IEPA http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/988 2026-04-14T23:14:14Z 2026-04-14T23:14:14Z Boateng, Emmanuel http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/12195 2025-06-05T13:00:30Z 2024-04-01T00:00:00Z

Governing Council and Teaching Performance of Public Universities in Ghana Boateng, Emmanuel Universities play a critical role in socio-economic development, particularly of emerging economies. This role has added new challenges for higher education management. These challenges have increased pressure on university governing councils to develop innovative governance models and management systems to ensure institutional efficiency and effectiveness. Given the pivotal role the council plays in university performance, the present study was conducted to explore how the operations of governing councils of public universities in Ghana are helping to promote teaching performance, a core mandate of universities. The study employed a mixed-methods research approach using a concurrent exploratory design. Document analysis, interviews, and surveys were the methods used. A survey was conducted to solicit the views of a cross-section of the full-time staff on the operations of the governing council. The study found that the universities have well-structured and functional governing councils. The council of each public university also has an internal mechanism to assess the performance of staff and students. The council also has an effective committee system to assist in its operations. However, the council‟s meetings, to a large extent, are spent on government policies, rules, and regulations as against the university's teaching and research agenda. The study recommends that the governance structures of the public universities in Ghana must be maintained and strengthened to ensure continuous provision of good governance in the respective institutions. xvi, 226p:, ill.

2024-04-01T00:00:00Z Konadu, Kwabena Antwi http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/12132 2025-06-03T12:20:35Z 2023-08-01T00:00:00Z

The Interplay of Corporate Communication Activities on the Image and Reputation of Collegiate Universities in Ghana Konadu, Kwabena Antwi The thesis examined how corporate communication activities influence the image and reputation of collegiate universities in Ghana, focusing on the role strategic communication practices play in shaping stakeholder perceptions and institutional credibility. Corporate communication in higher education has transcended its traditional public relations origins, assuming broader and more strategic responsibilities. The reputation of a university is intricately linked to its corporate image, encompassing perceptions of quality, reliability, and institutional value. In Ghana, where tertiary education faces challenges related to quality assurance and accessibility, corporate communication emerges as a vital tool for reputation management. Despite its importance, the interplay between corporate communication and university reputation in Ghana remains underexplored. To fill the gap, this present qualitative study examined the interplay of corporate communication activities on the image and reputation of three collegiate universities in Ghana. The total sample size was 15 participants from the three (3) collegiate universities in Ghana. The study used the purposive sampling approach to select the different groups of participants who differ in the variable of interest but share common characteristics such as educational background and status in the universities. Drawing on corporate communication roles theory and the hourglass conceptual model, participants noted that although corporate communication shares overlaps with public relations and organizational communication, each maintains distinct elements. It was also found that public relations offices, often under the registrar's oversight, handle centralized communication, although individual colleges may operate semi-autonomously. The study also revealed that colleges manage some communication independently, creating a blend of centralized and decentralized approaches to corporate messaging. Participants identified reputation management as crucial for institutional success and stakeholder trust, emphasizing that effective management requires consistent communication and proactive public engagement. It is therefore recommended that collegiate university managements should clearly delineate responsibilities for corporate communication roles, ensuring that the public relations office has a well-defined mandate. Furthermore, it is recommended that Collegiate University Managements should implement strategic campaigns that promote the university’s strengths and achievements to enhance its image. xiii 410p:, ill

2023-08-01T00:00:00Z Hackman, Martha Bosua http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/12093 2025-06-02T13:44:07Z 2024-11-01T00:00:00Z

Influence of Vice Chancellors-Ghana (VCG) on the Operations of Public Universities Hackman, Martha Bosua The ascendancy of Vice Chancellors-Ghana on the operations of public universities has generated a lot of discourse amongst teaching and non-teaching staff in higher education. In order to explore and make empirical literature available on the subject, this study sought to examine the influence of Vice Chancellors-Ghana (VCG) on the operations of public universities. The study employed the concurrent triangulation mixed method design within the pragmatism research philosophy. Six (6) public universities in Ghana were involved in the study. Quantitatively, multi-stage (stratified and proportionate) technique wasused in the selection of 418 teaching and non-teaching staff. Qualitatively, the purposive sampling procedure was used in the selection of eight (8) Vice Chancellors-Ghana (both current and past) members and five (5) senior members in the study. The data were collected using questionnaires and interview guide and processed via SPSS (version 25). Thematic analysis was employed for qualitative data. It was discovered that VCG influences the operations of public universities in terms of standardization, accreditation process, financial management of the institutions, research and teaching, among others. Also, it was realized that, the teaching and non-teaching staff were aware of the existence of VCG but were unaware of the operational influence of VCG. Again, government manipulation and interference, lack of legal backing of VCG, among others were some of the challenges associated with the operations of VCG. The study recommended that, VCG should be registered for them to have a mouthpiece. Again, VCG should embark on awareness creation programmes and ensure that their welfare activities trickle down to both teaching and non-teaching staff. xiii 373p:, ill

2024-11-01T00:00:00Z Affreh, Ophelia http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/11945 2025-02-14T16:05:52Z 2020-05-01T00:00:00Z

Transitional Era Analysis Of Students' Participation In The Governance Of Colleges Of Education In The Ashanti And Brong Ahafo Zone Affreh, Ophelia The trend world over is to include students 111 the governance of tertiary education institutions. The purpose of this study was to explore the perspectives of student leaders, students, and college principals on the relevance and level of students' participation in the governance of Colleges of Education (CoES) in the AshantilBrong Ahafo zone. Guided by the interpretivism framework, I employed a qualitative methodology approach by using a case study design to elicit data from ten purposively sampled participants through interviews. Eighty other student participants with a split of 16 from each of the colleges under study were also engaged in a focus group discussion. This study found that the highest legal decision-making body was the 'Governing council' and students were represented on the council. Also, it became evident that students were disappointed when their grievances channelled through their representative to council were not satisfactorily addressed. Based on the findings, it was concluded that, students were part of the topmost decision-making body of their institutions but experienced lower involvement in decision implementation. Some support systems and services were offered however, a number of students did not utilize the support offered. Notwithstanding the desire to offer the needed support, cost implications made the provision of support a mirage. It is recommended that, students' perspectives and feedback should be included in the process of learning and governance through age-appropriate and multidimensional means that can encompass student for a, academic competitions, and participation in the governing process. xiv, 319p; , ill.

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