SOCIAL JUSTICE AND MANAGEMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION

Abstract

A significant issue related to social justice in higher
education is the lack of equitable access to quality education for
all individuals regardless of their socio-economic background.
This problem is rooted in issues such as rising tuition costs,
limited financial aid options, disparities in resources and
opportunities among different communities, and systematic
barriers that prevent marginalized groups from pursuing higher
education. The purpose of this study was to investigate the
relationship between social justice and the management of
higher education. The research used a survey instrument and a
quantitative research design. Statistical techniques including
SPSS version 20.0, and SMART PLS software were used to
analyze the received questionnaire and test the hypotheses.
Social justice represented three distinct factors, i.e., affordable
education, safe and inclusive environment, and language
accessibility; management of higher education was indicated by
three dimensions, governance structure, quality assurance as
well and student service. The result also demonstrated the
validity and reliability of each factor. The findings show a
positive and strong relationship between affordable education, a
safe and inclusive environment, language accessibility, and
management of higher education. The study recommends that the
government should make education more affordable, necessary,
free, accessible, acceptable, and flexible enough to adjust to
societal changes. Also, should provide a safe and inclusive
environment as well as multilateral interaction to ensure
language accessibility. The study's conclusions show that
affordable education, a safe and inclusive environment,
language accessibility, and management of higher education
have a good and significant association.