Chancellor Of University Research Articles

Availability and Utilization of University Funds and Implementation of the Core Mandates of Public Universities in Kenya

The terms "availability" and "utilization" relate to the sources from which the institution can easily raise money and use it in accordance with established guidelines. It serves as the cornerstone of daily activities at the university. Due to funding shortages resulting from the Differentiated Unit Cost (DUC) funding model's implementation, the researcher was forced to evaluate the availability and use of university funds in order to comprehend the sources of those funds and the limitations imposed on them in order to ensure smooth utilization. Vice Chancellors of Kenya's public universities as well as heads of faculties, schools, and institutes provided information for the study. Three hundred and sixty people were the study's target population. Nine Vice Chancellors and ninety-nine heads of faculties, schools, and institutions made up the sample of one hundred and eight, which was obtained by applying a thirty percent of the target population rule. Using stratified random sampling, nine universities of study were selected. Data were gathered via interviews and questionnaires. Lecturers in Garissa University's Department of Educational Management used their expert judgment to determine validity. Utilizing Cronbach's alpha index, the reliability of the questionnaire items was examined. The results from the questionnaire were analyzed using Pearson r, while the data from the interview schedule were evaluated thematically. The results of this study showed that public universities in Kenya were mostly dependent on government capitation for operations rather than endowment funds, which prevented them from allocating funds for research or paying back money withheld for SACCOS or KRA on time. The findings also demonstrated that budget deficits might be reduced by carefully calculating student fees. Results showed that there was only a slight association (r (68) =.22, p =.072) between the implementation of public universities' main mandates and the availability and usage of university finances. In order to assure sustainability, this study advised colleges to diversify their revenue streams and adhere to financial sources' regulations and guidelines. Keywords: Pearson r, correlation, availability, utilization, and differentiated unit cost model.

A Panel Report on Higher Education in the Age of AI from the Perspective of Academic Leaders in the Midwest U.S.

This panel report is based on an academic leadership panel at the 18th annual Midwest Association for Information Systems (MWAIS) 2023 conference held in St. Paul, Minnesota. A panel of five university chancellors and presidents was brought together to discuss the current and potential challenges and opportunities of higher education institutions, particularly the comprehensive regional universities in the Midwest U.S. region. The panel was asked to reflect on the challenges and opportunities afforded by the rapid use and deployment of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and how this impacts higher education. Discussion themes and insights are presented along with the future outlook considerations. The panel discussed how universities are preparing themselves for broad challenges and opportunities necessitated by the rapid technological advances in AI along with other social and economic changes - such as declining state support and lower student enrollments, by reexamining the value of college education and reevaluating and repositioning curricula and programs. The discussion underscored that university leaders are placing a strong emphasis on human qualities in the human-AI dynamic. These qualities include adaptive skills for tackling unstructured problems, fostering collaboration, critical thinking, empathy, emotional intelligence, and a focus on ethical and social aspects. They highlight these attributes as vital elements, considering them more important than just the technological components when grappling with challenges posed by AI in human decision-making and higher education.

Empowering Girls and Boys to be Leaders in Uganda: A Conversation with Dr. Mwalimu Musheshe

Riane Eisler talks with Dr. Mwalimu Musheshe, founder of the Uganda Rural Development and Training Institute (URDT), dedicated to preparing male and female young entrepreneurs who have integrity and the capacity to improve their economic situation, become responsible citizens, and contribute to the national development agenda. Dr. Musheshe is also founder and Vice Chancellor of African Rural University (ARU), a university focused on providing women with the necessary knowledge, skills, and experience to be effective rural development specialists and change agents in their communities, and a leader for community empowerment in Uganda and Africa at large.

Clothing selection and appearance of pro-vice chancellors: A case of University of Cape Coast, Ghana

Beyond food and shelter, clothing is also recognized as one of the basic human needs and provides a medium for interpersonal communication in human in a non-verbal form. The manner in which individuals dress in society, especially those who occupy leadership positions, ultimately conveys salient information about them. Clothing selection practices apply to leaders of all categories, of which Pro-Vice Chancellors of universities are not exceptions. Using a qualitative approach to research and relying on semi-structured interviews to collect data from three participants, the study examined the clothing selection practices of Pro-Vice Chancellors at the University of Cape Coast, a state-owned institution in Ghana, from 2012 to 2021. The study's findings revealed that clothing selection practices among Pro-Vice Chancellors of the University of Cape Coast do not exist in a vacuum, but depend on a number of judgements carved by participants. Ultimately, the study contributes to scholarship on clothing selection practices among individuals in positions of authority.

Did court dismiss coach's retaliation claim?

The head coach of the University of South Carolina Upstate women's volleyball team accused the athletics director of sexually harassing her in a meeting. The AD allegedly asked for sexual favors in exchange for more scholarships and funds for the program. The coach reported this alleged harassment to the university chancellor.

Program accreditation for enterprise change: how organizational support and commitment impact citizenship behaviour in Oman

PurposeThis study aims to investigate a mediated-effects model of organizational support and citizenship behaviour. The model proposes organizational support as an antecedent of citizenship behaviour and commitment to change (CTC) as a mediator in the organizational support–citizenship behaviour relationship.Design/methodology/approachCross-sectional survey data were collected from university faculty (n = 221) and analyzed using structural equation modelling.FindingsThe findings showed that organizational support significantly contributes to increased citizenship behaviour and commitment of university faculty to program accreditation as an enterprise change process. The authors conclude that university-level organizational support shapes faculty’s CTC both directly and indirectly. The findings have significant practical implications for higher education institutions (HEIs) where new practices that aim at improving institutional effectiveness are embraced.Research limitations/implicationsThe study is cross-sectional (i.e. one-time data collection), which restricts the ability to make generable inferences about cause-and-effect relationships. Although the authors tested a model, longitudinal research is needed to unpack the processes of organizational support, commitment and citizenship behaviour. During enterprise change management, organizations work tirelessly to build and maintain citizenship behaviour. Therefore, considering citizenship behaviour in relation to other processes over time is important. However, relying on one source of data may represent another limitation, which increases concerns about common method bias in the current investigation.Practical implicationsThe study findings offer a number of implications to HEIs in contexts where accreditation is perceived as an enterprise change process. Universities, similar to any other organizations, rely consistently on methods and mechanism through which employees’ professional performance, engagement and involvement can be enhanced. Accreditation has always been examined by exploring externally focused variables such as global reputation, organizational prestige and international prominence. The present study, however, draws attention to how perceived organizational support (POS) may be an equally important lever that needs to be considered before accreditation is introduced in HEIs. University chancellors, deans and other university leaders can directly influence organizational support by creating a system that weighs the extra work needed, the human resources and the incentives, and developing a plausible action plan.Social implicationsIt is unlikely that all faculty members will maintain quality relationship with the university leadership and immediate leaders such as department chairpersons or the college dean. This unlikelihood increases during crisis and change time. The study findings showed that POS contributes significantly to organizational citizenship behaviour. Therefore, it could be argued that the resistance to change that tends to be associated with accreditation can be mitigated by showing employees that support is accessible and attainable from up-line and immediate leaders. The findings suggest that commitment serves as an integral mediating mechanism between organizational support and citizenship behaviour. Indeed, commitment can be fully examined in practice from the perspective of its three-pronged structure (i.e. affective, continuance and normative). The findings provide credence to the notion that accreditation as an enterprise change process cannot be achieved without employee commitment and organizational support.Originality/valueAs a result of adopting globalized techniques, HEIs in Arab nations have undergone significant changes. In the Arab context, the adoption of academic program accreditation in HEIs has been seen as an enterprise change process with both supporters and detractors. In other words, implementing new systems or procedures results in changes that might upend personnel at any given organization. Therefore, it is contended that how well an organization responds to resistance to change will likely depend on the interaction of organizational, contextual and individual-related characteristics.

From isolated actions to systemic transformations: Exploring innovative initiatives on engineering education for sustainable development in Brazil

The engineering profession has been highlighted in the context of a growing need for professionals capable of addressing the pressing challenges of sustainability. The purpose of this study is to present innovative experiences in engineering education for sustainable development in Brazil. This research was conducted in three stages: first, innovative initiatives were mapped through document research, literature review, grey literature, and the press; second, 37 academics who created and/or participated in these initiatives were interviewed, including professors, program coordinators, department heads, engineering school directors, and university chancellors; and third, the initiatives were analyzed and discussed with a team of specialists. The initiatives can be categorized into two types: innovative actions, projects, and structures (i.e., isolated actions, institutional projects, and institutional structure) and engineering programs with innovative characteristics (i.e., innovative curricula and pedagogical approaches, and new organizational paradigms to support engineering schools). Key characteristics, conceptual foundations, examples, and contributions to the sustainable development goals are discussed for each type of initiative. Emerging topics related to engineering education for sustainable development were identified and related to real cases. A shift towards a sustainability paradigm in engineering education is dependent on university top management commitment and can be accelerated by integrating initiatives at multiple levels of the university system.

Inside the Teaching Machine: Rhetoric and the Globalization of the U.S. Public Research University

Inside the Teaching Machine: Rhetoric and the Globalization of the U.S. Public Research University

Dimensions of Sufistic Da'wah KH. Musta'in Ramly (1931-1985)

This study aimed to identify and explain the dimensions of KH's Sufistic da'wah. Musta'in Ramly. The research was conducted through historical and contextual excavations regarding his work in preaching. In particular, the study is directed at the Sufistic dimension of Musta'in Ramly. The research was conducted with a qualitative approach. Reviewing and documenting the book of Tsamratul Fikriyyah became the primary source of study and contextualized its work at several social levels of society. The results of this study indicate the dimensions of the Sufistic da'wah of KH. Musta'in Ramly uses two sizes, namely remembrance and thought. The remembrance dimension raises a guide in the form of a guidebook for istghotsah charity. Meanwhile, the dimension of thought functions to permanently activate the power of reason and rationality. He realized this by becoming the leader (Chancellor) of Darul 'Ulum University and being active in social, political, and religious activities.

The Existence of Higher Education in Indonesia as a Public Service Agency in the Implementation of Good University Governance

Higher education autonomy can be realized if universities carry out good university governance. Gorontalo State University (UNG) in Indonesia has implemented the governance of the Public Service Agency (BLU) in recent years. However, an empirical study of its existence as a BLU has not been implemented. The existence of UNG as a BLU in Gorontalo Province is expected to be able to provide the best service in the tri dharma of academics based on the principles of Good University Governance. This study aims to examine the implementation of the concepts and principles of Public Service Bodies in Higher Education in terms of the principles of Good University Governance. The methodology used is descriptive qualitative which includes: desk study, field visits and in-depth interviews, presentations and discussions of study results to answer the research focus. The results of the study found that 1) The implementation of the concept of the University Public Service Board for Gorontalo State University has been carried out through the application of the principles of Good University Governance which consist of: a) Transparency, b) Accountability, c) Responsibility, d) Independency, e) Fairness. 2) The factors that determine the effectiveness of Gorontalo State University as a Public Service Agency consist of: a) Gorontalo State University strategic policies, b) Gorontalo State University innovation as a tertiary institution, c) Gorontalo State University academic support. 3) Third: Development of tertiary institutions as Public Service Bodies based on the four pillars of leadership of the Gorontalo State University Chancellor is carried out through: a) Achieving educational quality through accreditation, b) Achieving Research Quality and Community Service, c) National and international cooperation, d) improving the quality of graduates . This research contributes to the development of higher education in general in implementing Good University Governance.

An analysis of sexual harassment on Iranian campuses

Consensual sexual harassment on Iranian campuses is getting prevalent; however, this phenomenon has not been examined yet. This study contributed to the area and investigated the sexual relationships shapes, the behaviour of Iranian faculty members and female college students, and the consequences of sexual harassment for the victims, even in its consensual form. Hence, the phenomenological qualitative method was applied to explore the experiences of 10 female graduate students. The data were collected through online in-depth interviews due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In line with the theoretical framework proposed by Terpstra and Baker (1986), the interpretive phenomenological analysis revealed three themes of Onset, Sexual treatment, and After effects. According to the results, the basic needs of the females and the professors’ leering seduced the females to enter into sexual relationships. The results also reflected the academic and psychological consequences of sexual harassment on the victims’ future. The findings have some implications for higher education policymakers, university chancellors, and governmental officials.

Preface International Seminar on Agriculture, Biodiversity, Food Security, And Health (ABFSH) 2020

Agricultural Faculty of Pattimura University organized International Seminar on Agriculture, Biodiversity, Food Security, And Health (ABFSH) 2020 on 10 December 2020 in Ambon, Maluku, Indonesia. The theme of our international seminar is: “Sustainable Natural Resources And Food Production Development During Covid 19 Pandemi”.The main objective of this agricultural seminar is not only to generate information on the availability of food and raw materials, but also to grow healthy and well-nourished people. One of the important tasks besides ensuring the availability of sufficient and healthy food for the world's population in a sustainable manner so that all people can lead healthy and productive lives, which is more important in this era of COVID-19. With the world's population increasing in the future, the link between agriculture, biodiversity, food security and sustainability to support health and well-being needs to be addressed.Writing scientific articles is a very important activity for a professional educator. This activity is not only necessary in order to obtain credit points for promotion or for certification purposes through portfolios, but with this international activity it has become a forum for building partnerships with outside partners, both main speakers and fellow lecturers and researchers from various other institutions and universities in Indonesia.The international seminar was attended by 95 speakers from various institutions, Pattimura University - Ambon, and also other universities in Indonesia. This seminar can be held thanks to the help of various parties. For this reason, on this occasion allow us on behalf of the 2020 International Agricultural Seminar Committee to thank the Pattimura University Chancellor and his staff, the Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture and his staff, as well as various other parties who have participated to assist in the implementation of the seminar which we cannot mention one by one. We also convey our highest appreciation to all the committees who have worked hard for the success of this seminar. Last but not the least, we are thankful to IOP EES for producing the proceeding.Editors1. Dr. Esther Kembauw, SP., M.Si2. Dr. Asri S. Mahulette, SP., MP3. Dr. Natelda. R. Timisela, SP., MP4. Dr. Febby. J. Polnaya, SP., MP5. Dr. Robbi Rahim, M.KomInvited Speaker1. Supot Boonraeng (Faculty of Agriculture Technology Chiang Mai Rajabhat University – Thailand)2. Abu Hasan B Abdul Jalli (Agronomist, Landscape and Beescape Consultant, Meliponiculturist and Meliponary Consultant) Malaysia Kelulut Academy3. Dr. Hellen C. D. Tuhumury, SP., M.FoodSc (Faculty of Agriculture Pattimura University Maluku - Indonesia)Organizing Institutions• Agricultural Faculty of Pattimura University, Ambon, Indonesia

Preface

The 5th Scientific Conference for Engineering and Postgraduate Research (PEC2020) Baghdad, Iraq, December 23-24th, 2020 Organizers:Middle Technical UniversityElectrical Engineering Technical CollegeSupported by Ministry of Higher Education & Scientific Research, Iraq Professor Dr. Abdulmohsin Naji Mohaisen The Middle Technical University Chancellor Editorial PrefaceThe Middle Technical University holds an academic conference every year, where students submit their research articles on their doctorate or master’s degrees. The attendees consisted of students, lecturers and professors who offered a friendly environment platform to exchange ideas, findings and their implementations into different fields of Mechanical and materials, Civil, Architectural, environmental; Electrical; Electronic, Biomedical and Information Technologies engineering techniques.The PEC2020 is the 5th Conference for Engineering and Postgraduate Research took place in Baghdad, on Dec 23-24th, 2020 at the Mddle Technical University, Institute of Technology-Baghdad and Electrical Engineering Technical College (Iraq Republic). The PEC program also includes a developmental on publishing that will offer practical advice that we hope will benefit our postgraduate and early career community. The conference program covered presentations, oral, and video conference presentations with more than 300 active contributors.The Scientific Committee worked hard to ensure that all submissions were checked and reviewed before the deadline. A strict peer review by two to three referees, chosen according to their scientific specialization. The participant accepted papers of one hundred and seventy-one selected according to the paper quality on the conference topic. All accepted papers published in this edition of PEC revised and approved by the scientific committee.Finally, a sincere thanks to the Mnistry of Higher Education & Scientific Research (Iraq), we would also like to extend our thanks to all authors for their precious research papers and presentations. All reviewers are also thanked for their professional assistance in reviewing. Thanks are finally given to IOP Publication as well for producing this volume. Asst. Prof. Dr. Baydaa Maula Middle Technical University On behalf of PEC 2020 Organizing& Scientific Committee Conference Photograph are available in this Pdf.

Iranian medical university board of trustees' challenges in practice: A qualitative study.

Background: Board of Trustees (BOTs) in Iranian medical universities has been considered as one of the most important structural and managerial changes to create a revolution in decision-making and accountability. This study aimed to explore challenges facing BOTs in governing Medical Universities (MUs). Methods: In this qualitative study, 27 semi-structured interviews were conducted with current and former members of BOTs, chancellors of universities, BOTs’ secretaries, and staff in the Ministry of Health and Medical Education in 2017. These participants were selected using a purposive and snowball sampling method. Data were analyzed by framework analysis and using Atlas-Ti software. Results: Five key themes were identified, including 1) infrastructure (problems in BOT laws and membership requirement), 2) planning and decision-making (evidence-based decision making and planning and meeting), 3) organizing (ambiguity in positions and lack of necessary administrative structure), 4) performance evaluation (self-reporting, lack of time allocation, lack of evaluation criteria and lack of required structure for evaluation), 5) independence and influence on performance (dependency on the Ministry of Health and Medical Education and financial independence). Conclusion: Due to obsolete laws, it seems that the structural and executive reform of BOTs is essential. The issues of university autonomy and empowerment of the boards’ members should particularly be considered in such reforms. However, it appears that more delegation and empowering the position of the boards could be effective strategies in governance medicals universities.

Exploring the internationalisation strategy of higher education: A case of Muhammadiyah Higher Institution

This article aimed to identify the inhibiting factors and the internationalisation strategy of higher education in Indonesia. The study deployed a qualitative based on the case study at Muhammadiyah Higher Education Institutions. Data collected through in-depth interviews with key respondents include the leader of Higher Education, Research and Development Council of Muhammadiyah, university chancellors, and International Affairs Office head. Findings illustrate the factors hindering the internationalisation which are generally not much different from those described by previous research but here found one factor which has not been explained before, the geographical location of the university, which mostly located in small urban areas that depicted a condition in which cooperation with external parties, foreign institutions, is challenging. The finding also suggests that the internationalisation strategies formed in a very structured manner, involving internal and external university parties. Therefore, this is significant as it explores inhibiting factors and internationalisation strategy of higher education in Indonesia, where it still prioritises religious and cultural values in their educational systems. Practically, this result expected to be a useful reference for university leaders in formulating internationalisation strategies so that the quality of graduates produced can be further improved.

2nd-International Scientific Conference of Engineering Sciences (ISCES 2020), University of Diyala, College of Engineering, Iraq

Ahmad S. Abdullah1,*, Ali Khudhair Al-Jiboory2, Ali Laftah Abbas3, Ahmed J.Obaid4 1Department of Communications Engineering, University of Diyala, Baqubah, Iraq. 2Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Diyala, Baqubah, Iraq. 3Department of Civil Engineering, University of Diyala, Baqubah, Iraq. 4Faculty of Computer Science and Mathematics, University of Kufa, Najaf, Iraq.Email: ahmed_alogaidi_eng@uodiyala.edu.iqUnder the auspices of the President of the University of Diyala, Prof. Dr. Abdul Mun’em Abbas Karim, and under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Anees Abdullah Khadom, Dean of the college of Engineering, the ISCES had been held at university of Diyala, college of engineering, Baqubah, Iraq at 16 and 17 December 2020. The ISCES 2020 aimed to bring researchers, academicians, scientists, students, engineers and practitioners together to participate and present their latest research finding, developments and applications related to the various aspects of engineering fields. The website for the conference is http://www.isces2020.com/. The conference consists of seven major tracks:• Civil and environment engineering• Electronic and communication engineering• Architectural and urban design• Mechanical and material engineering• Electrical engineering• Chemical and petroleum engineering• Computer and informationMany researchers, students, and practitioners have contributed to the conference from different countries. The conference had been held under the slogan “Advancing Technologies for Sustainable Development Goals During COVID-19 Pandemic”.In the first day of the conference, the opening celebration had been held physically with a large number of attendees at 9 AM in Baghdad time. The university chancellor and the deans of ten colleges were at the opening celebration as well as many faculty, researchers, and graduate students. The opening session included two plenary sessions with two invited speakers. All the activities of the opening celebration have been broadcasted online through Zoom application to maximize the benefit of the sessions.List of Virtual Conference Dates, Location of Organisers and Conference model, Technology that was used to deliver the conference, Conference Chairs, Editorial Committee, Organizing Committee, Scientific Committee, Invited Speakers, Organizing Institutions, Images and Logos are available in this pdf.

PENGARUH DISIPLIN KERJA DAN MOTIVASI KERJA TERHADAP KINERJA PEGAWAI REKTORAT UNIVERSITAS HALU OLEO

This study aims (1) to examine the simultaneous influence of work discipline and work motivation on the performance of the Rectorate employee of Halu Oleo University, (2) to examine the effect of work discipline on the performance of the employee of the Rectorate of Halu Oleo University, (3) to examine the effect of work motivation on employee performance. Halu Oleo University Chancellor. The object of this research is the Rectorate Employee of Halu Oleo University who has the status as a Civil Servant. The population of this research is the Rectorate Employees with the status as civil servants, amounting to 80 people, because the population is less than 100 people, the sample of this research is 80 employees of Halu Oleo University Rectorate as respondents. Collecting research data using questionnaires, research data analyzed using Multiple Linear Regression through SPSS 21 software. The results of this study (1) ) Simultaneously Work Discipline and Work Motivation have a positive and significant effect on the Performance of Rectorate Employees at Halu Oleo University, (2) Work Discipline has a positive and significant effect on the performance of the Rectorate Employees of Halu Oleo University, (3) Work motivation has a positive and significant effect on the performance of the Rectorate Employees of Halu Oleo University.

The effect of coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic on medical sciences education in Iran.

BACKGROUND:COVID-19 has a great impact on medical sciences education. Some researches have been conducted on the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on medical sciences education in the world. The aim of this study was to identify the effects of this disease on medical sciences education in Iran.MATERIALS AND METHODS:This futures study research was carried out using the future wheel method in Iran's University of Medical Sciences in the spring of 2020. A semi-structured interview was also conducted on the vice chancellors of medical sciences universities, faculty presidents, faculty vice chancellors, faculty members, medical education specialists, and university students, who were purposefully identified. The interview continued until achieving data saturation. Analysis of the interviews was performed by MAXQDA version 10 software.RESULTS:The effects were presented at three levels including primary effects, secondary effects, and third effects. In addition, 16 primary effects, 51 secondary effects, and 24 tertiary effects were recognized. One primary effect of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic on medical sciences education in Iran was fear, stress, and anxiety among students and faculty members as well as staffs to get the disease. In addition, rumor was circulated concerning the infection of some people, thus, there was a need for holding courses regarding stress management and rumor management. One secondary effect of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic on medical sciences education in Iran was allocation of a number of educational hospitals to the referral hospitals of COVID-19. One tertiary effect of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic on medical sciences education in Iran was increasing the number of virtual courses.CONCLUSIONS:The most important effect of this disease on medical sciences education is the postponement of practical and apprenticeship classes, and consequently the increased length of the academic term that leads to delay in the students' graduation, which can reduce the workforce. On the one hand, this disease causes death of a number of students, educational and medical staffs, and faculty members, as well as reduces the workforce. Also, lengthening the recruitment of faculty members will add to this challenge. In this regard, there is a need to plan to compensate for the shortage of required human resources.

The Impact of Managerial Leadership Styles in Promoting the Intellectual Security of Employees - A descriptive study on King Abdulaziz University -: أثر أنماط القيادة الإدارية على تعزيز الأمن الفكري لدى الموظفين - دراسة تطبيقية على موظفي وموظفات جامعة الملك عبد العزيز -

This study aims to recognize the effect of patterns of administrative leadership embodied in the leadership patterns of ‘autocracy, democracy and liberalism’ on strengthening intellectual security among staff and personnel – of both genders – of King Abdul Aziz University in Jeddah. To this aim, the researcher has employed the descriptive analytical approach. A questionnaire was specifically designed to have 48 questions. Community of the study was composed of 4183 employees, of both genders, in King Abdul Aziz University. The study was conducted on a sample group composed of 359 administrative employees who were randomly selected. Data and information were statistically processed by using the SPSS program. Findings of the study revealed the following. A positive effect with statistical indication was revealed for both leadership patterns of democracy and liberalism on strengthening intellectual security from the viewpoint of administrative staff and personnel in King Abdul Aziz University. Nonetheless, findings pointed out absence of any effect with statistical indication of autocratic pattern of leadership on strengthening intellectual security among administrative staff and personnel in King Abdul Aziz University. Findings further revealed statistically indicated differences in the average viewpoints of administrative staff and personnel over Chancellors’ exercise of both patterns of autocratic and democratic leadership according to the variable of gender. There were no statistically indicated differences in the average viewpoints of administrative staff and personnel over the Chancellors’ exercise of liberal pattern of leadership according to the variable of gender. In addition, the first pattern of leadership and the most commonly practiced by University Chancellors from the viewpoint of staff and personnel was the democratic pattern of leadership, followed by liberal pattern and eventually the autocratic pattern of leadership. There were no statistically indicated differences in the average viewpoints of staff and personnel of both genders over Chancellors’ exercise of autocratic, democratic and liberal patterns of leadership according to the variables of ‘age, academic degree, rank, position and years of active service’. The study has made a number of recommendations as follows. Practice of the democratic pattern of leadership shall be strengthened by Top Management in all its aspects among managers and directors in King Abdul Aziz University. Corrective measures should be taken to practice the democratic and liberal patterns of leadership through holding training courses. The concept of intellectual security among staff and personnel at all administrative levels should be further established through holding seminars and workshops.

Towards a Scholarship of Practice for University Leadership in Southern Africa: The Two-Way Practitioner-Researcher Loop

Vice chancellors of public universities in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region face a myriad of challenges that require research- and data-driven decision-making. This paper presents a decision-making model for college and university leadership - The Two-Way Practitioner-Researcher Loop. This scholarship of practice has the twin goals of developing a knowledge base for college and university leadership and improving leadership practice in the university. The scholarship of practice comprises two “loops”. In the practitioner-to-researcher loop, vice chancellors develop practitioner-defined research agenda to be researched internally by Departments of Institutional Research and externally by members of Higher Education research communities. In the researcher-to-practitioner loop, research findings are communicated back to vice chancellors for immediate application to institutional planning, policy formulation, and decision making. This scholarship of practice develops a knowledge base comprised of both “knowledge for practice” and “knowledge in practice” at the level of university leadership. To build capacity for vice chancellors to craft research agenda and questions emanating from their “knowledge in practice”, we identify internal mechanisms and external associations, training programmes and other forums that provide leadership development and support for these university executives.