Trials and Challenges Faced by the School of Preliminary Studies
1. Lack of Coordination with University Departments: Limited departmental admission quotas hinder full integration of SPS students into desired programs.
2. Funding and Budget Constraints: Financial limitations affect the school’s capacity to provide necessary resources and services.
3. Uncertainty of Admission into Desired Courses: Inability to secure preferred university courses often leads to student dissatisfaction, perceived personal failure, and declining enrollment.
4. Poor Access Road Infrastructure: Especially during the rainy season, the lack of reliable access roads affects attendance, staff mobility, and emergency response, raising security concerns.
Measures Taken to Address the Challenges
1. Enhancing University Collaboration: The School is strengthening relationships with departments to facilitate smoother student transitions.
2. Resource Prioritization: In light of funding limitations, the school has adopted strategic resource allocation to prioritize essential needs.
3. Access Road Improvement: In collaboration with the University and local communities, SPS ensures periodic maintenance of the main access road and advocates for long-term infrastructure upgrades.