Leadership Growth Mindset among College Deans and its Relationship to Faculty Performance: The Case of Cagayan State University

This study examined how the leadership growth mindset of college deans influences faculty performance in teaching, research, and professional activities at two campuses of Cagayan State University. Leadership growth mindset, which emphasizes the belief that abilities can develop over time, is known to affect performance, yet limited research exists on its impact in Philippine state universities.

The study assessed the leadership growth mindset of deans and its relationship with faculty performance. A descriptive-correlational design was used, with faculty members as respondents. Survey questionnaires were employed to measure deans’ leadership traits and faculty performance in teaching, research, and professional engagement.

The results showed that deans were rated highly in empowerment, accountability, and humility but lower in forgiveness dimension. Faculty performance was strong in teaching but moderate in research and professional engagement with differences based on their age, rank, and education. In particular, a significant positive relationship was found between deans’ leadership growth mindset and faculty performance, specifically in teaching effectiveness and professional development.

The study recommends implementing leadership development programs that focus on fostering a growth mindset among deans to further improve faculty performance and support institutional success.