The Effectiveness of Professional Development Programs for Faculty Members at Private Higher Education Institutions in Sudan (Applied on Imam Al-Hadi College during the period 2015-2022)
Dr. Muram Ahmed Ali Al-Tayeb
Dr. Al-Musharrafal-Amin Ahmed Al-Shafie
Dr. Mashair Hussien Khalifa Ali
Dr. Gubara Farah Gubara Mohamed
The purpose of this research was to assess the quality of training offered to lecturers at Sudanese private universities. The study's central issue was the difficulty many universities, particularly private ones, have in offering enough professional development opportunities for their teaching staff. An analytical-descriptive methodology was used for the research. College professors made up the bulk of the study's sample group. A large-scale survey was used as a sampling strategy since the research population was quite small. The researchers devised a questionnaire to serve as a means of data collection. A total of 166 questionnaires were analyzed, and 113 (or 68%) were deemed suitable for inclusion in the research. SPSS was used to do some statistical analyses on the data for the purpose of testing the hypothesis. The purpose of this study is to test the following hypotheses: Professional development plans for teachers are planned and prepared in advance. Faculty members may further their careers in a wide variety of topics and specializations. Faculty members face challenges that prevent them from participating in professional development opportunities. The study's final results are as follows. Plans and materials for faculty professional development are prepared well in advance. Faculty members face challenges that prevent them from participating in professional development opportunities. Here are some suggestions from the research: Companies should pick the most qualified instructors to lead their training programs.
Keywords: Effectiveness, Professional development, Faculty members