Introduction The Senate is the highest academic institution of the University with the Vice-Chancellor of the President. Its authority covers all academic matters although some, such as appointments, are shared with the Council. It is the Senate that formal authority can under the Charter of the University and the condition of academic policy. It makes sense for them to make decisions has to create certain committees. Council is the governing body of the University and is the formal employer of all university employees. He is responsible for overall control and Superintendent of politics, finance and property of the university. The staff of the University under the direction of the Vice-Chancellor to implement the policy advice. In this regard, the Vice-Chancellor, may be regarded as “CEO.” He is Chancellor of the responsibility for the services of academic and administrative support from the University will be supported. The use of committees has been in law / laws establishing the Nigerian universities like the University of Ibadan Act of 1962, which says: “Who or persons that are established by law, without prejudice to the general public, the power to appoint committees formed were anchored members of this body and is subject to the provisions of paragraph (7) of section four of this Act authorizes the committee established by it to exercise on their behalf, that functions to be determined. “In the management of higher education institutions, commissions play an important role in decision-making. This is because the democratic institutions, universities, decisions on governance reflect the opinions of a sample of employees, when those decisions are to accept. This explains why many institutions in the country, many committees of management in achieving useful and relevant choices, good management and growth of the university can contribute to facilitate the system Education established. Ede (2000), describes the university as an international community in the daily operations of the search for knowledge and truth busy. Ogunmodede (1981), states that the authority comes from the governance of Nigerian universities from an external source – the visitor is still president in case of a state university and the Governor in case of a university state. After Daudu (1986), the management of this complex organization requires the participation by the commission system because of the bureaucracy, collegial and political models are applicable. Nwachukwu (1988), a committee describes as an instrument for achieving coordination and exchange of information between different departments and sectors of an organization. He also notes that decisions to assist the Committee in promoting better coordination in an organization. Ikenwe (1998), 1971 on the work of Foxworthy (), writes that the main subject, the introduction of the committees on corporate governance is now largely out of concern about the democratization of decision making in these institutions and the recognition of the necessity of making decisions, such as universities are becoming more complex. This explains why many institutions in the country a number of committees, the administration in achieving useful and relevant choices, good management and growth of the university can contribute to facilitate the education system in place. Given the importance of the committee system in the university administration, it is therefore necessary to consider the impact on the efficient and effective management of higher education in Benue State in Nigeria. Explanation of the problem There were frequent cries from some members of the academic community that the committee system are not necessarily the best method for the effective management of a university system. They argue that the disadvantages of the committee system in the management of the University of weighing the benefits appear. various segments of the employees have their complaints and severally, other violent and led to the failure of peaceful resolutions to express. These crises cancel efficient management of universities. It is therefore necessary to study this problem The objective of the study The purpose of this study is to examine the effectiveness of an impact on the management committees of the University of Benue State in Nigeria. Specifically, the study with the degree of employee participation in various committees and their confidence in these committees and their importance in the administration of the university system. Research Questions The following questions were answered by the study: - (I), the commission system to improve decision making in universities? (Ii), the committee system has led to greater participation by employees of the university community? (Iii) decisions are taken by committees instill greater confidence in the university community? (Iv) are effective advisory committees of vice-chancellor? (V) Do committee recommendations influence the opinion of the University Council and Senate for the proper management of institutions? Assumptions The following assumptions were made: - (I) The committee system is not significantly lead to the participation of a large number of employees in the university administration. (Ii) The committee system will not improve significantly the decision making process in university administration. (Iii) The committee system is not significantly instill greater confidence in the university. (Iv) the committee system has no significant influence on university management. Methodology The study population was conducted by staff of two universities in Benue State in Nigeria. The stratified random sampling technique was adopted for this study was due to the large population. The population has been divided into five sub-groups or strata. This helped to facilitate data collection and analysis. In fact, the study sample consisting of 203 senior staff, 109 members bringing the total to 312 samples drawn from the study. The study used a structured questionnaire to the 312 respondents. The Point has adopted four-point Likert rating scale ranging from 4, 3, 2 and 1, was used to analyze responses to the questionnaire. Method of data analysis The standard deviation and t-tests were used to validate the results and draw conclusions. An average of 2 50 was used as a cutoff point of decision for each element of the device. Any questions, with an average of 50 seconds and higher was considered appropriate and therefore increases the level of respondents about the use of committees in the university administration. Any questions, with an average of 50 seconds and higher was considered appropriate and therefore increases the level of respondents about the use of committees in the university administration. Any questions, with an average of less than 2 50 was deemed insufficient. The four assumptions for this study were tested at 0. 05 Level of significance by Student t test for each. When the calculated value is greater than the value of the T-table 0 05 level of significance was not accepted zero. On the other hand, if the calculated value is less than the value of the T-table 0 05 level of significance was accepted the null hypothesis. After the suspension of the answers to these statistical methods and analysis, three of the four null hypotheses were not accepted while the fourth was adopted. A hypothesis The committee system will not significantly influence the participation of a large number of employees in the university administration. Assumptions N1 5 X1 15th 25 S1 fourth 35 N2 6 Fifth 99 X2 S2 80 seconds df 6 Cal-t t value CAL 2 85 Table February 1945 Table Value Decision Not accepted. The result of the first hypothesis, as stated above, clearly shows that the system encourages the participation of a large number of employees. Tahir (1991), agrees with this conclusion, as he explains that leadership styles must be the effective involvement of staff and influence students in making decisions, they can develop and secure. Gwary (1993) also argued that full participation in a process where each member of a decision making body has equal power to determine the outcome of the decision. This means that the use of the system of participatory governance in the university system be overemphasized. It must be the full participation of people who are effectively and efficiently so as to support the growth of the committee system in the university administration. It is worth mentioning that while the employee participates in making decisions that affect their working lives, for the effective management of vital importance. Two hypotheses The committee system will not improve significantly the decision making process in university administration Assumptions N1 8 X1 24th 62 S1 sixth 82 N2 7 14th 90 X2 6th S2 20 DF 13 Cal-tValue2. 674 TableValue2. 15 DecisionDo not accept. In the table above, since the calculated t value exceeds the value of the table, we must not accept the hypothesis. This finding shows that the committee system is an indispensable tool for improving decision making in the management of higher education. This result is consistent with Jeje (1983) that the committees, the group to uncover the decision on a subject so as to protect the University or the Executive Director of errors arising from the decision of individual states. Three hypotheses The committee system is not significantly inspire confidence in the university system. Assumptions N1 9 X1 27th 87 S1 seventh 62 N2 7 15th 28 X2 6th S2 44 DF 14 Cal-third TValue 279 TableValue2. 15 DecisionDo not accept This finding shows that trust, if the committee, there are decisions implemented faithfully. All senior staff believe that the committees, but rather the views of staff would be ignored if they conflict with those of the university administration. Mehendiratta (1984) in his study of university administration in India and the United States said it would be desirable for the university system itself to the device a suitable mechanism for student complaints , teachers, colleagues and subordinates, and administrators of these machines handle must be designed so that all concerned would have confidence in the impartiality and independence. Hypothesis four The committee system is no significant influence on university management. Assumptions N1 8 X1 24th 38 S1 sixth 75 8 N2 16th 38 X2 7th S2 41 DF 14 Does Cal Table DecisionAccept. The conclusion shows that the committee system does not affect the management of universities. Because the respondents agreed that the review committee is not effective as Vice-Chancellor and the committee’s recommendations will not affect evaluations of the University Council and Senate. What these results show that although the University believes that the community committees are essential tools for the governance of universities, they are not convinced that the university administration actually implement the recommendations of committees. It also shows that there is a lack of trust between the university and the university administration. He will wonder why an employee who is deemed worthy of promotion in the field of appointment and the library committee promotions funded by the Review Council and Promotions Committee will be refused. Explanation is also needed, why a student who is convicted of a fault-finding committee looks for misconduct, but if the same matter, the Senate’s rustic university / faculty, as a student who is expelled . One wonders, therefore, that these committees are in these cases, where decisions are taken together they look not implemented. Suffice it to say that because of interest expressed in these administrative areas, decisions are taken by these committees on board. These measures against the objective of establishing these committees and also breed mistrust in the system. Sifuna (1991), indicates that the trend for the vice-chancellor to have to dominate all aspects of the decision today in the creation of Vice-Chancellor “administration” and their powers are too broad and constant erosion the Senate has been perfected. Views or decisions of committees will be ignored if they conflict with those of the administration. He also noted that although the universities to teach democracy and are very vocal about the need for popular participation in decision-making structures within universities and key decision making bodies, the most undemocratic. Conclusions and recommendations Universities around the world are based for the propagation, dissemination and application of knowledge. The university system is composed of people with the spirit of inquiry and critical function of teaching, research and public service, dealing with the spiritual life and therefore the need for a democratic system and thus placing Establishment of the Commission’s governance system. The study shows that staff is not the BSU and UAM as confident as they like to be in the committee system. It is the result of non-implementation of recommendations on governance of the University Committee. There is the need for the university administration effectively and efficiently implement the Committee’s recommendations to improve employee confidence in the system. University administration should continue to find a way to create the conditions for trust to exist within the university as a community is much to gain from a trusted environment. Tierney (1999) in his paper on university governance and trust believes that if individuals are far too many decisions they need to create the conditions for trust to be there. According to Sehnsucht (2002), the success of institutions to navigate the currents of higher education is the dependence of the efficiency of governance structures and decision processes. Yet the formulation of policy and decision processes are given as an object of empirical research currently only moderate attention. It is therefore the need for researchers to further explore how best to regulate institutions of higher education to achieve their goals without suspicion. Universities need to develop a style of management and appropriate practices. Delegation and communication channels must be followed. Employees should actively participate in making decisions when they are respected and taken into effective decisions regarding monitoring. Participation will increase them to. 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