Local Colleges and Universities Faculty Needs Assessment: A Study Toward Proposed Faculty Program
Keywords:
Colleges, Universities, Faculty, Students, Needs Assessment, PandemicAbstract
To devise with a proposed faculty program, this study assessed the faculty needs of local colleges and universities in the Philippines. With a total of 47 ALCU (Association of Local Colleges and Universities) members, who participated in this study, a descriptive research utilizing the IPO (Input-Process-Output) framework was conceptualized. It was found out that LCUs (Local Colleges and Universities) are in-need of further evaluation especially when it comes to budget, trainings and development. The demand for assessment is to ensure capability of faculty and staff in analyzing their efficiency and effectiveness in the synchronous and asynchronous classes. The current pandemic affected the stability and growth of the institution. Therefore, it is highly recommended that key points in the development and enhancement should be taken into consideration, such as faculty and staff trainings, technological and physical infrastructure, and with equal importance also to the status of the moral and mental health of teachers and students.
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