The Academic and Administrative Problems Facing the Faculty Members at the Al-Ummah College, Jerusalem and Means of Addressing Them

Document Type : Original Article

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1 Assistant Professor / Palestine Technical University

2 wizarat altarbiat waltaelim/ qism al'iirshad altarbwii tulkarm

Abstract

This study aimed to identify the degree the academic and administrative problems facing the faculty members at the Al-Ummah College, Jerusalem, and means of addressing them, and the effect of variables of gender, scientific qualifications and job title on the degree of academic and administrative problems. To achieve the objectives of the study, the researchers developed a questionnaire, which consisted of 30 items, divided into two sections: academic problems and administrative problems. Additionally, an interview was developed and consisted of 5 questions. The study sample consisted of 55 academic and administrative members of staff. The study used an analytical, descriptive approach quantitatively and qualitatively. The results of the study showed that the degree of academic problems was high, whereas the degree of the administrative problems was moderate. The findings of the open-ended questions revealed that there were other academic and administrative problems, including poor incentives, lack of curriculum development and lack of training. The results of the interview were consistent with many items in the questionnaire. Moreover, the study showed that there were no statistically significant differences in term of the variable of gender, except for academic problems in favor of males. However, there were no significant differences in terms of the variable of qualifications except for academic problems in favor of Master degree and above. There were significant differences regarding the variable of job title in light of the total degree and the academic problems in favor of the academic problems. The study recommended the need to develop the administrative staff, scientific research, and faculty staff.

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