APPRAISING THE INFLUENCE OF MANUAL ASSESSMENT PROCEDURE FOR ACADEMIC STAFF PROMOTION IN COLLEGES OF EDUCATION

Abstract

This study examined the effects of the manual assessment system on the promotion of
academic staff in Nigerian colleges of education A descriptive survey design was
adopted. The study involved academic staff and administrative personnel from five
selected colleges of education in South-South Nigeria. A sample of 120 respondents
was selected using purposive and stratified random sampling techniques. Data were
collected through a structured questionnaire validated by experts, while reliability was
established using Cronbach’s Alpha at 0.70. Findings showed that the manual system
significantly delays promotion processes, encourages bias, reduces accountability, and
complicates publication verification. The study recommends adopting automated
assessment systems to enhance efficiency, transparency, fairness, and reliability in
staff promotion.