The Influence of Resource Inputs in the Professionalization of Higher Education in the University of Ngaoundere, Adamawa Region Cameroon

Asongwe Cyprian Foche, Professor Fonkeng Epah George, Dr Galy Mohamadou

Given the important role higher education plays in the training and equipping of young graduates with professional skills and competences to better adapt to the exigencies of the employment market, this research probes into some of the indicators of professionalizationin the university milieu such as infrastructure, personnel and equipment. It assesses the human and material resources input in the professionalization process in the University of Ngaoundere. The study is a descriptive survey with a sample of three and eight students of the university. An open-ended questionnaire was constructed following the Likert Scale from 1-5, of strongly agree (SA), agree (A), not sure (NS), disagree (DS), and strongly disagree (SDA). The data was analyzed with SPSS Package, using regression analysis model. Findings reveals insufficient infrastructure and equipment, while teaching personnel assessment averagely reflects professionalization.