Graduation Trends of Students in Abia State University from 1999 - 2011 and Implication for Quality Assurance:- Akanwa, U.N

Abstract

This paper, chronologically appraised graduation trends ofstudents in Abia State University from 1999 - 2011 and its implication for quality assurance in our educational system. The study adopted the case study research design method, and the population ofstudy was about 20. 880 graduates. A purposive sampling technique was used and the instrument for data collection was the convocation brochures ofthe University for the time frame ofthe study. The results of data analysis using simply percentages and Chi-square statistical analysis techniques showed that 14.41% ofthe graduates have second class upper degree and above. 77.63% have second class lower degree and below and 7.96% are unclassified. The result of data analysis further revealed that there exist a significant difference in the number of graduates with first class and second class upper degrees as well as second class lower and 3 class degrees. It was recommended among other things that for the quality of graduates to match the quality assurance efforts ofthe government and donor agencies at all levels; great improvement on the part of the students, lecturers, and government supervising bodies is inevitable