Innovative Practices in Transcript Preparation for Quality Attainment in Tertiary Institutions in Delta State, Nigeria

The study examined innovative practices in transcript preparation and their contribution to quality attainment in tertiary institutions in Delta State. It aimed to determine the level of adoption of digital transcript systems among universities, colleges of education, and polytechnics, and to assess their impact on institutional quality and administrative efficiency. Guided by two objectives, two research questions, and two hypotheses, the study adopted a descriptive survey design. The population comprised 304 management and examinations/records staff, from which a sample of 169 respondents (89 from universities, 35 from polytechnics, and 45 from colleges of education) was drawn using the Research Advisors’ Table for representativeness. Data were collected via the validated Innovative Practices in Transcript Preparation and Quality Attainment Questionnaire (IPTPQAQ), rated on a four-point scale. Pilot testing with 30 respondents yielded a Cronbach’s alpha above 0.70, indicating reliability. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics (mean and standard deviation) to answer the research questions, while one-way ANOVA tested the hypotheses at a 0.05 significance level. Results showed no significant differences among universities, polytechnics, and colleges regarding the extent of adoption (F = 0.201, p = 0.818) or contribution to quality attainment (F = 0.836, p = 0.435), indicating moderate and fairly uniform adoption across institutions. Innovative transcript systems were found to enhance administrative efficiency, accuracy, and overall quality in tertiary education management. The study recommended that institutions invest in reliable ICT infrastructure and digital systems to fully automate transcript processes, provide regular staff training, and enforce ICT policies to sustain competence, transparency, and efficiency in transcript management.

Innovative practices, transcript preparation and quality attainment

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