THE CAPABILITY DEVELOPMENT MODEL FOR LECTURERS PROMOTING TO EXECUTIVE POSITION IN RAJAMANGALA UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY IN THE CENTRAL REGION

Abstract

 In this dissertation, the researcher examines (1) the conditions of and the problems in the development of lecturers’ capabilities for holding executive positions at Rajamangala University of Technology in the Central Region. The researcher constructs (2) a capabilities development model for lecturers holding executive positions at this university. Finally, furthermore, the researcher evaluates (3) the model constructed. The research method is divided into three steps. Step One: The researcher studied the conditions of and the problems in lecturers developing capabilities for holding executive positions at the university under investigation. The sample population consisted of 15 subjects. Structured interviews served as the research instrument. The data collected were analyzed and synthesized using content analysis and thence a summary of frequencies. Step Two: The researcher constructed a lecturers’ capabilities development model for holding executive positions at the university under study using the Delphi method involving 17 experts for three rounds. The first round employed an open-ended questionnaire. The second and third rounds used a five-rating scale questionnaire. The data collected were analyzed in terms of median (Mdn) and interquartile range (IQR). Step Three: The model constructed by the researcher was evaluated through the agency of focus groups with nine experts serving as discussants. Discussion contents were analyzed and summarized by reference to issues involving model elements by means of content analysis

The results of the study were as follows:

1. The development of the potential for lecturers promoting to executive position in rajamangala university of technology in the central region. A preparatory project was established for the development of executive capabilities with a supporting budget provided by internal and external agencies. Problems in developing the capabilities of lecturers. The number of those attending recruitment and selection meetings was minimal.
2. The model constructed by the researcher consisted of four aspects: (1) recruitment and selection for executive positions; (2) the development of the capabilities of those selected for executive positions; (3) succession; and (4) the evaluation of those holding executive positions.
3. In regard to the evaluation of the model constructed by the researcher, appropriate and feasible, the model after the process improvement consists of a development plan. Professors, potential development and evaluation.

          From this study, it was found that it is important of planning in preparing for the development of the lecturers’ potential for holding the management of educational institutions in order to replace executive positions in the future.