RECORD MANAGEMENT AND PERFORMANCE DELTA STATE UNIVERSITY, ABRAKA, NIGERIA

Abstract

The study examined record management practices and performance of Delta State University, Abraka. The specific objectives were to; examine nature of the relationship that exists between electronic management and performance of Delta State University and to determine the extent to which physical facility relates to performance of Delta state University’s record management. A descriptive study design was used.  The target population was two hundred and fifty nine (259) members of staff in Delta State University, Abraka. A sample of one hundred and fifty seven (157) participants is selected through simple random sampling technique. Primary source of data was used to gather data for the study. OLS statistical analysis was also used to evaluate the effectiveness of the independent variables on the dependent variables. The result reveals that effective record management practices have significant and positive effect on performance of Delta State University. The study recommends that record keepers must stay up-to-date on current database applications, software and data security issues, so as to safeguard the sanctity of records and eliminate the nature of poor record keeping and that institutions should procure antivirus software and a constant Internet supply (for updates) to protect student academic records against viruses.