Extent of Academic Leaders' Practice for Wise Governance from Faculty Members' Perspective in Mu'tah University

Abstract

the study aimed to identify the extent of academic leaders' practice for wise governance from faculty members' perspective in  Mu'tah University. The sample of the study was consisted of ( 323 ) faculty members  whom were randomly selected from the study population which consisted of ( 556 ) faculty members at Mu'tah university. To achieve the goals of the study , the researchers developed the governance practice questionnaire of 30 items and checked it for reliability and consistency. Results indicated that the extent of academic leaders' practice for wise governance from faculty members' perspective in  Mu'tah University came at high level on all items. Results also indicated no significant statistical differences in academic leaders' practice for wise governance that are attributed to gender or faculty variables. Finally, results indicated differences in the extent of academic leaders' practice for wise governance that are attributed to the variable of the academic position and these differences were in favor of co-professors. In light of the results, the study recommended with persistence in practicing wise governance by academic leaders in Mu'tah University.

Keywords : Wise Governance \ Academic Leaders \ Mu'tah University.

DOI: 10.7176/JEP/10-2-01