Utilization of Alumni Association and Their Network towards Improving Quality Education in Tertiary Institutions in Ogun State

Abstract

The study examined the utilization of Alumni associations and their network towards improving quality education in tertiary institutions in Ogun State. The study adopted a descriptive survey research design. The population comprises all tertiary institutions in Ogun State. Random sampling technique was used to select 5 tertiary institutions in Ogun State; 30 students were randomly selected from each of the chosen schools to make a total of 150 as a sample for the study. Two (2) research questions were raised and answered in this study. The instrument's reliability was determined using Cronbach Alpha, and data collected were analyzed using simple percentages, mean and standard deviation statistical tools. Findings revealed that the Alumni association provide fundraising for development projects, the Alumni association erects buildings, like toilets, lecture rooms, hostels, etc., in the schools, and Alumni provide education materials for better quality education. They also assist in fundraising for scholarships, infrastructural development, capital equipment, buying of chairs, and other purposes identified by the Association to ensure continuous quality improvement in teaching and learning. Alumni's involvement an d contribution is of the categorical imperative and ensure continuous quality improvement in teaching and learning, alumni's involvement and contribution is of categorical. Based on the findings, it was recommended, among others, that the government increase budgetary allocation to education. Alumni groups should be more engaged in managing schools in critical areas to promote quality education in the State.