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The Evolution of University Governance in Ghana: Implications for Education Policy and Practice

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  • Bernard Bingab
  • Joseph Forson
  • Oscar Mmbali
  • Theresa Baah-Ennumh

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The relationship between education and public policy is two way- (1) economic development of a nation depends on the human capital produced by the education system of that nation and (2) public spending and management of the education system is crucial to the welfare of the nation. Changes in this relationship generate public concerns about university governance and its implications to national development. Therefore, this study explores the questions- (1) Have the role and purpose of university governance changed since its inception? (2) Are there differences between the old and the new system of university governance? (3) What larger ramifications does this have on university governance? The study was conducted within the framework of qualitative research design. The researchers adopted the social constructivist worldview with phenomenology approach to inquiry. Participants who were mainly eminent former senior university administrators and regulators with management, administrative and governance experience in public and private university were interviewed. Data was transcribed and read repeatedly over time to make sense of issues raised by informants. Significant statements were selected, interpreted and used in the text to highlight key issues as well as to provide voice of the informants. The findings of the study suggest that remedies for the changes realized in governance should take into account measures such as strengthening institutional capacities; balancing between the interests of the private and public sector actors in university education; and safeguarding the policy space of the ordinary people to participate in university education affairs that concern or affect them.Â

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  • Bernard Bingab & Joseph Forson & Oscar Mmbali & Theresa Baah-Ennumh, 2016. "The Evolution of University Governance in Ghana: Implications for Education Policy and Practice," Asian Social Science, Canadian Center of Science and Education, vol. 12(5), pages 147-147, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:ibn:assjnl:v:12:y:2016:i:5:p:147
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