Rethinking the Role of Human Resource: Assessing Student Retention in Kenyan Public University

International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) | Volume III, Issue V, May 2019 | ISSN 2454–6186

Rethinking the Role of Human Resource: Assessing Student Retention in Kenyan Public University

Dr. James K. Sang (Ph.D.)

Department of Educational Management and Policy Studies, School of Education, Moi University, P.O Box 3900, Eldoret, Kenya

Abstract:-The major dynamic of university education is to develop the people, society and the economy which are central to most National mission and visions. This study sought to investigate the determinants of Retention to public university education in Kenya. The objectives of the study were to determine the effects human resource on retention to public university education in Kenya. This study was modeled on the education production theory. The study used a case study research design. The research targeted 16 heads of departments and 1201 final students. Simple random sampling technique was used in choosing the sample size. The research instruments used to collect data were questionnaire students of University of Eldoret. Data collected was analyzed quantitatively. Inferential and descriptive statistics specifically play an important role in the presentation and interpretation of analyzed data. The study findings indicated that there was a significant relationship between human resources on Retention to education (p=0.000). The study concluded that rapid expansion of university education has strained the existing facilities and adversely affected the quality of learning. The number of human resources in the university determines Retention of the education. The study recommends that there is need plan well for university education e.g. admitting students based on carefully done projections since lack of this may certainly result into challenges related to quality education. The findings of the study were found to be significant and benefit in the streamlining of Retention of public university in Kenya.

Key words: Rethinking, Human Resource, Student Retention, University

I. INTRODUCTION

University education is of paramount importance for economic and social development. Institutions of university education have the main responsibility for equipping individuals with the advanced knowledge and skills required for positions of responsibilities in government, business and the professions (Becker, S. A., Cummins, M., Davis, A., Freeman, A., Hall, C. G., & Ananthanarayanan, V., 2017) These institutions produce new knowledge through research, serve as conduits for the transfer, adoption and dissemination of knowledge generated else-where in the world. They also support government business with advice and consulting services. In most countries, they play a very important identity of the country and offer a forum for pluralistic debate (Altbach, Rumbly and Reisberge, 2015).

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