Meaning The management of higher education is the process of planning, organizing, directing, and controlling all aspects of an educational institution to achieve high-quality education.
Definitions Sir Peter Scott: Management of higher education involves balancing academic values, economic realities and social responsibilities.
Alexander W. Astin : Management of higher education should prioritise student learning outcomes, academic quality and institutional effectiveness.
Peter Drucker: Management of higher education is about making knowledge productive through effective leadership, innovation and continuous improvement.
The universities in the state of Karnataka The Universities in the State of Karnataka
Mysore University, Manasagangotri ( 1916)
Karnataka University, Dharwad ( 1949) Bangalore University, Bangalore (1964)
University of Agriculture, Hebbal , Bangalore (1964)
Gulbarga University, Gulbarga (1980)
Kuvempu University, T.B. Project, Shimoga (1987) Hampi Kannada University, Hampi (1990) Vishveswaraiah Technical University, Belgaum ( 1997)
Rajiv Gandhi Medical Science University, Bangalore (1997) Tumukur University, Tumukur (2003) University of Agriculture Sciences, Dharwad (1994)* Karnataka State open University, Mysore (1998)
Functions of higher education management Planning and policy making
Human resources management
Financial management
Students affairs management
Academic affairs management
infrastructure and resource management
Role of Management in Higher Education Academic management
Administrative management
Student centric management Quality assurance and accreditation
Conclusion Effective management of higher education institutions is vital for academic excellence, student success, and societal impact.