Influence of Faculty Management Practices on Training of Quality Graduates in the Universities in Kenya

Abstract

Training of quality graduates depends on how management practices in faculty management among other factors are addressed by each university. The researcher recognizes that there are different management practices applied at different levels in universities with a view to training quality graduates. However, this study focused on management practices applied by universities to support faculty in the training of quality graduates. The study followed the descriptive design in presenting the literature on faculty management practices. The data collection was based on a questionnaire developed to determine the influence of identified faculty management practices on the training of quality graduates in the universities. The participants were 120 university faculty members chosen from different universities in Kenya. Results were statistically analyzed using SPSS. The study established that there are significant differences across universities in adopting faculty managements practices in supporting faculty management practices that promote training and development across the Universities. Universities were noted to lack commitment to conduct regular training to meet the pedagogical needs of the faculty and also provide inadequate opportunities for career growth. Similarly, it was observed that most universities lacked comprehensive motivation and reward systems. This led to diminishing faculty commitment, high staff turnover, and relatively demotivated faculty.