Combating Faculty Exodus from Private Higher Education Institutions: Implications for Enhanced Educational Management Directions

Abstract

Many studies have already been written about educational management. However, the literature is scarce about what faculty members want in order for them to sustain their loyalty to the institutions. This study addressed this gap by investigating the primordial needs to be met by educational leaders in Private Higher Education Institutions. The results are hoped to be used as a basis to enhance their retention directions and policies. This study used a cross-sectional survey design through a validated questionnaire. Participants were from 86 school administrators and 189 faculty members in 17 Private Higher Education Institutions in northern Philippines. The data obtained were treated using the weighted mean and t-test. Results showed that relatedness needs, growth needs, and existence needs are factors that most influence faculty members to continue serving the private higher education institutions. This study further posited that the practices of the schools that are often considered effective in retaining faculty members are: Compensation Program, Benefits Program, Professional and Growth Program, Social and Recreational Program, Recognition /Special Awards Program. School administrators are greatly encouraged to consider meeting these psycho-social needs by making a comprehensive set of policies to let the school community stay dynamic, productive, and competitive in the higher education sector.