RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN FACULTY SATISFACTION AND PERCEIVED EFFECTIVENESS OF THE FACULTY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM AT ESSU MAIN CAMPUS


Ginalyn O. Agus, Katherine C. Linalcoso
Estern Samar State University-Borongan, Philippines
Abstract
Higher education institutions serve as the main venues where academic excellence, professional growth and innovation are nurtured. The standard of education rests chiefly on the knowledge, dedication plus morale of the teaching staff who conduct every class. To keep teachers capable and current, universities and colleges run Faculty Development Programs. Those programs strengthen teaching methods, expand research skills but also reinforce professional values, which in turn lifts institutional performance and student results. At Eastern Samar State University Main Campus, the Faculty Development Program counts among the university's key plans for advancing its teachers. The university offers seminars, workshops training grants, scholarships and research-building events so that teachers gain the tools required by fast changing higher education. Yet the value of those efforts hinges on how content the teachers are with the program as well as on whether they judge that it truly sharpens their skills. Faculty satisfaction shows how closely the program meets participant needs, interests and expectations. When teachers feel that the program supports them, they gain motivation, work productively or stay committed to university goals. When dissatisfaction appears, it signals possible flaws in program design, relevance, delivery or access. Perceived effectiveness carries equal weight - it records the faculty's own verdict on whether the program has reached its targets - better classroom performance, higher research output, and clearer career paths. By learning how teachers view the results, administrators discover whether the Faculty Development Program's stated aims become real accomplishments.
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EPRA International Journal of Research & Development (IJRD)

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Published on : 2025-11-24

Vol : 10
Issue : 11
Month : November
Year : 2025
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