University Personnel Research Articles

The Strategies for Improving the Professional Development of Grassroots Management Personnel in Guangxi Universities

The objectives of this research were: 1) to study the current situation of the professional development of grassroots management personnel in Guangxi universities. 2) to provide Strategies for Improving the professional development of grassroots management personnel in Guangxi universities. 3) to evaluate the adaptability and feasibility of the Strategies for Improving the professional development of grassroots management personnel in Guangxi universities. The sample was management personnel and teachers from six universities in Guangxi, with 600 participants. Research instruments include 1) questionnaires, 2) structured interviews, and 3) evaluation forms. Data analysis by using percentage, mean standard deviation, and content analysis.The results found that: 1) the influencing factors of the professional development of grassroots management personnel in Guangxi universities include five parts: professional awareness, professional spirit, professional knowledge and ability, professional organization, training, and guarantee system, 2) the Strategies for Improving the professional development of grassroots management personnel in Guangxi universities are consistent with the theoretical and conceptual framework are considered appropriate, correct, feasible, and valuable.

Study on the Working Mechanism of Public Health Security in Colleges and Universities in the Post-Epidemic Era

The high concentration of personnel in colleges and universities is an easy place for public health events. The lack of awareness of public health crisis among teachers and students, the high mobility of students and the difficulty of Public Health Security Prevention make the campus a weak place for public health prevention. The outbreak and global spread of 2019-nCoV had a tremendous impact on social, economy, life and way of thinking, which posed a severe test on public health safety. In the post-epidemic era, under the situation of normal epidemic prevention and control, how to establish and perfect the mechanism of public health safety in colleges and universities, to deal with public health emergencies and to strengthen the management of Public Health Safety in colleges and universities is worthy of deep thought and great attention. By means of the study on the mechanism of public health safety in colleges and universities in the post-epidemic era, this paper emphasizes the importance of public health safety in colleges and universities, analyzes the deficiencies in the management of public health in colleges and universities, and establishes the working mechanism of public health safety in colleges and universities. This can strengthen joint-prevention and control campus public health safety management, enhance the capacity of rapid handling of public health emergencies, to ensure the safety of life and health of teachers and students.

Research on the Application of School-enterprise Collaborative Education Model in Cultivating Practical Personnel in Universities

With the new round of industrial and technological revolution, enterprises have higher requirements for the practical and innovative abilities of talents, and the traditional talent training model is no longer suitable for the demand of social development. Therefore, universities must comply with the needs of the times, comprehensively promote school enterprise cooperation, innovate school enterprise collaborative education models, and cultivate students' comprehensive qualities. The paper takes the significance of the school-enterprise collaborative education model as the starting point, analyzes the current development difficulties of collaborative education in universities from multiple perspectives, and proposes a series of optimization strategies. It aims to provide certain reference for universities.

Комплексное исследование правовых основ и проблемных вопросов оказания первой помощи военнослужащим (военнослужащими)

Summary. The purpose of the study is to consider topical issues of legal regulation and improvement of the legislation of the Russian Federation on the issues of first aid to military personnel (by servicemen). Materials and research methods. The theoretical and informational basis of the study was the developments in the field of military and medical law, as well as research in the field of individual issues of legal regulation of medical activity, forensic and military medical examination in the Armed Forces and National Guard troops of the Russian Federation. As a methodology of the study were used comparative-legal and doctrinal approaches, as well as the principles of applying a systematic approach in socio-humanitarian cognition. Research methods were analysis and synthesis, comparison and analogy, system method and modeling. Results of the study and their analysis. The issues of legal regulation of first aid to military personnel (by servicemen) are considered. It is noted that the fulfillment of tasks in the sphere of health care and provision of medical assistance to various categories of persons is an important social task, and the improvement of first aid to servicemen (by military personnel) is an important task of health care, allowing to save the lives of the wounded and sick. The list of conditions in which first aid is provided and the list of first aid measures are analyzed, and the federal executive authorities in which servicemen perform military service are enlisted. Some imperfections of norms and legislative prescriptions in the area under consideration are revealed. It is concluded that the results of the study can be used for further scientific developments in the field of military and medical law and training of personnel of military and medical universities.

Validation of a Didactic Model for the Understanding of Academic Texts in Virtual Higher Education

Academic literacy is a crucial aspect of education, yet assessing it remains a challenge for universities in knowledge management. This research focuses on how to support Colombian university students in understanding academic texts in virtual learning environments. To address this issue and fill a gap in the literature, the main objective of this study is to propose a model for assessing academic literacy in virtual learning environments, using the Delphi method as a validation tool. A panel of language experts from various Latin American countries was convened to ensure a diverse and representative perspective of the region for this study. The research involved the participation of 15 experts with doctoral degrees from different countries, which allowed for a broad and heterogeneous perspective on academic literacy in virtual learning contexts in Latin America. Each of the participants contributed their knowledge and experience in the language area. In the results, ten key elements were identified and distributed in different subconstructs that allow for a comprehensive evaluation and improvement of academic competence in virtual learning environments. The identification of these elements provides teachers and university management personnel with a reliable and precise tool for evaluating students’ competence levels in virtual learning environments and designing effective pedagogical strategies to improve their academic performance.

The University as a Being-historical Object: the Experience of M. Heidegger

The article is based on the historical and philosophical analysis of fragments of Martin Heidegger’s concept called “Seinsgeschichte”, in which the philosopher considered the phenomenon of the university and the current situation of sciences. Their condition, accord- ing to the philosopher, is a direct consequence of the comprehensive extinction of the tradi- tion of European thinking, originating in the era of Platonism. The main signs of the era of the “decline of metaphysics” are the primacy of form over content, the “factory” production of university personnel and products of scientific activity, the rejection of comprehension as an urgent necessity and the total domination of the utilitarian approach to knowledge. Heidegger has no formed positive project to overcome the current state of affairs. Firstly, because he had an unsuccessful experience of rectorship, including a fruitless attempt to put into practice his philosophical ideas, to which part of this article is devoted. Secondly, since the rejection of uni- versal methods, ready-made answers and unshakable truths becomes an integral part of his late philosophy, since they lull thinking and lead a person away from fruitful doubt. A deep analysis of the origins of the crisis of the European University allows us to take a different look at the side effects of industrialization and digitalization of modern society and outline possible ways to resolve it in the future.

Factors associated with poor mental health during mandatory home work: a cross-sectional study in university staff

BackgroundDuring the first wave of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020, a total lockdown of universities was implemented by the government in Belgium. University staff was required to work at home. The purpose of the study was to identify factors associated with poor mental health in university staff during mandatory home work.MethodsMental well-being of 702 university employees was assessed by need for recovery after work and presence of burnout symptoms. Following factors were considered: personal factors (gender, age), professional status, specific home work environment factors (quiet place to work, taking care of ill or old people, number of children < 12yrs. at home, family member at risk for Covid-19), work-private life balance and worries about long- and short-term work situation. Multivariable logistic regression analyses were used to calculate the odds ratios for the presence a high need for recovery and burnout symptoms.ResultsThe presence of a high need for recovery and the presence of burnout symptoms were significantly associated with poor work-private life balance (OR 5.14 and 2.80, respectively), no quiet place to work (OR 3.23 and 2.00, respectively) and being worried about long-term work situation (OR’s increasing with increasing degree of worries). Being able to discuss the worries with the supervisor was only significant with a decreased risk of burnout symptoms for the lowest level of discussability with the supervisor. Following factors were not associated with both mental health outcomes: professional status, being worried about short-term work situation, taking care of ill or old people, number of children < 12yrs. at home and having a family member at risk for Covid-19.ConclusionsWhen working at home special attention should be paid to work-private life balance and the presence of a quiet place to work. Additionally, in the case of mandatory home work in university personnel, specific worries about long-term work situation should be tackled. Universities and/or governments should provide measures to ensure an extension of research deadlines and, if applicable, job security.

A campus and community supports for Asian university students amid the COVID-19 pandemic

Objective: Asians and Asian Americans (A/AA) in the United States were reported to experience a rising number of discrimination and hate crimes during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study explored A/AA university students’ experiences of discrimination and the helpful supports during this challenging time. Participants: This study included ten A/AA university students from a major research university in the mid-Atlantic region of the United States. Methods: A phenomenology approach was employed in the study. Results: Two structural themes were identified: (1) campus supports and (2) community supports. Conclusion: The study highlighted the supports from the university and community for A/AA university students and the opportunities to provide more efficient supports. Implications for university personnel were also provided.

Adaptability, Acceptance and Resistance to Change of Local College Personnel in the Province of Batangas Philippines: Basis for Organizational Change Management Framework

Change is indeed one of the struggles of any employee and company itself when there are changes in administration, leadership, and in-office occurs. Cognitive, affective, and behavioral adaptability in times of change are the three main facets of adaptability that are considered intrinsically related (Ashford and Taylor, 1990; Ployhart and Bliese, 2006; Van Dam, 2013). Marques (2016) concluded that acceptance grows as the changed situation loses its threats. Different dimensions are being distinguished such as open expressively, concealed, active, and passive support. Meanwhile, Rehman et al. (2021) mentioned that it is vital to shape the employees' resistive attitudes for the successful implementation of change, while their readiness greatly influences resistance (Banguntopo, 2018). The researchers further evaluated the personnel's adaptability, determined the personnel's acceptance, and assessed the personnel's resistance to change in local colleges. The researcher used descriptive-correlational research was valuable in providing facts that could form the basis of scientific judgment, which provided essential knowledge. The results revealed that the respondents displayed a high level of adaptability and acceptance, and strongly agreed to be resistant to change. Significant differences were observed in behavioral adaptability and openly expressive and passive support when grouped to position. Gen X group exhibited greater resistance to change in terms of behavioral response. Moreover, positive relationships among variables in different dimensions of change were identified as highly significant. The art of change allows organizations to ensure that new policies, procedures, and controls are adapted, accepted, and free from any form of resistance.

ASSESSMENT OF HEALTH PROMOTING LIFE STYLE BEHAVIORS AMONG SAUDI ARABIAN UNIVERSITY STUDENTS

University students worldwide are sedentary and have unhealthy lives. As a result, the idea of health promoting universities was developed to address this issue. Despite its enormous impact on university students' health, the notion of health promoting institutions has not yet been properly explored internationally. The main purpose of the present study is to identify the level and factors associated with health promoting life style behaviors among Saudi Universities Students. a cross-sectional study was used to assess health promoting behaviors among nursing students in Saudi Arabia. Convenient sampling method was done on 727 participants. Health-Promoting Lifestyle Profile (HPLP) scale adopted from Walker et al. (1987) based on the Pender’s health-promoting model was used in the current study. Different statistical procedures were done to achieve the study objectives. The total mean score of health promoting behavior among study participants is 121.52±19.35. The highest mean score of health promoting behavior domain was observed in Spiritual growth (2.65± 0.50), while the lowest mean score was observed in Physical activity (1.90± 0.59). Results showed that there is no significant difference in the mean score of participants’ health promoting behavior with regards to their gender, age, income, marital status, level of study, smoking status (p&gt;0.05). Health insurance showed significant association with health promoting behavior (p&lt;0.05). This research demonstrates how having health insurance may effectively affect the health-promoting behaviors of nursing students. In order to assist university administrators and personnel in the development of strategies that are more efficient in fostering health-promoting habits among nursing students, the research offers recommendations.

A study on university staff s perspective on the harmonization of the internal audit system within the framework of International Internal Auditing Standards

Purpose- In this study, it is aimed to determine the problems experienced during the implementation of the internal audit system in state universities, which are a public administration, within the framework of international internal audit standards. Solution suggestions were made to the identified problems. In this research, a field study was conducted to determine the perceptions of senior supervisors working at Dicle University about the internal audit system at the university and their thoughts on compliance with international auditing standards. Methodology- The application part of the research consists of two parts. The first part consists of 5 questions to determine the demographic characteristics of the personnel participating in the research. In the second part of the research, it consists of 26 statements that will determine the opinions of the personnel on the harmonization of internal audit with international internal audit standards within the scope of the study. Findings- In general, it is seen that the participants of the research have an indecision about their working statements. Particularly, while disagreement comes to the fore in statements about international auditing standards, it is observed that the state of agreeing with statements about the role of internal auditing has increased. Conclusion- As a result of this study, it is thought that the internal audit activities of the university staff are insufficient, there is not enough internal auditor in the university and the information about the internal audit activities is insufficient. In particular, the university should attach importance to the awareness-raising activities of the senior management personnel regarding internal audit. Because internal audit activities directly contribute to the efficient work of university personnel. Therefore, in-service training activities should be increased to increase the efficiency of internal audit units in universities. In addition, it is seen that there are not enough internal audit personnel in universities. In particular, universities should allow more internal auditors to work on this issue. Keywords: Internal auditor, internal audit, international internal audit standards, university staff, Law No. 5018. JEL Codes: M40, M42, M49

ПРЕДПОСЫЛКИ И ВОЗМОЖНОСТИ ИМПОРТОЗАМЕЩЕНИЯ ПРОГРАММНОГО ОБЕСПЕЧЕНИЯ ПРИ ПОДГОТОВКЕ СПЕЦИАЛИСТОВ В РОССИЙСКИХ ВУЗАХ

The formation of digital competencies among students is a priority task of the vocational education system. The current system of training digital economy personnel in universities is focused on meeting the immediate needs of the economy and production. Educational institutions produce specialists who are used to working with foreign solutions in the field of software. This is due to the fact that for a long time, software from Western developers has been used (and continues to be used to this day) in all sectors of the economy and public administration. In the current situation, when the import substitution of information technologies has become an indispensable condition for the stability of the functioning of any Russian enterprise, it is necessary to immediately make adjustments to the content of training programs, which is reflected in the strategy of transition of educational institutions of higher education to the preferential use of domestic software.

Commuter Students and Psychological Sense of Community: How Ties to Home Relate to Academic Success

Abstract Universities spend significant time and energy establishing a sense of community for their students. University personnel strive to increase school community ties for commuter students who travel back and forth from home to campus under the assumption that these increased ties will predict academic success. In an effort to understand those variables related to commuter student success, 335 participants responded to questions regarding commuter status, psychological sense of community with one’s school, psychological sense of community with one’s hometown, and academic self-handicapping. Results indicated that those with a strong sense of community with their hometown were less likely to engage in academic self-handicapping. Moreover, this relationship was moderated by commuting status, such that the effect was stronger for commuter students than for non-commuter students. Implications for commuter student success and future research are discussed.

Role clarity as a determinant of job satisfaction among library personnel in South-West universities, Nigeria

This research explored the relationship between role clarity and work satisfaction among university library staff in South-West Nigeria. Survey research methodology was used with a sample size of 669 library employees, The study's target population consisted of 440 library workers from 23 out of 46 institutions in South-West Nigeria that were chosen on the basis of their years of inception. In the research, total enumeration was used. For data gathering, a validated structured questionnaire was employed. The Cronbach's Alpha reliability coefficients for role clarity and work satisfaction varied from 74 to 75, respectively. Only 356 out of 440 issued questionnaires were returned, representing an 81 percent return rate. The data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential (simple and multiple regression) statistics. The results suggested that role clarity had a substantial impact on the work satisfaction of university library staff in South-West Nigeria.

Application of interactive information system in college personnel management by using BP neural network algorithm

Application of interactive information system in college personnel management by using BP neural network algorithm

Discrimination experienced among Asian/Asian American students amid the COVID-19 pandemic

Objective: With the increasing incidents of discrimination toward Asian and Asian Americans (A/AA) in the United States amid the COVID-19 pandemic, this study explored A/AA university students’ lived experiences of discrimination during this time and their reactions toward discrimination. Participants: Ten A/AA university students from a major research university in the mid-Atlantic region of the United States participated in the study. Methods: We utilized a phenomenology approach in this study. Results: Two primary structural themes were identified: (1) examples of discrimination and (2) personal reactions to discrimination and microaggression. Conclusion: A/AA university students experienced overt/open discrimination and microaggression amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Their responses to discrimination and microaggressions highlighted the challenges and opportunities presented by the COVID-19-related anti-Asian racism. Implications for university personnel were also discussed.

Research on the Personnel System Reform of College Teachers in China during the Digital Transformation of Education

Purpose - Deeply implementing the Digital transformation of education is the trend of educational reform and development in the world, and it is also an urgent requirement for China to build a high-quality education system. Based on the current situation of personnel system reform in China’s colleges and universities during the Digital transformation of education, this paper explores the reform of the personnel system in colleges and universities and puts forward reform strategies.&#x0D; Design/Methodology/Approach - Based on human resource management theory, this paper studies the problems existing in the reform of personnel systems in colleges and universities during the Digital transformation period, including three problems: imperfect top-level design and lack of digital strategic planning; The degree of data governance is low, and the integration of digital technology and system is not close; The awareness of Digital transformation is weak and digital literacy is lacking. Therefore, we propose reform strategies.&#x0D; Findings - This article investigates the optimization of top-level design and deep integration of digital technology and personnel systems. Proposes reform strategies for job appointment, assessment and evaluation, and salary incentive systems. Strengthen the awareness of transformation; Promote innovative reform of the university personnel system.&#x0D; Research Implications - This study is of great significance to the personnel system reform of Chinese universities in the Digital transformation of education. Also, it provides a reference for other scholars’ follow-up research.

Work motivation, job satisfaction, work-family balance, and job commitment of library personnel in Universities in North-Central Nigeria

Increasingly, organizations are facing turbulent and competitive times. Hence, the need for universities to capitalize on the robustness and diversity of their employees to maximize their success by attracting and developing an engaged, healthy, and high-performing workforce through the provision of stimulating work environments that will promote work-family balance, work motivation, job satisfaction and overall job commitment. This study was designed to investigate the effects of work motivation, job satisfaction, and work-family balance on job commitment as well as work motivation and work-family balance as they affect job satisfaction of library personnel in universities in North-central Nigeria. The total enumeration technique was used to cover all the 926 library personnel in the universities in North-central Nigeria. The validated questionnaire was used to collect data on 926 library personnel out of which 842 responded. The response rate achieved was 91 %. The study found that work-family balance, work motivation and job satisfaction had significant effect on the job commitment of the respondents. Job satisfaction has the most significant effect (41 %) on job commitment. It is therefore, recommended that university administrators, library managers and most especially policy makers in the education sector should give adequate attention to work-family balance, work motivation, and job satisfaction when planning to improve job commitment of their employees. In addition, they should consider work motivation and work-family balance to improve job satisfaction of the library employees.

Forging Partnerships to Address Teacher Shortages in Rural Settings: Engaging Key Players

Discussing the topic of special education teacher shortages across the United States has become commonplace. Although more widespread, special education teacher shortages in rural areas have gained less attention. Teachers in these areas face unique challenges such as overcoming geographic barriers to providing high-quality services, the isolation endemic to rural poverty, and having limited access to resources in schools. Additionally, students with disabilities living in rural areas are more likely to be supported by teachers who are ill-prepared, lack experience, and/or fail to possess the qualifications necessary to meet diverse learning needs. Addressing these challenges requires innovative partnerships between national, state, and university personnel to create systemic change to recruit and retain special educators. The purpose of this article is to describe a partnership between The Collaboration for Effective Educator Development, Accountability, and Reform (CEEDAR) Center, the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE), Education Preparation Programs (EPPs), including Delta State University, and a cross-section of special education directors in the Mississippi Delta and other regions that utilized The Educator Shortages in Special Education Toolkit (Hayes et al., 2019) as a guide, which resulted in the development of the Special Educator Mentoring Framework. This article will explore the Special Educator Mentoring Framework that engaged stakeholders in purposeful activities through the four-step cyclical process to plan, design, implement, and evaluate efforts to address the special educator shortages in rural regions of Mississippi. This unique collaboration highlights promising practices to promote special education teacher preparation and strengthen teaching practice.

Exploring Work Climate among University Personnel

This was a descriptive study which used a survey questionnaire that determined the profile and characteristics of the complete enumeration of the teaching and non-teaching personnel in the areas of caring, cohesiveness, respect, trust, career and social growth and opportunity for input. The data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Also, the mean which is a measure of central tendency was used to determine the work climate at Central Philippines State University. The most number of respondents were those from 31 to 45 years old, the females outnumbered males, majority were College Level/Graduate and most respondents were in the service for 10 years and below. The younger the personnel, the more that they were favorable with the work climate. Males were less favorable compared to the females. The college level/graduate personnel of the University found its work climate a more positive one compared to personnel with master’s and doctor’s degree. The work climate in the University was more positive for the permanent staff or non-teaching personnel and job order employees. The work climate at Central Philippines State University as to caring, cohesiveness, career and social growth and opportunity for input got an interpretation of highly favorable while it got moderately favorable as to respect and trust. There was a significant difference in the characteristics of CPSU teaching and non-teaching personnel in the areas of caring, respect, social growth and opportunity for input. There existed significant difference on the work climate among University personnel when grouped according to the respondents’ profile.