. The PAPSSN is a consortium composed of Higher Education Institutions and associated partners from Botswana (Botswana International University of Science and Technology, BIUST), Ethiopia (Addis Ababa University, AAU), Nigeria (University of Nigeria Nsukka, UNN), South Africa (University of the Witwatersrand, Wits) and Zambia (Copperbelt University, CBU).</p> <p>The PAPSSN project presents an innovative solution to the shortage of soft skills in Africa as it concentrates upon the consolidation of PSST in the area of remote sensing from space, planetary science, planetary geology, astrobiology, satellite technologies, astronomy and astrophysics, within the tertiary education system across the continent.</p> <p>The overarching objective of PAPSSN is to support the development of a skilled and innovative graduate students’ community and improve their job preparedness for the growing PSST labor market and foster their capacity of operating local infrastructure, generating local data and engaging with the international community of scientists and entrepreneurs.</p> <p>The PAPSSN project will sponsor a total of 65 bursaries over the next 5 years, including 36 MSc, 14 PhD and 15 for staff (academic and support staff). In conclusion, we believe that PAPSSN will improve the employability of students through a mobility programme that will prepare them for leading roles in the future PSST market that is expected to develop across Africa over the next decades.</p>

Strengthening social innovation in higher education institutes – an organizational change process involving staff and students

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Judith Prantl ◽  
Susanne Freund ◽  
Elisabeth Kals
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Organizational Change ◽  
Change Process ◽  
Social Innovation ◽  
Academic Staff ◽  
Administrative Staff ◽  
Third Mission ◽  
Cultural Changes ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Innovation Activities

Purpose In recent decades, higher education institutes (HEIs) have come under pressure to cooperate with society as a whole. This shift towards an increased focus on third mission and social innovation activities implies a substantial organizational change process for many HEIs, as they need to initiate both structural and cultural changes. This paper provides guidance for such change processes by examining the views and attitudes of academic and administrative staff, as well as students within the HEIs over a period in which the HEIs increase their focus on social innovation. Design/methodology/approach The study uses a longitudinal quantitative approach consisting of a survey of administrative and academic staff, as well as students at two German HEIs. The authors studied members’ attitudes towards third mission and social innovation activities (N = 3470). Findings Results suggest that the university members’ attitudes towards third mission and social innovation are positive but change to some extent over time. Different aspects shape the attitudes within the three groups (administrative staff, academic staff and students). Furthermore, attitudes vary among academic employees who are involved in the process and those who are not. Practical implications The findings provide useful information for university managers and anyone aiming to promote social innovation at HEIs. Originality/value The study examines how attitudes of university members change whenever social innovation takes place at HEIs. This study includes data on the participation and empowerment of all HEI members in view of the important role that HEIs can play as supporters of social innovation.

scholarly journals School Administrators Strategies for Combating Corruption in Universities in Nigeria

2015 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 160 ◽  
Author(s):  
Asiyai, Romina Ifeoma
Keyword(s):  
School Administrators ◽  
Academic Staff ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
University Education ◽  
Administrative Staff ◽  
University System ◽  
Ex Post ◽  
Ex Post Facto ◽  
Fear Of God ◽  
The University

<p>The purpose of this study was to examine corruption in universities with the aim of finding out the types/forms, causes, effects and measures for combating the menace. Four research questions guided the investigation. The study is a survey research, ex-post facto in nature. A sample of 780 comprising of students, academic staff and administrative staff was selected through random sampling technique from six public universities in Nigeria. Data collected through the questionnaire was analyzed using descriptive statistics. Findings revealed that the types of corruption prevalent in universities are examination related, admission related, finance related, accreditation related and sexual related. Each of these types of corruption has different forms of manifestations. The causes of corruption in universities included greed, lack of fear of God, and the desire to get rich quick. The effects of corruption and measures for combating it were identified. The study concluded by recommending among others that all stake holders in university education should have a moral reorientation and begin to reverence God by fearing him to help sanitize the universities and create a corruption free learning environment in the university system.</p>

scholarly journals Worker participation and job satisfaction amongst academic and administrative staff at a South African university

2015 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 47-56
Author(s):  
Thuli Ngonyama ◽  
Shaun Ruggunan
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
South African ◽  
Academic Staff ◽  
Empirical Work ◽  
Administrative Staff ◽  
Services Sector ◽  
Worker Participation ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship

The aim of the study was twofold. Firstly it investigated the relationship between worker participation and job satisfaction amongst academic staff and administrative staff at a South African university. Secondly it investigated if there is a statistically significant difference between worker participation levels of academic and non-academic staff. Most empirical work on worker participation has focused on workers in the industrial and manufacturing sectors of the economy, with limited focus on worker participation in the services sector. This study aims to address this gap through this exploratory study of the impact of worker participation on job satisfaction at a South African University.

scholarly journals Klub Demokratycznej Profesury w Poznaniu w latach (1949) – 1950-1953

2016 ◽  
Vol 3 ◽  
pp. 95-111
Author(s):  
Jarosław Matysiak
Keyword(s):  
Academic Staff ◽  
Social Activity ◽  
Second World War ◽  
Academic Environment ◽  
World War ◽  
Academic Achievements ◽  
The Social ◽  
The Creation ◽  
Second World

Artykuł przedstawia organizację i działalność Klubu Demokratycznej Profesury w Poznaniu w latach 1950-1953. Funkcjonowanie Klubu było częścią planu władz komunistycznych, które po zdobyciu władzy w Polsce po II wojnie światowej dążyły do podporządkowania sobie szkół wyższych i kadry naukowej, nie tylko poprzez zarządzenia administracyjne, ale także poprzez działalność różnego rodzaju towarzystw, organizacji i stowarzyszeń, które miały za zadanie gromadzić wykładowców oraz badaczy i kształtować ich w duchu socjalistycznym. Za pomocą tych towarzystw i organizacji planowano uzyskać w środowisku akademickim przychylność i poparcie dla zmian, które zachodziły w kraju. Autor omówił kulisy powstania Klubu Demokratycznej Profesury w Poznaniu, ukonstytuowanie się Zarządu oraz różne formy działalności stowarzyszenia: wykłady, odczyty, pogadanki, prelekcje, zebrania i posiedzenia dyskusyjne (przeważnie dotyczące dorobku naukowego ZSRR i metodologii marksistowsko-leninowskiej) oraz działalność socjalną na rzecz członków Klubu w okresie, kiedy przewodniczącymi byli profesorowie Uniwersytetu Poznańskiego - Stefan Błachowski i Zdzisław Kaczmarczyk. The Democratic Professors’ Club in Poznań in the years (1949) – 1950-1953 The article presents the organization and the activity of the Democratic Professors’ Club in Poznań in the years 1950–1953. The functioning of the Club was a part of the communist authorities’ plan. After their rise to power in Poland after the Second World War, they aimed at subordinating universities and academic staff not only through administrative decisions, but also through the activity of various clubs, organizations and associations, which were supposed to gather lecturers and academics and educate them in the socialist spirit. Those clubs and associations were supposed to encourage the academic environment to support changes which were being introduced in the country. The author discusses the creation of the Democratic Professors’ Club in Poznań, the establishment of its Board, as well as various forms of the society’s activity: lectures, talks, seminars, workshops, meetings and discussions (usually concerning the academic achievements of the USSR, and Marxist and Leninist methodology) and the social activity of Club members in the period when it was headed by Stefan Błachowski and Zdzisław Kaczmarczyk, professors at Poznań University.

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