Factors related to the achievements of the three pillars of higher education practice

Abstract

Purpose: Quality higher education will be realized if it has practiced the values of the Tridharma of Higher Education. This study aims to analyze the lecturer's factors related to the achievement of the three pillars of higher education. Methods: This study used a cross-sectional with a population and sample of all permanent lecturers in six Health Higher Education Institutions in Medan City, North Sumatra Province, Indonesia which were selected purposively (N=121). Data were collected using a questionnaire and analyzed using the chi-square statistical test. Results: There is a significant relationship between commitment (p-value 0.013), continuous improvement (p-value 0.032), innovation (p-value 0.037), collaboration (p-value 0.036), and technology (p-value 0.030) with the achievement of the three pillars of higher education. Recomendations: This research provides a foundation for the development of higher education quality through the development of the quality of lecturers by improving lecturer commitment, continuous improvement, innovation, collaboration, and technology.

Keywords: achievement; lecturer; higher education; three pillars; quality of lecturer