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Employment Status of the Bachelor of Elementary Education Graduates of GSC-Salvador Campus
Full text linkThis study was conducted to determine the employment status of BEEd graduates of Guimaras State College-Salvador Campus from AY 2006-2007 to 2012-2013. Specifically, this study sought answers to the following questions:(a) What is the profile of the GSC-SC BEEd graduates?(b) What is the educational profile of the graduates?(c) What is the current employment status of the respondents?(d) What is the job transition of the graduates in terms of: reasons for accepting/staying/changing the first job; relatedness of the first job to the course; length of service in the first job; length in finding the first job; job level/position; starting monthly salary; extent of the relevance of the college curriculum to the first job; competencies learned in college that were useful in the first job; availability of secondary or part-time job.
Descriptive research design was used in the study. The respondents of the study were BEEd graduates of Guimaras State College from AY 2006-2007 to 2012-2013. The instrument used was the CHED Standardized Tracer Questionnaire. Since it was already a standardized instrument, no validation and reliability testing was done. The statistical tools used were frequency count, mean, and percentages.
Results revealed that majority of the respondents were female and single. Most of the respondents were baccalaureate degree holders. The employment status of the BEEd graduates revealed that majority of them were already employed during the conduct of the study. Only a few landed on a job which is in line with their course, but most of them were already regular/permanent in their jobs. As to the length of service and length in finding the first job, it took them 1 month to less than a year. Their starting monthly salaries and wages were still below the poverty income level based on the National Statistical and Coordinating Board, within the range 5,000 to less than 10,000, and most of them did not indicate their current monthly salary.
The main reason for those who were not employed is because they preferred to attend their family responsibility rather than looking for a job to support their family needs. Furthermore, majority of the respondents’ reason for accepting and changing the job is because of the salaries and benefits. Majority of the BEEd graduates’ first jobs have managerial or executive nature of work which is not in line with their course.
Results further showed that Human Relation and Communication skills were the competencies learned in college that were useful in the first job, and most of them have no secondary or part-time jobs
Quality Evaluation of Coconut (Buko) Pancit Fortified with Shredded Shells
Full text linkThis study was conducted to determine the acceptability of producing Pancit out of coconut. Experimental research was used in this study using the 9-point hedonic scale for evaluation of the product, which was divided into two parts: personal profile and sensory evaluation score sheet. Mean, percentage, frequency, and DMRT were the statistical tools used.
The appearance, aroma, color, and flavor of coconut Pancit were very much liked, while the mouth feel and texture were moderately liked. On the treatment, A in categories of appearance, aroma, mouth feel, and texture were rated higher. Treatment B rated higher in categories of color and flavor. Treatment C was rated as lowest among treatments in all categories.
There was no significant difference existed among treatments in categories of appearance, texture, and mouth feel. The best treatments are A and B in categories of appearance and mouth feel, while only Treatment A was the best for the texture category. No significant difference existed among treatments in categories of aroma, flavor, and color
ICT Competencies of Guimaras State College Faculty: Basis for In-Service Training
Full text linkThis study assessed the level of ICT Competencies of Guimaras State College Faculty as Basis for In-Service Training in ICT Basics, Information and Communication, Computer Ethics and Security, Word Processing, Electronic Spreadsheet and Multimedia Presentation. The descriptive research design was utilized in the study. The respondents were 67 GSC contractual and regular faculty members of the three campuses namely Salvador, Mosqueda and Baterna. The statistical tools used were frequencies, mean, percentage, ranking, T-test, Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) and Pearson’s (r) Coefficient.
Findings showed that most of the respondents have ages 21 to 40 years old, with MA units, almost have attended institutional trainings and seminars and 1-5 years in service. Results also showed that the level of ICT competencies of GSC faculty as a whole in 6 areas was “familiar” or used/done the function/operation occasionally but need further practice to be confident. The most common problem and concern met by the faculty members in the use of ICT is no proper equipment and software.
There is a significant difference existed in age, designation, income, length of service and subject taught. The college should conduct an ICT skills training to enhance the knowledge and skills of faculty members. IT faculty members were the one to spearhead the training
Multiple Intelligences among Industrial Technology Students
Full text linkThis study was conducted during the first semester, Academic Year 2013–2014 at Guimaras State College – Mosqueda Campus. Specifically, it determined the profile of Industrial Technology. The respondents were the Industrial Technology students. This study used descriptive correlational research design.
The study revealed that most of the respondents were male, aging 16–25, whose parents were not able to finish high school and with the family income of 1,300 and below. Results further revealed that sex, year level, and parents\u27 educational attainment are factors which affect the academic performance of the students.
Among the Industrial Technology students, the intrapersonal is the dominant intelligence. This implies that this group of students is self-motivated individuals. It was also found out that verbal-linguistic intelligence has a significant relationship in the academic performance. However, the other intelligences must not be taken for granted. Hence, the administration of GSC, especially the teaching personnel, must structure their courses and programs which will cater to the intelligences of their learners
Reading Comprehension Level among First Year Students of Guimaras State College - Mosqueda Campus
Full text linkThis study was conducted to determine the level of reading comprehension of Guimaras State College - Mosqueda Campus students. The respondents of the study were the freshmen students of the GSC Mosqueda Campus. Descriptive research design was used.
Results revealed that most of the respondents were BIT students, female, aging from 15–20. Most of their households had a monthly family income of less than 10,000.00.
The respondents\u27 level of reading comprehension when classified as to profile, exposure to English reading materials at home, and monthly income was interpreted as "good".
Results further revealed that age, sex, course, and exposure to English reading materials had a significant difference in the level of reading comprehension of the students. No significant difference was found when they were classified according to monthly income
Work Performance of Bachelor of Sciences in Hotel and Restaurant Management Graduates as Perceived by their Employers
Full text linkThis study was conducted to determine the work performance of BSHRM graduates as perceived by their employers. Descriptive research design was used. The respondents of the study were the employers of BSHRM graduates, A.Y. 2005–2011. Specifically, the study aimed to determine the profile of the employers in terms of age, sex, civil status, position in the organization, and educational attainment; determine the profile of the establishment in terms of size of capitalization, type of business, educational qualification, and type of business organization; determine the level of work performance of BSHRM graduates as perceived by their employers; and determine the significant difference in the perception towards work performance of the BSHRM graduates as to respondents, when categorized according to employer\u27s profile.
Results revealed that most of the respondents have ages ranging from 28–49 years old, majority were female, married, college graduates, and supervisors. As to the establishments\u27 size of capitalization, majority belonged to more than 500,000.00, and the type of businesses was restaurants, owned singly by individual owners. The respondents rated the level of work performance of BSHRM graduates as very satisfactory in all categories (knowledge of work, quality of work, quantity of work, dependability, compatibility, initiative, and safety). No significant differences in the perception towards work performance of BSHRM graduates when categorized according to age, sex, civil status, position, educational qualification, and type of business organization
Multiple Intelligences among Education Students
Full text linkThis study was conducted during the first semester, Academic Year 2013–2014 at Guimaras State College – Mosqueda Campus. The respondents were the Education students. This study used descriptive correlational research design.
Results revealed that the majority of the respondents were female belonging to age bracket 16–25 years old. Most of them were first year BEEd students. When grouped according to the parents\u27 educational attainment, most of their parents were high school level and whose family income is below the minimum wage (1,301–6,900).
The study further revealed that only the respondents\u27 major field of concentration was the factor which affects their academic performance. Verbal-linguistic, musical, interpersonal, bodily-kinesthetic, and logical-mathematical intelligence have a significant relationship with the academic performance. This means that the respondents were good in some aspects of intelligence but not so good in others. It was also found out among the Education students that verbal-linguistic is the dominant intelligence
Socio- Economic Status of the Students\u27 Households of GSC- Mosqueda Campus
Full text linkThis study aimed to determine the socio-economic status of the students\u27 households of Mosqueda Campus during the first semester of Academic Year 2013-2014. Descriptive research design was used in this study.
The respondents were the students of GSC Mosqueda Campus who were enrolled in Education, BIT, and BSBA courses from first year to fourth year during the first semester of A.Y. 2013-2014. Stratified random sampling and Slovin\u27s formula were used to identify the sample size.
Results showed that the majority of the students were young, female, and single, and the majority were BIT students. The education of the household head was high school graduate, working as farmers and forest workers, with a monthly income of ₱1,301–6,900.
Almost half of them lived in semi-concrete houses, with the availability of electricity as a source of light and energy. As to household sanitation, the majority sourced their water for cooking from poso/balon/well and dug well for drinking. Most of them used flush/water-sealed toilets and disposed of their wastes by throwing them in a compost pit or burning them.
Results further revealed that when compared to the Regional Poverty Threshold level, the majority of the students\u27 households were considered poor or below the poverty level
Employment Status of the Information Technology Graduates
Full text linkThis study was conducted to determine the employment status of the Information Technology graduates from AY 2006–2012. A total of 37 Information Technology graduates were reached out. Descriptive research design was used.
Results showed that Information Technology graduates came from the family with a big household size and the majority did not continue their studies after graduation. Their annual family income was less than 50,000.00. The occupations of their father were classified under laborer, unskilled worker, and private household with employed persons.
Most of the Information Technology graduates were employed. Their salaries range from 5,000.00 to less than 10,000.00 a month. The program and their self-effectiveness are very effective. They were very satisfied with the knowledge and skills acquired from the course.
Employment Status of the Graduates of Guimaras State College- Mosqueda Campus
Full text linkEmployment status is one of the major factors influencing the quality of work. Manpower contributes to building a productive nation. This tracer study was conducted to determine the employment status of the Guimaras State College – Mosqueda Campus graduates from AY 2006–2012. The instrument used in the study was the standardized one formulated by the Commission on Higher Education in doing tracer studies for the higher education institution. The questionnaires were distributed per municipality based from the addresses of the respondents taken from the School\u27s Registrar Office.
The study showed that majority of the graduates was female and single. They came from the family with big household size and with an annual family income of less than 50,000.00. Most of the graduates did not take further studies. They were very satisfied on the knowledge and skills they have acquired from their course and they found the program and self-readiness as very effective. Majority was in the field of teaching and they work on a contractual basis. Their salaries range from 5,000.00 to less than 10,000.00 a month. The primary reason for those who were not employed was family responsibility. The result of the study served as basis in pursuing plans in order to improve the services of the College to the community it is serving