
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF LATEST TECHNOLOGY IN ENGINEERING,
MANAGEMENT & APPLIED SCIENCE (IJLTEMAS)
ISSN 2278-2540 | DOI: 10.51583/IJLTEMAS | Volume XV, Issue II, February 2026
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CONCLUSIONS AND FUTURE STUDIES
This study looked at how servant leadership and mission-aligned governance affect the growth of students in
Catholic colleges. The results showed that college students had a very high opinion of both servant leadership
and mission-aligned governance. This means that Catholic schools do a good job of embodying leadership and
governance practices that are based on service, moral responsibility, and the school's mission. More importantly,
the results showed that servant leadership and mission-aligned governance are both strong and positive predictors
of student formation, with servant leadership being the strongest predictor.
The strong links between leadership, governance, and student formation show how important valuesbased
leadership and mission-centered governance are in Catholic higher education. Leadership practices marked by
humility, compassion, and service, alongside governance structures that reflect Catholic identity, significantly
enhance students' academic motivation, moral development, and social engagement. These results support the
ideas behind servant leadership and student development theories. They show that the environment of an
institution is very important for the overall development of students.
The study offers empirical validation for the amalgamation of servant leadership and mission-aligned governance
as fundamental catalysts for student development in Catholic colleges. The results emphasize the necessity of
maintaining and institutionalizing leadership and governance practices that align with the Catholic educational
mission. By doing this, Catholic colleges and universities can keep turning out graduates who are smart, morally
sound, and dedicated to service and social responsibility.
This study offers substantial insights into leadership, governance, and student development in Catholic colleges;
however, it suggests several avenues for future research. First, subsequent research may utilize mixed-methods
or qualitative frameworks to obtain a more profound understanding of the implementation of servant leadership
and mission-aligned governance in everyday institutional practices, as well as how students perceive these
experiences. This study's findings could be better understood through interviews, focus group discussions, and
case studies.
Second, subsequent research could broaden the participant pool to encompass faculty members, administrators,
and governing board representatives, thereby offering a more holistic view of leadership and governance
practices. Comparative analyses between Catholic and non-Catholic higher education institutions may be
undertaken to investigate disparities in leadership methodologies and student development outcomes.
Third, subsequent research may employ structural equation modeling (SEM) to analyze more intricate
relationships among leadership, governance, institutional culture, and student outcomes. SEM would enable
researchers to examine mediation and moderation effects, thereby further validating the integrated leadership–
governance model proposed in this study.
Finally, it is suggested that longitudinal studies be conducted to investigate the enduring effects of servant
leadership and mission-aligned governance on student development and outcomes following graduation.
Following graduates over time may yield significant insights into the impact of leadership and governance
practices on professional conduct, ethical decision-making, and enduring dedication to service.
Practical Recommendations for School admonitors, Heads and Trainers:
Based on the findings of this study, the following practical recommendations are proposed to strengthen servant
leadership, mission-aligned governance, and student formation in Catholic colleges.
1. Make servant leadership training a part of the institution
School leaders and administrators should make servant leadership a core way of leading on purpose. To improve
skills like making ethical decisions, being empathetic, being humble, and being a serviceoriented leader, there