An emotional-intelligence-based model for improving faculty members' effectiveness

Aiming at determining the role of Emotional Intelligence (EI) - based leadership in improving faculty effectiveness, the present study suggested a model with 10 principle components. Research methodology was descriptive-survey of exploratory type. Statistical population were the present faculty members in the semester (N = 3500). The subjects of the study (sample) consisted of 351 faculty members selected through stratified random method. Data were collected via two researcher-administered questionnaires. Statistical operations utilized for data analysis included: Independent t-test, Wilkoxon test, variance analysis, factor analysis and principle component analysis. Findings showed that there are 10 EI-based leadership factors which determine faculty effectiveness. Results also suggested a significant difference between desirable and current situations in Islamic Azad universities. Bridging such a gap, a suggested model was developed and proposed. Its conformity degree was then evaluated by higher education experts' viewpoints (95%). The necessary amendments were made at the end.