Jan Czuba SVD
Abstract
Divine Word University 's (DWU) vision is challenged by the current reality of higher education in Papua New Guinea and the relationship between the university and its sponsoring religious community. The higher education environment is very diverse, unsustainable and subject to unpredictable decisions of the government. Government policy and legislation of higher education have grown without any proper strategic planning or coordination with the providers. Another challenge, common to the leadership of most Catholic colleges and universities around the world, is the relationship between the university and its sponsoring congregation. The key to strengthening the relationship between the sponsoring religious congregation and the university is the shared development and ownership of the university's vision and purpose in relation to the church, the mission of the congregation and the people of Papua New Guinea. The leadership of DWU and the leadership provided to DWU by its vision, are challenged in this environment to make a positive significant difference in the quality of higher education in Papua New Guinea.
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