Abstract
This study examined the influence of student unionism on the academic performance of students in Federal University Otuoke. This study was carried out in Federal University Otuoke. The research is guided by three research objectives and three research questions. A descriptive survey method was used for the investigation. A sample size of 140 respondents was selected, through the simple random sampling technique from 16,400 students. The questionnaire titled “Students Unionism influence on academic performance Questionnaire” was used to elicit information from the respondents. The simple mean method was used for the analysis of data collected. The research established that students get involved in unionism to make money, Unionism affects students’ academic performance. This study recommends that orientation and sensitization should be regularly organized for students on the academic implications of student Unionism, that students union representatives should be protected academically and there should be effective communication channels between them and management.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background to the Study
1.2 Statement of the problem
1.3 Purpose of the Study
1.4 Research Question
1.5 Research hypothesis
.6 Scope of the study
1.7 Significance of the study
1.8. Operational definition of terms
CHAPTER TWO: REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE
2.1. Theoretical Framework
2.1.1 The theory of political culture
2.2 Conceptual Framework
2.2.1 Student Unionism
2.2.2 Academic Performance
2.2.3 Students Unionism and Academic Performance
2.3 Empirical Review
2.4 Summary of Review of Related Literature
CHAPTER THREE: REARCH METHODOLOGY
3.1 Design of the Study
3.2 Population of the Study
3.3 Sample and Sampling Technique
3.4 Instrument for Data Collection
3.5 Validity of the Instrument
3.6 Reliability of the Instruments
3.7 Method of Data Collection
3.8 Method of Data Analysis
CHAPTER FOUR: RESULTS AND DISCUSSION
4.1 Data Presentation
4.1.1 Result Presentation According to Research Questions
4.1.2 Data Presentation According to Research Hypotheses
4.2 Discussion
CHAPTER FIVE: SUMMARY, CONCLUSION, RECOMMENDATIONS AND SUGGESTION FOR FURTHER STUDY
5.1 Summary of Study
5.2 Conclusion
5.3 Limitation of the Study
5.4 Contributions to Existing Knowledge
5.5 Recommendations
5.4 Suggestion for Further findings
REFERENCES
APPENDIX
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background to the study
Student’s union government is no more a new thing in our educational institution of higher learning in Nigeria. It is the responsibility of organizing cum constituting a student union government (S.U.G) in tandem with the regulations of the school’s programme. This is the major reason why in every academic session, all tertiary institutions which cut across universities, Polytechnics, colleges of education, colleges of agriculture organize election for students to occupy positions in the students’ union government of their respective institutions. These positions include the president, vice president, secretary, financial secretary and director of different offices like business, socials, sports, catering, health and sanitation etc. All these are portfolios, which constitute positions in the S.U.G. Apart from these, there is the legislative arm of the S.U.G. which is usually called the senate house. The senate house constitutes of students from different schools and department who represent their schools and departments.
Musa (2007), who said education is the bedrock of any human endeavorin achieving the developmental process of any society. Education trains to develop the mental and physical well – being of students and create consciousness for the rapid development of society through the deployment of efficient and reliable processes for the creation of goods and services. Arcus standard dictionary defined a student as a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution. A student is a person who is undergoing a course of study in a particular recognized place of training. Hence, a Student Union is an association of students in a particular place of education with stipulated rules and regulations to guide the Modus Operandi of the association, primarily to project and defend their common interest in line with the society, Isah (1991). Student Unionism is the system of practice or principle and theory of labour Union in an educational setting to pursue students’ interest. A Student Union Leader is a person appointed in a Care-Taker Committee or who emerges through an election to rule or guide and inspire the student body or student community in a representative capacity. Usually, a student Union leader holds a position in the Executive Council for a stipulated period of time defined by the Union’s constitution. Generally, majority of our students in Tertiary Institutions are Young Men and Women, best described as Youths, and they constitute the most vibrant and resourceful group in society, Isah (1991). They are valuable assets indispensable and invaluable to the growth and development of the society. Youths are fragile, vernal, vulnerable and sensitive to stimulus and can be easily influenced positively or negatively. Students need to form associations and come together as a Union to discover their personal competences, attributes, worth, resilience, assert their opinions on issues, take independent positions, ask questions about issues and express their passion in a well-organized environment. This view is supported by Alada (2011), who stated that it is the Students’ Unions that assist Students to develop their organizational abilities and strength of character that prepare them for higher responsibility in the near future. A good Student Union leadership provides the leverage for the student community to strive into the socio-economic and political spheres of the institution and the larger society. Some students as a result of their engagement in student Unionism has lesser time to concentrate on their academics as most of the time is spent on Unionism, some students make bad grades some even got extra years while some don't even graduate, some students uses students union as means to instigate violence and get into trouble during campaigns election of members, sometimes students who are contesting for certain positions in the students union allots so much of their time to make sure they win which will include also their finance's their by have lesser time to concentrate fully on their studies.
1.2 Statement of the problem
The academic performance of a student is influenced by many factors positively and negatively, Students activities and their involvement in students’ politics on campus is one of the factors. However not much attention is given to it. Student unionism is time consuming, thus those involved hardly have time to focus on their academic programs in campus. This will likely affect the student’s performance for a student to perform well he/she need to attend classes, do assignments and also read. However, students Unionism officials are daily involved in activities to protect the Union through meeting consultations etc. to the detriment of their academic aspirations.
1.3 Purpose of The Study
The purpose of the study is to investigate the Influence of students Unionism on academic performance of students in Federal University Otuoke, Bayelsa State.
- Investigate the level of students’ involvement in students Unionism
- Examine the level of academic failure as a result of student’s engagement in student Unionism.
- Examine the impact of students Unionism on students’ academic commitment
1.4 Research Questions
The following research questions were asked to guide the study;
- To what extent is students’ engagement in students Unionism?
- To what extent does students’ engagement in student Unionism caused academic failures of students?
- To what extent does students Unionism has an impact on students’ academic commitment?
1.5 Research Hypotheses
For the successful completion of the study, the following research hypotheses were formulated to guide the study:
- Students’ involvement in students Unionism does not significantly affect his reading
- Students’ involvement in students Unionism doesn't significantly affect his attending of classes
- Students’ involvement in students Unionism doesn't significantly affect students’ academic commitment
1.6 Scope of the study
The study covers the Influence of students Unionism on academic performance of students in Federal University Otuoke, Bayelsa State. The variables of the study are limited to the level of students’ involvement in students Unionism, The level of academic failure as a result of students’ engagement in student Unionism, the impact of students Unionism on students’ academic commitment.
1.7 Significance of the study
These study will help educate students what students Unionism is, how it can affect their academics both negatively and positively and prefer solutions for students on how to manage their academics very well to attain a good academic achievement in school. It will also be beneficial to society as students who are yet to go into the university will know the effects of students unionism on academic performances, and will know to manage their time not to affect their academics, parents will be aware also and will be in position to give advices to their children as they are about to go into tertiary institutions, and will teach upcoming aspiring students to tertiary institutions to better manage their time when they finally find themselves in campuses which help them make better grades and Excel in their academics and make their parents and sponsors proud. Society will have graduates that can do academically well even at the face of students Unionism in campuses.
1.7. Operational Definition of Terms
Students’ Union: Students Union is student organization students are involved in in campuses
Student: A person who is studying at a university under the tutelage and guidance of lecturers
Academic performance: The level of academic achievement of students which involves their total grades in exams, and their final school results
Influence: How students unionism mitigates against or affects the academic activities of students in campuses.
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