Good University Governance (GUG): Determinants and Performance Outcomes for State Universities with Legal Entities (PTNBH) in East Java

Purpose: This study aims to explore the Good University Governance factors that exist in State Universities with Legal Entities (PTNBH) status universities and their influence on its performance. Design/methodology/approach: This study analyzed the university performance using three indicators and Good University Governance/GUG using six indicators from universities with PTNBH status in East Java. This research employed a survey method at PTNBH University using variant-based Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) of the PLS tool to analyze the data. Findings: The results of the PLS analysis indicate that Good University Governance has a significant positive influence on College Performance. These results indicate that improved Good University Governance leads to en-hanced university performance, whereas weaker implementation of Good University Governance corresponds to a decline in the university performance. Research limitations/implications: Research related to GUG has been conducted in many companies and profit-ori-ented organizations both in publicly accountable entities and in entities without public accountability. This study was conducted at a university with PTNBH status because PTNBH is provided autonomy to manage its assets, both BMU and BMN assets entrusted to PTNBH, therefore it is important to have a reliable GUG. Originality/value: This study addresses the existing knowledge gap by examining university governance, while previous governance research has mostly concentrated on corporate settings.