A Recruitment and Selection Framework for International-Track Programs: Design, Validation, and Implementation
Year: 2026
Type: conference-paper
Abstract: Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Science (FMNS) Universitas Negeri Surabaya has made various efforts to gain national and international recognition, one of which is by holding International-Track (IT) Program. The IT program is a program designed to prepare graduates who are able to compete globally with competence in the Mathematics and Natural Science scientific field and good mastery of English. However, this program still has several problems and improvements, including the recruitment and selection techniques. This study aimed to develop, validate, and implement a recruitment and selection framework for the International-Track Program at the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Negeri Surabaya. The method used is research and development with the stages of (a) needs analysis, (b) model design, (c) model validation, (d) model implementation, and (e) model evaluation. Data were collected through literature review, interviews, observations, documentation, and expert validation and were analyzed using qualitative and quantitative descriptive techniques. The resulting framework integrated recruitment and selection criteria and procedures with the ITATs, which consisted of an adapted scholastic aptitude test and a structured interview guide. The scholastic aptitude test assessed applicants’ logical reasoning and academic readiness, whereas the structured interview explored motivation, self-regulation, work management, confidence, resilience, adaptability, global diversity, teaching skills, collaboration, problem-solving ability, and logical reasoning. Validation by three experts showed that most assessment aspects received the highest score of 4, while a small number received a score of 3, indicating that both instruments were feasible for implementation. The implementation demonstrated that the framework could support a more comprehensive assessment of applicants’ interest, motivation, and readiness for the International-Track Program. Nevertheless, limited implementation time, its overlap with the new student orientation schedule, and internet connectivity remained important practical challenges. Further research should examine the predictive validity of the framework and its relationship with students’ subsequent academic achievement and participation in international activities.
Source: ICEETE Conference Series
Institution: Universitas Negeri Surabaya
Language: English
Subfield: Education
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
SDG: Quality education
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W7204493396