Potential Development Strategy in Doing Academic Work of Teachers at Phra Nakhon Campus, the Faculty of Liberal Arts Rajamangala University

Abstract

The article aims to report the study of the conditions and the problems in producing academic works of the teachers at Phra Nakhon Campus, the Faculty of Liberal Arts, Rajamangala University. The study analysis depicts the factors contributing to their potential in doing academic works. The findings of the study suggest the strategies in developing potential in doing academic works. The quantitative and qualitative studies were conducted. The purposive samplings consisted of 80 teachers of Phra Nakhon Campus, the Faculty of Liberal Arts, Rajamangala University. The questionnaire and interviews used were validated by experts. The reliability value of the tools was 0.98. The findings of the study reveal that the teachers were fairly aware of their potential in producing academic works ( = 3.43, SD = 1.13). They highly accepted that there were practical policy in propelling academic works ( = 4.46, SD = 0.65), seminars about guidelines for academic works ( = 4.32, SD0.76), and supporting budget or funding ( = 4.21, SD = 0.90). However, to encourage academic work producing and to provide morale for lecturers, the following strategies should be enforced. First Strategy, the supports from the high-ranking administrators must be carried out. Fairness in work submission should be monitored as well as accountability in criteria should be practiced. Second Strategy, teaching loads and related hours should be designed to allocate more time for doing academic works. hird Strategy, experts and academic consultants should be readily provided. Fourth Strategy, incentives and rewards should be relatively given to those who successfully produce academic works. Fifth Strategy, facilities should be provided, including a room with computers, printers, and paper. Sixth Strategy, academic work evaluators should be accountable. Revision and correction of academic works should be allowed within considerable time frame so that the submitted academic works can be legitimate.