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        1 - Compare current and desired status dimensions and components of staff development in higher educational system of Iran (case of study: Islamic Azad University)
        Javad moghadasi Kamran Mohammadkhani Amirhossein Mohammaddavoudi
                      Higher education to have a better quality, more efficient structures and more features in order to extend learning, promote knowledge, research development and effective communication with communi More
                      Higher education to have a better quality, more efficient structures and more features in order to extend learning, promote knowledge, research development and effective communication with community requires continuous staff development programs. This study aimed to Compare current and desired status dimensions and components of staff development in higher educational system of Iran (case of study: Islamic Azad University). This study is a applied research(considering the nature and objectives), quantitative and qualitative (In terms of data), descriptive (In terms of collection data), survey (In terms of method),The population included all staff of Islamic Azad University in Tehran Province in 2016 (5997 individuals) .The sample size were 361 individuals base on Cochran formula by using random multiple cluster sampling approach with respect to the proportion of employees in different areas and units affiliated to universities and colleges. Data was collected via researcher-made questionnaire. Expert panel was used to determine content validity. Cronbach’s alpha coefficient was used to determine reliability (0.96). Data analysis to identify the dimensions and components as well as frequencies and percentages were used in the description of the indicators. Results showed the average of all sizes improve staff (including knowledge, skills and attitudes) in the current and desired status there are significant differences and, in general, the current situation of staff development at the University District 8 is undesirable.     Manuscript profile