The maximum number of academic preparation shall not be more than four (4) different courses

4.1.5 Teaching Performance

The evaluation result should show that majority of the faculty has, as a whole good or better performance.

4.1.5.1 Evaluation system

1. The administration of each school/college of engineering shall have a defined set of procedures for improving the classroom performance of its faculty members, which shall include students and supervisor’s evaluation.

2. The dean or his designate shall observe and evaluate the teaching capabilities of the faculty members at least once during every school year.

The evaluation shall include at least the following aspects:

a. actual observation of the faculty member’s performance in the classroom;

b. written summary of observation, a copy of which shall be provided the faculty member; and

c. the set of evaluation criteria distributed to each faculty member at the start of the semester which shall include: subject-matter competence; suitability of examinations, assignments and levels of presentations; the ability to identify and respond to student needs; punctuality and regularity of attendance and record keeping; faculty members personality/ grooming; rapport with students and other faculty members; classroom and delivery of instructions; organization and control; professional participation; availability to students; adherence to course syllabi; student-faculty course evaluations; written evaluation reviewed by the faculty member with the opportunity to file a response; and the right to appeal by the faculty member.

4.1.6 Hiring Policies.

The school/college of engineering shall have an established procedure for recruitment of new faculty members. The recruitment process shall involve the president or his authorized representative, the dean(s) and department heads.

4.1.6.1 Faculty Development Plans/Activities

A faculty development plan shall be developed and implemented by the institution. There shall be sufficient funds allotted to support the faculty members in pursuing graduate studies and professional trainings or seminars. An assessment mechanism shall