Andrews University Digital Commons @ Andrews University Dissertations Graduate Research 2004 Perceptions of Board Effectiveness in Selected Institutions of Higher Education in Zimbabwe Bonginkosi Zvandasara Andrews University Follow this and additional works at: https://digitalcommons.andrews.edu/dissertations Part of the Higher Education Commons, and the Higher Education Administration Commons Recommended Citation Zvandasara, Bonginkosi, "Perceptions of Board Effectiveness in Selected Institutions of Higher Education in Zimbabwe" (2004). Dissertations. 1702. https://digitalcommons.andrews.edu/dissertations/1702 This Dissertation is brought to you for free and open access by the Graduate Research at Digital Commons @ Andrews University. It has been accepted for inclusion in Dissertations by an authorized administrator of Digital Commons @ Andrews University. For more information, please contact
[email protected]. ABSTRACT PERCEPTIONS OF BOARD EFFECTIVENESS IN SELECTED INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION IN ZIMBABWE by Bonginkosi Zvandasara Chair: Hinsdale Bernard ABSTRACT OF GRADUATE STUDENT RESEACH Dissertation Andrews University School of Education Title: PERCEPTIONS OF BOARD EFFECTIVENESS IN SELECTED INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION IN ZIMBABWE Name of researcher: Bonginkosi Zvandasara Name and degree of faculty chair: Hinsdale Bernard, Ph.D. Date completed: April 2004 Problem The purpose of this study was to identify the level of board effectiveness in selected private and public universities in Zimbabwe as perceived by board members. Also, the study sought to determine the influence of such demographic variables as age, education level, and years of service on the seven factors of university functioning: institutional mission, institutional planning, physical plant, financial management, board membership, board organization and performance, and board/vice chancellor relations. Method The survey method was used to collect data.