The Development of Human Resources at Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University

Abstract

This study examined the current status and strategies for human resource development at Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University, focusing on enhancing personnel potential in academic competence, professional skills, and ethical standards in alignment with the university’s mission to produce high-quality graduates. Employing a descriptive research design, data were collected from 400 participants selected from a total population of 1,986 academic and support staff through structured questionnaires. Analyses utilized percentages, means, and standard deviations. Findings indicated that the university places primary emphasis on academic and professional skill development, alongside initiatives promoting information technology proficiency, language abilities, and teamwork culture. Nonetheless, limitations were observed regarding budget allocation, continuity of programs, and equitable access to development activities. Analysis of workplace factors revealed that staff rated training programs, further education support, development planning, performance evaluation, and motivational systems highly, with the highest confidence in instructor expertise and evaluation’s role in fostering motivation. However, post-training follow-up, scholarship coverage, skill diversity, and alignment of rewards with performance were identified as areas requiring improvement. The study recommends implementing a systematic and continuous strategic plan for human resource development, integrating training, research, and skill enhancement responsive to socioeconomic changes, and establishing robust monitoring and evaluation mechanisms to sustain professional growth and organizational effectiveness.