Identification of Problems faced by Graduates of Farhangian University Campuses in Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari Province

Identification of Problems faced by Graduates of Farhangian University Campuses in Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari Province   J. Torkzaadeh, Ph.D.* M. Saadeghiaan Sooraki** R. Marzooghi, Ph.D.*** J. Jahaani, Ph.D.****   To improve any learning environment, its problems need to be identified. To do so at the Farhangian University campuses in the province of Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari Province, initially a group of 135 graduates consisting of 6 different subgroups were asked to identify the main challenges facing their university. Then another group of 125 graduates was tasked with the prioritization of the identified problems. A hierarchical analysis of the collected data lead to the conclusion that the most challenging aspects of this university are the areas of human resources, curriculum and structure, and the cultural/educational/scientific domain. More specifically, teachers, administrators, the local culture, needs assessment, teaching of practical matters, content, and implementation were the most challenging areas of difficulty. Hence, it is necessary to author a set of directives in the identified areas in order to make the organization responsive to its clients.   Keywords: Farhangian University, problem identification, environmental responsiveness, educational performance   _______________________ Date received: Nov. 19, 2017                  Date accepted: June 30, 2018 * Associate Professor of Educational Planning and Administration, Faculty of Education & Psychology, Shiraz University (corresponding Author). [email protected] ** Doctoral Student in Educational Administration, Faculty of Education & Psychology, Shiraz University. [email protected] *** Professor of Educational Planning and Administration, Faculty of Education & Psychology, Shiraz University. [email protected] **** Associate Professor of Educational Planning and Administration, Faculty of Education & Psychology, Shiraz University. [email protected]