CHED Handbook on Typology, OBE, and ISA
In terms of governance, the HEI’s Board has clear processes in developing and approving policy, and communicating resolutions to the stakeholders. The criteria for choosing the Board members are clear and the processes of nomination and election are transparent.
In terms of management, the different aspects of the HEI’s operations are clearly documented in various manuals that guide the management of human, financial, and physical resources. There are criteria and processes for choosing key administrators, with a bias for merit and track record.
In terms of enabling features, the HEI has a strong Management Information System that allows it to keep track of resources, outputs, and wastage.
Box 9. Points to Consider in KRA Governance and Management
Quality of Teaching and Learning The quality of teaching and learning can be sustained if there are clear program standards. These, in turn, are achieved through transparent processes of approval and implementation, as well as monitoring and review. The results of these processes should enable the HEI to undertake actions to strengthen their programs. Thus, these three criteria should be considered in the teaching-learning systems: 1. Program Approval and Implementation This refers to processes for approving and implementing programs. Processes for program approval should take into consideration the HEI’s VMG and resources, the development needs of the region/country, and appropriate design to achieve the desired competencies of its graduates. Processes for program implementation should ensure that every effort is made to achieve the intended outcomes through proper resources and oversight. 2. Program Monitoring and Review This refers to processes for monitoring and reviewing the effectiveness of its programs. These processes should look at outcomes, especially in terms of student achievements, performance of graduates, and efficient use of resources. 3. Action to Strengthen Programs This refers to processes, which ensure that the HEI takes effective action to address weaknesses, build on strengths, and to enhance performance by the dissemination of good practice. Aside from the programs themselves, faculty members are keys to the implementation of teaching-learning programs. Thus, there should be a system, which ensures that there is an adequate number of faculty members with the appropriate expertise and competence to teach and facilitate learning in the courses offered by the institution. The HEI needs to have systems and processes of hiring, retaining, and developing such faculty.
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