Governance and Management of Higher Education Sector: A Case Study of Private Technical and Ayurvedic College

Abstract

<p style="text-align: justify;"><em>The concept is built on two major educational sectors; <strong>Technical education</strong>, the academic and vocational preparation of students for jobs involving applied </em><a href="https://www.britannica.com/science/science"><em>science</em></a><em> and modern technology. It emphasizes the understanding and practical application of basic principles of science and mathematics, rather than the attainment of proficiency in manual skills that are properly the concern of technical and </em><a href="https://www.britannica.com/topic/vocational-education"><em>vocational education</em></a><em>, whereas <strong>Ayurvedic and Unani medical Education </strong>rely on a &ldquo;natural&rdquo; and holistic approach to physical and mental health. The objective of the paper indicates an overview of technical</em><em> education and Ayurvedic and Unani medical education, governance and management strategies followed in the higher secondary and above the level of private educational institute, socio-economic background of the different personnel, and problems and prospects of selected institutions. Both quantitative and qualitative methodological techniques have been used to collect the primary data. This article is based on survey findings conducted on institutional executives and administrative personnel, facilitators, and teachers to assess the management strategy of different stakeholders of these institutes. The respondents (n=04X30=120) have been selected for KIIs (key informant interviews).</em></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><em>Findings revealed good governance and management system of the studied institutes is necessary for quality higher education and services and scope for employment opportunities. Health care services provided by the ayurvedic and Unani medical institutes enhance the healthy life of rural people. Though it has lots of potentials of course there are some limitations of not accepted widely by the peoples, unavailability of pure medicines and lack of technology and knowledge regarding this microscopic level of science which needs lots of understanding to practice it.</em></p>

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