Encouragement of Academic Advancement Leadership Practice and Productivity of Lecturers in Public Universities in Delta and Edo States, Nigeria

Abstract

This study explores the relationship between the encouragement of academic advancement and the productivity of academics in universities. Academic advancement plays a pivotal role in the professional development of educators, encompassing aspects such as career progression, research output, and scholarly contributions. Productivity, on the other hand, is crucial for the attainment of individual and institutional goals, including knowledge generation, student engagement, and academic excellence. Understanding the relationship between these two aspects is vital for fostering a supportive and conducive environment for academic growth and institutional success. Two questions and a hypothesis were raised to guide the study. The result from the analysis showed that there was a moderate level of encouragement of academic advancement leadership practice exhibited in public universities in Delta and Edo States and the academics showed a low level of productivity in research. Generally, the result showed that there was a positive but no significant relationship between the Encouragement of academic advancement leadership practice and productivity in public universities in Delta and Edo States, Nigeria.