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@article{191096,
        author = {Deepika and Dr. H. S. Kongalappa},
        title = {Quality Assurance and Digital-Era Leadership in Higher Education Institutions: A Mysuru Region Perspective},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {},
        volume = {12},
        number = {no},
        pages = {792-796},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=191096},
        abstract = {The fleet integration of digital technologies has transformed governance, communication, teaching, and learning processes, as well as administrative systems, in higher education institutions. In this regard, Leadership plays an important  role in shaping how institutions adopt digital practices while sustaining quality assurance standards.This study examines the relationship between digital-era leadership practices and quality assurance mechanisms in higher education institutions in the Mysuru region. The paper examines how institutional leaders, including principals, department heads, quality assurance coordinators, and administrative leaders, facilitate digital adoption in areas such as e-governance, academic monitoring, assessment systems, accreditation processes, and stakeholder engagement. The study also investigates how the leadership styles influence institutional effectiveness, transparency, and continuous quality improvement.
The research adopts a mixed method approach, combining structured questionnaires and semi-structured interviews with academic and administrative leaders from selected colleges in Mysuru. Quantitative analysis examines the association between leadership practices, technology integration, and perceived quality outcomes, while qualitative insights capture challenges, best practices, and contextual realities unique to the region. The findings are expected to highlight the significance of visionary and collaborative leadership in strengthening internal quality assurance systems, especially in the post pandemic digital environment. The study also reflects on issues such as digital readiness, resource gaps, staff capacity building, and institutional culture as determinants of successful quality enhancement.
This paper supports the existing literature on digital leadership and quality assurance in the Indian higher education sector. offering region specific evidence from Mysuru.The study offers Practical implications include recommendations for leadership development, technology enabled quality monitoring, and strengthening NAAC oriented governance practices. It emphasizes that effective digital-era leadership is not limited to technology adoption alone, it is rooted in strategic planning, inclusiveness, accountability, and continuous improvement, which are essential for building sustainable and future-ready higher education institutions.},
        keywords = {Digital Leadership, Quality Assurance, Higher Education Institutions, Institutional Effectiveness, Accreditation, and Governance.},
        month = {},
        }