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DEVELOPMENT OF HIGH PERFORMING ACADEMICS:. The Importance of Leadership at Private Higher Education Institutions. PROF EMERITUS TAN SRI ANUWAR ALI President/Vice-Chancellor Open University Malaysia. INTRODUCTION. Private higher education as a highly competitive field.
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DEVELOPMENT OF HIGH PERFORMING ACADEMICS: The Importance of Leadership at Private Higher Education Institutions PROF EMERITUS TAN SRI ANUWAR ALI President/Vice-Chancellor Open University Malaysia
INTRODUCTION Private higher education as a highly competitive field High performing academics: → Remaining relevant & outcome-oriented Achieving high performance with the right leadership Importance of leadership: → Setting the path for the institution → Instilling the right academic culture
SETTING THE INSTITUTIONAL PATH Producing graduates to meet national needs Providing access to higher learning Advance & disseminate knowledge via research & publication Help understand, interpret, preserve, promote & disseminate national cultures Protect & enhance positive societal values WHAT ARE THE UNIVERSITY’S MISSIONS & PRIORITIES?
THE IMPORTANCE OF MISSION & VISIONSTATEMENTS ? How do we translate mission & vision statements in terms of everyday functionalities & internal processes
THE IMPACT OF POSITIVE ACADEMICLEADERSHIP ACADEMIC LEADERSHIP High Performing Academics: Lead Scholars/Academic Champions Imparting Excellent Work Culture & Teamwork Appreciating University’s Vision & Missions Defining Academic Freedom & Boundaries Understanding Internal Processes & Procedures
UNIVERSITY LEADERSHIP & FUTUREDIRECTION? SETTING THE INSTITUTIONAL PATH Good Governance → Transparency, Dialogue & Information Flow Creating the Right Environment A RELEVANT, COMPETITIVE & SUSTAINABLE UNIVERSITY Teaching & Learning Environment → Learner-Centredness Fostering Innovation Leveraging on ICT Quality Education Positive Brand/Image → University Reputation
ACHIEVING EXCELLENCE:THE PARAMETERS ACCOUNTABILITY TO STAKEHOLDERS AUTONOMY & EMPOWERMENT UNIVERSITY OUTPUT Learners Faculty Government/Public Community University Governance Ministry as Facilitator Teaching & Learning Research & Publication Networking: Industry & Other Universities UNIVERSITY EXCELLENCE
CONCLUDING REMARKS Academics with high performance → Integral to the success of the university Mission & vision statements important for setting the university’s roadmap Right leadership will define the university’s performance & success