BSME Area II

Faculty

Supporting Documents

PARAMETER A: Academic Qualifications and Professional Experience

System: Inputs and Process

S.1. The required number of faculty members possess graduate degrees and experience appropriate and relevant to the program namely:

Excerpt from VSU Code - Qualification Standards on Required Number of Faculty Members with Graduate Studies

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

S.2.1. related professional experience

S.2.2. licensure (if applicable)

S.2.3. specialization

S.2.4. technical/pedagogical skills and competence

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 and industry-based experience in the field, if applicable.

S.4. At least 50 % of the faculty are graduate degree holders

Implementation

I.1The faculty demonstrate professional competence and are engage 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 works

I.2. Faculty pursue graduate degrees related to the program and or allied fields from reputable institutions (with at least Level II accreditation status or world/Asian rank)

Outcome

O.1.The institution has qualified and competent faculty

PARAMETER B: Recruitment, Selection and Orientation

System: Inputs and Process

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

I.1.1. academic qualifications

I.1.2. personal qualities

I.1.3. communication skills;

I.1.4. teaching ability;

I.1.5. medical examination results;

Copy of Medical Examination Result

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 means of communication

I.2.1print 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. other (please specify)

I.3.A screening committee selects and recommends the best and most qualified applicants

I.4.Measures to avoid professional in-breeding are observed

Copy of Policies to avoid Professional In-breeding

I.5.The institution conducts orientation for newly hired faculty on its institutional vision and mission; CSC, PRC, DBM, and administration policies on their duties, responsibilities, benefits and other academic concerns

Outcome

O.1.The most qualified faculty are selected

PARAMETER C: Faculty Adequacy and Loading

System: Inputs and Process

S.1. Faculty-student ratio is in accordance with 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 provision for incentives of overload teaching in accordance with the CMO of the program and or institutional guidelines

S.3. There are full time faculty classified by rank, subject/specialization

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

S.5. Workload guidelines contain 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 is assigned to regular full- time faculty in accordance to the CMO of the program and institutional guidelines

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

Copy of Faculty Manual

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 for a maximum of four (4) different subject preparations within a semester

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

Copy of Communication Letter for OIC Designation for Administrative assignment

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) hours of continuous teaching

I.8. Administrative, research and professional assignment outside of regular teaching are given credits

I.9. Consultation, tutorial, remedial classes, experts’ 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

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

PARAMETER D: Rank and Tenure

System: Inputs and Process

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 probationary 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 the credentials and performance

Copy of faculty members' Appointment

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

I.5. The institution implements a CSC-approved strategic performance management system (SPSM) which emphasizes quality teaching performance, research, production services

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

Outcome

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

PARAMETER E: Faculty Development

System: Inputs and Process

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 awards

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

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

Implementation

I.1.The institution implements a sustainable Faculty Development (FDP) based on identification priorities /needs

I.1.1. upgraded 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 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, conferences and other forms of training

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

Copy of Certificates obtained from In-service Trainings and Seminars

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

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

Copy of Faculty Development Plan showing budget allocation

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

I.7. The Faculty Development program in implemented with the following provisions

I.7.1. adequate and qualified supervision of faculty

Copy of Progress and Accomplishment Report

I.7.2. scholarships, sabbatical leaves and research grants

Copy of Approved Faculty Development Plan

I.7.3. financial support for active membership in professional organizations

Copy of Excerpt from FDP on Membership to Pro. Organizations

I.7.4. deloading to finish the faculty thesis/dissertation

I.7.5. attendance in continuing professional education (CPE) programs such as seminars workshops, 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 instructional materials (IMS)

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

Copy of Approved FDP highlighting the plan to attend capability-building and enhancing activities

I.9. Tuition fee privilege and other forms of assistance are utilized for faculty pursuing advanced (master's and/or doctoral) degree

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

Copy of Recommendation on Service Credits

Outcome

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

PARAMETER F: Professional Performance and Scholarly Works

System: Inputs and Process

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

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

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

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

I.1.3. knowledge /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 process; and

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

Copy of Updated Lecture Guides

I.4. serve as a recourse person/lecturer/consultant in the program/field of specialization

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

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

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

I.8. conduct extension and outreach activities

I.9. regularly update respective course syllabi

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

Copy of Utilized ICT used in Teaching

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

Outcome

O.1.The faculty performance is generally satisfactory

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

PARAMETER G: Salaries, Fringe Benefits, and Incentives

System: Inputs and Process

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;

Copy of Paternity Leave

I.I.2.sick leave;

Copy of Sick Leave

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

Copy of Study Leave

I.1.4. vacation leave;

Copy of Vacation Leave

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

I.1.6. clothing/uniform allowance;

Copy of Clothing Allowance

I.1.7. performance based bonus (PBB)

Copy of Performance Base d Bonus

I.1.8. anniversary bonus;

Copy of Anniversary Bonus

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

Copy of Project Proposal highlighting the honoraria received by Engr. Castil as Proponent Leader

I.1.10. housing privilege (optional);

Copy of Housing Privileges received by Engr. Ebit

I.1.11. sabbatical leave;

I.1.12. compensatory leave credit;

Copy of Compensatory Leave

I.1.13. deloading to finish thesis/dissertation;

I.1.14. thesis/dissertation aid; and

Copy of Scholarship Agreement and Financial Assistant Grant

I.1.15. others, (please identify)

Copy of Teacher's Leave as another benefits received by the DME Faculty

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

Statement on Salaries of Benefits received by the Faculty

I.3. Salaries are paid regularly and promptly

Copy of Faculty Pay Slip as Proof that salaries are given regularly and Promptly

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

Copy of Overload Pay for Teaching beyond regular load

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

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

Copy of Result for Faculty Satisfaction Survey reflecting the satisfaction of Faculty with their compensation and rewards received

PARAMETER H: Professionalism

System: Inputs and Process

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

Implementation

I.1. Responsibly observe the following:

I.1.1. regular and prompt attendance in classes;

I.1.2. participation in faculty meetings 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 program under survey

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

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

Outcome

The corps of faculty manifests a commendable level of professionalism