Title: Predictive Power of Early Intervention Programmes on Long-Term Faculty Retention: The Role of Mentorship and Professional Development in Universities in Delta State
Authors: Dr. (Mrs.) Asuzu Lois Adamma
Volume: 10
Issue: 2
Pages: 111-118
Publication Date: 2026/02/28
Abstract:
The purpose of this study was to examine the predictive power of early intervention programmes, specifically mentorship and professional development, on long-term faculty retention in public universities in Delta State, Nigeria. The study addressed three research questions and tested three hypotheses. A quantitative research design was employed, with a stratified random sampling technique used to select 189 faculty members from various academic disciplines in public universities. Data were collected through a self-designed questionnaire, and analysed using linear regression and multiple regression analysis. The findings revealed that both mentorship and professional development significantly predicted faculty retention, with a combined influence explaining 56.25% of the variance in faculty retention. The study concluded that mentorship and professional development programmes are essential for enhancing faculty satisfaction and reducing turnover. It is recommended that universities in Delta State invest in comprehensive mentorship and professional development programmes to support faculty retention.