Last modified: 2024-11-12
Abstract
Leadership Challenges in State Universities and Colleges (SUC) in Camarines Sur
Armando P. Delfino, Ed. D. Mr. Domingo D. Parlero
Faculty Faculty
Westcliff University Partido State University
ardel1975@gmail.com Sirdomsdelpa@gmail.com
Meeting the demands and the challenges of the present educational conditions requires reflections on leadership practices and an assessment of their capabilities to confront the emerging challenges of the time squarely. This qualitative study explores the leadership challenges of State Universities and Colleges in Camarines Sur. Interviews were conducted with 15 key officials to gather data on the challenges encountered by their respective schools. The respondents were the presidents, vice presidents of academic affairs, vice presidents for research and extension services, and vice presidents for administration and finance. Findings revealed that academically, the schools were facing challenges due to the dearth of faculty who would handle highly technical courses, technological infrastructure to meet the needs of Education 4.0, maximization of instruction due to the faculty's multiple functions, and patronage politics. The government procurement and auditing systems, accommodation, low disbursement rates, and lack of succession plans were the challenges faced by the State Universities and Colleges in terms of administration and finance. Finally, the lack of funds, low involvement of the faculty in research, and limited publications in reputable international refereed journals were considered challenges in the area of research. In light of the research findings, the SUCs revisit their curriculum and educational strategies, the capability program should be strengthened to capacitate and develop the research skills of the faculty members, and proper orientation of the fiscal law should be conducted.
Keywords: Leadership, Challenges, State Universities and Colleges, Camarines Sur