Research Culture and Productivity of the Faculty in State Universities and Colleges

Abstract

The main objective of this study descriptive-correlational research was to find out the research culture and productivity of the State Universities and Colleges (SUCs). Survey questionnaire was used to gather relevant data. Results showed that the respondents recognized that conducting research was one of their primary duties. By welcoming or accommodating teacher-researchers in their classroom encouraged others conduct research and motivate finish their graduate studies. Respondents felt fulfilled when something of value came out their scientific investigation and take pride when their research was in line with the achievement of the national socio-economic goals. Their enthusiasm in gathering data, reading research outputs, and surfing in the internet motivated them to do research for their promotions. In terms of research incentives, there was an institutional funding for research; SUCs provided seminars and workshops. On research organization, SUs had research center and it was well organized; inhouse review and evaluation of all the researches were done annually. However,
presentation of research outputs in international for a was rarely supported. The institution stipulated the average teaching load of the faculty, there were available research mentors; research was the primary mission of the school; SUCs had research advisory boards; had an Institutional Research Board; received training grants; issued research participation; and funded faculty research. The findings showed that the faculty were productive in research; however, those were not publish. Most of the faculty used descriptive and experimental researches dealt
with issues on social sciences and agriculture which were utilized for community extension and instruction.