A STUDY ON MANAGERIAL COMPETENCIES OF COLLEGE TEACHERS AT ARTS AND SCIENCE COLLEGES IN TIRUCHIRAPALLI

Abstract

Education is the most powerful instrument whose effectual use requires the strength of will, committed work and sacrifice. Since this tool is in the hands of teachers, they must possess qualities for its effective use. Education inculcates desirable habits, skills and attitudes which make an individual a good citizen. The importance of education is quite strong. Education is the knowledge of putting one’s abilities to maximum use. This study has been undertaken to identify those managerial competencies of college teachers in Arts and Science Colleges. A thorough study and extensive literature helped to identify three main competencies for the college teachers - Teaching competence, Managerial competence and Professional competence out of which this paper deals with the Managerial competence. Colleges can create a model which would help them in Recruitment, Selection, Training and Development and Succession planning.