Authors:
Runato A. Basañes, Jelyn O. Alentajan
Addresses:
Department of Student Affairs and Services Division, University of Antique, Sibalom, Philippines, runato.basanes@antiquespride.edu.ph. Department of Academic Affairs, University of Antique, Sibalom, Philippines, jelyn.alentajan@antiquespride.edu.ph.
Abstract:
Student Affairs and Services offer many initiatives and support systems to improve student life and well-being. This descriptive survey evaluated Student Affairs and Services Division (SASD) services at a Philippine state university in the rural. A researcher-made questionnaire called Programs and Services Offered by Student Affairs and Services Survey was used to collect student data. Student welfare, student development, and institutional programs and services were the instrument’s three domains, each with competency strands and assertions about SASD programs and services. Findings showed that SASD services were good overall and in each domain. Students ranked information and orientation, advice and counseling, career and job placement, and economic enterprise growth as good for student welfare but student handbook development as fair. Student activities, student government, leadership training, student discipline, and student publishing were good or very good for student development, according to student responders. Good institutional programs and services included admissions, scholarships and financial aid, culture and arts, and sports and development. Food, health, safety and security, multi-faith, student housing and residential, assistance for students with needs and PWD, and social and community involvement programs were good, while foreign/international services were fair. The study found that SASD programs and activities are well-implemented, providing possibilities for students’ holistic development. The study suggested that the SASD strengthen the bUtlAk activity for student orientation and information dissemination and that units and colleges hold seminars, workshops, and conferences on student welfare and development.
Keywords: Student Affairs and Services; Student Development; Student Welfare; Institutional Programs and services; Academic Achievements; Growth and Support; Interpersonal Skills.
Received: 21/12/2023, Revised: 03/03/2024, Accepted: 11/04/2024, Published: 01/06/2024
AVE Trends in Intelligent Social Letters, 2024 Vol. 1 No. 2 , Pages: 82-92