AREA II - FACULTY

Topic outline

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  General

  • Program Performance Profile

    [Parameter A]

    [Parameter B]
    

    [Parameter C]
    

  • Extent of Compliance of the last Survey Visit

  • Self-Survey

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  PARAMETER A: ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

  SYSTEM-INPUTS AND PROCESSES

  S.1. The required number of faculty have earned graduate degrees appropriate and relevant to the program (100% of the full-time faculty and 50% of the part-time: CMO #30, s.2004).

            S.1.1. Must at least have a Master’s degree in the discipline or its equivalent at any given time or in education/ allied discipline.

            S.1.2. Faculty handling Practice Teaching subjects have has at least three (3) years of teaching in the Teacher Education program.

            S.1.3. At least 75% of the faculties are licensed professional teachers.

            S.1.4. Faculty members teaching the professional education courses must have the following:

                      S.1.4.1. valid Certificate of Registration and Professional licensure Examination for Teachers (LET);

                      S.1.4.2. Master’s degree in education or in any of the allied fields; and

                      S.1.4.3. comply with other requirements of the CHED.

   S.2. Other qualifications such as the following are considered:

            S.2.1. related professional experience;

            S.2.2. Licensure

            S.2.3. specialization;

            S.2.4. pedagogical skills and competence; and

            S.2.5. special abilities,/computer literacy; research productivity.

   S.3. Faculty handling OJT/practicum courses have had at least three (3) years of teaching experience in the field.

  S.4. At least 50% of the faculty have earned relevant graduate degrees.

   

   IMPLEMENTATION

  I.1. The faculty demonstrate professional competence and are engaged in any or a combination of the following:

            I.1.1. instruction;

            I.1.2. research;

            I.1.3. extension;

            I.1.4. production;

            I.1.5. consultancy and expert service; and

            I.1.6. publication, creative and scholarly work.

   I.2. Faculty earn graduate degrees in Education and/or allied fields from reputable institutions (with at least Level II accreditation status or work/Asian rank).

   

  OUTCOME/S

  O.1. The institution has qualified and competent faculty.
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  PARAMETER B: RECRUITMENT, SELECTION AND ORIENTATION

  SYSTEM – INPUTS AND PROCESSES

  S.1. There is an institutional Human Resource Development Plan/Program designed for faculty recruitment.

   

  IMPLEMENTATION

  I.1. Recruitment and selection of faculty is processed by the Faculty Selection Board using the following criteria:

  Mandatory

            I.1.1. academic qualifications;

            I.1.2. personal qualities;

            I.1.3. communications skills;

            I.1.4. pedagogical/content ability;

            I.1.5. medical examinations results;

            I.1.6. psychological examination results;

  Optional

            I.1.7. relevant professional experiences, (if any);

            I.1.8. previous record of employment: (if any)

            I.1.9. technical/special skills and abilities; and

            I.1.10. previous performance rating (if any)

   

  I.2. The hiring system adopts an open competitive selection, based on the CSC-approved Merit System and Promotion Plan of the institution published and well-disseminated through various media outlets:

            I.2.1. print media (newspaper, flyers, CSC Bulletin of vacant positions);

            I.2.2. broadcast media (TV, radio);

            I.2.3. website;

            I.2.4. bulletin boards; and

            I.2.5. others (please specify) ____________.

  I.3. Recruitment and selection process involves the Dean, concerned Chair, faculty representative/s, and other administrators concerned.

   I.4. A screening Committee selects and recommends the best and most qualified applicant.

   I.5. Measures to avoid professional in-breeding are observed.

  I.6. The institution conducts orientation for the newly-hired faculty on its vision and mission, CSC, PRC, DBM, and administration policies on their duties, responsibilities, benefits and other academic concerns.

   

  OUTCOME/S

  O.1. The most qualified faculty are selected.

  
  
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  PARAMETER C: FACULTY ADEQUACY AND LOADING

  SYSTEM – INPUTS AND PROCESSES

  S.1. Faculty-student ratio meets the program requirements and standards as follows;

            S.1.1. lecture (1:35-50)

            S.1.2. laboratory (specific to the discipline)

   S.2. There is a provision for incentives for overload teaching in accordance with the CMO of the program and/or institutional guidelines.

   S.3. The full-time faculty are classified by rank and subject/specialization.

  S.4. Faculty schedule has time for preparation of lessons, scoring of test papers, record-keeping, class evaluation and other instruction-related activities.

  S.5. Workload provides the faculty sufficient time for teaching, and/or research, extension, production and other assigned tasks.

  S.6. There is equitable, measurable and fair distribution of teaching load and other assignments.

   

  IMPLEMENTATION

  I.1. The maximum total load of a regular full-time faculty member is based on CMO #30 s. 2004, CMO #52, s. 2007 and institutional guidelines.

   I.2. A Faculty Manual is published formalizing faculty policies, standards and guidelines.

   I.3. Professional subjects are handled by specialist in the discipline/program.

  I.4. The faculty are assigned to teach their major/minor fields of specialization, with none of them assigned to more than four (4) different subjects/preparations within a semester.

  I.5. Administrative arrangements are adopted whenever vacancies/leaves of absence occur during the term.

  I.6. No less than 60% of the professional subjects offered in the program are handled by full time faculty.

  I.7. Teaching schedule does not allow more than six (6) continuous teaching.

  I.8. Administrative, research or professional assignment outside of regular teaching is given credits.

  I.9. Consultation, tutorial, remedial classes, expert services, and other instruction-related activities are given credits in consonance with faculty workload guidelines.

  I.10. Workload assignments and number of preparations follow existing workload guidelines.

   

  OUTCOME/S

  O.1. The faculty are efficient and effective with sufficient time for instruction, research, extension, production and other assigned tasks.

  
  
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  PARAMETER D: RANK AND TENURE

  SYSTEM – INPUTS AND PROCESSES

  S.1. The institution has a system of promotion in rank and tenure based on official issuances.

   S.2. The institution has a policy on temporary status of employment.

  S.3. At least 50% of the full-time faculty teaching the professional courses are under permanent/regular status.

   

  IMPLEMENTATION

  I.1. The institution implements the system of promotion in rank and salary based on existing policies and issuances (e,g. NBC 461).

  I.2. Retirement, separation or termination benefits are implemented in accordance with institutional and government (CSC, GSIS/DBM) policies and guidelines.

  I.3. The faculty are officially informed of their rank and tenure after evaluation of their credentials and performance.

  I.4. The faculty concerned is officially informed of the extension, renewal or termination of their appointments.

  I.5. The institution implements a Merit System and Promotion Plan (MSPP) which emphasizes quality teaching performance, research, creative work, extension and production services.

   I.6. The probationary period or temporary status required before a permanent status is granted to the faculty in accordance with Civil Service and institutional policies and guidelines.

   

  OUTCOME/S

  O.1. The faculty are satisfied with their rank and employment status.

  
  
  
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  PARAMETER E: FACULTY DEVELOPMENT

  SYSTEM – INPUTS AND PROCESSES

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

   S.2. The faculty receive academic recognition such as scholarships/fellowships/grants and awards.

  S.3. There are policies on faculty academic recognition and grant of scholarships/fellowships and awards.

  S.4. Every faculty member has at least one active membership in professional/scientific and/or field of specialization.

  S.5. The budget allocation for faculty development is adequate.

   

  IMPLEMENTATION

  I.1. The institution implements a sustainable Faculty Development Program based on identifies priorities/needs such as:

            I.1.1. Upgrade of educational qualifications (graduate studies);

            I.1.2. attendance to seminars, symposia and conferences for continuing education;

            I.1.3. conduct of research activities and publication of research output; and

            I.1.4. giving of lectures and presentation of papers in national/international conferences, symposia and seminars.

   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 activities 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 allocated for faculty development is adequate.

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

   I.7. The Faculty Development Program provides for the following:

            I.7.1. adequate and qualified supervision of faculty;

            I.7.2. scholarship, 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, workshops and conferences or 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 instructional 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 available for faculty members 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 fields 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.

  
  
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  PARAMETER F: PROFESSIONAL PERFORMANCE AND SCHOLARLY WORKS

  SYSTEM – INPUTS AND PROCESSES

  The Faculty

  S.1. The institution has a system of evaluating the faculty on the following:

            S.1.1. professional performance; and

            S.1.2. scholarly works

   

  IMPLEMENTATION

  The Faculty

  I.1. demonstrate skills and competencies in all the following:

            I.1.1. knowledge of the program objectives/outcome(s);

            I.1.2. reflecting the program outcomes clearly in the course objectives;

            I.1.3. knowledge and mastery of the content, issues and methodologies in the discipline;

            I.1.4. proficiency in the use of the language of instruction;

            I.1.5. the use of higher order thinking skills such as analytical, critical, creative, innovative and problem-solving;

            I.1.6. innovativeness and resourcefulness in the different instructional processes;

            I.1.7. integration of values and work ethics in the teaching-learning process; and

            I.1.8. integration of Gender and Development (GAD) activities.

   

  I.2. promptly submit required reports and other academic outputs.

  I.3. update lecture notes through an interface of relevant research findings and new knowledge.

  I.4. serve as resource person/lecturer/consultant in the field of Undergraduate Teacher Education (Based).

  I.5. present papers in local, regional, national, and international fora.

  I.6. publish papers in regional, national and international magazines and journals;

  I.7. conducts research and publish outputs in refereed journals of national and international circulation;

  I.8. conducts extension and outreach services

  I.9. regularly updated respective course syllabi

  I.10. utilize ICT and other resources in the enhancement of the teaching-learning process.

  I.11. produce instructional materials, e.g. workbooks, manuals, modules, audio-visual aids, etc to facilitate teaching and learning.

  
  

  OUTCOME/S

  O.1. The faculty performances are generally satisfactory.

  O.2. The scholarly works of the faculty are commendable.

  
  
  
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  PARAMETER G: SALARIES, FRINGE BENEFITS, AND INCENTIVES

  SYSTEM – INPUTS AND PROCESSES

  S.1. The institution has a system of compensation and rewards to its faculty and staff.

   

  IMPLEMENTATION

  I.1. The following fringe benefits are granted:

            I,1.1. maternity leave/paternity leave with pay;

            I.1.2. sick leave;

            I.1.3. study leave (with or without pay);

            I.1.4. vacation leave (with or without pay);

            I.1.5. tuition fee discount for faculty and their dependents;

            I.1.6. clothing/uniform allowance;

            I.1.7. performance based bonus (PBB)

            I.1.8. anniversary bonus;

            I.1.9. honoraria/incentives for conducting research or production of scholarly works;

            I.1.10. housing privilege (optional)

            I.1.11. sabbatical leave;

            I.1.12. compensatory leave credit;

            I.1.13. deloading to finish thesis/dissertation;

            I.1.14. thesis/dissertation aid; and

            I.1.15. others, (please identify) ______________

   I.2. Policies on salaries/benefits and other privileges are disseminated to the faculty.

  I.3. Salaries are paid regularly and promptly.

  I.4. Teaching assignments beyond the regular load are compensated (e.g., overload pay, services credits, etc.)

  I.5. Faculty who are actually involved in the production of scholarly materials are given credits for their work.

  I.6. Faculty with outstanding performance are given recognition/awards and incentives.

   

  OUTCOME/S

  O.1. The faculty are satisfied with their compensation and rewards.

  
  
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  PARAMETER H: PROFESSIONALISM

  SYSTEM – INPUTS AND PROCESSES

   S.1. There is an approved SUC Code and SUC Faculty Manual that define the policies, guidelines, rules and regulations affecting the faculty.

   

  IMPLEMENTATION

  The Faculty

  I.1. responsibly observe the following:

            I.1.1. regular and prompt attendance to classes;

            I.1.2. participation in faculty meeting and university/college activities;

            I.1.3. completion of assigned tasks on time;

            I.1.4. submission of all required reports promptly; and

            I,1.5. decorum at all times.

   I.2. follow the Code of Ethics of the Profession and the Code of Ethical Standards for Government Officials and Employees. (RA 6713).

  I.3. exercise academic freedom judiciously.

  I.4. show commitment and loyalty to the institution as evidenced by:

            I.4.1. observance of official time;

            I.4.2. productive use of official time;

            I.4.3. performance of other tasks and assignments with or without compensation; and

            I.4.4. compliance with terms of agreement/contracts (e.g., scholarship and training).

   I.5. maintain harmonious interpersonal relations with superiors, peers, students, parents and the community.

  I.6. demonstrate knowledge of recent educational trends/issues/resources in the field of Undergraduate Teacher Education (BSEd)

  I.7. show evidence of professional growth through further and continuing studies.

   I.8. engage in practices which enable the faculty to demonstrate harmonious interpersonal relations with the students, parents and the community.

   

  OUTCOME/S

  O.1. The corps of faculty manifest a commendable level of professionalism.