Academic Administration According to the Four Sangahawatthu Principles in the 21st Century of Phra Pariyattidhamma School Under the Study Area of Phra Pariyattidhamma General Department Region 8

Abstract

This research aimed to (1) study the state of academic administration based on   the Four Saṅgahavatthu Principles in the 21^st century of educational institutions under the Office of Phrapariyattidhamma Educational Service Area 8, and (2) propose a guideline for academic administration based on the Four Saṅgahavatthu Principles in the 21^st century of educational institutions under the Office of Phrapariyattidhamma Educational Service Area 8. This mixed-methods research included both quantitative and qualitative approaches. The quantitative component involved a questionnaire with a sample of 205 participants, analyzed with percentages, means, and standard deviations. The qualitative component involved interviews with 12 key informants.

The research results were as follows:

1. The state of academic administration based on the Four Saṅgahavatthu Principles in the 21^st century of educational institutions under the Office of Phrapariyattidhamma Educational Service Area 8 was found to be at the highest level overall.


2. The guidelines for academic administration should include the following principles: Generosity (Dāna): including material giving, giving of teachings, and forgiveness; adhering to the principle of generosity in practice benefits practitioners and serves as a moral anchor; Kind Speech (Piyavācā): administrators and academic personnel should communicate with compassion, using polite language, sincerity, and appropriateness; Beneficial Actions (Atthacariyā): this involves dedicating oneself to improving and developing work through beneficial behavior; Equal Treatment (Samānattatā): maintaining consistency in work and behavior, focusing on continuous improvement, and establishing a respectful and credible stance among peers.