A STUDY OF ACADEMIC ADMINISTRATION BASED ON BUDDHIST PRINCIPLE OF HOME ECONOMIC TECHNOLOGY FACULTY, RAJAMANGALA TECHNOLOGY UNIVERSITY

Abstract

This research article aimed to study academic administration based on Buddhist principles of the Faculty of Home Economics Technology, Rajamangala University of Technology. This was a qualitative research which consisted of documentary analysis and interviews with 5 key informants. Data were analyzed by content analysis. Results of research found that Academic administration based on Buddhist principles of the Faculty of Home Economics Technology, Rajamangala University of Technology was an academic administration to success by integrating Buddhist principles which consisted of Iddhipada IV which are principles that help to work successfully, or the way of success, and Brahma Vihara IV principles, which are principles for executives to hold the spirit of their subordinates. The mission of academic administration consisted of 1) curriculum development, 2) learning process development, 3) measurement and evaluation, comparing academic results, 4) research to improve educational quality, 5) development of innovative media and technology 6 ) development of learning resources, 7) educational supervision, 8) development of quality assurance systems, and 9) building academic networks with other organizations.