scholarly journals A Case Study Investigating Faculty Work-Related Quality of Life (WRQoL) and the Efficacy of the WRQoL Scale in a Medium-sized Private Gulf Higher Education Institution

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (6) ◽  
pp. 50
Author(s):  
Oshane Thorpe ◽  
Damion Walker ◽  
Deema Maghalseh
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Education Institution ◽  
Faculty Members ◽  
Adaptive Model ◽  
Faculty Work ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Workplace Stressors ◽  
Related Quality

The study evaluates the Happiness Department initiative in a Gulf Higher Education Institute (GHEI). The Department seeks to create a state of wellbeing among the teaching faculty members by mitigating the identified key stressors. The objectives of the study were: (i) To determine the correlation between stressors and faculty perception of the Happiness Department. (ii) Propose amendments to the WRQoL questionnaire to assist administrators in testing program efficacy. (iii). We found that to boost happiness, schools should indeed focus on the identified stressors. This exploratory study design uses the predetermined WRQoL Scale. It was found to be an accurate measure of overall work satisfaction. However, we present an adaptive model. The adaptive model we propose may be better suited for Gulf-based institutions. Faculty members unanimously perceive that a happiness department should exist that is tasked with minimising the workplace stressors.

Blending Technology-Centric Strategies for Faculty Development in Higher Education

2017 ◽  
pp. 90-107
Author(s):  
Ute S. Lahaie ◽  
Jacqueline M. Mumford
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
United States ◽  
New Technology ◽  
Education Institution ◽  
The United States ◽  
Faculty Members ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Learning Technology ◽  
Pedagogical Approaches

Many universities in the United States are working to incorporate innovative 21st century skills, new active learning pedagogical approaches, and technology. Creating new physical and virtual spaces requires agile faculty professional for technology-centric experiences. Designing and offering meaningful professional development to faculty members in new virtual and physical learning technology-centric environments is a challenge. This case study explores the journey of one higher education institution in the Midwest as they implemented new technology-centric strategies, initiatives, and support. Data from faculty participants indicate the program's success and establish an agenda for future research.

scholarly journals THE IMPORTANCE AND CHALLENGES OF OUTCOME-BASED EDUCATION – A CASE STUDY IN A PRIVATE HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTION

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (Number 2) ◽  
pp. 253-278
Author(s):  
Poi Hun Sun ◽  
Sek Yan Lee
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Business School ◽  
Education Institution ◽  
Private Higher Education ◽  
Higher Education Institution ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Continuous Quality ◽  
Outcome Based Education

Purpose – Given the importance of quality assurance and enhancement of curriculum in a higher education institution, it is vital to have a systematic process to measure students’ performance objectively and effectively for continuous improvement in the programme/curriculum. The purpose of this study is to analyse the process of setting up an Outcome-Based Education (OBE) system in a business school of a private higher education institution in Malaysia. The importance and challenges of the OBE system are discussed, while some recommendations for common issues are suggested. Methodology – Document analyses and observations were conducted on ten undergraduate programmes in the business school of a private higher education institution, from 2015 to 2019. These mechanisms are to assess and discuss the processes needed in implementing OBE; while the importance and challenges of having an OBE system in the business school are included. Findings – To have a smooth-running process of implementing an OBE system, proper planning needs to be in place. Data from the OBE system and its utilisation are essential to ensure continuous quality improvement to the curriculum and to give assurance to relevant stakeholders about the quality of graduates. There are several steps that are discussed in this paper to give pointers and guidance to other education institutions in setting up of the OBE process. However, it is undeniable that investment of time and effort is needed to ensure the smooth-running of the OBE establishment and maintenance. Significance – This study is essential to provide a guideline to relevant parties in setting up an OBE system in education institutions. An OBE system is needed to measure students’ performance objectively and effectively while enriching students’ learning experiences. This study will give pointers to the management of the education institution, policy makers, accrediting bodies and academics on implementing an OBE system in the education institutions.

scholarly journals A Case Study of Higher Education in Mongolia: Institutional Isomorphism

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 107
Author(s):  
Zoljargal Dembereldorj
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Single Case ◽  
Education Institution ◽  
Faculty Members ◽  
Institutional Isomorphism ◽  
Institutional Changes ◽  
Soviet Regime ◽  
Higher Education Institution ◽  
American Higher Education

Universities elsewhere have been changing its purposes, functions, roles, and pursuits in society. This study is a case study of Mongolian higher education in which institutional changes are taking place incrementally. The purpose of this study is to explore institutional isomorphism or homogenization of a case university in Mongolia in two different periods of which one is a university under the Soviet regime in the past, and the other is under the democracy in present. The research question was how a university in Mongolia has been changing isomorphically under the different environmental pressures. The study applied a single case study proposed by Yin (2003; 2009) to explore homogenization or isomorphic changes at one prestigious higher education institution in Mongolia. Interviews, reports, and other related documents were used for the analysis. The analytical procedure applied main elements of qualitative research methods. The findings are discussed in three major themes: coercive isomorphism of a university, isomorphic changes triggered by the faculty members: bottom-up process, and mimetic isomorphism modeling after American higher education. It is concluded that the institutional changes taken place in the university was first pressured by the coercion dictated by the political social circumstances, that is, Soviet regime; second, by the faculty members triggered by the professionalization; and third, by the mimicry modeling after successful higher education institution, an American higher education system.  

APPLICATION OF TOTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT (TQM) IN HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTION (HEI) IN OMAN: SHINAS COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY- A CASE STUDY

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 21
Author(s):  
Samiya Abdullah Sulaiman Al-Qayoudhi ◽  
Dr.Syed Sulaiman Hussain ◽  
Dr. M. Firdouse Rahman Khan
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Quality Assurance ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Education Institution ◽  
Total Quality ◽  
Institutional Accreditation ◽  
College Of Technology ◽  
Management Staff

PURPOSE The objective of the study is to investigate into the quality of the systems, processes, and practices at ShinasCollege of Technology (ShCT) and to propose a plan for future improvements in relates to quality perspectives and to provide recommendations in various areas of operations on the lines of OAAA institutional accreditation standards.DESIGN/METHODOLOGY/APPROACH  Samples include 50 students, 33 academics, and 16 management employees were selected, and the data was collected through a well-defined questionnaire. Students from the Department of Engineering, Business and Information Technology, were selected on stratified random sampling basis whereas staffwas selected on asimplerandom sampling basis. FINDINGSThe survey reveals that the systems prevailing in ShCT and the practices are aligned with OAAA requirements except for staff promotion and incentives. The ADRI analysis and the study of SAR, QAR and QIP indicates thatShCT practices about Management, Staff, and Students are continuously assessedand well-defined.PRACTICAL IMPLICATIONS The study considers quality assurance as for the top pyramid of higher education. The study throws light on the future improvements of the various areas of operations of the College about the requirements of criteria of the OAAA national standards.SOCIAL IMPLICATIONS The study considers TQM as the most important method for HEIs to achieve efficiency for providing better services and continuous improvements. The Quality is considered as the required power to implement the entire objective desired by the HEIs to attain the efficiency and get the HEIs accredited.ORIGINALITY/VALUE No study has attempted to find out theapplication of TQM in ShCT, Oman ever before considering the quality assurance in education and it is the first-hand study of its kind.RESEARCH LIMITATIONS/IMPLICATIONS The study was restricted to various areas of the operations of the college on three stakeholders namely management, staff and students only. The study could be extended to other areas as well as to other stakeholders so that a detailed insight could be obtained. 

The Work‐related Quality of Life Scale for Higher Education Employees

2009 ◽  
Vol 15 (3) ◽  
pp. 207-219 ◽  
Author(s):  
Julian A. Edwards ◽  
Darren Van Laar ◽  
Simon Easton ◽  
Gail Kinman
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Higher Education ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Quality Of Life Scale ◽  
Life Scale ◽  
Related Quality

scholarly journals QUALITY OF THE WORKING LIFE OF TEACHERS: A CASE STUDY AT A HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTION

2012 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Patricio Henrique de Vasconcelos ◽  
Carlos Eduardo Leitão Alves ◽  
Suenya Freire Do Monte Santos ◽  
Antonio Carlos De Francisco
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Education Institution ◽  
Working Life ◽  
Higher Education Institution

scholarly journals SWOT Analysis on The Transformation of Islamic Higher Education

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 159-174
Author(s):  
Muhammad Solihin ◽  
Jalaludin Jalaludin ◽  
Mona Novita ◽  
M. Syukri Ismail
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Qualitative Method ◽  
Swot Analysis ◽  
Education Institution ◽  
Matrix Analysis ◽  
Academic Ethics ◽  
External Conditions ◽  
Space Matrix

The purpose of this study was to analyze the internal and external conditions of STAI (Sekolah Tinggi Agama Islam/Islamic Higher Education) Yasni Muara Bungo in formulating a strategy for changing the form of a higher education institution using TOWS and SPACE Matrix analysis tools as new model of SWOT analysis. This is a case study using a descriptive qualitative method. Data collection techniques were conducted using interviews, surveys and questionnaires. The data obtained were analyzed using TOWS and SPACE matrices. The result of TOWS matrix analysis shows that some alternatives can be applied by STAI Yasni Muara Bungo in changing its form to IAI or Institut Agama Islam (Islamic Institute) Yasni Muara Bungo are the following: (1) Strengthening the input of higher education components (Funding / education costs); (2) Developing of educational / academic, cultural and academic ethics programs in STAI Yasni Muara Bungo; and (3) Improving the quality of the curriculum that is integrated with Islamic elements, global and modern projections. While the results of the SPACE matrix show STAI Yasni Muara Bungo is in the Aggressive quadrant, meaning that it has more dominant strengths and opportunities than weaknesses and threats, making it very possible to be developed into the Islamic Institute of Religion (IAI) Yasni Muara Bungo.

scholarly journals Leading Change with Faculty in Higher Education Institution Mergers

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 41-44
Author(s):  
Dr. Christopher Hartig
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Faculty Perceptions ◽  
Qualitative Case Study ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Education Institution ◽  
Faculty Members ◽  
Leading Change ◽  
Higher Education Institution ◽  
Merger Process

Higher education institution administration must identify if there is a need to engage in an academic merger and how to effectively communicate with faculty and incorporate them during the change process. Faculty members in higher education institutions are essential to execute the phases of academic mergers and should be involved throughout the merger process. A qualitative case study of 12 faculty members from 12 different higher education institutions provides faculty perceptions and engagement in higher education institution mergers. The qualitative research data from faculty used in this paper discuss the emergent themes and recommended practices: 1) communication for buy-in, 2) planning for success, and 3) the emotions of disruption.

Ties to the outside: An exploration of faculty interactions with external organizations

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 295-313 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karley A Riffe
Keyword(s):  
Study Design ◽  
Financial Constraints ◽  
Academic Discipline ◽  
Faculty Members ◽  
Faculty Work ◽  
Case Study Design ◽  
Low Resource ◽  
Faculty Interactions ◽  
Embedded Case Study

Faculty work now includes market-like behaviors that create research, teaching, and service opportunities. This study employs an embedded case study design to evaluate the extent to which faculty members interact with external organizations to mitigate financial constraints and how those relationships vary by academic discipline. The findings show a similar number of ties among faculty members in high- and low-resource disciplines, reciprocity between faculty members and external organizations, and an expanded conceptualization of faculty work.

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