Understanding quality in Philippine private non-sectarian higher education: A multiple case study

Date of Publication

3-21-2019

Document Type

Dissertation

Degree Name

Doctor of Philosophy in Education Major in Educational Leadership and Management

Subject Categories

Higher Education

College

Br. Andrew Gonzalez FSC College of Education

Department/Unit

Educational Leadership and Management

Thesis Adviser

Teresa P. Yasa

Defense Panel Chair

Maria Paquita Diongon Bonnet

Defense Panel Member

Ma. Cristina F. Bate
Hans Steven M. Moran
Jerome A. Ouano
Abdul Jhariel M. Osman

Abstract/Summary

This study investigated how three Philippine private non-sectarian higher education institutions understand Quality. An inverse relationship exists between the growing number of Private Non-Sectarian Higher Education Institutions (PNSHEI) and diminishing student performance in terms of graduate employment and passing rates in the national board examinations. The purpose of this multiple case study was to describe how three Philippine PNSHEIs that operate as both education providers and business ventures understood Quality. A multiple case study methodology and two level sampling were conducted. Three PNSHEIs that represent the vertical typology of Autonomous, Deregulated, and Regulated private colleges or universities in the Philippines were selected and within each site, an administrator, a faculty member, a student, and a parent of an enrolled student were interviewed. Documents, observations and extant literature were used for data triangulation. A within- case, and cross-case analysis were performed. Seven themes emerged: Philippine private non-sectarian higher education Quality is understood as the (a) Success of Graduates; and (b) Surpassing Standards. Structures and Procedures in (c) Instructional Leadership and (d) Leadership and Governance promoted Quality. Finally, Quality is manifested in (e) Performance in National Board Exams; (f) Positive School Culture and (g) Stakeholder Satisfaction. Findings of the study suggest that Quality within each institution was predicated on accreditation but understood by the individual participants as stakeholder satisfaction. Results suggest that mandatory accreditation and demographic specific strategies to promote stakeholder satisfaction are essential for Quality in Philippine PNSHEIs.

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Language

English

Format

Electronic

Accession Number

CDTG008247

Keywords

Education, Higher--Philippines; Private universities and colleges--Philippines

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