Evaluation of the effectiveness of the collegiate system of administration at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana

Abstract

In order to ensure synchronisation, decentralisation, and democratisation of
operations as well as the devolution of power, the collegiate system of
administration was implemented in the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and
Technology (KNUST). It is anticipated that it will assist in the decision-making and
execution processes to combat the bureaucratic issues related to the faculty system
of administration. The study seeks to evaluate the effectiveness of the collegiate
administration system and its associated challenges. The study used a quantitative
approach to solicit data. Data was gathered using a structured questionnaire from
senior management within the colleges and the university administration and data
from secondary sources. Data from each source were analysed descriptively. The
study revealed that the collegiate system had cultivated a strong feeling of
engagement. The system has helped with academic and administrative leadership
which deserves a more concentrated focus. The style of administration has been
successful in increasing the scope of operations in the colleges.