The Development of an Academic Administration Model for Enhancing Academic Staff in Educational Institutions under the Office of the Vocational Education Commission

Abstract

This research aimed to 1) study the future scenario of academic administration models for developing teachers working in academic affairs under the Office of the Vocational Education Commission, 2) develop a suitable model for academic administration to enhance teachers’ academic performance, and 3) develop and evaluate an academic administration manual. The findings revealed that the future model of academic administration consists of five key areas: (1) curriculum development, emphasizing collaboration with enterprises and partners to create competency-based curricula aligned with professional standards; (2) measurement and evaluation, which should comprehensively assess knowledge, skills, and attitudes using appropriate technologies and tools; (3) academic services and libraries, promoting the use of learning resources and information technology to develop electronic libraries; (4) dual vocational education, enhancing teachers’ understanding of cooperative training management, fostering collaboration with enterprises, and utilizing the DVE Data system for efficient student and enterprise information management; and (5) instructional media, emphasizing the production and use of modern digital media to stimulate continuous learning anytime and anywhere.

The evaluation of the academic administration model indicated a very high level of appropriateness in all dimensions utility, feasibility, propriety, and accuracy. The developed manual was found to be clear, comprehensive, and practical, supporting teacher development in curriculum design, evaluation, information technology use, collaboration, and instructional media creation. Follow-up and evaluation of manual implementation revealed that it effectively enhanced cooperation between educational institutions and enterprises while improving the quality and efficiency of teaching and learning management. Overall, the manual demonstrated the highest level of quality and served as an effective tool for guiding academic administration and professional teacher development within vocational education institutions.