Analysis of Postgraduate Program towards Performance and Productivity of Lecturers in Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta

The role of a lecturer in human resource development is essential for attaining the three basic pillars of Higher Education in sustainably excellent, creative, and innovative. This research aims to examine the effect of the accelerated PhD program on lecturers’ performance and productivity at Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY). A descriptive quantitative methodology was employed to gather primary data using a 15-item Likert-scale questionnaire and comprehensive interviews with 100 participants (80 lecturers and 20 leaders), while secondary data were obtained from SINTA publication papers. The data analysis encompassed descriptive statistics, the Cronbach Alpha reliability test, a Pearson correlation matrix, and multiple linear regression, utilizing SPSS version 26 software. The findings indicated that the advanced study acceleration program exerted a favorable and significant impact on lecturer performance (R² = 0.626, β = 0.997, p < 0.001) and a moderate influence on productivity (R² = 0.463, β = 0.870, p < 0.001), with performance serving as the primary mediator (correlation r = 0.90). The primary facilitating aspect was robust institutional support, whereas the obstacles were post-program emotional strain (mean = 2.81 for personality performance). These results align with the National Research Master Plan (RIRN) in the Human Resources Development Sector and the UNY Strategic Plan 2020-2024. The practical consequences entail suggestions for program development that incorporates soft skills training and fosters inter-university collaboration. This study advances human resource management theory inside higher education, specifically in developing nations like Indonesia.