EXTENT OF ICT RESOURCES UTILIZATION IN THE ADMINISTRATION OF UNIVERSITIES IN NIGERIA

Abstract

The study explored the extent of ICT resources utilization in the administration of
universities in Nigeria. The study is a descriptive survey research design. Five research
questions guided the study. The sample was 275 which was made up of two groups of
respondents namely: Academic staff (125) and senior administrative staff (150) from
universities in South-east Nigeria. The instrument for data collection was a 30-item
researcher-developed Questionnaire titled “Questionnaire on Extent of ICT Resources
Utilization (QEIRU)”. It was validated by experts. The overall reliability co-efficient of
the instrument was 0.92. The data collected were analyzed using frequencies and
percentages. The findings revealed low extent (LE) of utilization of ICT resources in staff
personnel administration, student personnel, academic and general administration. On
the other hand, the findings revealed high extent (HE) of ICT resources utilization in
financial administration of the universities. Finally, there was discussion of findings and
recommendations were made. One of the recommendations was that, the University
authority should procure adequate quantities of ICT Resources for effective running of
the University Administration.