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Predictors of and Barriers to Research Engagement: Evaluation of the Faculty Research Program (97684)
Session Chair: Kritchaya Poompin
Thursday, 26 March 2026 10:55
Session: Session 2
Room: Room 608 (6F)
Presentation Type: Oral Presentation
Faculty from higher education institutions are required to engage in research as one of their trifocal functions. In the case of University of St. La Salle, its Center for Research and Engagement implements the Faculty Research Program to ensure the faculty’s compliance. This research was done to evaluate the extent to which this program is carried out, following the logic model of program evaluation. With 91 out of the 130 fulltime permanent faculty as participants, they answered the survey about their awareness of and engagement in the different components of the program, to determine the factors that predict their research engagement. Findings revealed that the participants were essentially aware of and engaged in the different components of the program, but significantly in the publication component. Results further showed that the extent of faculty’s awareness of the program components was a significant predictor. This means that the faculty members become more engaged in research when they are aware of its different components, particularly regarding publication. Moreover, five participants joined the focus group discussion about facilitators and barriers to faculty research engagement. Data showed that the provision of trainings, incentives, administrative support, and opportunities for personal development were seen as factors that encouraged active faculty research engagement. Meanwhile, participants identified their limited research skills and heavy teaching workload, and inadequate staff assistance as barriers. Recommendations are proposed for the school administration to address concerns about faculty research competencies and workload to encourage their more active research engagement.
Authors:
Cinderella Francisco, University of St. La Salle, Philippines
Chard Aye Alova, University of St. La Salle, Philippines
Marijoy Gaduyon, University of St. La Salle, Philippines
Liberty Ochavo, University of St. La Salle, Philippines
June Carl Seran, University of St. La Salle, Philippines
About the Presenter(s)
Dr Cinderella Francisco is a University Assistant Professor/Lecturer at University of St. La Salle in Philippines
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