An Investigation into Clubs and Societies Participation and Academic Performance
NCI Student Support and Recreation Service The role of the service is to encourage all students to get actively involved in extra-curricular activities, with Clubs and Societies at the forefront of student life on campus. It is the aspiration of the service to encourage involvement in sport and recreation through the provision of diverse opportunities that maximise participation levels and creates a well-rounded student experience.
NCI 2011-12 Clubs and Societies Profile 10 th CUSAI Total Team Entries by Member Institutions 24 Clubs and Societies Registered 71 Volunteer Student Committee Officers 2360 Committee Officers Volunteer Hours 166 Committee Officers Meetings Basketball and Rugby League Finalist Soccer All Ireland Cup Semi Finalist € 16,500 NCI Sports and Recreation Budget €23,000 Students’ Union Capitation Grant 3 BICS National Societies Awards Small College Winners € 12,050 Charitable Donations
Why – Research Introduction The research undertaken in an Irish context focuses on reports that have been presented through member affiliation with national sports and societies associations and higher education institutional networking conferences. The studies published generally focus on the quantitative and qualitative analysis of student participation levels and to date the author has not found any fact based research linking participation levels and academic performance .
How – Research Methodology Individual meetings with Presidents from 10 Clubs and 14 Societies in 2 nd semester of 2012 Student membership identified through online and sign up day recruitment Each student allocated an activity category based on their level of participation or involvement in the activities organised or planned by the committee Exam broadsheets from the 2011-12 academic year were exported from QUERCUS – the internal student administration system
Results and Analysis – Number of Students and Level of Participation in Clubs and Societies Number of Students and Level of Participation in Clubs and Societies 700 600 1113 Total Students Number of Students 500 594 Not Active 400 204 Somewhat Active 300 123 Active 200 192 Very Active 100 0 Not Active Somewhat Active Active Very Active Level of Participation
Results and Analysis – Percentage of Students and Level of Participation in Clubs and Societies Percentage of Students and Level of Participation in Clubs and Societies 60 1113 Total Students 50 Percentage of Students 53% Not Active 40 18% Somewhat Active 30 11% Active 20 17% Very Active 10 0 Not Active Somewhat Active Active Very Active Level of Participation
Results and Analysis – Number of Unique Students and Members of Clubs and Societies Number of Unique Students and Member of Clubs and Societies 400 1113 Total Students Number of Unique Students 350 606 Unique Students 300 373 Member of 1 250 200 118 Member of 2 150 54 Member of 3 100 50 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Number of Clubs and Societies
Results and Analysis - Percentage of Unique Students and Members of Clubs and Societies Percentage of Unique Students and Member of Clubs and Societies 70 Percentage of Unique Students 60 1113 Total Students 50 606 Unique Students 40 62% Member of 1 30 19% Member of 2 20 9% Member of 3 10 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Number of Clubs and Societies
Results and Analysis – Number of Students and Gender Distribution of Clubs and Societies Number of Students and Gender Distribution of Clubs and Societies 500 450 457 Male 400 Number of Students 350 149 Female 300 250 200 150 100 50 0 Male Female Gender
Results and Analysis - Percentage of Students and Gender Distribution of Clubs and Societies Percentage of Students and Gender Distribution of Clubs and Societies 80 70 75% Male Percentage of Students 60 25% Female 50 40 30 20 10 0 Male Female Gender
Results and Analysis – Number of Male and Female Students and Year of Study Number of Male and Female Students and Year of Study 300 243 1 st Year Male 65 1 st Year Female 250 108 2 nd Year Male Number of Students 200 34 2 nd Year Female 150 Male 74 3 rd Year Male Female 100 33 3 rd Year Female 22 4 th Year Male 50 13 4 th Year Female 0 1 2 3 4 Year of Study
Results and Analysis - Percentage of Male and Female Students and Year of Study Percentage of Male and Female Students and Year of Study 90 79% 1 st Year Male 80 21% 1 st Year Female 70 Percentage of Students 76% 2 nd Year Male 60 24% 2 nd Year Female 50 Male 40 69% 3 rd Year Male Female 30 31% 3 rd Year Female 20 63% 4 th Year Male 10 37% 4 th Year Female 0 1 2 3 4 Year of Study
Results and Analysis – Number of Students Pass and Fail Rates and Member of Clubs and Societies Number of Students Pass and Fail Rates and Member of Clubs and Societies 233 Member of 1 Pass 250 106 Member of 1 Fail 200 85 Member of 2 Pass Number of Students 31 Member of 2 Fail 150 38 Member of 3 Pass Pass 100 Fail 14 Member of 3 Fail 15 Member of 4 Pass 50 5 Member of 4 Fail 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 >= 16 Member of 5 Pass Number of Clubs and Societies 1 Member of 5 Fail 16 Member of 6 or more Pass 8 Member of 6 or more Fail
Results and Analysis – Percentage of Students Pass and Fail Rates and Member of Clubs and Societies Percentage of Student Pass and Fail Rates and Member of Clubs and Societies 69% Member of 1 Pass 100 31% Member of 1 Fail 90 80 73% Member of 2 Pass Percentage of Students 70 27% Member of 2 Fail 60 50 73% Member of 3 Pass %Pass 40 %Fail 27% Member of 3 Fail 30 75% Member of 4 Pass 20 10 25% Member of 4 Fail 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 >= 94% Member of 5 Pass Number of Clubs and Societies 6% Member of 5 Fail 67% Member of 6 or more Pass 33% Member of 6 or more Fail
Results and Analysis – Number of Students Not Active or Active and Overall Grade 71 Not Active Honours Grade 152 Active Honours Grade 87 Not Active Pass Grade 129 Active Pass Grade 60 Not Active Fail Grade 83 Active Fail Grade
Results and Analysis – Percentage of Students Not Active or Active and Overall Grade 32% Not Active Honours Grade 68% Active Honours Grade 40% Not Active Pass Grade 60% Active Pass Grade 42% Not Active Fail Grade 58% Active Fail Grade
Summary of Key Findings 1113 Total Students, 606 Unique Students 53% Not Active 47% Somewhat to Very Active 90% Are a Member of 1-3 Clubs and Societies 75% Male Participants 51% First Year Student Participants 71% Are a Member of One or Multiple Clubs and Societies and Achieved Pass Overall Grade 48% Active Students Achieved Honours/Pass Overall Grade 27% Non Active Students Achieved Honours/Pass Overall Grade
Report Recommendations and Outcomes Increase Clubs and Societies Capitation Funding Investigating New Funding Model Host All Ireland Intervarsity Competitions and Develop Larger Scale Societies Events Students’ Union Sports and Recreation Strategic Plan Training and Match Facilities, Coach Development Staff Designated Clubs and Societies Resource Room
Report Recommendations Staff Awareness and Student Recognition Service Learning Special Purpose Award Social Recreation Non-Competitive Initiatives Basketball Club Social League, Wheelchair Basketball, Karting Club Mini League, Soccer Club Footee Golf, 5-a- side Football Personal Development and Student Employability Sport Leadership or Ambassador Bursary Incentive Scheme
THANK YOU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ASShAr8glU Corrie Adams Student Support & Recreation Co-ordinator Phone: + 353 1 4498548 Email: corrie.adams@ncirl.ie
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