Development of Academic Administration System for Excellence of Mid-Sized Schools under the Secondary Educational Service Area Office in the Northeast

Abstract

An Effective Academic Administration System is essential for attaining excellence in educational institutions. Through the optimization of processes, support for schools and students, and the promotion of data-driven decision-making, such a system assists institutions in adapting to evolving educational environments and delivering high-quality education. The objectives of this research were to study the components and indicators of academic administration for the excellence of mid-sized secondary schools, study the current and the desirable conditions and needs and to study the results of the implementation. Research and development approach was conducted research in 4 phases. The results of the research were as follows: The academic administration components for excellence in mid-sized secondary schools under the Secondary Education Service Area Office in the Northeast comprises four main components and twenty-two indicators. The current condition of the system is rated at a high level, while the desirable condition is at the highest level. The Academic Administration System encompasses four aspects: 1) Input includes Administrator, Teachers and Staff, Students, and a conducive learning environment,  2) Process involves two main components and twelve sub-elements, 3) Output consists of four components: A flexible and agile organizational structure that supports changes, higher academic achievement among learners compared to previous years, satisfaction among administrators, teachers, staff, stakeholders and acceptance within the community, 4) Feedback mechanisms include performance report to the public and utilizing evaluation results to make improvements based on recommendations. In conclusion, Academic Administration System's comprehensive approach, encompassing input, process, output, and feedback aspects has resulted in exemplary performance establishing these secondary schools as models of excellence within the region.