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    Evaluating Strategies for Reducing Student Attrition of Public and Private Universities in Sierra Leone
    (European Organization for Nuclear Research, 2025-11-19) Kamara, Dr Abu Kai
    The primary theme of the study is to evaluate strategies to reduce student attrition of public and private universities in Sierra Leone. The specific objective of the study was to identify the strategies to reduce student attrition in Sierra Leonean universities. This study examined Spady's Theory of Student Departure (1971) as a theoretical framework. A descriptive research design was employed. Data collection instruments included a structured questionnaire, a structured interview guide, campus observations, and a documentary review. The target population included 459 students. Data analysis involved frequencies and percentages, cross-tabulations, and correlation and regression analyses, using SPSS, Excel, and Organisation Network Analysis (ONA) data collection tools from 1 March 2025 to 30 September 2025. A five-point Likert scale (1932) was used during data analysis. The validity and reliability of the instruments were tested at other universities in Sierra Leone using Cronbach's Alpha, which yielded a coefficient of 0.86, indicating good validity; 5% of the questionnaires were pretested at other institutions. The key findings of the study include, among others, that the majority of respondents were enrolled in public universities, most were male students,70% of respondents are in self-employment, 85% are single, 66% consider student attrition a very significant issue in Sierra Leonean universities. The study would help the Government of Sierra Leone increase the grants-in-aid quota, fast-track undergraduate student loan schemes, and introduce stipends/allowances at universities. Future research should focus on all public and private universities, polytechnics, and Teachers Training Colleges in Sierra Leone.
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    Factors Influencing Students' Attrition on the Financial Sustainability of Public and Private Universities in Sierra Leone
    (Everant Journals, 2026-06-15) Kai, Kamara Dr Abu
    The study identified the factors influencing student attrition and its impact on the financial sustainability of public and private universities in Sierra Leone. The study examined the Tinto’s theory of student departure (1975) and employed a descriptive research design. The instruments employed during data collection included a structured questionnaire, interview guide and campus observation. The study's target population was selected from different programmes at three public and three private universities in Sierra Leone. The study sampled 300 respondents. The study converted data into percentages, cross-tabulation, and regression analyses using SPSS, excel, and Organisational Network Analysis (ONA) data collection tools, from January 1, 2026, to March 31 2026. A five-point Likert scale (1932) was employed to analyse data. The validity and reliability of the instruments were tested at other universities in Sierra Leone using Cronbach's alpha; the coefficient was 0.86, indicating good internal consistency, (5%) of the valid questionnaires were pretested. (77%) of respondents considered student attrition a very significant issue in Sierra Leone's public and private universities. Ethical protocols were considered during data collection. The study will guide policymakers in the education sector in reviewing and developing new policies to mitigate students’ dropouts of public and private universities in Sierra Leone.