scholarly journals Change Leadership Practices at the University of Khartoum, Sudan

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 ◽  
pp. 20-29
Author(s):  
Saifaldin Idris Onia ◽  
Matebe Tafere Gedifew ◽  
Amare Sahile
Keyword(s):  
Change Process ◽  
Leadership Practices ◽  
Change Leadership ◽  
Major Purpose ◽  
Staff Members ◽  
Sustaining Change ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
University Leaders ◽  
High Level ◽  
The University

This study aimed to examine change leadership practices at the University of Khartoum with a major purpose of enhancing the importance and understanding of change leadership practices at the University of Khartoum. This study tried to capture staff members’ perception of the creating a climate for change, engaging and enabling the whole organization and implementing and sustaining change. In doing so, a survey research design was employed. Data were collected using questionnaire from university's staff members. The result shows high level of change leadership practices in the University of Khartoum with its different dimensions. Consequently, creating a climate for change has practiced in the University of Khartoum. The University of Khartoum has engaged and enabled the whole organization in the change process. The findings indicate that the University of Khartoum has implemented and sustained change process. Besides, no statistically significant difference between the male and female groups in the extent of change leadership practices. Therefore, it was reflected that the university leaders should make a strong case for the necessity of the change prior to implementation. Overall, the vision, strategies and objectives of the University of Khartoum should involve the importance of change. In addition, extra efforts should be made to maintain change leadership culture in the University of Khartoum.

scholarly journals Robustness and Findings of a Web-Based System for Depression Assessment in a University Work Context

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (4) ◽  
pp. 644 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sabina Asensio-Cuesta ◽  
Adrián Bresó ◽  
Carlos Saez ◽  
Juan García-Gómez
Keyword(s):  
Internal Consistency Reliability ◽  
Work Context ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Staff Members ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Depression Assessment ◽  
Working Community ◽  
High Level ◽  
The University ◽  
Web Based System

Depression is associated with absenteeism and presentism, problems in workplace relationships and loss of productivity and quality. The present work describes the validation of a web-based system for the assessment of depression in the university work context. The basis of the system is the Spanish version of the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI-II). A total of 185 participants completed the BDI-II web-based assessment, including 88 males and 97 females, 70 faculty members and 115 staff members. A high level of internal consistency reliability was confirmed. Based on the results of our web-based BDI-II, no significant differences were found in depression severity between gender, age or workers’ groups. The main depression risk factors reported were: “Changes in sleep”, “Loss of energy”, “Tiredness or fatigue” and “Loss of interest”. However significant differences were found by gender in “Changes in appetite”, “Difficulty of concentration” and “Loss of interest in sex”; males expressed less loss of interest in sex than females with a statistically significant difference. Our results indicate that the data collected is coherent with previous BDI-II studies. We conclude that the web-based system based on the BDI-II is psychometrically robust and can be used to assess depression in the university working community.

scholarly journals The Level of Psychological Security among Sample of Nizwa University students in the Sultanate of Oman: مستوى الأمن النفسي لدى عينة من طلبة جامعة نزوى في سلطنة عمان

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (30) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammed Nasser Said Al-Sawafi
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Sultanate Of Oman ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Descriptive Approach ◽  
Males And Females ◽  
High Level ◽  
The University

    This study aimed to find out the level of Psychological Security of Nizwa University students and to find out the differences in level of Psychological Security according to gender (males/ females), the sample included (238) males and females. In order to achieve the objectives of the study, the descriptive approach was used. The researcher used the Maslow scale for the sense of Psychological Security and interpolation by Dawani and Dirani (1983) in the Abdullah’s study (1996) after verifying its validity and stability. The study sample (238) students from Nizwa University in the Sultanate of Oman were randomly chosen. The findings of the study could be summarized as the following: there is a high level of Psychological Security with Nizwa University students according to the comprehensive Psychological Security scale with a median (2.24) feeling with Psychological Security compares to threat with average (2.29) and feeling love to hatred with average (2.25) feeling with loyalty to loneliness with average (2.19), there is a significant difference at the level of α=0.05 between males and females in favour of the males. In light of the results, a number of recommendations and proposals were submitted to enhance the level of psychological security among students of the University of Nizwa, and the general Omani and Arab universities.    

scholarly journals THE ORGANIZATIONAL COMMITMENT AS PERCEIVED BY THE STAFF MEMBERS OF THE FACULTY OF EDUCATION, UNIVERSITY OF KHARTOUM

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 62-74
Author(s):  
Saifaldin Dldom
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Commitment ◽  
Academic Rank ◽  
Survey Questionnaire ◽  
Normative Commitment ◽  
Staff Members ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Faculty Of Education ◽  
The University ◽  
High Degree

Organizational commitment is considered an essential concept for ensuring work and staff motivation in a higher education setting. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the staffs’ degree of organizational commitment to the Faculty of Education, University of Khartoum. To investigate research questions, a survey questionnaire was conducted. Among 239 respondents, 106 staff members were surveyed (44.00%). The results indicated that the degree of staff affective, continuance, and normative commitment in the Faculty of Education, University of Khartoum, was high. This study also confirmed that the aggregate degree of organizational commitment among staff members in the Faculty of Education, University of Khartoum, was high. The study revealed no statistically significant difference in the degree of organizational commitment due to gender and academic rank variables. The study also found a statistically significant difference in affective and normative commitment in the degree of organizational commitment related to years of service. The study recommended improving the worldly position of the staff member to maintain a high degree of responsibility at the University of Khartoum. 

scholarly journals Teaching Effectiveness in Private Higher Education Institutions in Botswana: Analysis of Students’ Perceptions

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 143 ◽  
Author(s):  
Som Pal Baliyan ◽  
Fazlur Rehman Moorad
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Teaching Effectiveness ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
T Test ◽  
Private Higher Education ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Private Higher Education Institutions ◽  
High Level ◽  
The University ◽  
Descriptive Survey

This quantitative study analyzed the perceptions of students on teaching effectiveness in private higher education institutions in Botswana. An exploratory and descriptive survey research design was adopted in this study. A valid and reliable questionnaire was used to collect data through a survey of 560 stratified randomly sampled students in private higher education institutions in Botswana. A One sample t-test and an Independent t-test were used for data analysis. A significant high level of teaching effectiveness was determined. Several items measuring teaching effectiveness contributed significantly negative to teaching effectiveness and therefore, it was recommended that lecturers should use strategies to improve on those areas of teaching to enhance their teaching. No difference in teaching effectiveness was determined with respect to age, gender and nationality of the students. However, there was a significant difference in the students’ perceptions on teaching effectiveness between the university and the non- university institutions and, lecturers were found to be more effective in their teaching at the universities as compared to the lecturers in the non -university institutions. Therefore, a further study exploring the factors contributing to such differences is recommended to improve the quality of teaching in the non- university type of private higher education institutions in Botswana.

scholarly journals The Impact of Strategic Intelligence of University Leaders in Achieving Competitive Advantages in Palestinian Universities - Gaza Strip

2018 ◽  
pp. 1-25
Author(s):  
Ayman Abdelkader Radi ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Competitive Advantage ◽  
Gaza Strip ◽  
Main Tool ◽  
Total Quality ◽  
Strategic Intelligence ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
University Leaders ◽  
Palestinian Universities ◽  
The University ◽  
The Impact

The research aims to identify the extent to which Palestinian leaders possess strategic intelligence and their ability to achieve competitive advantage for their universities. The authors formulated two main hypotheses and research questions that cover all aspects of the research. The authors implemented the descriptive analytical method, and used questionnaires as the main tool for data collection. The population of the study was (108) questionnaires, while the sample was 74 questionnaires. The study used the stratified random sampling method. SPSS program was used for statistical input, processing and analysis of the data. The results showed that strategic intelligence has an impact on achieving competitive advantage. The results also showed that the strategic intelligence level of the Palestinian universities leaders is (81%), while the competitive advantage rate was (75%). Results also showed that there is no statistically significant difference between the respondents' responses about the level of strategic intelligence of academic leaders in achieving competitive advantage, according to the study variables (the administrative level, the university). The study recommended the need to strengthen all aspects of competitive advantage, namely improving the image of the university, and adopting a policy of innovation, creation and total quality management.

scholarly journals The Relationship between Leadership Skills and Self-esteem of the Jordanian Universities Presidents

2013 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 433
Author(s):  
Mohammad Al Quddah
Keyword(s):  
Leadership Skills ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Self Concept ◽  
High Positive Correlation ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Descriptive Approach ◽  
High Level ◽  
The University ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Academic Year

This study aimed to find the relationship between leadership skills and self-esteem of the Jordanian universities presidents. The sample of the study included all Jordanian universities presidents for the academic year (2011/2012) counting 30 presidents .The researcher used the analytical descriptive approach to theoretical literature related to the two variables of the study, and developed two questionnaires to collect data: one to detect the degree of implementation of leadership skills, and the other to determine the selfesteem degree. Findings revealed a high level in the implementation of these categories of leadership skills and high level in availability of self-esteem indicators. There was no statistically significant difference due to specialty and type of the university. Also, high positive correlation (p. 0.01) between the leadership skills and self-esteem was found. The indicators of self-esteem may be used in choosing institutional leaders and developing strategies, tests to refine those skills, and enhancing the self concept. 

scholarly journals Predictors of Ghanaian Language Students Choice of Programme: The Case of University of Education, Winneba

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 43
Author(s):  
Jonathan Kweku Dodoo ◽  
Dominic Kwaku Danso Mensah ◽  
Dandy George Dampson
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
First Year ◽  
Staff Members ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Quantitative Results ◽  
Language Students ◽  
Institutional Reputation ◽  
The University ◽  
Academic Year

The main purpose of the study was to investigate the factors that are most influential in students’ enrolment in Ghanaian languages programme in the University of Education, Winneba. The study employed the mixed sequential explanatory design. A total of 200 first year Ghanaian Language students of 2016/2017 Academic Year and staff members of the University of Education, Winneba-Ajumako Campus students were chosen through stratified proportional sampling technique to obtain the quantitative results. The Dean and admission officer of the Faculty of Ghanaian Languages and 12 students were purposely sampled and interviewed for the qualitative data. Frequencies, percentages and Independent sample t-test were used to analyze the quantitative data whilst the qualitative data was analysed thematically. The findings of the study revealed that institutional reputation, course entry requirement, fee affordability and subject enhancing employability were considered very important factors in choosing Ghanaian language programme in UEW. The study found significant difference between the direct and mature students on course entry requirement, affordable fees and teachers as factors that affect their enrolment. It was recommended university authorities, faculty and administrative staff should ensure the reputation of the university as an institution for excellence is maintained by offering all stakeholders timely information on programme benefits, course entry requirement and fees schedules, financial aids and fee-payment policies.

Instructional Leadership Practices in Under-Enrolled Rural Schools in Miri, Sarawak

2021 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 165
Author(s):  
Andy Fred ◽  
Gurcharan Singh Bishen Singh
Keyword(s):  
Instructional Leadership ◽  
Rural Schools ◽  
Leadership Practices ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Three Dimensions ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Mixed Method Research ◽  
Teachers Perceptions ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
High Level

This study focuses on teachers’ perceptions of their headmasters’ instructional leadership practices in under-enrolled rural schools of Sarawak, Malaysia. It also focuses on the issues and challenges faced by the headmasters in practicing instructional leadership roles as demanded by the Malaysia Education Blueprint 2013-2025. The mixed method research employed the Instructional Leadership Model by Hallinger and Murphy (1985). The quantitative data was collected through a survey method using ‘The Principal Instructional Management Rating Scale (PIMRS) adapted from Hallinger (2008) and analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics with SPSS IBM Version 22.0 software. The qualitative data from interviews were coded thematically and analysed to support the survey results. The study found the level of the headmasters’ instructional leadership in the three dimensions as “medium high” (mean = 3.57, SD = 0.90). There is a statistically significant difference between male and female teachers’ perceptions regarding their headmasters’ instructional leadership practices. This study also revealed the headmasters’ instructional leadership practices as “medium high” level among under-enrolled rural schools. However, the issues and challenges faced by the schools made it more difficult for them to improve their academic qualities.   Keywords: Instructional Leadership, Under-enrolled Schools, Rural Schools

scholarly journals Self-evaluation of excellence of didactical-methodical organization of university teaching

2020 ◽  
Vol 69 (2) ◽  
pp. 517-531
Author(s):  
Nedim Čirić
Keyword(s):  
Teaching Methods ◽  
University Teaching ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
University Professors ◽  
Self Evaluation ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
High Level ◽  
The University ◽  
Very High ◽  
Research Show

The total excellence of university teaching largely depends on pedagogical and didactical­methodical competencies of university professors. The development and promotion of academic teaching is enabled by the modernization of the teaching process which does not encompass only modernization of curriculum but the entire didactical­methodical organization of teaching. Pleasure and requirements of students are to be accentuated accordingly, as well as competencies of teachers and expectations of labor market. The purpose of this paper is to establish which element of didactical­methodical organization of university teaching is the most important dimension of excellence of teaching as well as in what way university professors perform self­evaluation of the excellence of didactical­methodical organization of teaching at the University of Tuzla. The analytical­descriptive survey method was used as a variant of analytical­descriptive method as well as procedures of analysis of contents and polling. It is supposed that there is statistically significant difference in self­evaluation of the importance of elements of excellence in didactical­methodical organization of teaching at the University of Tuzla and that self­evaluations of the importance of individual elements of excellence of university teaching differ with regard to age, sex, teaching/academic title, years of experience in academic institutions and scientific field the faculty belongs to. The results of this research show that the excellence of planning and preparation and excellence in choice of teaching methods are the most important elements of excellence in the organization of university teaching, and that 90% of teaching personnel evaluates that the classes they organize are at very high level of excellence.

scholarly journals Students’ Socio-Economic Status and Academic Adjustment in University of Sargodha

2017 ◽  
Vol II (I) ◽  
pp. 330-342
Author(s):  
Mushtaq Ahmad ◽  
Asghar Ali ◽  
Saifullah Khan
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Academic Adjustment ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Socio Economic Status ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
High Level ◽  
Counseling And Guidance ◽  
The University

The study was about the influence of socioeconomic status on academic adjustments of undergraduate students. The study was a cross-sectional survey. The population was all the undergraduates enrolled in the university of Sargodha. Using a multistage random sampling sample of 550 students was selected. A modified scale ‘Socio-economic status surveys for students’ from Student to College Questionnaire (SACQ), were used and on the bases of pilot testing showing reliability coefficient Cronbach Alpha values 0.90 and 0.71respectively. Data were analyzed by calculating frequencies, percentages and mean score, t-test and one-way ANOVA. The major findings were that the majority of students had moderate academic adjustment; no significant difference was found in academic adjustment with respect to their SES. It is recommended that students’ may be provided with the opportunities of group projects and counseling and guidance to gain a high level of academic adjustment.

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