Faculty Strategies for Sustainable Human Capital and Achieving High University Rank

Abstract

This article is on faculty strategies for sustainable human capital development and achieving high University Rank. We consider ranking criteria used at Global level, Regional level and countries specifics side by side with the United Nations (UNs) sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and basic community needs. Faculty members are considered as backbone of University success in terms of ranking, community service, employability of graduates and achieving SDGs. The paper reveals the harmonized strategies for sustainable human capital development capable of making a University to top the ranking of Global, regional and country bodies, provision of knowledge and skill relevant for employment and self-employment, addressing the needs of the immediate community and achieving UN SDGs. Key issues of the strategies identified are strategic vision and mission, student admission, staff training and development and Quality assurance, monitoring and evaluation. Others are management structure and staffing, teaching and learning assessment and facilities and environmental quality. It is recommended that faculties should take new the strategies serious in order to achieve positive results.