Community Extension Program Research Articles

Community Extension Program of Saint Joseph’s College of Baggao: A Basis for Comprehensive Community Development Plan

This study focuses on conducting a community needs assessment in the seven clustered barangays of the municipality of Baggao to develop a comprehensive development plan for Saint Joseph’s College of Baggao’s extension program. A descriptive correlational research design was utilized to explore the community’s needs and priorities. The findings underscore the urgency of various community needs as perceived by the participants from the seven barangays. These needs span across key areas, including health, socio-cultural aspects, environmental concerns, technological advancements, economic development, spiritual well-being, and literacy, all of which were assessed as having a high level of urgency. Based on these results, specific recommendations are offered to school administrators, teachers, students, and other stakeholders. These include implementing barangay-level community training programs, fostering collaboration among stakeholders, and establishing support systems to systematically address the most urgent needs. The study emphasizes the importance of executing the comprehensive community development plan to address the identified needs of the barangays, ultimately aiming to enhance the quality of life for residents in these communities.

Impact of community extension programs on the residents of selected adopted municipalities of Laguna State Polytechnic University-Siniloan Campus

Impact of community extension programs on the residents of selected adopted municipalities of Laguna State Polytechnic University-Siniloan Campus

Sabango charcoal: A basis for a proposed community extension program

Numerous negative environmental impacts result from deforestation brought by the production of charcoal can be seen on news, and experienced by certain communities. Due to the high demand for traditional charcoal made from wood, there is also a high demand for cutting trees resulting in soil erosion, biodiversity loss, and modifications to regional climatic patterns are all consequences of deforestation. The researchers conducted the study to propose a solution to these problems by promoting sabango charcoal made from organic waste, such as dried mango leaves and saba banana peels. The researchers aimed to assess the acceptability level of sabango charcoal compared to traditional charcoal and used as a basis for a community extension program. Based on the analysis of statistical data, it showed that there is a significant difference between sabango charcoal and traditional charcoal in terms of smoke, ignition, and longevity. The gap between sabango charcoal and traditional charcoal can be determine to the smoke it produces, the time it takes to ignite, and the burning time. It can also be reused multiple times and offers a more environmentally friendly product.

Uncovering the Common Linguistic Errors in Student Journalists’ Unedited News Articles: A Comprehensive Analysis

English language learners encounter difficulties in mastering grammar and vocabulary, which can significantly influence their writing skills. This study analyzes the most common writing errors and their linguistic classification in student journalists’ unedited articles; it also utilizes a qualitative-descriptive design and Corder’s Error Analysis Model for data analysis. Ten selected unedited news articles written by student journalists were examined. Findings revealed that the student writers have common linguistic errors: mechanical, morpho-syntactic, and lexico-semantic. The findings imply that student journalists are not exempted from committing linguistic errors that may affect information decoding despite being trained and exposed to writing activities. The findings have broader implications as student journalists may serve as representatives of English language learners in their institution or community. Schools may develop remedial programs to provide ample practice opportunities using interactive, technology-based tools for grammar and vocabulary. English teachers may create instructional materials and develop community extension and outreach programs to address grammatical learning gaps.

Community Extension Programs Valuation as Basis in Proposing Higher Education Institutions as the Donation Program Facility Operating Partners

Establishing the centralized donation program facilities proposes the cooperation of selected higher education institutions per city or municipality where the facility will be located. The Commission on Higher Education’s directive to conduct community extension programs as part of the four-fold functions is an important role of a higher education institution to include communities to serve and help alleviate the standard of living. Community extension service is about relationships and community building through different related programs where activities are aimed at empowering people through long-term programming. The community extension programs of an HEI allow educational programs to reach and “touch the lives” of communities and the environment by providing services that transmit knowledge and technologies to have an impact on holistic and sustainable development programs and people empowerment. This study was conducted to provide a basis to justify the partnership between the educational institution, local government unit, and the proposed donation facility. The study used the Logic Model which is a visual representation of the relationship between a program’s resources, actions, and expected outcomes in assessing the community extension programs of selected higher education institutions. Logic models demonstrate how interventions affect behavior and achieve a goal straightforwardly and succinctly. The Logic Model was a road map outlining causal pathways and the step-by-step relationship between planned activity and desired outcomes. A logic model, in particular, is a visual representation of the resources or inputs required to perform a program, the activities and outputs of a program, and the expected program outcomes. Using the model, the researcher began with the inputs and actions and worked forward. Before starting the process, a clear and complete understanding of the specific research objective was addressed including the analysis of the existing data and pertinent research, as well as performing a formal or informal assessment of available capacity, inputs, and needs was conducted. This used indicators such as the resources required to carry out the activities (inputs), what to do with the resources (activities), tangible items and capabilities (outputs), changes in other individuals or conditions as a result of the activities and outputs (outcomes), distant results (effects) and contextual elements that are outside the program’s control but may aid or impede the achievement of the outcomes. Keywords: Logic model, community extension programs, higher education institution extension progra

Assessing the Community Outreach Program of a HEI in Meycauayan City as Basis for Improvement

The main concern of the study was to assess the Community Outreach Program of Meycauayan College as basis for improvement. The researchers made use of impact evaluation type of research. This type of research provides useful information in analyzing a particular program, intervention or social problem being addressed. In this study, the overall effects to the beneficiaries were assessed and evaluated. The respondents of the study were the 26 families beneficiaries of the extension programs specifically residents of Malhacan in Meycauayan City. The effect of the community extension programs to the community is measured through a multiple response questionnaire. There were eleven (11) indicators that measured the effectivity of the programs. Respondents were asked to identify the effects of the community extension programs to the community. Based on their responses, the community extension programs of MCCOEO helped in promoting health and wellness among the residents. The results indicates that the programs are effective at different levels and extent as shown by the mean scores. Meycauayan College strives to contribute to the development of competent professionals who can make a positive impact in their respective fields and in society as a whole. This means that the beneficiaries of the MCCOEO programs should be studied, planned, and organized. Programs should be based on the needs of the community.

Gawad Kalinga: An assessment of the community extension program

The study was conducted in Gawad Kalinga Village, Milibili Roxas City, as an adopted community of the College of Education-CapSU Roxas City Main Campus during the academic years 2017-2018, 2018-2019, and 2019-2020 to assess the development of the beneficiaries of the extension program through literacy and value formation. The study used experimental, qualitative, interview, and descriptive methods of research. Beneficiaries of the extension program were the 42 GK kids known as Sibol (ages 4 to 10 years old). The trainers consisted of students from various majors and faculty members at the College of Education. As to the literacy skills of the GK Sibol kids, results indicated that there was an improvement comparing before and after the intervention of the extension program. In listening skills, from low (2.60 mean) to high (4.06 mean); speaking skills of the beneficiaries became average (2.77 mean) from a low level (2.31); reading skill improved from low level (2.20) to high (5.15 mean); and writing skill was greatly improved from low level (2.30 mean) to a very high level (4.31 mean). Generally, the results revealed that from a low level of literacy skills, through the literacy program implementation, it resulted in a high level of (3.83 mean) progress among beneficiaries. Generally, results indicated that there was an improvement on the literacy skills measured among participants in the implementation of the extension program. The challenges encountered upon the conduct of the extension were the following: funds, transportation, distance of the school from CapSU, weather, schedule and time, and attendance among participants. Lastly, there are learnings that surfaced throughout the conduct of the program.

Lived Experiences of Filipino Young Leaders on Participation in Community Development in a Municipality in Northern Negros Occidental

Youth are perceived as active citizens (Martinez et al., 2017). They are well aware of their local environment, idealistic, and always ready to provide logical solutions and innovations (Śmiechowski, 2019). Young people are dynamic and adaptable and are usually the source of innovation and creativity (Ekka et al., 2022). According to Karagianni and Montgomery (2018), it is the time for the youth as an individual to develop their leadership. The same author also claims that this can help reinforce self-esteem and be a catalyst for flourishing adulthood. Despite the promising results and the importance of youth participation in community development, youth have no authentic participation (Stocklin, 2017). SKs faced criticism and became an avenue for corruption, inefficiency (Bautista, 2021), and allegations of malpractices, misconduct, vote-buying, and patronage politics (Flores, et.al, 2021). Adversely, congress believes that an inclusive and empowered youth government should be given a chance to renew the perception of the community to the SK by giving them more accountability and opportunity in participatory governance (Flores et.al, 2021) and community development. There were studies on youth and SK in community development such as youth engagement in agricultural development (Manalo et al., 2019), youth involvement in community extension programs (Rubio et al., 2016), and youth inclusion in peace processes (Cabanes Ragandang and Podder, 2022). However, there were limited studies that explored the Lived Experiences of Filipino Young Leaders on Participation in Community Development in A Municipality in Northern Negros Occidental. This is the research gap that this study aims to fill. The purpose of this phenomenological study is to explore the lived experiences of young leaders on participation in community development in a municipality in northern Negros Occidental. At this stage in the research, the participation in the community development of the young leaders in the municipality will be generally defined as the participation in community development and activities implemented by the young leaders in a municipality in northern Negros Occidental. The SK Officials encountered challenges and struggled in implementing PPAs that involve gathering the youth in the community. It was influenced by low esteem and confidence, far-flung sitios, criticism, change in perspective, the restrictions brought Covid-19 Pandemic. It is notable that in all the areas of youth participation, the sports program is the most participated program. Youth and community development is not limited to sports, it is only a small part of programs that should be initiated by young leaders to drastically improve the development of the community. The delayed release of guidelines and orientation of the COA affected the financial independence and transactions of the SK. Today, the SKs are now expediting the implementation of their PPAs because of the recent guidance of the COA. SK should foresee the conduct of programs for the youth with parental obligations and ensure the continuous development of the youth. SK should also incorporate and implement their PPAs with sports to ensure the participation of the youth. These experiences can create an opportunity to SK to further improve their delivery of basic services and implement PPAs that will ensure the participation and development of the youth in the community.

Economic and Livelihood Benchmarking: A Basis for Community Extension Program Activities

Evaluating the economic and livelihood programs that can be implemented by different barangays in the Municipality of Buenavista, Guimaras Island, as well as the economic programs that can be linked to the livelihood programs of barangay officials in the Municipality of Buenavista, Guimaras Island. Through benchmarking, this descriptive study aimed to highlight the Guimaras State College’s community engagement. Findings revealed that most residents in the neighborhood were identified as “agree” in the economic benchmarking and as “agree” in the livelihood benchmarking. Accordingly, implementing extension programs for the school’s recognized community may help elevate the community’s standing once the Extension Offices develop appropriate activities for them. Keywords: economic benchmarking, livelihood benchmarking, community extension program

Enhancing Community Conflict Resolution Skills: A Training Needs Assesment for Lupon Tagapamayapa

This research aimed to determine the training needs of the Lupon Tagapamayapa, operating under the Barangay Justice System, as perceived by constituents from selected barangays in the City of Ozamiz. Specifically, the study focused on the areas of conciliation efforts to reconcile parties, enforcement of rules, and proper application of legal procedures. A total of 35 constituents participated in the study, and data were gathered using an adapted survey questionnaire. The findings of the study revealed the training needs of the Lupon Tagapamayapa in handling community disputes. By fulfilling this objective, the study aimed to contribute to the development of training programs that would benefit the Lupon Tagapamayapa in four barangays of Ozamiz City through community extension programs. The results indicated that the Lupon Tagapamayapa in the four barangays of Ozamiz City scored very low in the areas of conciliation efforts to reconcile parties, enforcement of rules, and proper application of legal procedures. Furthermore, age, gender, and civil status were found to have a significant impact on the conciliation process to reconcile parties. Based on the findings, the researchers recommended specific areas of training that could be beneficial for the Lupon Tagapamayapa. These areas include conflict resolution, communication skills, legal knowledge, cultural sensitivity, and problem-solving skills. It is important for them to receive training in various techniques and strategies for resolving disputes and maintaining peaceful community relations. By addressing these training needs, the Lupon Tagapamayapa can enhance their effectiveness in carrying out their roles within the Barangay Justice System. It is hoped that this research will serve as a foundation for the development and implementation of targeted training programs, ultimately leading to improved conflict resolution and strengthened community relations in the barangays of Ozamiz City.

Improving the 5S rating of a public high school in Baguio city, Philippines through a university community extension program

Improving the 5S rating of a public high school in Baguio city, Philippines through a university community extension program

Community Extension Programs in a Small Suburban Community: Its Impact and Basis for Institutional Sustainability and Support

In order to assess the value and effects of an implemented institutional extension program, it needs to be evaluated after some time. This study aims to investigate the level of program outputs and impacts of programs in an adopted community of a local college. It also attempts to discover the relationship between the level of program outputs and the impacts of the programs economically and socially. The investigators used a descriptive-correlation research design among conveniently selected respondents in a small suburban community for the survey. This study also adapted and modified an instrument and used SPSS 23 for the statistical calculation of the study. The investigation revealed that all of the community extension program outputs by the institution got "very satisfactory" remarks from the respondents. As for the economic and social impact of the programs of the community extension services, it also obtained a "very satisfactory" response. Statistical inferences also revealed a moderate positive correlation between program outputs' level with the program's economic and social impact and the community extension services. The investigators provided relevant recommendations for sustainability and support based on the study results.

Community extension MSME's entrepreneurial activities in relation to poverty reduction.

Higher Education Institutions play a role in poverty reduction by implementing community extension programs focusing on capacity building and entrepreneurship training. Cebu Technological University programs offer these programs through various skills training to its targeted beneficiaries. This study aims to assess the community extension Micro-, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) entrepreneurial activities concerning poverty reduction. The research participants are beneficiaries of community extension programs that primarily focus on capacity building and entrepreneurship training, and they eventually become entrepreneurs. Using a cross-sectional survey, 172 valid responses were analyzed, with entrepreneurship education (EE), budgeting financial literacy (BFL), access to credit facilities (ACF), and entrepreneurial performance (EP) as predictors of poverty reduction (PR). Results from Partial Least Squares - Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) generate insights from the seven hypothesized paths of the proposed model. Findings revealed that entrepreneurship education (β = 0.258, p < 0.05), budgeting financial literacy (β = 0.147, p < 0.05), and access to credit facilities (β = 0.541, p < 0.001) help reduce poverty. However, no significant relationship was found between entrepreneurial performance and poverty reduction (β = 0.132, ns) whose cause may be directly pointed to the pandemic's significant impact on MSME's entrepreneurial activities. This study confirms the importance of entrepreneurship education, budgeting, financial literacy, and credit access in promoting entrepreneurial success and reducing poverty.

Assessment for a Sustainable Livelihood Driver: The Economic, Social and Environmental Viewpoint of a Community Extension Program

The academe is regarded as the primary actor capable of empowering people, with the potential to contribute to a better community. School institutions have a mission to connect with the community by providing skill training and information to individuals who are less fortunate in order to help them reach their full potential.The investigation expects to survey the community's status in economic maintainability, social practicality, and ecological quality with an end perspective on building up a sustainable livelihood program centered to advance development and improvement in the community. The 359 residents - respondents of a village in an urban poor area participated in the study using Slovin’s formula to decide the study's sample size on a cluster sampling method in data gathering. Frequency and simple percentage, weighted mean, and Chi-Square Test of Independence were used to treat and interpret the data.The data found that individuals in the area rated social viability highly, while economic sustainability and environmental soundness were rated moderately. The respondents' favored program is the Community Livelihood Program Training Center, whereas the development of People's Cooperative for Businesses, the launch of Community Microfinancing, and Community SME's were rated fairly. The study also discovered a link between the respondents' gender, civil status, educational attainment, monthly income, source of income, and the community's economic, social, and environmental sustainability. Furthermore, the community's economic sustainability, social viability, environmental quality, and selected sustainable livelihood program all have a major relationship. The study concluded that the residents of the village place a high value on the social, economic, and environmental aspects of community growth and development. It also concludes that the community requires a Sustainable Livelihood Training Center, which the people believe is extremely suitable and acceptable for leveraging the community's current situation. People's perceptions of the community's status are influenced by their personal status as a local resident. And, if people's personal status and manner of life improve, a bigger percentage of growth and development in the community will be realized as well.

Community Extension Profiling of the Teaching and Non-teaching Personnel of the University

Building a community that needs assistance from various organizations, such as academic institutions, is a way to carry out the mission of helping to improve not only the living conditions of the underprivileged but also to have a more significant impact on the morals and principles of the faculty and staff who participated community extension related activities. With relevant provisions of the Higher Education Act of 1994, or Republic Act No. 7722, passed in 1994, and the Commission on Higher Education Memorandum Order No. 48 Series of 1996, Institutions of higher learning are supposed to have a reliable community extension program. Through community-based research, the CARES program of the University of Cebu Lapu-Lapu and Mandaue Campus continued to uphold the spirit of service to the community. As guided by the Vision, Mission, Goals, and Objectives and following the philosophies of the organization, the CARES program was able to create the flagship of every department, and it has been the primary foundation for community service in the partner community. This study is a descriptive, quantitative research design that was conducted on the Faculty and Non-teaching personnel at the University of Cebu – Lapu Lapu and Mandaue Campus. This study's primary goal is to determine the profile of faculty and non-teaching volunteers, know the different programs and activities that they want to be involved in, and determine the reasons for participating in the program. Also, to propose a recommendation based on the result of the study.

Impact of the Wesleyan University-Philippines Community Extension Program among Selected Residents of Purok Manggahan, Barangay Pangatian, Cabanatuan City

This study assessed the impact of the Wesleyan University-Philippines Community Extension Program among selected residents of Purok Manggahan, Barangay Pangatian, Cabanatuan City. The research used a descriptive quantitative method; the data were collected using a survey instrument adapted from Borbon and Ylagan (2021) and Dilao and Maghamil (2011). The result showed that most of the respondents were young adults, female, married, and high school graduates; most were housekeepers, had no specific role in the barangay, and mostly belonged to the Roman Catholic denomination.The respondents strongly agreed upon the perceived impact of the livelihood skills and training programs on economic status and values.Meanwhile, the respondents strongly agreed upon the perceived effectiveness of the community extension programs to educational and literacy programs, health-related programs, and environmental protection programs. The respondents perceived that the extension program contributed significantly to their daily lives. At the same time, the most notable weaknesses identified by the beneficiaries were the irregular visits, the short time for teaching the children, and the disruption of the extension activities due to the pandemic.

Community Needs Assessment as Basis for a Community Extension Program in a State-Funded College

Community Needs Assessment as Basis for a Community Extension Program in a State-Funded College

ICT-Based Needs Assessment Analysis in Partner Community

Determining the needs of the participants in a community extension program prioritizes the topics that they will be interested to attend. It is critical to identify interconnected needs and their underlying causes in order to design empowering and long-term programs and projects to assist people in improving their quality of life. Thus, using consultative meetings and focus group discussions, this qualitative study determined the community problems of Barangay Tanza, Estancia, Iloilo, on the ICT related program. Participants included 50 residents from the sectors of fisherfolks, farmers, women, youth, barangay officials, and 4Ps beneficiaries. This ensures that participants are interested in various topics presented in the program. The findings of the study were the basis for a proposed annual extension program plan for June 2021 to October 2025.

NEXUS OF UNIVERSITY AND COMMUNITY: TRANSFORMATIVE REFLECTION OF STUDENT VOLUNTEERS

To connect the university and community, this paper aimed to describe how the student volunteers gave meaning to their participation in the ALS Assistantship Community Extension program. Anchored on Edmund Husserls phenomenology, the researchers explored the experiences of 8 student volunteers, specifically the student interns, through their written transformative reflection journals. The result revealed 50 significant statements that generated 5 themes. These themes emphasize the experience of student volunteers in their participation in the community extension program of the department as 1.) Recognizing the highs and lows of the volunteers community experience 2.) Making strides toward becoming a dedicated individual 3.) Aligning oneself to the calling of the teaching profession 4.) Establishing nodes in the community through camaraderie, and 5.) Nurturing reflective practices toward excellence. These themes are further discussed through textural and structural descriptions. A description of the essence of student volunteers lived experience is provided. Results from this paper offered practical insights into improving the implementation of community extension programs in the department and ensuring that the volunteers participation truly enhanced learning.

Mental Health Awareness for Community Development among Parents towards Responsible Parenting

Extending community extension programs at present is affected by the COVID-19 pandemic hence, the College of Arts, Sciences, and Technology embraced new strategies in extending learnings to the community in accordance with the strict implementation of health protocol. With the advent of technology, the College was able to materialize its first webinar extension programs in partnership with the Parents Teachers Association of Basic Education Department of Occidental Mindoro State College. The extension program aims to educate the parents on the importance of their mental health as well as ways of guarding their children’s mental health. The conduct of the extension activities covered various methods of interventions using an online platform.&#x0D; The intervention program covered different topics that focus on mental health specifically with the integration of experiential learning to give the audience the opportunity to know exactly how to understand Student’s Stress Anxiety and Depression (SAD), Positive Parenting, and Mindfulness of Parents. The intervention program was conducted through lectures, discussion, question and answer, and experiential learning methods. As a result, the overall training evaluation obtained an overall mean of 4.73, which means it is very highly effective. Furthermore, to sustain the program, it must be extended with other organizations to improve service delivery.