In Zambia there are two public Universities offering various programmes in humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, agricultural sciences, mining, medicine among other and have research institutions. We used a stratified sample with sampling elements coming from Zambia Association of Chambers of Commerce and Industry and the Zambia Association of Manufacturers. One major striking finding was that there was low level linkages that existed at the official level and suspicion existed between the University and the productive sector. Yet the productive sector and Universities needed each other if they were to contribute to enhancement of the quality of life of the people. The study investigates the effects of discontinuance of students from the Universities.
Students usually apply for admission into Universities with clear aims for their future.
When they fail to achieve their dreams the effects become unbearable and consequently disrupt the quality of their lives. After a period of two years when they are readmitted they find programmes changed due to restructuring. There is also an age gap which they usually find very difficult to cope with. The participants will be students who have been discontinued and have come back to finish their programmes. Data will be collected on issues such as background, life before discontinue and life after discontinue using questionnaires.