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Reward outstanding engineering faculty through the "goal, resources, training, review, and reward" model

Thanikachalam Vedhathiri*

Center for International Affairs, National Institute of Technical Teachers Training and Research, Tharamani 600113, Chennai, India


Engineering Education Review 2026, 4(1),1-11; https://doi.org/10.67229/EER26050001
Submitted06 Mar 2025
Revised13 Oct 2025
Accepted14 Oct 2025
Published27 May 2026
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Abstract

In the 21st century, the linkages between engineering institutions and industry have been strengthened. Institutions are suppliers of industry-ready graduates, problem solvers through consultancy services, trainers of employees and executives, and providers of intellectual products. The success of this supply chain lies deeply in the outstanding engineering faculty members. A comprehensive literature survey was conducted on the rewards for exceptional faculty members at global universities. There is a need to recognize well-accomplished faculty members in engineering services to honor their contributions and inspire excellence within the academic and professional community. A strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT) analysis and an opportunity analysis were conducted to identify areas that required contributions from a well-accomplished faculty team. A model has been proposed: Goal, resources, training, review, and reward (GRTSRR). The steps for implementing the model have been presented. This model has been piloted through a series of externally funded projects by the Asian Development Bank-assisted project, the United Nations Development Program (UNDP)-assisted project, and the World Bank-assisted project. This model requires evaluation and refinement to meet the specific needs of various institutions.

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