Proponent(s)

Timoleon S. Lianza

Abstract

Leadership competencies are essential for effective governance and transformation in higher education institutions. This paper explores the applicability of global leadership competency frameworks within the context of Philippine State Universities and Colleges (SUCs), using Eastern Visayas State University (EVSU) as a case study. Drawing from prior empirical data and employing a qualitative framework analysis, the study maps EVSU faculty leadership competencies against four global models: Kouzes and Posner’s Five Practices, the ACRL Leadership Competency Framework, the IAU Global Framework, and Avolio and Bass’s Transformational Leadership Theory. Results reveal strong alignment in ethical leadership, collaboration, and role modeling, highlighting faculty strengths in interpersonal and values-driven leadership. However, gaps were identified in areas such as visionary leadership, change management, and global sustainability, underscoring the need for locally grounded yet globally informed leadership development strategies. This study contributes to academic discourse by showing how global frameworks can be contextualized to strengthen faculty leadership in developing country settings. It advocates for targeted capacity-building programs that align with international benchmarks while addressing unique institutional challenges. By integrating global best practices with local realities, SUCs can better prepare faculty leaders to drive educational excellence and institutional resilience.

Publication Date

June 2025

Name of Research Journal

International Journal of Novel Research in Education and Learning

ISSN / ISBN

ISSN 2394-9686

Volume and Issue No.

Vol. 12, Issue 3

Citation

Lianza, T. S. Leadership Competencies in Higher Education: Global Models and a Case Application in Eastern Visayas State University.