Total Quality Management - Related Attributes, Knowledge, and Practices of Academic Leaders, in Selected SUC-TEl's in Region – IX

This study was designed to determine the 'Total Quality Management — Related Attributes, Knowledge, and Practices of Academic Leaders, in Selected SUC-TEl's in Region - IX'. The study utilized descriptive - evaluative analysis utilizing 36 deans, directors, key teacher education instructors, and 120 instructors in the four SUCTEIs in Region IX. Three (3) Survey questionnaires, and the Schmidht and Finnigan's Test were used in this study. The instruments were used to determine the Professional Preparation Profile, the TQM — Related Attributes, Knowledge and Practices of the Academic Leaders in SUCTEls in Region - IX. Results showed that: Most of the academic leaders are professionally prepared to accomplish their academic tasks; The TQM — related attributes manifested by the academic leaders in SUC — TEIS in Region — IX, are to a Very Great Extent; there is no significant difference between the 'Extents Of TQM — Related Attributes Manifested By The Academic Leaders In SUC — TEIS In Region — IX, Classified According To Level Of Management; most of the academic leaders were knowledgeable on the TQM competency areas, and that the level of Knowledge of the Academic Leaders in TQM is 'Very High; however there is a significant difference between the 'The Knowledge Levels On TQM Of The Academic Leaders In SUC — TEIS In Region — {X, Classified According To Level Of Management; and the educational managers apply/practice the TQM — Related Principles in their activities to a greater extent compared to their instructor counterparts; as well as the Academic Leaders' TQM Knowledge Level is related to Professional Preparation, Attributes and Practices. As recommended: an insight on the 'Total Quality Management — Related Attributes, Knowledge, and Practices of Academic Leaders, in Selected SUC-TEI's in Region IX, could serve as basis in formulating proposals for revitalized instruction for the SUC-TEls in the region, it could serve as well, as a valuable input in the generation of an appropriate TQM training design for its personnel.