ASSESSING FACULTY PERFORMANCE AT MIRPUR UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY (MUST): INFLUENCING FACTORS, KEY INDICATORS, AND CHALLENGES

Abstract

This study assesses the productivity of the faculty members in the MUST with regard to Key Performance Indicators, challenges and issues. Questionnaire having close-ended questions were used and data were analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS). When it comes to anxieties, the faculties reported moderate to high level of anxiety (Mean= 3.7) that might be related to professional competencies Practiced by the faculty for enhancing professional development (Mean = 4.5) and for administrative responsibilities (Mean = 4.9) show that faculties are dedicated to academic and Leadership position. However, the following challenges were noted; political influence, absence of Tool (Mean = 4.3), unequal Assessment (Mean =2.9). Some of these are detrimental to total faculty output and morale. The future study promotes the idea of an open evaluation system, the accessibility of digital resources, and professional development. It is clear that dealing with theory shown areas with specific remedies will enhance a positive academic climate and enhance faculty effectiveness in MUST.