This study delved into the utilization of resources and quality assurance in Sub-Saharan African higher education institutions. Its conceptualization is premised on the contention that although these institutions have irrefutable resources constraints, these constraints are being overemphasized-to the detriment of quality assurance. The study poses a basic question: do Sub-Saharan African higher education institutions put the few resources that they have to optimum use? Grounded on findings of studies of the utilization of teaching space at Makerere University, and selected...