2025, Vol. 7, Issue 2, Part D

Professional commitment in education has included dedication to students, the college, the institution, society, and parents. Professionally committed teachers have played a pivotal role in shaping both student success and institutional growth. This study has explored the professional commitment of unaided college teachers in the context of evolving demands in higher education. It has examined the key dimensions such as commitment toward students and the institution, while analysing the influence of socio-economic and demographic factors. Data have been collected from 53 college teachers in Pollachi through a structured questionnaire, focusing on variables such as age, gender, income, educational qualification, teaching experience, and family structure. The data are analysed through simple percentages and the chi-square test. The analysis has shown that earning members and non-earning members in a household have significantly influenced teachers’ professional commitment toward students, while only earning members have shown a significant association with commitment toward the college. The findings have suggested that financial responsibility within the family has affected the level of professional dedication among teachers. The teachers have primarily included young, female, and highly educated individuals, mostly residing in village areas and employed in private institutions with modest incomes. The study has dealt with recent issues in education, and the results have been highly beneficial for different stakeholders of higher education, such as teachers, students, administrators, and policymakers.