Integration of Information Systems in Higher Education: Current Status, Challenges, and Perspectives
Fanny Ngo Yon1* & Peter Ngwa2
Abstract
The integration of Information Systems (IS) in higher education, particularly at the Higher Teacher Training College (HTTC) of the University of Yaoundé I, is part of a broader context of academic modernisation grounded in the digital governance of universities. This process was significantly and abruptly accelerated by the COVID-19 health crisis, which challenged traditional teaching methods and imposed an emergency shift toward digital transformation to ensure pedagogical continuity. The central problem addressed in this study is the gap between the digital governance requirements promoted by higher education authorities and the realities on the ground, which are characterised by fragmented initiatives, infrastructural challenges, and the absence of a structured institutional framework to sustainably manage digital change. Using a qualitative methodology based on semi-structured interviews and observations conducted within the Department of Chemistry at HTTC Yaoundé I, the findings reveal that although innovative tools such as Moodle and Google Classroom are in use, their implementation still largely depends on the individual initiative of lecturers. Despite the existence of hybrid training approaches in some teaching levels, the lack of pedagogical evaluation mechanisms and insufficient technological resources hinder sustainable integration. The study highlights that the success of this digital transformation requires not only increased technical investment but also the development of a clear institutional strategy, including stakeholder training and the formalisation of digital management procedures.
Keywords
information systems; higher education; integration; digital governance
Cite This Article
Yon, F. N., Ngwa, P. (2026). Integration of Information Systems in Higher Education: Current Status, Challenges, and Perspectives. International Journal of Scientific Advances (IJSCIA), Volume 7| Issue 3: May – Jun 2026, Pages 405-416 URL: https://www.ijscia.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Volume7-Issue3-May-Jun-No.1055-405-416.pdf
Volume 7 | Issue 3: May – Jun 2026
