Volume 13, Issue 1, 2024

Global Challenges in Educational Administration and its Effect on Public Tertiary Educational Institution in Nigeria

Olawumi Bukola MAKINDE

Abstract

This study investigated the global challenges facing educational administration in public tertiary educational institutions and their impact on institutional performance. The study revealed significant challenges in areas such as funding, political interference, and managing diversity, which negatively impact institutional autonomy, staff morale, and student learning outcomes. The study highlights the need for effective leadership, strategic management, and policy reforms to address these challenges and ensure the long-term sustainability of public tertiary educational institutions. The implications of this study have significance for educational administrators, policymakers, and researchers seeking to improve the quality and effectiveness of higher education globally

Keywords

Educational administration, global challenges, public tertiary educational institutions, leadership, management, policy reforms.

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