Effectiveness of Academic Leadership in Crises Resolution of Universities of Azad Jammu & Kashmir

Abstract

This research study aimed to investigate the relationships between academic leadership and crises resolution in universities, specifically focusing on the Women University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir Bagh and the University of PoonchRawalakot in Pakistan. The study population comprised M. Phil/MS level teachers and students; the primary objective was to assess the effectiveness of academic leadership in crisis resolution within these universities. A descriptive methodology was employed, and questionnaires were used as the primary data collection tool. The sample size consisted of 61 teachers and 167 students, selected through a Simple Random Sampling technique. The researcher used a questionnaire for both the teachers and students as the instrument of the study. The collected data were analyzed using SPSS, Simple Regression Analysis was employed to examine the effectiveness of academic leadership and correlations utilized to identify relationships between variables. The results from the correlation analysis revealed a strong positive correlation between academic leadership and crises resolution. . Furthermore, the regression analysis demonstrated a significant effect of Leadership on the outcome variable Crises, highlighting the importance of strong leadership in crisis management. The study has implications for university administrators and policymakers, emphasizing the importance of nurturing and developing leadership skills within the academic context. By enhancing academic leadership, universities can improve their crisis resolution capabilities and minimize the potential impact of crises on the stakeholders.