TRANSFORMATION FOR EXCELLENCE: ROLE OF ACADEMIC LEADERSHIP IN BUILDING UNIVERSITY THROUGH BEST-IN-PRACTICES
Keywords:
University, skills, BNM model, SQM, IE approach, Best-in-practices.Abstract
In this paper, it is argued that the university is the pace-setter for the present and future generations. University is like corporate, Vice-Chancellor CEO, campus the shop floor solving present and would-be future issues faced by the community. VC being the peak of intellectuals is expected to work as a lighthouse for the society. The call for the 21st Century is presented and the VC’s role is enunciated specifying certain competencies, traits and skills so that the goals set for the 21st Century education can be met leading to a quality life for people, their well-fare and well-being with sustainability for education and national economic development.. It is believed that the article will be of interest to all concerned.