Reality of Strategic Planning Practice from the Perspective of Education Faculty Members

Abstract

The present study aimed to identify the reality of strategic planning practice by the leaders of the Faculty of Education, Damietta University from the perspective of faculty members. Therefore, it adopted the descriptive approach based on a survey of (63) faculty members. It applied a five-domain questionnaire. Results revealed the weak practice of strategic planning from the perspective of the participants. "Future challenges" domain was ranked first and rated "high" with a weighted average of (3.62) and a percentage of (72.38%). "Preparation for strategic planning" domain was ranked second and rated "moderate" with a weighted average of (3.14) and a percentage of (62.74%). The 3rd, 4th, and 5th domains regarding "quadratic strategic analysis, implementation of the strategic plan, and evaluation and strategic oversight" were ranked low. Their weighted averages were rated (2.28-2.50) with a percentage of (49.91%-64.24%).