Profiling the Research Culture of Philippine Higher Education Institutions

Abstract

ABSTRACT: This survey study conducted some years ago critically examined the research culture profile of the six out of seven member institutions of the Philippines’ SUCs (State Universities and Colleges) in the NCR (National Capital Region). A content validated, researcher-developed survey instrument determined the information necessary to profile the research culture of the participant universities. Results of the study showed that accordingly, the participant-SUCs, whether clustered as teaching-intensive or research-intensive, seek to establish an operational research center to manage all related activities. The idea of a stand alone research center provides autonomy to the center that probably enables a more efficient and effective research management. This management shift considerably influences the research culture profile defined in three senses: development; environment; and beliefs, skills, and custom, which primarily provide the entirety of research capability of the university. Finally, attempts to improve the research culture profile should sustain the balance of the trifocal nature of the university: teaching service; community outreach provision; and research culture to completely bring out the university’s true essence. With a strong faculty profile, international linkages, and collaboration may be easily forged, which will eventually help build research culture profile in the context of teaching and community service. It takes also serious and strategic efforts to build a culture of research within the university and unique to the university without leaving behind the core purpose of a university – to teach and help improve the community. KEY WORDS: Philippine Higher Education Institutions; Philippine State Universities and Colleges; Research Culture Profile; Typology. About the Authors: Portia Roxas-Soriano , Marie Paz E. Morales , and Wilma S. Reyes are the Lecturers at the Faculty of Behavioral and Social Sciences, College of Teacher Development PNU (Philippine Normal University) in Manila, the Philippines. For academic interests, the Authors are able to be contacted via e-mails address at: soriano.pr@pnu.edu.ph , morales.mpe@pnu.edu.ph , and reyes.ws@pnu.edu.ph Suggested Citation: Roxas-Soriano, Portia, Marie Paz E. Morales & Wilma S. Reyes. (2020). “Profiling the Research Culture of Philippine Higher Education Institutions” in EDUCARE: International Journal for Educational Studies , Volume 13(1), August, pp.1-16. Bandung, Indonesia: Minda Masagi Press owned by ASPENSI with ISSN 1979-7877 (print) and ISSN 2621-587X (online). Article Timeline: Accepted (June 27, 2020); Revised (July 30, 2020); and Published (August 30, 2020).