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Community Extension is one of the tri-fold functions in Lyceum of the Philippines University Batangas thus plays an important role in the social transformation and became an instrument in changing lives of many Batanguenos by providing sustainable projects. The College of International Tourism and Hospitality Management conducts this livelihood project through their faculty member and students teaching the residents on beads making and selling these bracelets. This study assessed impact and effectiveness of the livelihood project to the Beneficiary of SHL Restoration Village. The participants of the study will be those residents of SHL Restoration Village covering 50 houses. There is a total of 20 beneficiaries who voluntarily serve to be part of livelihood project which is the beads making. The instrument that will be used in this study is a self-made questionnaire to assess the impact of the livelihood project in terms of values gained and economic status and the effectiveness of the project. Based on the result of the study, it was revealed that there was a positive impact on the beneficiaries, CITHM Faculty and students. It is also proven that the livelihood project is effective. Furthermore, it is revealed that the impact of the project is not affected on whether the project is effective. It is suggested that livelihood project and program may be continued since there is a positive impact to the benefactors; however, it is recommendable to fine other beneficiaries and may look for industry partners to have regular customers to ensure sustainability of the project.

Keywords: community extension; entrepreneurial; effectiveness; volunteerism

This study sought to find out the level of alumni engagement and marketing strategies provided to alumni in one Higher Educational Institution (HEI) in Batangas and proposed strategic plan to improve alumni engagement. Descriptive survey method of research was employed using questionnaires as source for data gathering to the 250 alumni as the respondents. Weighted Mean and Ranking, Kruskal Wallis Test, Frequencies were used for statistical analysis. Findings posted that the level of alumni engagement as to alumni programs is described more on their positive experiences in the university that would lead to word-of-mouth referral. Likewise, alumni affirmed that LPU will still be their first choice in pursuing future studies and would admit their children in the same university where they graduated. This was boosted with the great support services of university staffs in all alumni-related concerns, particularly alumni discount and the long-term attachment with their college support system invited during institutional events. Overall, the profile variables do not differ their responses on the level of alumni engagement thus the participants obtained the same level of engagement across their profile. There is a significant relationship between the level of alumni engagement and marketing strategies provided to alumni. For continuous improvement, a proposed strategic plan was devised.

Keywords: Alumni Engagement, Customer Engagement in HEI, Marketing Strategies

One of the tri-fold function of Lyceum of the Philippines University Batangas is Community Extension that plays an important and significant role in the social transformation and became an instrument in improvement of lives of many Batanguenos by providing sustainable projects. The College of International Tourism and Hospitality Management is one with the university its effort on helping its adapted community conducts several community extensions projects and one is the effort to help the beneficiaries in Food production and processing. This study assessed impact and effectiveness of the livelihood project to the Beneficiary of SHL Restoration Village. The participants of the study were the residents of SHL Restoration Village covering 50 houses. There a total of 10 housewife beneficiaries who volunteered to be trained in processing foods and baked products. Based on the result of the study, it was revealed that there was a positive impact on the beneficiaries, CITHM Faculty and students. It is also proven that the livelihood project is effective. Furthermore, it is revealed that the impact of the project is directly affected by its effectivity. It is suggested that the college may continue its effort in training and guiding the beneficiaries in growing their business through monitoring their progress and helping them to cope up in challenges of food business through management aid. And, guide them in acquiring assets and equipment that will help them ensure food safety and hygiene even if the food production and processing are done in the village

Keywords: Community extension, entrepreneurial, effectiveness, volunteerism

This study aimed to investigate the transformational leadership and service performance measurement of the banks, the status, and practices they adopt wherein inputs will be used for the development of people management framework in the banking industry. It also aimed to test the significant difference on transformational leadership, service performance and people management when grouped according to profile variables as well as the significant relationship of transformational leadership, service performance and people management and eventually to come up with a proposed people management framework for the banking industry based on the results of the study. The study used descriptive correlation method using survey method to the 305 bank employees from the 64 active banks in Batangas City. The findings revealed that respondents strongly agreed that their officers are adopting transformational leadership. In terms of service performance, the respondents strongly agreed that their managers are doing good service performance. As to the test of significant relationships, all the variable of people management, service performance and transformational leadership are all have highly significant relationship. Having these three aspects helped the bank employees will engaged more on their work and have higher job satisfaction

Keywords: people management, service performance transformational leadership

This study intends to determine the present employment status of the Engineering graduates from 2016 to 2018 of a private institution of higher learning in the Philippines. Quantitative- descriptive type of research method was used in the study with 125 engineering graduates who served as respondents. Results showed that there is a very high level of employment rating obtained by the institutions in terms of the graduates from the following programs: Mechanical Engineering (92%), Industrial Engineering (91.18%), Electronics Engineering (90.91%) and Computer Engineering (80.95%). Most of the Engineering graduates are currently enjoying the benefits of being regular or with permanent status and gainfully employed at the same time. Problem- solving skills and critical thinking skills are the most common and useful on their job placement. Significant relationship exists between the skills acquired and the work-related values of the engineering graduates. The results showed the attainment of institution’s mission of educating the youth who could be essentially part in maintaining the economic growth of the region and the country. The educational leaders need to manage effectively the student development to acquire the necessary skills and values that are needed by the industries to continuously uphold the graduate attributes as their identity.

Keywords: critical thinking, employability, engineering, problem solving, skills, work-related values

This research study mainly determined the impact of the numeracy and literacy program in San Jose Sico, Batangas City specifically at the BATA Center where Mass Communication students aided in teaching the students. The study sought to describe the profile of the respondents as to their gender and age; which resulted that there is no significant difference as to their gender and age. This also seeks to identify the impact of literacy and reading program as to the three domains of learning : Cognitive, affective and Psychomotor. Access to high quality, detailed guidance on literacy and numeracy improvement lifted literacy and numeracy performance offer a detailed and evidence based approach to the fundamentals of literacy and numeracy teaching and learning, across curriculum, assessment (including formative assessment) and pedagogy. Learning domains have always played an important role in evaluating the student’s knowledge and skills. The learning domains can be incorporated, while designing the course outcomes of all the courses in a program; however, the assessment of learning domains practiced in many higher education programs resulted in vague assessment methods and as a result there are still lacking some other aspects as to how they are able to deliver and strategize the methods in teaching the younger ones. The program also presupposes the use of proposed program under the literacy and numeracy program.

Keywords: Communication students, education fundamental, learning domains, numeracy, literacy

This study aimed to identify the attitude of teachers in terms of personal and professional aspects and its relationship with the barriers in conducting research in terms of personal, social and institutional dimensions. Quantitative-descriptive type of research method was utilized in the study with 35 faculty members as respondents. Results showed that the faculty members have high level of positive attitude towards conducting research in terms of personal aspect in improving their self-confidence and communication skills while very high level in terms of professional aspect with emphasis on the promotion of critical thinking and career enhancement. Meanwhile, they encountered low level of personal barriers towards conducting research particularly due to lack of time management, self-interest and motivation. They encountered low level of social barriers in terms of lack of communication and linkages with other institutions and the same level on institutional barriers in terms of too much accreditation and quality assurance requirements. The profile of the respondents is not considered a factor that determines the level of attitude and barriers in conducting research among the general education faculty members except those teachers with no advisees have significantly higher level of personal barriers than those with advisees. However, significant negative relationship exists between the attitude and barriers towards conducting research. Research capability of the teachers might be translated as to the enhancement of teaching strategy to make the delivery of instruction more relevant to the current issues of the society, requirement of the industry and trends in the knowledge-based economy

• Business Administration Faculty Members’ Personal Productivity And Motivational Factors In Conducting Research by Ms. Maria Joanna Manongsong, Dr. Rey Refozar, Dr. Hadge Encio, Dr. Filomena Mendoza at Dr. Jake Laguado

This study aimed to determine the correlation between personal productivity through research involvement and motivational factors among Faculty Members of Business Administration Department. It also aimed to test the difference on these factors when the teachers were grouped according to selected profile variables. The study used quantitative descriptive research using survey method. The findings revealed that research productivity has nothing to do with motivational factors in conducting research. Results also indicated that the respondents have high level of agreement that their personal research productivity is mostly affected by the time they spent with the family, teaching load, research resources and research oriented culture, while self-confidence, lack of social connection and research fund did not affect their research productivity. On the other hand, in terms of motivational factors, the respondents agree that respect and admiration; peer recognition; enjoyment and performance evaluation; development and improve research skills and knowledge and contribution to the society are the motivating factors for them to conduct research.

Keywords: culture extrinsic motivation , intrinsic motivation, productivity, research, research, culture time management

This study aims to investigate the Licensure Exam Performance of Mechanical Engineering graduates of one higher education institution in the Philippines from 2014-2018 and its relationship with academic performance. Descriptive type of research was utilized in the study with a total population of 30 examinees. Results showed that the examinees obtained a good rating result of licensure examination for mechanical engineers from 2014-2018 with an overall average of 81.33 percent. The graduates obtained a fair rating academic performance in Mathematics, Engineering Economics and Basic Engineering while just a passing rating for Machine Design and Industrial and Power Plant Engineering.Correlation exists between the Licensure Examination Performance result and the academic performance taken as a whole but not within per area or subject. The Final Grade of the graduates in Statics of Rigid Bodies is considered as the best predictor of the result of licensure exam performance in Mathematics, Engineering and Basic Engineering with 30.3 percent confidence on the strength of association. The Fuels and Heat Power as well as Combustion Engineering when combined the final grades are considered as best predictors of the result of Board Examination in Industrial and Power Plant Engineering with 44% confidence.

Keywords: Mechanical Engineering, Licensure Exam, Industrial and Power Plant, Machine Design

This study aimed to present the final grade of engineering students in Internship and selected professional courses for the past three years (2015- 2017); determine the level of Internship Self- Assessment Skills in terms of Management Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Work Skills and Communications Skills; and to test the significant relationship of final grade in selected professional courses and internship with OJT Self- Assessment. Descriptive research method was utilized in the study with the total population of the students who particularly underwent internship program. Results showed that the average performance of the Engineering students for the last three years is very good. Engineering graduating students are very much capable in terms of their interpersonal skills in internship and they are capable in terms of their management, work and communication skills. It also implies that there is a significant difference in the self-assessment among engineering interns in terms of Interpersonal Skills. While there is no significant difference on communication, work and management skills.

Keywords: Internship, Academic Performance, Engineering, Skills, OJT Performance

The rapid growth of the Internet had brought several transformations in today’s teaching and learning process. The use of Web 2.0 technologies and e-learning platforms are becoming popular in higher education particularly in graduate school. Educators used these tools to foster student engagement and strengthen their learning experiences. However, not all faculty members are using Web 2.0 tools. This study sought to identify the issues and concerns in the implementation of Web 2.0 on the teaching and learning process and proposes strategies to properly deploy Web 2.0 technologies. The findings of this study provide valuable insights and strategies for integrating Web 2.0 that will serve as a reference by faculty members teaching the graduate school.

• Behavioral, Environmental and Personal Factors that Influence the Preference of Maritime Students in Choosing College Degree Program by Merlinda F. Pesigan, Alexander A. Gonzales, Jake M. Laguador

– This study sought to determine the factors that influence the preference of maritime students in choosing the college degree program. Descriptive type of research was utilized with 154 maritime students as respondents of the study from one private maritime institution in the Philippines. Results showed that environmental factor has higher level of influence to the decision process of the students in choosing a college degree followed by behavioral factor. Those from public SHS have significantly higher motivation to pursue the program because of their ambition and they feel more ready to face the challenges of the program than those students from private schools. those students from private senior high schools have personally chosen maritime as their college degree while those students from public senior high school have decided to choose maritime with their parents and other relatives. The findings of the study provides some insights on the career planning of the maritime students gearing towards the fulfillment of their profession. Advice of the parents is important aspect in developing the career of their children while the personal preference of the children must also be given equal value.

Keywords: maritime students, career planning, descriptive research, Philippines

Learning needs assessment has a fundamental role in education and training. In this study, the researchers attempted to identify the learning need of non-teaching personnel of one Higher Education Institution in the Philippines in terms of Professional needs to Administrative Skills; Communication; Customer Service; Health Safety; Research Competencies, Community Extension Service, Personal Development and Organizational Needs and further, it also proposed Human Resources Development Plan. Descriptive type of research has been employed since it focuses on the enhancement of the job performance of the employee. A total of 835 employees were identified as the subjects of this study. The result of the research revealed that the Administrative personnel identified public speaking as the top most area they need to learn followed by stress management, self-defense, communications and Health and safety in the work environment. A Development plan was proposed to address the specific need of the non-teaching personnel.

Keywords: Learning Need Assessment, Non- Teaching, Professional Need and Administrative Personnel.

This study explored on the characteristics of the corporate image being reflected from the quality education, institutional performance and level of attractiveness of an Academic Institution in the Philippines based on the experiences of the people within the organization. Descriptive type of research was utilized in the study. Results revealed that the respondents believed on the high performance in the board examinations of the University under study with high reputation in general. The group of alumni has significantly lower perception on the corporate image of the institution but they still have high level of trust on the way the University demonstrates certain level of performance in making things remarkable. The proposed image management plan may be implemented and evaluated to test its effectiveness on how the strategies can improve the performance towards the achievement of the mission and vision of the University.

Keywords: corporate image, quality education, institutional performance, attractiveness

The study aimed to evaluate the extent of leader motivating language affecting work performance of faculty members in terms of direction- giving language, empathetic language; and meaning- making language. Descriptive type of research was utilized in the study. The result of this study confirms the Motivating Language Theory that faculty members can be encouraged to perform their work assignments better through articulating the necessary information directly from the Deans or Directors of the academic institution to further integrate learning and utilize the knowledge derived from the experiences of the employees towards the attainment of the University’s vision and mission.

Keywords: motivating language, leadership, work performance

This study primarily determined the factors associated with the job placement of the graduates of Marine Transportation and Marine Engineering of one Maritime Academy in Batangas City, Philippines from 2012 to 2017. Descriptive type of research method was utilized in the study with 635 maritime graduates. Results revealed that majority of the respondents aged 23 – 25 years old, work in container vessel and whose monthly income range from Php 50,000-69,999. There is 80 percent employed among the surveyed graduates while 20 percent of them are previously employed which means that 100% of them had been employed on-board. Human relations and communication skills are the closest relevant skills acquired by the maritime graduates from the University. There is a high level of school related factors that contribute to present employment and relevant to the job placement of maritime graduates like the curriculum and acquired necessary skills and technical knowledge. They considered Navigation and ship board training as very relevant to job placement of Marine Transportation graduates while professional courses on Electro and Automation are very relevant to job placement of Marine Engineering graduates.

Keywords: marine engineering, marine transportation, human relations, communication skills, navigation, ship board training