Effects of Accreditation in the Professional Development and Work Performance of the Faculty Members in Tomas Claudio Colleges
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.65339/ijsair.V2.I1.24Keywords:
Accreditation, Effects, Faculty Work Performance, Tomas Claudio Colleges, Performance EvaluationAbstract
This study aimed to evaluate the effects of accreditation on the professional development and work performance of faculty members at Tomas Claudio Colleges. The research focused on understanding how accreditation impacts teaching competencies, leadership capabilities, and research involvement among faculty members. Utilizing a descriptive research design, the study employed a questionnaire-checklist to gather data from a total population of 125 faculty members, with 123 providing valid responses. The respondents were categorized based on variables such as age, sex, civil status, position title, educational attainment, length of service, and in-service training attended. The study investigated the perceived extent of the effects of accreditation on various aspects of professional development and examined the relationship between these effects and faculty work performance. The analysis revealed that accreditation had a very high extent of effect on faculty professional development, particularly in teaching competencies and leadership capabilities, while the effect on research involvement was significant but lower. Differences in perceptions of accreditation's effects were found based on faculty position titles and educational attainment, indicating that these factors influenced how faculty perceived the impact of accreditation. However, no significant relationship was found between the perceived effects of accreditation and the level of work performance as revealed in the latest performance evaluations. These findings suggested that while accreditation positively influenced faculty development, its impact on improving work performance was not statistically significant. Based on these findings, the study recommended several initiatives to enhance faculty development and work performance, including targeted professional development programs, mentorship opportunities, and improved feedback mechanisms. The results provide valuable insights for academic institutions seeking to leverage accreditation processes to foster faculty growth and enhance overall institutional effectiveness.
References
Anderson, R., & Moore, L. (2022) Accreditation and Faculty Development: Enhancing Performance and Research. In Quality Assurance in Higher Education: New Perspectives (pp. 75-93). Cambridge University Press.
Armas, K. L., De Leon, C. L., Santos, A. R., & Vitug, E. G. (2019). Workplace bullying in private companies in the Philippines: Major cause of employee burnout. International Journal of Advanced Engineering, Management and Science (IJAEMS).
Binaluyo, J. P., Santos, A. R., & Agustin, N. B. (2024). Challenges and opportunities for digital transformation in Philippine microfinance institutions. International Journal of Economics and Financial Issues, 14(5), 269.
Commission on Higher Education (CHED). (2012). CHED Memorandum Order No. 46, Series of 2012: Policy-Standard to Enhance Quality Assurance (QA) in Philippine Higher Education Through an Outcomes-Based and Typology-Based QA. Retrieved from https://ched.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/CMO-No.-46-s. -2012.pdf
Constitution of the Philippines. (1987). Article XIV, Section 1. Retrieved from https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/constitutions/1987- constitution/
Davis, R. (2022). The impact of accreditation on faculty development and instructional quality in Philippine higher education institutions (Unpublished master’s thesis). University of the Philippines.
De Lara, M. G. O., & Santos, A. R. (2024). Service delivery and quality assurance in administrative units of higher education institutions during the pandemic [Special issue]. Corporate & Business Strategy Review, 5(1), 494–504.
Gamit, A. M., Santos, A. R., Armas, K. L., & Villegas, M. N. (2024). Implementation of ISO 9001: 2015 in state universities and colleges: A quality management, organizational performance, and legal framework. Corporate Law & Governance Review, 6(4).*
Jacoba, F. P., Santos, A. R., Armas, K. L., & Gamit, A. M. (2024). A comprehensive analysis of a science and technology university’s alignment with the performance excellence framework: A governance outlook study. Journal of Governance & Regulation, 13(3), 213–223.
Johnson, M. (2022). The Impact of Accreditation on Faculty Development and Institutional Performance in U.S. Community Colleges (Unpublished master’s thesis). University of California, Los Angeles.
Lee, S. (2021). Accreditation and Its Impact on Faculty Development and Research in Australian Universities (Unpublished doctoral dissertation). University of Melbourne.
Santiago, J. M., & Santos, A. R. (2021). Knowledge, attitude and practices of the university students about COVID-19 during the Luzon lockdown in the Philippines. International Journal of Public Health, 10(3), 321–328.
Santos, A. (2023). Human resource lens: Perceived performances of ISO 9001: 2015 certified service firms. International Journal of Human Capital in Urban Management, 8(2), 229–244.
Santos, A. R. (2022). The importance of artificial intelligence in startup, automation, and scalation of business for entrepreneurs. International Journal of Applied Engineering and Technology, 4(3).*
Thompson, L. (2021). Effects of Accreditation on Faculty Development and Academic Performance in European Universities (Unpublished master’s thesis). University of Amsterdam.
Tuliao, R. C., Santos, A. R., & Ortega, S. A. (2025). The role of mobile phones in facilitating business education during the transition to new normal learning models. International Review of Management and Marketing, 15(1), 146.
Williams, M., & Johnson, L. (2021)The Role of Accreditation in Shaping Faculty Development and Research. In Enhancing Faculty Performance through Accreditation (pp. 89-107). Palgrave Macmillan.
Yu, L., & Santos, A. R. (2025). Integrating human resource management in urban workforce development: A focus on salary increments. International Journal of Human Capital in Urban Management, 10(1).*
