THE ROLE OF E-GOVERNANCE IN THE MANAGEMENT OF UNIVERSITY EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS AND ITS RELATIONSHIP TO ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE: A FACULTY PERSPECTIVE

Abstract

This research aimed to investigate the relationship between e-governance and its role in university educational institution management and academic excellence among faculty members. The study sample consisted of 210 faculty members from various socioeconomic backgrounds.

The research tools included a general data form for faculty members and their families, a questionnaire on e-governance in university educational institutions (with its various dimensions), and a questionnaire on academic excellence (with its various dimensions). After collecting the data, it was classified, tabulated, and analyzed using appropriate statistical treatments in SPSS to arrive at the results. The research adopted a descriptive analytical approach.

Among the most important findings were: A positive, statistically significant correlational relationship exists between e-governance in university educational institutions its four dimensions) and academic excellence (across its three dimensions). A correlational relationship exists between overall e-governance and each of the following: the faculty member's academic degree, years of experience, and monthly family income. Statistically significant differences were found between male and female faculty members in the study sample regarding both overall e-governance in university educational institutions and academic excellence, favoring males. Statistically significant differences were found between faculty members who had received international awards and those who had not, regarding both overall e-governance in university educational institutions and academic excellence. These differences were in favor of faculty members who had received local or international awards at a significance level of 0.01.

The study put forward a set of recommendations, the most important of which were:The necessity of generalizing e-governance and leveraging the latest means of communication technology within the university's educational sector. Providing a suitable amount of training courses for university leadership and faculty members on using e-governance. Establishing a charter of ethics and values that must be observed by employees, management, and leaders. The university's need to prioritize the requirements for faculty academic excellence and the methods for implementing and improving them.Conducting specialized seminars and courses for faculty members to educate them on how to develop themselves and enhance their professional competence. Focusing on professional development and self-assessment for faculty members, contributing to the achievement of excellence for public universities both locally and globally.