Management of Students’ Personnel Services and Goal Attainment in Public Secondary Schools in Cross River State, Nigeria

Abstract

This study examined the relationship between management of student’s personnel services and school goal attainment in public secondary schools in Cross River State. Two research questions and hypotheses were stated to guide the study. Correlation design was adopted. The population of the study comprised 281 schools. The sample of the study comprised 239 schools selected through stratified sampling technique. Instrument titled; Management of Students Personnel Services and Goal attainment Questionnaire was used for data collection. The instrument was face validated and trial-tested using Cronbach Alpha method and reliability ranged from .75 to .87. Simple linear regression analysis was used. The results revealed that management of guidance and counselling services, enrolment services predict goal attainment. The result also showed that guidance and counselling services are essential component of a modern educational system and students are better placed in appropriate classes when enrollment services are provided. It was recommended that ministry of Education should design special guidance and counselling training programs for all principals, ensure schools are well equipped with modern sickbay and other health facilities, and ensure that students and teachers are safe and secure in schools.