Educational Management Domains of Scientific Department Heads at the Faculty of Arts, Misurata University: Faculty Members' Perspectives"

Abstract

Title: The Level of Educational Management Domains among Heads of Scientific Departments at the Faculty of Arts, Misurata University: From the Faculty Members' Perspective. This study aimed to identify the level of educational management domains among heads of scientific departments at the Faculty of Arts, Misurata University, from the perspective of faculty members. The study adopted a descriptive approach, utilizing a questionnaire as the primary tool for data collection from a sample of faculty members. The results regarding the reality of educational management were as follows: Descriptive Results: Planning Domain: The mean was (4.0591) with a standard deviation of (0.47410), indicating a high level of planning practice within the departments. Organization Domain: This domain recorded the highest mean (4.2416) with a standard deviation of (0.8730), reflecting a high level of organizational performance despite relative variations in respondents' opinions. Direction (Guidance) Domain: The mean reached (3.9809) with a standard deviation of (0.52276); although this indicates a high level, it was relatively the lowest compared to other domains. Evaluation Domain: The mean was (4.0452) with a standard deviation of (0.98961), signifying a high level with a wider dispersion in responses. Overall: The results indicate that all four domains of educational management are practiced at a high level within the scientific departments. Results of Differences (Demographic Variables): Gender: No statistically significant differences were found in any of the domains. Social Status, Academic Qualification, and Years of Experience: No statistically significant differences were observed across these variables in any domain. Age: No differences were recorded in the domains of planning, direction, and evaluation. However, statistically significant differences appeared in the Organization domain, favoring the age group (41–51 years). Academic Rank: No statistically significant differences were found in planning and direction. Statistically significant differences were observed in: The Organization domain (0.022), favoring "Assistant Professor" and "Associate Professor" ranks. The Evaluation domain (0.013), favoring the "Professor" rank, which showed a distinct performance compared to other ranks.