Qualitative Study on the Introduction of Faculty Evaluation System at Private Universities

Abstract

 In this study, we analyze the introduction of faculty evaluation systems at private universities from various perspectives, based on subsidy requirements, inspection and evaluation reports, and interview surveys. The main objective was to determine how to utilize and operate the system effectively.

 An analysis based on subsidy requirements revealed that it is difficult for many general private universities to satisfy faculty evaluation criteria.

 An analysis based on inspection and evaluation reports showed that when it comes to faculty evaluation, the influence of discipline is stronger than the size of a university's faculty (number of faculty members).

 An analysis based on interview surveys revealed that while university executives such as planners and evaluators view the expected effects and significance of the evaluation system positively (favorably) to a certain extent, general teachers have a negative (passive) view of the situation. On the other hand, it was not necessarily just a simple composition of positive and negative views, but also elements that overlapped overall, that is, parts of shared recognition.

 Finally, the significance, implications, and future challenges of this study are discussed.