A MODEL FOR ENHANCING STUDENT AFFAIRS ADMINISTRATION IN HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS IN THE LOWER NORTHEASTERN REGION

Abstract

The objectives of this research were: 1) to study the current state of student affairs administration in higher education institutions in the lower northeastern region, 2) to develop a model for enhancing student affairs administration in higher education institutions in the lower northeastern region, and 3) to evaluate the feasibility and usefulness of the model for enhancing student affairs administration in higher education institutions in the lower northeastern region. The research was conducted in three phases: Phase 1 involved studying the current state of student affairs administration in higher education institutions in the lower northeastern region. The Sample of this study included 45 student affairs administers from 15 higher education institutions during the 2023 academic year. Data collection was done through a five-point Likert scale questionnaire, with an item objective congruence index (IOC) ranging from 0.60 to 1.00 and a reliability coefficient of 0.90. Data analysis included frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, and content analysis of questionnaire feedback. Phase 2 focused on creating a model for enhancing student affairs administration in higher education institutions in the lower northeastern region. This was accomplished by utilizing the findings from Phase 1 to develop the model. A focus group comprising seven experts was convened to assess the suitability of the draft model for enhancing student affairs administration. A suitability assessment form was used for this purpose. Phase 3 involved evaluating the feasibility and usefulness of the model for enhancing student affairs administration in higher education institutions in the lower northeastern region. This phase included 45 student affairs administers in higher education institutions in the lower northeastern region, selected through purposive sampling. Feasibility and usefulness were assessed using an evaluation form, with data analyzed for mean and standard deviation.

The research findings were as follows: 1) Student affairs administrators in higher education institutions in the lower northeastern region adhere to the POLC framework in their administrative duties. The overall average score was high. However, upon closer examination, it was found that student activity management received the highest average score, followed by student services and welfare management. The three areas with the lowest average scores were sports, student discipline, and career guidance and counseling 2) The model for enhancing student affairs administration in higher education institutions in the lower northeastern region comprises five components: Principles and rationale, Objectives, Key elements and development process, Implementation guidelines, and Success conditions. The model received high ratings for suitability. and 3) The evaluation of feasibility and usefulness of the model for enhancing student affairs administration in higher education institutions in the lower northeastern region were at the highest level.