THE INFLUENCE OF EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND STUDENT COUNSELING ON SCHOOL EFFECTIVENESS: A CASE STUDY OF SHANDONG ENGINEERING VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY

Abstract

This study investigates the influence of educational administration and student counseling on school effectiveness within Shandong Engineering Vocational and Technical University. Using a quantitative research design, data were collected from a sample of 240 faculty and staff members selected from a population of 600 personnel across academic and administrative units. A structured questionnaire measured perceptions of educational administration, student counseling practices, and overall school effectiveness, and its validity and reliability were confirmed through expert evaluation and Cronbach’s alpha. Descriptive statistics and multiple regression analysis were employed to examine the relationships among the variables. The findings reveal that both educational administration and student counseling significantly contribute to school effectiveness, with regression results indicating a strong predictive capacity of the combined model. Effective administrative processes, supportive organizational structures, and well-implemented counseling services were identified as key factors enhancing institutional functioning, staff performance, and student development. The results highlight the importance of integrating systematic administrative practices with responsive counseling mechanisms to support academic quality and organizational improvement. These findings provide empirical evidence to guide educational leaders in strengthening management and student support systems to promote long-term institutional effectiveness.