International Journal of Academic Engineering Research (IJAER)   Year: 2023 | Volume: 7 | Issue: 5 | Page No.: 13-16 Gender and Development Practices, Challenges and Prospects of Engineering Department of State University Download PDF Gladys L. Lagura, EdD and Sheila B. Caberte Abstract: The key to achieving development is promoting gender equality in and through education. This study determined the level of Gender and Development (GAD) implementation practices, challenges, and prospects of engineering faculty of the State University. This study further determined the level of GAD implementation practices in terms of Planning, Budgeting, Policy Formulation, Training, Accountable Persons, Evaluation and Monitoring Tools, Women's Roles and Needs, Sexual Harassment Prevention, and Partnerships, and the level of gender responsiveness of the engineering faculty. The study further determined the relationship between GAD implementation practices and gender responsiveness. Descriptive correlation research design was employed involving 58 engineering faculty from four State University and Colleges of the Caraga Region as the participants employing a stratified proportionate sampling. It was found out that engineering faculty displays gender responsiveness, frequently implemented GAD practices. Results revealed that there was a significant relationship between gender responsiveness and the level of GAD implementation practices. The study revealed to enhance the GAD implementation particularly in budgeting, planning, and evaluation and monitoring. It is recommended to ensure that school administrators involve and empower all faculty members in policy making, budgeting, monitoring, and evaluation and to impose the creation of GAD Agenda to achieve gender equality.