Lecturer Performances in Indonesia Higher Education System

Abstract

This paper is concern with Indonesia lecturers' performances on teaching and research activities. Particular attention is given to look at teaching and publication performances after a various compensation schemes introduced since 2008. The study began with developing the instruments integrating lecturer's characteristics and academic activities; i.e., including teaching, research, and time allocation. Around 54.000 of lecturers of higher system in Indonesia registered as permanent staffs of universities received certification. The questionnaire forms were digitally filled. This study shows there is a tendency of increase number of working hours of lecturers for teaching process. Publication index is slightly improved after certification and compensation schemes are introduced. Large variations of publication index are observed according to country where doctoral graduate is finished. This study implies that there is a limited improvement of research activities, particularly after the implementation of lecturer compensation policy. This study is ended with a conclusion.

An analysis of lecturers’ demographic factors affecting research performance in Indonesia

“…On the other hand, lecturers who have academic ranking professors and associate professors have dependents to produce scientific work. Puuska (2010) and Elfindri, Rustad, Nizam,& Dahrulsyah (2015) states that the productivity of professors is higher than in other positions.…”

“…Countries where lecturers get their degrees are considered to influence the performance of publications because of differences in the quality of education of each country. Elfindri, Rustad, Nizam, & Dahrulsyah (2015) found that the international publications' productivity of lecturers who graduated from overseas universities was four to five much higher compared to the productivity of lecturers who graduated from domestic universities. One of the things that are complained by lecturers is the administrative burden that disturbs the focus of the lecturer in conducting research.…”

Calling and Membership in Intrinsic Motivation-based Leadership for Increasing Organizational Commitment and Productivity

“…Productivity is human desire and effort to always improve the quality of life and livelihood in all fields (Turban, McLean, & Wetherbe, 2001). Work productivity is the ability of employees to produce compared to the input used, an employee can be said to be productive when able to produce research work (Elfindri, Supriadi Rustad, Nizam, 2015). Characteristics of productivity are, first feel busy working until there is no time, both quality of work is a top priority in the work, third give the best effort in every job and fourth get maximum results with resource efficiency (L. W. Fry, 2003).…”

The Academic Climate and Organizational Support Influence on Performance of Lecturers Scientific Publications (Study at the Private University Accredited in West Java)

“…Scientific publications in reputable national and international journals, acting as a self-actualization medium for academics and researchers in the development of science internationally. However, according to (8) In general, the performance of lecturer scientific publications in Indonesia is far behind including the citation index compared to the scientific publications of lecturers in Southeast Asian countries. (8) said that based on the results of his research the scientific publications of lecturers will increase if there is a compensation policy on research performance.…”

“…However, according to (8) In general, the performance of lecturer scientific publications in Indonesia is far behind including the citation index compared to the scientific publications of lecturers in Southeast Asian countries. (8) said that based on the results of his research the scientific publications of lecturers will increase if there is a compensation policy on research performance. The size of a college's success is judged by how capable the universities produce high-quality products that are recognized by the public, both the scientific community and the general public.…”