THE MANAGEMENT OF STUDENT ACTIVITIES AT THE CHONBURI-RAYONG SECONDARY EDUCATIONAL SERVICE AREA OFFICE

Abstract

The objectives of this research article are as follows: To study student affairs administration in educational institutions under the jurisdiction of the Chonburi Rayong Secondary Educational Service Area Office. To compare personnel’s opinions on student affairs administration in these educational institutions, categorized by position and work experience. To explore guidelines for the administration of student affairs in educational institutions under the Chonburi Rayong Secondary Educational Service Area Office. The sample group in this study consisted of 356 personnel from educational institutions under the Chonburi Rayong Secondary Educational Service Area Office. The sampling was conducted using stratified random sampling based on the Krejcie and Morgan table. The research instruments included a five-point Likert scale questionnaire and a semi-structured interview. The questionnaire was validated for content accuracy with an Index of Item-Objective Congruence (IOC) ranging from 0.80 to 1.00, and it had a reliability coefficient of 0.80.

   The research findings are as follows:

   1.The overall level of student affairs administration was rated as “high.” When considering individual aspects, all were also rated at a high level, including moral and disciplinary promotion, student support systems, activity evaluation, and other student development activities.

1. A comparison of personnel opinions categorized by position showed statistically significant differences at the 0.05 level in several areas, such as moral and disciplinary promotion, implementation of student support systems, and evaluation of student affairs. Other areas showed no statistically significant differences. When categorized by work experience, no statistically significant differences were found in either overall or individual aspects. The qualitative analysis revealed several guidelines for student affairs administration:


2. Planning Institutions should develop clear operational plans and communicate them effectively to all stakeholders. Activity Management: There should be monitoring and quality assurance systems in place, with evaluation results used for continuous improvement. Promotion of Morality and Discipline: Clear, continuous, and measurable approaches should be applied. Student Support Systems: A systematic process should be implemented, starting from screening to developing individualized support plans. Promotion of Democracy in Schools: Responsible personnel must be clearly assigned, with mechanisms for monitoring, oversight, and information dissemination. Performance Evaluation: Data should be compiled into reports to inform planning for future improvement cycles, enhancing efficiency.