Rationale for the provision of student personnel services in Malaysian Universities

Abstract

This study attempts to examine the situational specific dynamics of administration or student personnel services in Malaysian universities in response to the various issues raised in relevant literature. Majority of literature done in the field of student personnel services have focused primarily on the significance of educational pursuit and personal development as the main justification for its provision. However, the findings of this study indicate that there are a variety of additional influential factors at work within the context of a university, all of which contribute to the development and expansion of the services. The evolution of the services is influenced by a variety of factors including the history of the university, the political situation, economic situation, social and cultural environment and legal requirements of the country. This study, therefore strongly suggests that arrangement for the provision of services be reconsidered to suit indigenous needs