Managing Institutional Transformation in Islamic Boarding Schools: A POAC-Based Analysis of the Transition from PKPPS to Formal Diniyah Education

Abstract

Institutional transformation from the Equality Education Program at Salafiyah Islamic Boarding Schools (PKPPS) to Formal Diniyah Education (PDF) requires effective management to ensure organizational readiness while preserving traditional Islamic educational values. This study aims to analyze the transition management strategies based on Planning, Organizing, Actuating, and Controlling (POAC). A qualitative approach with a case study design was employed. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews, participatory observation, and documentation involving four purposively selected informants. Data were analyzed using the Miles, Huberman, and Saldaña model, with credibility established through source triangulation. The findings indicate that planning involved establishing a transition team and developing a roadmap. Organizing focused on institutional restructuring and task distribution. Actuating involved benchmarking visits, workshops, and socialization, while controlling included periodic evaluations, instructional supervision, administrative monitoring, and an assessment by Ministry of Religious Affairs officials. The assessment confirmed that the examined requirements had been fulfilled, although the operational license remained pending. This study highlights the relevance of POAC in managing institutional transformation systematically while emphasizing leadership coordination, human resource readiness, and administrative capacity to preserve the educational identity of Islamic boarding schools.