PARAMETER E: FACULTY DEVELOPMENT

SYSTEM – INPUTS AND PROCESSES

S.1.      The institution has an approved and sustainable Faculty Development Program (FDP).

S.2.      There are policies on faculty academic recognition and grant of scholarships/fellowships and rewards.

S.3.      Every faculty member has at least one active membership in professional/scientific organization or honor society relevant to his/her assignment and/or field of specialization.

 S.4.      The budget allocation for faculty development is adequate.

IMPLEMENTATION

I.1.        The institution implements a sustainable Faculty Development Program based on identified priorities/needs and in accordance with the CMO of the program and/or institutional guidelines.

 I.2.        The institution supports the professional growth of the faculty through attendance in educational lectures, symposia, seminars, workshops, conferences and other forms of training.

 I.3.        The institution conducts in-service training program regularly at least once per term.

I.4.        Selection of deserving faculty members to be granted scholarships, fellowships, seminars, conferences and/or training grants is done objectively.

 I.5.        The budget for faculty development is adequately allocated.

I.6.        The budget for faculty development is wisely utilized.

I.7.        The Faculty Development Program is implemented with the following provisions:

 I.7.1.        Adequate and qualified supervision of faculty;

I.7.2.        scholarships, fellowships sabbatical leaves, research and travel grants;

 I.7.3.        Financial support for active membership in professional organizations;

 I.7.4.        deloading to finish the faculty member’s thesis/dissertation; 

I.7.5.        attendance in continuing professional education (CPE) programs such as seminars, workshop and conferences or some in –service training courses; 

I.7.6.        conducting research activities related to the program; 

I.7.7.        publishing scholarly articles and research outputs; and 

I.7.8.        production of instrumental materials (IMs); 

I.8.        Opportunities for the faculty members to attend/participate in capability-building and enhancing activities are fairly distributed.

I.9.        A tuition fee privilege and other forms of assistance are utilized by faculty pursuing advanced (master’s and /or doctoral) degrees.

I.10. Faculty are given incentives for book writing, manuals/handbooks, compilations and instructional materials to keep up with new knowledge and techniques in the field of specialization.

OUTCOME/S

O.1.     The faculty are well trained and competent to serve the institution.

 O.2.     The faculty are committed to serve and support the programs and projects of the institution.