PARAMETER F: ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT FOR EFFECTIVE INSTRUCTION

• S.1 The institution has policies on:

  • • S.1.1. substitution or special arrangements whenever a faculty is on leave or absent;

    • S.1.2. giving awards and/or recognition for faculty and students with outstanding achievements; and

    • S.1.3. supervision, monitoring and evaluation of faculty performance.

• I.1 The Institution implements rules on the attendance of the faculty in their respective classes.

• I.2 Dialogues are regularly conducted between the administration and the:

  • • I.2.1. faculty; and

    • I.2.2. students

• I.3 Quality instruction is assured through the following strategies:

  • • I.3.1. conducting seminars/workshops on syllabi making;

    • I.3.2. holding workshops on test construction and the corresponding table of specifications;

    • I.3.3. conducting competency assessment;

    • I.3.4. conducting supervisory visit of classes and providing assistance, if necessary;

    • I.3.5. holding regular faculty meetings;

    • I.3.6. requiring consultations between students and faculty;

    • I.3.7. conducting studies on academic performance of students; and

    • I.3.8 providing opportunities for the participation of the faculty in in-service training activities.

• I.4 Periodic faculty performance evaluation in teaching and functions is done by at least three of the following:

  • • I.4.1. the Dean/Academic Head/Department Chair;

    • I.4.2. the students;

    • I.4.3. the faculty member himself/herself; and

    • I.4.4. the peers.

• I.5 The results of the performance evaluation are used to improve performance/ competencies of the faculty.

• I.6 Students are given recognition for exemplary academic and non-academic performances.

• I.7 Outstanding achievement of students is recognized and encouraged through:

  • • I.7.1. inclusion in the honor roll, Dean's list, etc.;

    • I.7.2. grant of tuition scholarships;

    • I.7.3. award of honor medals and merit certificates;

    • I.7.4. membership in honor societies/honor class/sections, etc.;

    • I.7.5. grant of special privileges such as opportunities for leadership and others (excluding exemption from major exams on all professional business subjects); and

    • I.7.6. grant of awards and recognition for outstanding academic accomplishments (e.g. Best Thesis, Student Researcher of the Year, etc.).

• I.8 Indicators on performance of graduates are studies such as:

  • • I.8.1. analysis of performance of graduates in the national certification required;

    • I.8.2. employability of graduates; and

    • I.8.3. feedback from employers regarding performance of graduates.

• O.1 The faculty and students have commendable performance as a result of administrative support.

• O.2 The graduates of the program are employable.

The following are deemed best practices of the Bachelors of Science in Hospitality Management program (formerly BS Hotel and Restaurant Management) in Graduation Requirements:

• The Institute administrators, specifically the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, require the attendance of newly hired employees to pedagogical training and workshop.

• The launch of the InFLEX Faculty Mentoring and Certification Program which aims to equip faculty members with the necessary 21st century instructional skills and competencies is timely and relevant.

• The recognition for outstanding performance of faculty members is well-rounded and focuses on the different areas (instruction, research, and extension).

• The Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management has strong, active linkages to the industry which help in ensuring that the experiences of the students for OJT and internship help them in acquiring or developing necessary skills and competencies needed in their career.