Predictors of Performance among Faculty in Dubai Higher Education Institutions

2016 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ann Gloghienette Orais Perez ◽  
Marilou D. Junsay
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Regression Model ◽  
Educational Level ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Faculty Members ◽  
Faculty Performance ◽  
Perceived Fairness ◽  
Professional Qualification ◽  
Research Findings

The purpose of this sequential explanatory research study is to predict the psychographics and demographics that are associated with performance among faculty in Dubai Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) and thereafter to develop a regression model. Using the purposive sampling, twenty faculty members among Dubai HEIs were used to answer the validated and tried-out interview guide which results were coded, interpreted, and clustered into themes. The research findings reveal that professional qualification, commitment, job satisfaction, motivation, personal differences, and perceived fairness in management emerged as psychographics that influence faculty performance. The psychographics and the demographics were tested whether these predict faculty performance. Using stratified sampling, not lesser than one hundred forty-nine (149) faculty members were selected to answer the validated and tried questionnaire. Using MANCOVA, the figures disclose that the educational level, professional qualification, commitment, job satisfaction, motivation, and perceived fairness in management are predictors of faculty performance.  The regression model of the study is Faculty Performance = 32.076 + 12.977 Educational Level + 2.070 Professional Qualification + .967 Commitment – 10.388 Job Satisfaction + 6.926 Motivation – 1.302 Perceived Fairness in Management. The findings of this study would contribute to the identification of criteria in the hiring of faculty in Dubai HEIs.

Determinants of Faculty Research Productivity in Augustinian Higher Education Institutions in Luzon

2012 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Alvin V. Nuqui ◽  
Reynaldo C. Cruz
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Research Productivity ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Faculty Members ◽  
Faculty Research ◽  
Professional Literature ◽  
Support Mechanism ◽  
Dissemination Of Research ◽  
Faculty Research Productivity ◽  
Research Findings

This study assessed the determinants of faculty research productivity in Augustinian higher education institutions (HEIs) in Luzon. Findings of the study suggest that there is still a need for Augustinian HEIs in Luzon to further advance the faculty members’ educational experiences and background in research particularly in giving exposures to current professional literature and in the dissemination of research findings. Majority of the higher education faculty of Augustinian higher education institutions has recognized the value of scholarship as shown by their interest in doing research and taking small steps in attaining real work of research scholar. The findings of the study indicate that there is so much that can be desired in terms of improving the research productivity of the faculty members of Augustinian schools. Faculty research productivity in Augustinian HEIs in Luzon is significantly influenced by the extent of research promotion of institutions in terms of promotion of the research environment and providing mentors’ assistance. Just like any other Philippine HEIs, Augustinian schools haggle similar problems and issues on research productivity such as budget availability, institutional support mechanism and others.   Keywords - Research productivity, Augustinian higher education institutions, Determinants, Faculty member, Research

scholarly journals Psychological aspects of motivation and job satisfaction of faculty members: the case of one state University in Kazakhstan

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 71-80
Author(s):  
Bibigul Almurzayeva ◽  
Danna Summers ◽  
Yelizaveta Davletkaliyeva
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Education Institution ◽  
Faculty Members ◽  
Psychological Aspects ◽  
Psychological Climate ◽  
Satisfaction Level ◽  
State University ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
High Level

Psychological aspects of motivation and job satisfaction are integral parts of the effective and productive operations of any organization. In the context of higher education,it is one of the spheres, where satisfaction of faculty members, as well as appropriate motivational environment, has the paramount value for the effectiveness of a higher education institution and the quality of educational services. This research aims to explore the psychological aspects of motivation and job satisfaction of faculty members of one state university in Kazakhstan. Questionnaires concerning the job satisfaction level and motivation were distributed among 232 faculty members of one state university in Kazakhstan. The research findings show that the vast majority of participants have a relatively high level of job satisfaction, despite the existence of factors that negatively influence on the job satisfaction level, such as inappropriate work schedule, salary issues, and dealings with administration. At the same time, it becomes evident that favorable social and psychological climate, as well as relationships with colleagues can be considered as the most important components of psychological aspects of faculty members’ motivation. This study provides recommendations that can increase the job satisfaction level of faculty members and improve motivational environment in higher education institutions.

scholarly journals The management of academic supervision in the More Doctors for Brazil Project by higher education institutions

2019 ◽  
Vol 23 (suppl 1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rodrigo Chavez Penha ◽  
Rosa Gouvêa de Sousa ◽  
Sandro Schreiber de Oliveira ◽  
Erika Rodrigues de Almeida ◽  
Jackeline Gomes Alvarenga Firmiano
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Primary Care ◽  
Medical Education ◽  
Education Policy ◽  
Continuing Education ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
National Health System ◽  
Public Higher Education ◽  
Professional Qualification ◽  
Education Professional

ABSTRACT The More Doctors Program is a strategic set of actions for the Brazilian National Health System (SUS) aiming at improvements in medical education, professional qualification and retention of doctors in unassisted areas. Among these actions, we highlight the Project More Doctors for Brazil (PMMB), responsible for the emergency supply of doctors. It was conceived as a response to the shortage of professionals in primary care across the country, an extremely important aspect in this set of strategies for SUS. The professional improvement proposed by PMMB has mobilized public higher education institutions to participate as supervisory institutions. They are responsible for supervising the activities developed by doctors and for strengthening the continuing education policy through teaching-service integration actions. This article aims to report on the experience of managing academic supervision in light of the challenge of the implementation of PMMB.

The Global Scholar

2014 ◽  
pp. 612-622 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mei-Yan Lu ◽  
Michael T. Miller ◽  
Richard E. Newman
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Cultural Differences ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
College Faculty ◽  
Faculty Members ◽  
Cultural Dynamics ◽  
Institutional Integration ◽  
Technical Aspects ◽  
International Borders ◽  
Practical Analysis

This chapter addresses the challenges associated with college faculty members crossing international borders to be employed by higher education institutions. This process includes challenges associated with the technical aspects of recruiting and hiring faculty members of different nationalities and then the subsequent challenges of understanding cultural dynamics in the classroom and how faculty members can be prepared to deal with these cultural differences. The chapter includes a practical analysis of these issues and concludes with recommendations for the stronger institutional integration of transnational faculty to higher education institutions.

Innovative Approach to Developing Competencies for Business Practice

2020 ◽  
pp. 428-463
Author(s):  
Mojca Duh ◽  
Jernej Belak ◽  
Tjaša Štrukelj
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Labour Market ◽  
Teaching Methods ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Business Practice ◽  
Innovative Approach ◽  
Institutions Of Higher Education ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Innovation And Development

The book chapter introduces the research findings on the application of teaching methods in higher education in Slovenia that positively affect the process of developing students' transversal competences. The goal of the research was to explore the teaching methods that should be applied in the process of improving transversal competences of students in higher education, from two perspectives: developing students' transversal competences at institutions of higher education and demands of the labour market regarding the required qualifications of graduates. Namely, contemporary business practice recognises transversal competences as increasingly important, due to their impact on innovation and development of society and economy. Higher education institutions have important role when diminishing mismatches between students' competences and applicable requirements of the labour market.

Quality Management and Academic Leadership

2020 ◽  
pp. 101-120
Author(s):  
Joseph Ezale Cobbinah ◽  
Samuel Agyemang
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Quality Assurance ◽  
Quality Management ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Faculty Members ◽  
Senior Faculty ◽  
Academic Leaders ◽  
Academic Leader ◽  
Effective Delivery ◽  
Quality In Higher Education

Quality management in higher education is one of the measures that institutions put in place to ensure that courses and programs that are offered meet international and accreditation standards. This chapter examines how academic leaders can promote and manage quality in higher education institutions. Higher education institutions and senior faculty members appear to improve performance by ensuring that quality assurance unit enforces effective delivery to increase students and parents' satisfaction. Promotion of quality and the management of quality is not about long service but an exhibition of effective leadership that will help higher education institutions to navigate through the turbulence of challenges facing higher education institutions today. To achieve this, the academic leader is supposed to assist institutions to pursue their vision and mission to enable them to effectively manage quality.

Digital Skills in Times of the COVID-19 Pandemic

2022 ◽  
pp. 400-421
Author(s):  
Cynthia M. Montaudon- Tomas ◽  
Ingrid N. Pinto-López ◽  
Anna Amsler
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Field Study ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Faculty Members ◽  
Remote Work ◽  
Digital Competence ◽  
Digital Skills ◽  
Current Context ◽  
Digital Competencies

This chapter describes the digital competencies that have become essential in the workforce and how higher education institutions (HEIs) are trying to keep up in a moment in which faculty members have been acquiring digital skills alongside students. A field study was conducted with faculty from HEIs in Mexico to identify the differences between the digital skills that faculty possessed previous to the pandemic and those acquired as a result of remote work. It also analyzes the digital tools they have been provided with to perform their jobs, the training they have received, and the digital skills that they still lack to help students acquire the digital competencies demanded in the workforce. The objective is to identify areas of opportunity and create general guidelines that will help develop critical digital skills. A literature review of the most relevant aspects of digital dexterity and digital competence in higher education (HE) is presented. An analysis of the current context and how it is producing changes faster than before is also included.

Ideal Design and Content of Support Systems for Electronic Teaching Portfolios

2012 ◽  
pp. 182-195
Author(s):  
Royce Robertson
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Support System ◽  
Support Systems ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Holistic Approach ◽  
Faculty Members ◽  
Support Providers ◽  
Promotion And Tenure ◽  
Teaching Portfolio ◽  
Electronic Teaching

Today, higher education institutions need to prepare for technology integration into even the most sacred of rituals: promotion and tenure for faculty members. A holistic approach is necessary to extract the practices and dispositions of the faculty and support providers. This chapter aims to define the Electronic Teaching Portfolio and to describe some conditions to satisfy before implementing a support system. Furthermore, the chapter describes the design and content of an ideal support system that is feasible to implement, given that the institution is willing to commit necessary resources.

scholarly journals The Influences Impacting Staff Turnover in Higher Education

2015 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 86 ◽  
Author(s):  
Obed Figueroa
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Work Productivity ◽  
Organizational Structures ◽  
Faculty Retention ◽  
Staff Turnover ◽  
Multiple Impacts ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Internal Operations ◽  
Stay Behind

<p>So what is happening within Higher Education where the turnover impacts have contributed to workplace costs in 2008 of 68 million dollars? This review will focus on the multiple influences of staff turnover within Higher Education Institutions and those that are affected. The research findings provide evidence of multiple impacts associated with administrative turnover. This phenomenon crosses all institution types, disciplines, genders, races and ethnicities. Some of the hidden influences can be found among the existing employees that stay behind. As a result these employees experienced the sense of a shared loss and a decrease in their work productivity.</p>This review hopes to provide clarity on the issues which are impacting organizational structures within Higher Education Institutions resulting in low administrative and faculty retention. The implications for practice are significant and the solutions offered will strengthen the internal operations for Higher Education institutions.

Higher education accreditation, quality assurance and their impact to teaching and learning enhancement

2019 ◽  
Vol 35 (4) ◽  
pp. 235-250
Author(s):  
Samar Aad Makhoul
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Student Attrition ◽  
Faculty Members ◽  
Faculty Retention ◽  
Regional Accreditation ◽  
Learning Enhancement ◽  
Attrition Rates ◽  
Content Type

Purpose This paper aims to study the relationship between higher education accreditation and teaching and learning enhancements in academic institutions. Higher education institutions are now looking at satisfying the standard by standard list assigned by internationally recognized accreditation agencies. The purpose of this paper is to investigate whether outside quality confirmation can truly influence the inward life of higher education institutions. Will accreditation implementation have an impact on teaching and learning enhancement and drive institution change? Design/methodology/approach This study was based on an explanatory qualitative design whereby individual faculty members who are tenured or in tenure-track positions in business schools in Lebanese universities were interviewed. The latter universities from which interviewees were questioned are either the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) accredited or currently pursuing accreditation. The sample included 30 faculty members from four different higher education Lebanese institutions. Findings Following thorough review of previous literature, and building on the outcomes of the interviews conducted for the purpose of this research, the author deduced that AACSB serves as the optimal guiding mechanism that incorporates effective evaluation criteria for learning quality and universities. There also exist a lack of commonality and shared standards among accrediting agencies. The researchers also highlight the need to introduce further quantification into the accrediting measures adopted including faculty retention and student attrition rates. Research limitations/implications Ranking agencies were not considered in this study. Those can be used to assess the effectiveness of higher education institutions and will provide fair quality assurance of learning. It is encouraged to incorporate the ranking agencies variable within the scope of future studies for further analysis. Practical implications The paper includes the need to introduce further quantification into the accrediting measures adopted including faculty retention and student attrition rates. Originality/value The focus of this study will be of particular interest to Business school seeking or maintaining accreditation. It will also be of interest to the Lebanese government if they want to look at having a regional accreditation. Future research could possibly explore the need to have a regional accreditation especially with the emerging numbers of higher education institutions in Lebanon.

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