Effective Leadership in the Implementation of Academic Program at Private Higher Education

Abstract

This research aimed to analyze and know the implementation of academic programs in private higher education. This study applied. qualitative approach through case study, with data source of leader and lecturer. The findings indicate that in the implementation of academic programs run well proved by the education, research and community service has been running in accordance with the goals and objectives. The results indicate that the elements implemented in leadership are controlling and predicting the efficient use of resources to ensure optimum productivity and resources. Approach to followers used by encouraging, controlling, directing. This leadership measures and values individual performance, organizing, and planning. This study recommends that to achieve effective leadership in private higher educations should be implemented Leadership Perspective Model, there are leadership-based scientific management, excellence leadership, value-based leadership, trust leadership, and spiritual leadership. The recommendation is the emphasis on scientific leadership in the implementation of academic programs. Keywords—leadership; college leadership; effective leadership of private university