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    The relationship between cost-sharing and equity in the national major seminaries in Uganda
    (Makerere University, 2007) Lubega, Francis Xavier
    This study was designed to investigate the relationship between cost-sharing and equity in the national major seminaries in Uganda. The specific objectives were: I. To investigate the proportion and arguments of those who complain against cost-sharing. 2. To establish the effect of cost-sharing policies and rationales on perceived equity. 3. To establish the effect of cost-sharing policies and rationales on vocations. A cross-sectional survey research design, involving both qualitative and quantitative approaches, was used in carrying out this study. The data was collected from Katigondo and Ggaba National Major Seminaries, using questionnaires and interviews. The total number of residents were 150, including 122 students, 26 members of staff, and the two heads of the institutions. Data analysis employed methodological triangulation which involved the use of frequency counts, the technique of chi-square test of independence, and the pattern-model analysis of qualitative methodology. The findings indicated that the proportion of those who complain against cost-sharing was rather small, but the arguments they put forth for their position were generally strong. The cost-sharing policies and rationales, which had been hypothesized to influence perceived equity and vocations, were not found to be significantly associated with any of these phenomena. But the trend of opinion generally indicated that cost-sharing is likely to impact negatively on the involvement of candidates from the poor or rural backgrounds. It was then concluded that although the proportion of those who complain against cost-sharing was small. the issues entailed in their arguments have to be addressed. Since the research hypotheses were not supported by the findings, they were rejected. It was recommended that the few stakeholders who complain against cost-sharing should be persuaded to perceive the scheme more favourably and that the management of the cost-sharing scheme should address the powerful arguments advanced against cost-sharing. A second recommendation was that, instead of policies and rationales, other factors which influence perceived equity should be studied in order to understand clearly their influence. It was lastly recommended that a seminary fund should be levied from all members of the church in order to relieve the financial austerity, and that the management of the cost-sharing scheme should design strategies to assess the financial situation of the families and consider embracing mechanisms of need-based concessions, or exemptions or even financial assistance.
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    Socio-Economical factors and the academic performance of postgraduate students at Makerere University
    (Makerere University, 2009-08) Kasaija, Rachel
    The study was about socio-economic factors and the academic performance of postgraduate students at Makerere University. The overall purpose of the study was to establish the relationship between socio-economic factors and the academic performance of postgraduate students with specific focus on the effect of employment, financial and marital status of the students on their academic performance. The study was prompted by the fact that the academic performance currently exhibited by postgraduate students in the university leaves a lot to be desired and is quite inadequate when compared to international standards. This is possibly because most individuals enrolling for postgraduate studies at the university are engaged in paid employment, have serious financial constraints and marital responsibilities/interruptions could be interrupting their studies. The study was carried out with the use of both qualitative and quantitative approaches in the form of a cross-sectional survey. Information was gathered using semi-structured questionnaires and an interview guide after which the data was entered into SPSS spread sheets then analyzed using descriptive statistics and ANOVA. The qualitative data was analyzed by grouping similar responses into categories then reporting it using reported and direct speech. The study established that most postgraduate students are in full time paid employment which significantly affects their academic performance. It was also established that most of the postgraduate students are not married and for that matter experience minimal disruption with their studies due to marital and family responsibilities. The study also established that a reasonable number of the students have financial constraints which hinder their progress with school. In conclusion, the study findings established that student employment status significantly affects academic performance thus the institution should focus much more effort on helping students adopt strategies that will enable them balance their studies with employment. On the other hand, as much as financial status and marital status insignificantly affect the academic performance of postgraduate students, they should not be ignored. Some effort should also be directed towards helping students to deal with disruptions and hindrances to academic progress brought on by financial and marital status. From these findings, the researcher recommended that development of semester class time tables should be a participatory process involving both the students and their lecturers. It was also suggested that the institution should establish more linkages with local and international funding bodies that can award scholarships to outstanding and financially constrained students. The researcher also recommended that the University should make better use of its data banks by effectively using student bio-data to identify students that are prone to academic deterioration due to non-institutional factors like marital status then take necessary measures to help them.
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    Communication And Teacher Performance In Primary Schools In Kasulu District, Kigoma - Tanzania
    ( 2009-11) Kamugisha, Alistidia John
    The study was conducted to establish the effectiveness of communication methods used by the administrators on the performance of primary school teachers in Kasulu District, Kigoma Tanzania. The study considered written, oral and electronic communication. The study was conducted by cross-sectional survey, data being collected during the month of April 2008, using questionnaires and interview guide from both teachers and school administrators. A total of 336 participants who were randomly selected from the target population participated in the study. The study tested the hypotheses on whether written, oral and electronic communication individually enhanced the performance of teachers in primary schools. The collected data was analysed using descriptive statistics and the Pearson Product Moment Correlation Coefficient techniques. The study findings showed that written and electronic communication significantly influenced teacher performance where as oral communication which was the most commonly used method of communication had less influence on the performance of primary school teachers in Kasulu District. In view of the findings the study concluded that written and electronic communication methods were perceived to have significant influence on teacher performance while oral communication though easily assessed was perceived to have less negative effect on the performance of primary school teachers. The study recommends that since written and electronic channels of communication seem strongly to enhance teacher performance, school administrators were called upon to improve on the ways in which such methods of communication. Besides, the researcher recommended that Government should improve on electronic communication facilities in primary schools to enhance teacher performance. For oral communication methods head teachers and other school administrators are advised to use it effectively since it the method which could enhance faster communication since it is the most frequently used method of communication
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    Staff development programs and job performance of lecturers of Moi University
    (Makerere University, 2010-09) Odinga, MaryJullie
    The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of staff development programs on the job performance of lecturers of Moi University, Main campus. The study was carried out at three selected Schools/faculties namely; School of Education, School of Engineering and School of Human Resource Development. The study objectives were: to examine the influence of training on the job performance of lecturers of Moi University and to establish the effect of promotion on the job performance of lecturers of Moi University. A sample of one hundred and fifty two respondents was randomly chosen from the three selected schools to take part in the study. However, due to time constraints and collision with the University closure calendar with this study period, only 51 respondents were accessed. A 41- item structured questionnaire with open and closed –ended questions was used to collect data. The data gathered from the field was organized and presented quantitatively in form of frequency schedules, counts and percentages for the purposes of analysis. Interview responses were reported qualitatively and were used to compare and enrich the responses in the structured items. It had been presumed that in spite of the staff development programs which have been on-going, the performance of lecturers has not been satisfactory and thereby making it difficult for the institution to achieve its goals for which it was set in 2004. The results of the study were analyzed using the Pearson’s linear correlation method in SPSS. The analysis showed that there is very significant relationship between job performance and staff development programs. Promotion was found to be very significantly related to job performance and so was the number of training programs attended by the lecturers. The findings and conclusions were that training has a positive effect on job performance and that promotion, followed by a clear promotion criterion enhances job performance of lecturers. The researcher recommends that there is need to recognize, acknowledge usefulness and support both short and long term training opportunities, develop a clear promotion criteria that recognizes teaching, research and service, academic qualifications, and experience, and to improve the staff development programs policy that all staff shall be encouraged through training and promotion to develop their potential and enhance their efficiency on the job. Suggestions for future studies and researches were proposed.
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    Role of ICT training workshops in integrating ICT in teaching in secondary schools in the Central Region of Uganda
    (Makerere University, 2010-11) Ariko, Sam Rico
    This study was conceived to investigate the role of training workshops in some aspects of ICT for integration of ICT in teaching in secondary schools in central region of Uganda. The study was driven by objectives to investigate the relationship between training workshops on ICT networking, maintenance of ICT facilities and ICT integration in teaching in secondary schools in central region. It is further believed that teacher’s attitude towards ICT plays a motivational role that facilitates integration of the practice in teaching. The study was therefore also to investigate the role of attitude towards ICT integration in teaching in secondary schools in central region of Uganda. In the study, it was hypothesized that the independent variables (training workshops in networking, maintenance of ICT facilities and teachers’ attitudes) have significant positive effect on integration of ICT in teaching in secondary schools in central region of Uganda. The study was conducted with two secondary schools (where ICT training workshops had been held) from each of the following districts: Kampala, Wakiso, Mukono and Mpigi. Eight schools, with estimated population size of 200 teachers were used, from which a sample of 100 respondents participated in the study. The data was analyzed using SPSS computer soft ware; in which Pearson’s coefficient correlation was used to determine relationship between dependent and independent variables. Study finding based on test of hypotheses showed that training workshops have positive correlation coefficient with integration of ICT in teaching in secondary schools in central region. The study stated that training workshops in ICT networks, maintenance and the teachers’ attitudes have a positive relationship with integration of ICT teaching in secondary schools in central region. Based on this finding, the researcher recommended that training workshops should be encouraged as a means to expose teachers to the use of computers, which knowledge could use in their normal class room teaching.
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    Job satisfaction and productivity of lecturers in Uganda Christian University, Mukono
    (Makerere University, 2011) Naikote, Betty
    The study sought to establish the relationship between job satisfaction and productivity of lecturers in Uganda Christian University, Mukono. The study was guided by three objectives relating work environment, perception of institutional policies, social factors respectively and productivity of lecturers. The study adopted a cross sectional survey and correlational design in nature. The study used mainly quantitative approach but with some qualitative aspects. Ninety four lecturers constituted the sample of the study. The researcher used self -administered questionnaire which was mainly quantitative but with some qualitative aspects. Data analysis was based on percents and other descriptive statistics such as means and standard deviations. Pearson’s correlation coefficient was used to correlate concepts of job satisfaction with productivity of lecturers. The results revealed that there was no significant relationship between work environment and productivity of lecturers; a high positive significant relationship between perception of institutional policies and productivity of lecturers; and a positive significant relationship between social factors and productivity of lecturers. The conclusions; were that work environment was not significantly related to productivity of lecturers whereas perception of institutional policies was highly positively related to productivity of lecturers and that social factors were positively related to productivity of lecturers. Recommendations made included; Other than work environment, the University should prioritize other factors such as qualification, experience, remuneration and training that affect productivity of lecturers. The University should embrace favourable and flexible institutional policies that balance institutional needs and individual needs to enhance productivity of lecturers. The University should strengthen social factors among employees in order to increase productivity of lecturers.
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    Problems in ICT implementation in selected institutions of higher learning in Kabale District
    (Makerere University, 2011-03) Twinomujuni, Justus Ariho
    Researchers in educational technology have searched for factors to explain teachers’ acceptance and resistance to using information communication technology for instruction. This study investigates the influence of cost of ICT training materials, skills development in ICT and administrative support towards ICT implementation in selected institutions of higher learning in Kabale District. A cross sectional survey design was employed and in order to empirically investigate the extent to which problems influence ICT implementation, a self administered questionnaire was administered to a sample of 60 lecturers and 173 students. Interviews were also carried out with 20 administrators from the four institutions. Of the respondents, 62% were male and 32% were female. Observation and documentary review guides were used to obtain information that could not be obtained by use of self administered questionnaire and the interview guide. Using Pearson Linear Co-relation co-efficient, results reveal that cost of ICT training materials negatively influenced ICT implementation where as Skills development in ICT and administrative support positively influenced ICT implementation. This study suggests that ICT implementation in the selected institution of higher learning in Kabale District was minimal. Following the study findings, recommendations were made to encourage stakeholders to explore the possibility of being trained on how to use computers in teaching rather than operating computers. Further research is thus recommended on the replica of this study to be conducted in other institutions of higher learning in other districts in Uganda. Research could be conducted on other variables such as lecturers’ perception, and individuals’ characteristics, students’ ICT skills, and attitude that may affect ICT implementation in institutions of higher learning in Uganda.
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    Bureaucratic practices and teachers’ performance in Primary schools in Kampala District
    ( 2011-05) Nanteza, I
    The purpose of the study was to establish whether bureaucratic practices relate to teachers’ performance in primary schools in Kampala District. The study was guided by three objectives that was to establish the relationship between; (i) established hierarchy of authority, (ii) delegation of authority and (iii) division of work, on the performance of primary school teachers in Kampala District. A co-relational research design was used to relate bureaucratic practices to teacher performance in the primary schools in Kampala District. A sample of 209 teachers in Kawempe Division in Kampala District participated in the study by answering the questionnaire. Frequencies and percentages were used to show the distribution of teachers on different items. Pearson’s Linear Correlational Coefficient (r) was used to the level of correlation between the variables. The study findings showed that established hierarchy of authority relates to performance of primary school teachers in Kampala District. The study also showed that delegation of authority relates to performance of primary school teachers in Kampala District. The study further showed that division of work relates to teacher performance in the primary schools in Kampala District. Therefore, the researcher recommended that authority should be clearly demarcated from top to bottom and sensitized to the teachers there from to ensure efficiency and effectiveness in performance. The researcher also recommended that the Ministry of Education and Sports in conjunction with heads of schools should carry out workshops and seminars to continuously sensitize school heads on delegation of tasks, authority to enhance subordinate teachers get involved in governing of schools. The researcher further recommended that the Ministry of Education and Sports should encourage head teachers to ensure specialization to particular departments if performance is to be ensured.
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    Leadership styles and motivation of teachers in selected government-aided secondary schools in Wakiso District, Uganda
    (Makerere University, 2011-06) Wepukhulu, Sally
    The study sought to investigate the relationship between leadership styles and motivation of teachers in selected Government aided secondary schools in Wakiso district. It was guided by three objectives, namely; to find out the relationship between autocratic, democratic and Laissez-faire leadership styles on teachers motivation in selected Government aided secondary schools in Wakiso district. It was guided by a cross- sectional survey design which was basically quantitative, with some qualitative approaches targeting a number of 538 and sampled 195 respondents who were purposively selected and tested using Pearson’s correlation co-efficient index. The findings of the study showed an insignificant relationship between autocratic leadership style and teachers motivation. It however gave a positive significant relationship between democratic leadership style and teacher motivation in selected Government Secondary schools. It also discovered a positive relationship between Laissez-faire leadership style and teachers motivation. Conclusions were; that autocratic leadership style negatively relates with teachers motivation. Conclusions were that democratic and Laissez-faire leadership styles positively relate with teacher motivation in Government aided secondary schools. The researcher therefore concluded that for teacher motivation to be increased in government aided secondary schools, government through Ministry of Education, Education officers at district level and secondary school level should not apply autocratic leadership styles in their administration of secondary school teachers. Recommendations were that they should democratically involve teachers in decision making, through consultative meetings. In addition, teachers who know what to do should be allowed to express and do what is right since they are intellectuals.
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    The challenges and managing of examinations in Public Universities in Uganda.
    ( 2011-06) Okello, Peter
    This study sought to investigate the challenges of managing of examinations in public universities in Uganda. The objectives of the study were to examine the challenges of internal examination and administration despite external examining and policy mechanisms. A survey research design in which qualitative and quantitative approaches was used to obtained views from eight top managers, 519 Internal Examiners and 180 Administrators who were purposively and conveniently sampled from four public Universities. Questionnaires were administered to Internal Examiners and Administrators; top managers were interviewed and documents analysed. The data obtained were subjected to non - parametric chi-square (χ2) test- of- goodness fit. It was found out that Internal Examiners face daunting challenges in planning and organising examinations; Administrators face challenges in coordinating and controlling of examinations; and the challenges envisaged by Internal Examiners and Administrators result in unnecessary delays which defeat the purposes of external examining and examination policies. It is recommended thus: 1) Internal Examiners should undergo induction and refresher training in planning and organisational management for them to cope with the daunting tasks of managing examinations; 2) Administrators in public universities should be trained and equipped with the leadership and administrative skills. The training should either be in house or out of station; 3) External examining should focus on the whole process rather than on part of the process as it is now in public universities; and 4) Examination policies and regulations should be reviewed regularly to stand the test of time.
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    Institutional Mergers and the Staffing Function: An Evaluation of Kyambogo University
    ( 2012) Kalyesubula, Christopher
    The study sought to investigate the effect of merging institutions of higher learning on staff recruitment, development and retention at Kyambogo University. The study was guided by three objectives namely; (i) to examine the effect of institutional mergers on staff recruitment in Kyambogo University, (ii) to find out the effect of institutional mergers on staff development in Kyambogo University and (iii) to establish the effect of institutional mergers on staff retention in Kyambogo University. The study used a cross sectional research design guided with both qualitative and quantitative research approaches to gather data from 60 respondents. Questionnaires and interview guides were used to collect quantitative and qualitative data respectively. Descriptive statistics were used to establish the effect of institutional merging on staff recruitment, development and retention. The findings revealed that (i) as a result of merging institutions, recruitment of staff became problematic, (ii) staff development activities retarded after institutional mergers and (iii) retention of staff became a problem as the majority of staffs were dismissed due to lack of qualification, skills and fear due to uncertainty while others resigned and sought for employment elsewhere. The researcher concluded that institutional merging negatively affects (i) staff recruitment, (ii) staff development and (iii) staff retention. Therefore, the researcher recommended that University administrators should diversify staff recruitment policies by sourcing out competent staff from both within and outside the institution through wider advertisement of vacant staff positions and open recruitment processes. It was also recommended that administrators and policy makers of institutions intending to merge should also spell out clear policies and guidelines of managing the whole merger process in order to achieve intended results by offering adequate and fair staff remuneration packages in order to enhance high retention among staff.
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    Use of ICT and management of students’ academic affairs at the College of Education and External Studies, Makerere University
    (Makerere University, 2012) Mubiru, David
    The study aimed at establishing the relationship between use of ICT and management of students’ academic affairs at Makerere University using the case of the College of Education and External Studies. The objectives of the study were three fold, namely; to find out the relationship between internet facilities, word processing and information storage devices on the management of students academic affairs at the College of Education and External Studies, Makerere University. The study used both quantitative and qualitative approaches. A cross sectional survey design was used to collect data from a sample of 32 administrative staff and 47 academic staff who were purposively selected. The study hypotheses were tested using Pearson’s Correlation Co-efficient index. Qualitative data was analyzed using thematic analysis method. The study findings revealed that there is a positive significant relationship between internet facilities, word processing and information storage devices on the management of student academic affairs. The following conclusions were drawn, namely; that the internet facilities, word processing and information storage devices if available can boost the management of students’ academic affairs in the college of Education and External Studies. The researcher recommended that if management of students’ academic affairs is to be improved at the college, the university council should collaborate with financing bodies like government, development partners, students, to provide free internet and other internet facilities freely to administrative staff and academic staff. University management and college administrators should increase on computers and photocopiers in offices, libraries and ensure that there is a reliable power supply and finally should ensure that information storage devices like compact disks, USB flash disks, video tapes, tape recorders and USB card readers are provided to administrative staff and academic staff to manage information safety that relate to students’ academic affairs.
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    The contribution of tutor development programmes on academic performance of Grade V science student teachers: A case study of selected National Teachers’ Colleges in Uganda
    (Makerere University, 2012) Zziwa, Ssekasanke
    This study was carried out in four National Teachers colleges in Uganda, the purpose of the study was to investigate and establish the contributions of Tutor professional development programmes on academic performance of grade V science student teachers in National Teachers Colleges in Uganda. With objectives to, identifying in-service professional development programmes science tutors have attended in the past five years, examine the contribution of professional development programmes on academic performance of grade V science student teachers and assess the contributions of ongoing informal resources on academic performance of Grade V science student teachers in selected National Teachers’ Colleges in Uganda. The study adopted a cross-sectional survey design, the target population included; college administrators, science tutors and student teachers, Samples were obtained by separating the population elements into non-overlapping groups called strata and then selecting a simple random sample within each stratum, stratums of 32 tutors and 80 student teachers were sampled at random to ensure that relevant information could be obtained from them at equal probabilities. Four college principals were purposely interviewed. Data was collected using self administered questionnaire, (SAQ) on student teachers, and an interview guide on college administrators, and documentary review of literature related to the theme of the study was reviewed. Data quality control was achieved by ensuring validity and reliability of measuring instruments. The Pearson’s correlation co-efficiency was used to establish the relationship between continuing education courses, tutor workshops and ongoing informal resources on academic performance of science student teachers in National Teachers Colleges in Uganda. The study revealed that there was a positive correlation between continuing education courses, tutor workshops and ongoing informal resources on the academic performance of science student teachers in N.T.C’s; however the study also revealed that science tutors do not regularly attend professional development programmes , and there isn’t enough ongoing informal resources in all the colleges sampled in this study, perhaps these issues can partly explain students’ poor academic performance in science. It was therefore recommended that N.T.C’s administrators need to plan and regularly organise more continuing education courses, it was also recommended that more funding should be sought from the Ministry of Education and sports and other private sources to enable them organise in service training, workshops and seminars, adopt modern methods of staff development like on-job mentoring, couching and tutor counseling since they are cheaper and convenient, provide more ongoing informal resources, since all these have been found to have a positive co-relation in enhancing academic performance of student teachers in N.T.C’s. The study also recommend that efforts should be made to improve academic performance in science from secondary schools level by provision of scholastic materials, and in service training to teachers as it was established that poor performance in N.T.Cs is also attributed to the poor science background of students who enroll for a Grade V Diploma course as it’s reflected in their poor entry results.
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    Relationship of motivation practices and performance of non-academic staff in Uganda Christian University.
    (Unpublished thesis, 2012-06) Mbabazi, Susan
    The study investigated motivation practices and performance of non-academic staff in Uganda Christian University, Mukono. It was basically guided by three objectives namely; to establish the relationship between remuneration and performance; to examine the relationship between promotion and employee performance; and to find out the relationship between training and employee performance. The study employed questionnaires to collect primary data. Whereas the findings revealed that remuneration was not significantly related to employee performance of non- academic staff in Uganda Christianity University, it was also revealed that promotion was significantly related to employee performance of non -academic staff. And lastly, the study revealed that there was no significant positive relationship between training and employee performance. The study then concluded that even when non- academic staff are given good remuneration or not it will not affect their performance hence no relationship between remuneration and employee performance. Also, promotion as a motivation practice affects the level of performance of staff in that they work better with promotions which come with proper, fair and clear policies of promotion. Lastly, the study concluded that whether one is trained or not it will not affect their performance. Basing on the above, the study recommended that since remuneration as a motivation practice is not crucial in determining employee performance, UCU should not concentrate on monetary benefits but concentrate on other things too like how to recognize their effort, promotion, working condition etc. Also, the UCU Human Resource office should prioritize promotions plus putting in place a fair and clear promotion policy that are missing in the university, make them public to all staff without discrimination. Lastly, since it has come out clearly that training as a motivation practice is not crucial in determining employee performance, UCU should not tag poor performance and demotivation to training but concentrate on other things too like how to . The Human resource office should also look into development as a whole together with training other than looking at them independently. For future researchers, there is need to study more on how intrinsic motivators motivate staff to perform better. Also, to investigate on the comparison of what motivates academic staff and non- academic staff.
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    Organisational Factors and Staff Retention in Institutions of Higher Learning in Kabale District
    ( 2012-06) Semugabo, Joseph
    In this study, the researcher sought to establish the effect of organizational factors on staff retention in higher institutions of learning in Kabale District. The assumption was that effective promotion, staff development and reward systems are critical factors in attracting and retaining employees. Specifically the study had three objectives namely, to find out the extent to which promotion practices affect staff retention, examine how staff development affects staff retention and find out the relationship between reward system and staff retention in higher institutions of learning in Kabale District. A correlational research design was employed using a questionnaire as well as structured interviews to 91 lectures and seven institutional administrators respectively. The findings showed that promotion practices have a significant positive influence in accounting to staff retention; staff development was positively correlated with staff retention; and a highly significant positive relationship was found between reward systems and staff retention in the three institutions of higher learning in Kabale District. From the findings, the researcher concluded that staff promotion, staff development and reward system are among the most effective ways to retain the staff working in the institutions of higher learning in Kabale District. It was recommended that there is need for institutional leaders to properly align promotional practices with the values and competencies of institutional staff. In the same vein, staff development should be encouraged in the institutions of higher learning. The study, further recommended a need to improve on the way academic staff are rewarded and areas for further research.
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    Communication Methods and Graduate Students Awareness of the Assessment Policies at Makerere University, Kampala
    ( 2012-06) Kabasoka, Cathy
    The study sought to establish the relationship between communication methods and graduate students awareness of the assessment policies at Makerere University. The study was guided by three objectives namely to establish the relationship between (i) written, (ii) oral and (iii) electronic communication methods and graduates students’ awareness of the assessment policies. A co-relational research design guided the study using both qualitative and quantitative research approaches. A sample of 101 students and 10 academic staff participated in the study. Questionnaires and interview guides were used to collect quantitative and qualitative data. Pearson’s Chi-square test was used to determine the magnitude and significance of the relationship between variables. The results revealed that there was a significant relationship between (i) written, (ii) oral and (ii) electronic communication methods and students’ awareness of policies. The conclusions: were that, written communication method was significantly related to students’ awareness of the policies, where as oral communication method was highly positively related to students’ awareness of the assessment policies and that electronic communication method was positively related to students’ awareness of the assessment policies. Recommendations made included; that the university uses three different medium of communication methods together namely; written, oral and electronic communication, so that their good qualities can complement each other.
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    The Effects Of Decentralized Governance System On Primary Teachers’ Personnel Management Functions In Mukono District, Uganda
    ( 2012-06) Ssewanyana, Edward
    It was prompted by the observations that primary teachers’ personnel services were being mismanaged in Mukono District under the decentralized governance system. This study was conducted to establish the effects of decentralized governance system on the management of teachers’ personnel services, namely: recruitment, retention and retirement. The objectives of the study were to confirm whether: decentralized governance system limited teachers’ recruitments within the limits of the District boundaries, whether the system tampered with retention services of teachers and to establish and whether the system provided opportunities to the District to handle teachers’ retirement process for easy access to their gratuities. The study was conducted using a combination of survey and correlational designs. Data was collected using questionnaires, interviews, discussions and observation. A total of 434 respondents participated. These included 259 randomly selected teachers and other categories of participants who were purposively selected. Quantitative data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential analysis. Qualitative data was analysed using content analysis Findings indicate that during recruitment, many potential candidates were denied access to information about vacancies by the used mode of advertisement; that the District Service Commission selection mode and its membership rendered it ethnically and politically biased and hence inefficient. This greatly affected the management of teachers’ recruitment by denying many potential and more deserving candidates entry into the teaching service. It was further established that the number of stakeholders had greatly increased in the arena of teachers’ orientation and supervision without demarcation of roles resulting in poor orientation packaging and uncoordinated supervision. Compensation was found to be abused and performance appraisal lacked strategy. The retirement process involved much duplication and haphazardly handled at various levels making it difficult for teachers to access their gratuities to the extent that many of them missed getting their retirement packages. . Each of these instances rendered teachers’ management functions ineffective in Mukono District. From these findings, it was concluded that the structure still needs some improvement in order to achieve an acceptable and better balance pertaining to the relationship between the central government and the local authorities, especially in areas like resource sharing and personnel management. The study therefore recommended that teachers’ recruitment be carried out in a more professional pattern and be handled by trained and meritoriously appointed board(s); that the roles of supervisors and monitors be demarcated and coordinated; and that school management committees be considered for transformation into more effective schools governing entities. Retirement process should be streamlined to give ample time to both the retiring teachers and the employer to adequately arrange for adjustment when they finally leave the formal employment. It was also recommended that a procedure be established to facilitate accessibility to terminal benefits. In case of perceived irregularities, a provision for appeal and redress be enacted. For strengthening of working partnership between teachers and political leadership in the District, research desks should be established at every sub-county level as a strategy for continuous review of the system. The Ministry of Local Government should also expand and strengthen its inspectorate machinery among its roles as a central and local government’s co-ordinator.
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    Accessibility To Tuition Free Universal Primary Education By Rural Households: A Case Of Busolwe Sub- County- Butaleja District
    ( 2012-09) Musiho, Abdala
    The purpose of this study was to establish the factors affecting accessibility to tuition free universal primary education by rural households. The study was conducted in Busolwe Sub County in Butaleja district. The major objectives were: (1) to determine the socio-economic and institutional factors limiting accessibility to school by rural households; (2) to examine the attitudes of rural households towards universal primary education and (3) establish the factors that can encourage rural households to send their children to primary schools. The methodology used in this study was both qualitative and quantitative and questionnaires and interview guide were the major tools of data collection. Data analysis was used using Pearson’s correlation coefficient and the results indicated that there was a positive relationship between households’ income, level of education, ignorance of the importance of education and accessibility to tuition free primary education. The findings of the study also revealed that in Busolwe Sub County, many children do not attend primary schools or do not complete their primary education despite the fact that it is tuition free. The major cause of this phenomenon was that many rural households are still ignorant of the importance of education to mankind, in addition to the socio-economic and institutional factors. The researcher recommended that there is need to raise awareness of the importance of education for all children and mobilize a wide array of actors to improve and expand education infrastructures.
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    Challenges to Female Students’ Participation in Graduate Studies in College of Education and External Studies, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda
    ( 2012-10) Nantege, Allen
    The study sought to examine the relationship between challenges of female student participation in post graduate studies in the College of Education Makerere University. It was guided by three objectives that is to say examine the socio-cultural, economic and political aspects that determine female students’ participation in graduate studies. The study was both qualitative and quantitative biased on the quantitative approach; it was cross sectional, co relational where data was collected from graduate students and administrators who were selected purposively. The core instruments were questionnaires, and interview guides, the objectives were tested using the Pearson’s co-relation coefficient. The findings exposed a positive significant relationship between the socio-cultural, economic and political aspects on female student participation in post graduate studies in the College of Education. It was concluded that socio-cultural, economic and political aspects positively relate to female student participation in post graduate studies in the College of Education Makerere University. It was recommended that if female student participation in post graduate studies in the College of Education is to be improved, policy makers, University council, and National council for Higher Education should do the following: carry out civic education programmes to sensitize people about the benefits of female students enrolling for higher education, encourage donors, parents and other financers to give sponsorship to female students, political ideologies of all political groups should be encouraged to put more finances in female education.
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    Resource Utilization and Teacher Performance in Secondary Schools in Karamoja Region, Uganda
    ( 2012-10) Lokwang, Philiphs Ilukol
    The study sought to examine the relationship between resource utilization and teachers’ performance of secondary school teachers in the region with a view of improving resource utilization and increasing performance among teachers. The study was guided by three objectives; namely: to establish the relationship between the use of; (1) finance, (2) instructional materials and (3) infrastructural facilities and performance of secondary school teachers in Karamoja region. A co-relational research design was employed. A sample of 163 teachers participated in the study by answering the questionnaire and interview guide. Frequencies and percentages were used to show the distribution of teachers on different items. Pearson’s Linear Co-relational Coefficient (r) was used to determine the level of correlation between the variables. The study findings showed that use of (i) finance, (ii) instructional materials and infrastructural facilities have a significant positive relationship with teachers’ performance in the said schools. The researcher concluded that there is a positive relationship between use of (i) finance, (ii) instructional materials and infrastructural facilities and teacher performance. The researcher therefore, recommended that school administrators should (i) use financial resources in schools properly to enhance teacher performance, (ii) provide instructional materials and infrastructural facilities to teachers to enhance their performance