Education Policy and Development (EPD)
Vol. 3 No. 2 (2025): Education Policy and Development

Remuneration and Engagement: A Study of Catholic Educators

Karen Joy Catacutan (University of Saint Louis)
Gladys Tumbali (University of Saint Louis)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Sep 2025

Abstract

This study examined the organizational engagement of Catholic educators in relation to a rationalized remuneration system. Conducted across six Catholic Higher Education Institutions in Region II, it employed a mixed-method research design. A survey was administered to 164 college faculty members with at least three years of tenure, selected through stratified random sampling. Focus group discussions complemented the quantitative findings. Results showed that Catholic educators had highly favorable assessments of their remuneration in terms of fairness, effectiveness, and conformity. They were fully engaged in instruction, Christian faith formation, community engagement, and financial management, but demonstrated lower engagement in research activities. A significant relationship was found between educators' perceptions of remuneration and their engagement in instruction, financial management, extension, and Christian faith formation. These findings guided the development of a rationalized remuneration system to enhance organizational engagement. The study has practical implications for Catholic school leaders in improving faculty compensation strategies to enhance engagement and retention.

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epd

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Education Other

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The Journal of Education Policy and Development (EPD) is a scholarly platform dedicated to advancing discourse on education policy and its development. This journal is conceived with the objective of addressing a critical gap in academic literature and providing a comprehensive outlet for rigorous ...