Challenges faced by university hostel managers in the Greater Accra region of Ghana
Challenges faced by university hostel managers in the Greater Accra region of Ghana
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2018
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Simpeh, F
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University Hostel Managers
Abstract
Most universities provide hostels to promote the living and learning experience as well as the
wellbeing of students. However, the managers of the hostels are generally faced with several
challenges that hinder their effectiveness. This paper explores the challenges of university
hostel managers in the Greater Accra region of Ghana, with the aim of providing empirical
information that will help to develop a better understanding of hostel managers’ challenges.
Data was qualitatively collected by means of interviews; a total of 5 interviews were carried
out in five universities. The data was thematically analysed. It became evident that university
hostel managers in Ghana face both management and student related challenges. The general
management related challenges were; insufficient funds and budget reduction, slow response
to maintenance requests, and centralised management approach. The dominant student related
challenges were students disregard for hostel rules and regulations such as students changing
the paints of rooms as well as fixing carpets with glues, vandalism and misuse of facilities.
Other student related challenges highlighted were; petty quarrelling, students’ inability to pay
hostel fees timeously and students disposing off facilities. The study provides invaluable
information that contribute to filling the knowledge gap in the area of hostel managers’
challenges. This study provides empirical evidence that can help university management to
better understand and mitigate hostel managers’ challenges. It is recommended that university
management give priority to the hostels and reconsider the budget allocated for managing the
hostels.
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Simpeh, F. (2018, August). Challenges faced by university hostel managers in the Greater Accra region of Ghana. In Procs 7th Applied Research Conference in Africa.(ARCA) Conference (pp. 1-3).