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Hunduma, Chala Mosisa; Abo, Garkebo Basha; Nugusa Gursha, Abdi – Online Submission, 2023
The study aimed to investigate the perceptions and practices of continuous assessment in government higher learning institutions in Ethiopia. A survey research design with both qualitative and quantitative approaches involving concurrent triangulation strategy was employed. The study period was from February 2020 and November 2020. A total of 354…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Teacher Attitudes, Student Attitudes, College Faculty
Chala Mosisa Hunduma; Yilfashewa Seyoum – Online Submission, 2023
The study aimed to investigate students' perceptions of undergraduate programs in relation to exit examinations, employing a mixed research design. A total of 145 students participated in the study. Deans, Department Heads, and College Quality Assurance Coordinators were selected based on availability and purposive sampling methods. The study…
Descriptors: Undergraduate Students, Student Attitudes, Exit Examinations, Deans
Yildirim, Nuray – Online Submission, 2018
The purpose of this study was to determine the managerial and cultural values adopted by managers working in universities and whether these values differ according to gender, age, professional experience, managerial experience, and their faculties. This study was conducted as a survey. The participants of this study were composed of 100 deans,…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Values, College Administration, Administrator Attitudes
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Geleta, Abeya; Amsale, Frew – Online Submission, 2016
Multicultural Competences of higher education leaders refer directly to the multicultural knowledge, attitudes and skills of the leaders which is the focus of the present study. The demographic changes and the subsequent diversity in Ethiopian HEIs strongly demands the HEIs to be multiculturally competent, their leaders should in turn have the…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Public Colleges, Interpersonal Competence, Knowledge Level
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Amsale, Frew; Bekele, Mitiku; Tafesse, Mebratu – Online Submission, 2016
The purpose of this study was to assess the extent to which educational leaders in the western cluster public universities of Ethiopia are ethical. Ethical leadership variables such as fairness, equity, multicultural competence, modeling ethical behaviors and altruism are considered in describing the ethical behaviors of the leaders. Descriptive…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Public Colleges, Ethics, Cluster Grouping
Al-Omari, Aieman Ahmad – Online Submission, 2011
This qualitative study focuses on the perceptions of two academic deans and their leadership styles. The leadership Behavior Description Questionnaire is used as a frame for analyzing data. Using qualitative methods, observation and interview data were collected. Two themes emerged, Initiating Structure, and Consideration. The Initiating Structure…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Leadership Styles, Deans, Higher Education
Mushome, Avhasei Merium; Monobe, Ratau John – Online Submission, 2013
This article presents the attitude of lecturers towards the visually impaired students in one of the universities in the Limpopo Province. First, it is argued that the experience of a visual impairment by a student has a greater effect on the strategies and methodologies used for instruction than on the curricular content to which the student is…
Descriptors: Educational Strategies, Visual Impairments, Foreign Countries, College Students
Miller, Michael T.; Newman, Richard E. – Online Submission, 2011
The quality of college faculty members is directly linked to the institutional experience that students encounter, and as such, administrators and leaders are deeply concerned about the productivity, professionalism, and ability of their faculty. One result has been an extreme investment in faculty development and renewal activities, including…
Descriptors: College Faculty, Department Heads, Deans, Administrator Role
Harris-Keith, Colleen Susan – Online Submission, 2015
Though research into academic library director leadership has established leadership skills and qualities required for success, little research has been done to establish where in their career library directors were most likely to acquire those skills and qualities. This research project surveyed academic library directors at Carnegie-designated…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Work Experience, Leadership Training, Skill Development
Soiferman, L. Karen; O'Brien Moran, Michael – Online Submission, 2011
The purpose of this study was to investigate the perceptions of doctoral students in a western Canadian university about the doctoral programs offered in the Faculty of Education. The research for the study was undertaken using a mixed-method explanatory design. Our initial research question was: "what are some of the factors that doctoral…
Descriptors: Graduate Students, Student Attitudes, Educational Attitudes, Graduate Study
Reima Sado Al-Jarf – Online Submission, 2007
The study aimed at finding out whether online courses are currently used at Saudi higher education institutions, in which majors online courses are offered and which delivery systems are used. It was found that only 6 universities (43%) are currently offering online courses using WebCT or Blackboard. The amount and type of online courses offered…
Descriptors: Educational Technology, Technology Integration, Higher Education, Barriers
Bisbee, Diana C.; Miller, Michael T. – Online Submission, 2006
As challenges facing higher education continue to evolve, there is a need for colleges and universities to develop administrative leadership. Current activities tend to be limited, although there are a number of association and institutionally sponsored programs that serve limited populations. The current discussion focused on reviewing the…
Descriptors: Land Grant Universities, Leadership Training, Administration, College Administration
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Moore, Paul Lynn – Online Submission, 1976
The intent of the study was to investigate recent developments pertaining to the position of dean of students to determine what impact, if any, the recent tumultuous history and dramatic growth of higher education has had. The research was carried out in three large, urban, state-supported universities: California State University, Long Beach;…
Descriptors: Commuting Students, Higher Education, Deans, Administrators