A Mathematical Model for Estimating the Ideal Number of Outsource Academic Staff for Private Universities in Nigeria
Osatohanmwen Enagbonma *
Department of Physical Sciences (Mathematics Unit), Faculty of Science, Benson Idahosa University, Benin City, Nigeria.
Augustine A. Osagiede
Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Physical Sciences, University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
We developed a model for determining the ideal number of outsourcing academic staff in privately owned universities in Nigeria. The method takes National Universities Commission (NUC) guideline on staff regulation into consideration. The estimated ideal number of outsourcing academic staff will complement the available academic staff so as to meet the staff-mix by rank ratio stipulated by the NUC.
Keywords: Outsource staff, permanent academic staff, ideal, complement, universities.