International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) | Volume VI, Issue VI, June 2022 | ISSN 2454–6186
Aleru, Gladys Ejimole Phd1, Isi, Fortune Ihuoma Phd2
1Department of Educational Management, Faculty of Education Rivers State University, Port Harcourt
2Department of Educational Management, Faculty of Education. Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Port Harcourt.
Abstract: The study investigated global challenges and sustainable implementation of higher education in selected universities in Rivers state. The study employed research questions and hypotheses. Sample size consisted of 1211 respondents representing 98% of the population of 1,236. The participants were selected using simple random sampling technique. Instrument for data collection was Global Challenges and Sustainable Implementation of Higher Education Questionnaire (GCSIHEQ). Validation of instruments was carried out by two experts in the Department of Educational Management, Faculty of Education in University of Port Harcourt for scrutiny. Reliability coefficient index of 0.90 was obtained using Pearson product moment correlation coefficient. The mean (x~) and rank order level of significance for the Z-statistics at 0.05 level of significance for the hypothesis were used. The study revealed that higher institutions have been buffeted with long-standing problems of inadequate funding and others. The study recommended that, the Nigerian government should implement the 26% funding formula for education, recommended by UNESCO to revive and sustain higher education.
Keywords: Global Challenges and Sustainable implementation of higher education
I. INTRODUCTION
Higher education referred to as post-secondary or tertiary education; this is the education given after secondary education in monotechnics, polytechnics and universities and these institutions offered correspondence courses (Federal Ministry of Education 2014:30). Higher institutions have three functions in totality. These functions include teaching, research and contributing to society (community development) (UNESCO, World Bank and UNDP, 2004). Higher institutions offer a number of qualifications ranging from Higher National Diplomas and Foundation Degrees to Honorary Degrees and Doctorates. These are recognized throughout the world as representing specialist expertise supported wide range of skills that is very useful (Mirfa, Walayat, Aftab and Mohammad, 2012).