While universities world over are undergoing reforms and change, in
the case of African universities as illustrated in this book, the
reforms and changes are profound and can best be described as
transformative. This book is unique in many ways, which makes it
extraordinary. First, unlike other books that have examined issues
on higher education in Africa from externalist positions, the
contributors to this book are scholars who have been educated, are
currently teaching in African universities or have taught in
African universities. The book specifically focuses on
transformations in the governance of African universities and its
implications on equity, entrepreneurship, innovation, quality
assurance, information and communication technologies (ICTs), and
reform issues in higher education in Africa. The book presents
pertinent research on governance in African universities in an
experiential and empirical manner. The contributors of the book
chapters include individuals actively involved in teaching,
researching and governance of higher education institutions in
Africa. The chapters are based on empirical data, including review
of relevant literature. The book also recognizes that university
governance is more than just crisis in financial or economic
issues, but includes best management practices, shared governance,
meaningful reforms, strategic planning, consultation, transparency
and accountability, client (students, lecturers, parents and the
public) satisfaction, as well as the role of the university in
development. The contributions take cognizance of the fact that
governance as a concept is facing fundamental changes in the
context of global knowledge economy, and African local conditions.
Contributors also take cognizance of the fact that one important
source of change in Africa has been the accelerating speed of
scientific and technological advancement in learning at
universities where lifelong learning programs, adult learning
programs, distance and online learning are relatively new. The
chapters are also sensitive to new changes in gender,
demographical, technological, education reforms, social and
economic transformations in the governance of African universities.
The book is basically an academic book for use by undergraduates
and graduate students at universities, policy makers and
formulators in African ministries of Education; supra national
organizations, foreign organizations working in Africa, NGOs and
CBOs as well as development stakeholders, and community organizers.
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