Oluoch- Suleh, Everlyn and Osuji, Gregory Ekene (Rev. Br) (2024) STUDENT GOVERNANCE AND ACTIVISM IN AFRICAN UNIVERSITIES: EXAMINING THE ROLE OF HIDDEN CURRICULUM AND SHARED RESPONSIBILITY IN SOCIETAL TRANSFORMATION. Global Journal of Education and Learning, 12 (4). pp. 1-16. ISSN 2837-3340
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This paper explores the role of student governance and activism within African universities, highlighting its impact on public policy and societal transformation. Student unions, as formalized governance structures, are integral to university management and serve as advocates for student welfare. These bodies foster a hidden curriculum, where students actively shape social policies through engagement and, at times, activism. This activism, often manifested in protests or strikes, arises from students' commitment to transparency, accountability, and good governance, advocating for improvements within universities and broader society. Drawing on examples from African universities, the study examines how student movements function as pressure groups that influence institutional and governmental policies. Ultimately, the paper argues that student activism is not merely a reactive force but a constructive element in promoting shared responsibility in university governance and achieving equitable societal development.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Subjects: | L Education > L Education (General) |
| Divisions: | Faculty of Law, Arts and Social Sciences > School of Education |
| Depositing User: | mrs chioma hannah |
| Date Deposited: | 22 Nov 2024 11:32 |
| Last Modified: | 22 Nov 2024 11:32 |
| URI: | http://eprints.gouni.edu.ng/id/eprint/4416 |
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