Investigation of the Role of Leadership in Management of the Educational Process in Private Religious Colleges in the Development of Student Leadership (Case Study at College X Cianjur)

Abstract

The leadership competencies of students in higher education are determined by the role of the leader in managing the college. The purpose of this study is to analyze and describe the role of leadership in managing the educational process which includes the establishment, planning, and implementation in Private Religion College X concerning the development of student leadership competencies. This study used a qualitative approach with a case study. Data collection methods used interviews, observation, and study of the document/artifact. The participants of this study were college leaders, lecturers, and education staff. The results showed that the purpose of developing student leadership competencies has not been integrated with all teaching and learning activities. Practically the role of leadership in the management of education administration related to the development of student leadership has not been carried out intentionally. This
research has implications for the demands of increasing leadership effectiveness, policy setting, and specific planning to contribute to student leadership development.