ASSESSMENT OF PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF ACADEMIC STAFF IN NIGERIAN TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS (A CASE STUDY OF KWARA STATE POLYTECHNIC ILORIN)

TABLE OF CONTENT

Title page

Certification

Dedication

Acknowledgement

Proposal

Table of contents

CHAPTER ONE: Introduction

1. Background of the study
2. Statement of general problem
3. Aims and objectives of the study
4. Significance of the study
5. Scope and limitation of the study
6. Historical background of the case study
7. Definition of terms

CHAPTER TWO: Literature Review 

2.1     Definition of performance evaluation

2.2     Techniques of performance evaluation

2.3     Importance of performance evaluation

2.4     Criticism of performance evaluation

2.5     Methods of performance evaluation e.g. the multiple person method essay etc.

CHAPTER THREE: Research Methodology

3.1     Who are the research methodology

3.2     The academic staff at a glance (historical web)

3.3     Methods adopted in measuring academic staff of the polytechnic performance

3.4     Parties involve in performance evaluation

3.5     Importance of interview in performance evaluation

CHAPTER FOUR: Data collection

4.1     Methods of Data Collection

4.2     Findings

CHAPTER FIVE: Discussion recommendation and conclusion

5.1     Summary

5.2     Recommendation

5.3     Conclusion

          References

CHAPTER ONE

1.1     BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY

          The polytechnic commenced full operation with the school of basic studies in January 1973 with the pre-university advanced level courses in pure science, social and arts.

          In 1974, new courses of instructions leading to diploma certificates and other institutions in scientific technological and managerial vocational as well as education were introduced. The school of education was later excised to stand on its own as the college of education, Ilorin.

          At present the polytechnic is made up of the following institutes.

• Institute of General Studies 
• Institute of Basic Applied Sciences
• Institute of Finance and Management Studies
• Institute of Technology
• Institute of Environment Studies in addition of these are two academic centres.
• Centre for Postgraduate Studies
• Centre for Continuing Education

With an human beginning in 1973, today the polytechnic offers mere than fifty National Diploma Higher / National Diploma Courses. These are also several certificate and Post Graduate Courses which attract the cream of in service beneficiaries for within and outside the state.

     The institution also engage in other activities with differs from academic activities. The Kwara State Polytechnic consultancy services which provides services such as socio-economic surveys for industrial, agricultural and government establishment parastatals and provide sectors. The technical services unit also provide outstanding services to the community in the area of technical services.

     Great breakthrough in innovations have been recorded in the history of Kwara State Polytechnic these includes.

• The first institution nationwide of fashion out a scheme for graduate self employment for its studies. 
• The construction of the tricycle which is intended to promote rural transportation.
• The production of a complete industrial plant for processing garri.

From inception the school has been opportune to have the following academics and seasoned administrators in position of leaderships.

Profession R.W.H Wright                                      1973  – 1976

Chief Z.O. Mowaiye                                     1976 – 1978

Dr. J.O. Amode                                              1978 – 1982   

Dr. S.A. Oladosu                                           1991 – 1997

Dr. N.O. Oyeleke                                          1997 – 1998

Professor M.A. Olatunji                                1998 – 2002

Dr. A.A. Saadu                                              2002 – 2004

Ag. Chief O gunsola                                               2004 – 2008

Ag. Alhaji Ibrahim Abdulkareem                        2009 – May June

Alhaji Masood Elelu                                     19^th June – Till date

     The institution has turned out a lot of brilliant and intelligent student. The products of this institution has always been found to excel and distinguished themselves anywhere they are. Study at Kwara State Polytechnic give an opportunity to explore the rich educational, technological and cultural heritage of the nation. With extensive resources and cream of seasoned lectures.

1.2     STATEMENT OF GENERAL PROBLEM 

The research work tends to assess the performance evaluation of Academic Staff in Nigerian Tertiary Institution using Kwara State Polytechnic Ilorin as a case study by this the following research problems are evaluated.