Impact of Resource Utilization on Lecturers’ Effectiveness in Private Universities, Kwara State, Nigeria: A Qualitative Approach

Abstract

This study examined the impact of resource utilization on lecturers’ effectiveness in universities in Kwara State, Nigeria. Three research questions were raised to guide the study. The research design adopted for the study was qualitative type. Population consists of all principal officers in private universities. Purposive and convenience sampling techniques were used to select two principal officers from two universities. An interview protocol titled “Interview Protocol on Resource Utilization and Lecturers’ Effectiveness (IPRULE)” was used to collect relevant data. Thematic approach was employed for analysing the data collected. Findings revealed use of resource by the lecturers as perceived by the principal officers of the selected universities. Also, findings indicate nexus between health, library, classroom and lecturers’ effectiveness. In view of the foregoing findings, it was recommended that adequate resources should be provided for lecturers for them to be more effective in the areas of teaching, research and community service.