EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP AND INNOVATION IN PRIVATE ISLAMIC RELIGIOUS COLLEGE IN JAMBI PROVINCE

The purpose of this study is to analyze Leadership and Educational Innovation at Private Islamic Universities and to add to the scientific treasures of researchers on Educational Leadership and Innovation at Private Islamic Universities in Jambi Province. The study used a descriptive qualitative research approach with case studies of two IAIs in Jambi Province. Data collection techniques were carried out by observation, interviews, and documentation. The research sites are IAI Yasni Muaro Bungo and IAI Tebo. Research subjects include the Chancellor of IAI, lecturers and staff. The results of this study are university leadership in conducting PTKIS educational innovations in Jambi Province by applying several leadership patterns, optimizing internal and external campus potential, implementing superior strategies for lecturers and students and implementing active communication between leaders and campus employees. The leadership constraints in conducting PTKIS educational innovations in Jambi Province are the human resources of lecturers, limited facilities and insufficient budget to assist quality lecture activities. Leadership efforts in carrying out educational innovations are establishing a systematic work structure, explaining job descriptions clearly, conducting collaborations and comparative studies with educational institutions and government both private and public, designing KKNI-based curriculum, providing opportunities for lecturers to continue their doctoral studies and following certification program, as well as providing training and research seminars as well as community service. The conclusion of the study is that leadership has not been able to innovate PTKIS education in Jambi Province, it is still not in accordance with the expected standards and still needs to be improved