Enhancing Student Life Experiences at University of Makati

Authors

  • Cecilia Deakin University of Makati Author
  • Evangeline Alayon University of Makati Author
  • Ma. Romanita De Borja University of Makati Author
  • Mark Vincent De Jesus University of Makati Author

Keywords:

Online Needs Assessment Survey, enhanced student services program, student life experiences

Abstract

This descriptive study assessed the students’ needs as experienced by the College Freshmen and HSU Grade 11 students. The main instrument utilized was the CGS Form 4 – Student’s Individual/Needs Assessment Inventory. The survey- questionnaire using a five-point Likert scale was the primary data-gathering tool to assess students’ needs and academic/student services. The current assessment of students’ needs and services revealed that the majority of the respondents would like to be moderately assisted on their issues on Career Development, Life Skills Development, Knowledge of Oneself, Health Issues, and Concerns (Relationship Conflict, Love and Intimacy Concerns, Abuse/Harassment, and Mental Health Related Issues). Some raised concerns about academic issues and verbal abuse; though it was revealed that stress is their number one concern. On the other hand, the majority of the students would like to be moderately assisted with their issues/concerns and are willing to avail of academic and student services, especially Academic Tutorial Lessons, Psychological/ Personality Assessment, and Counseling services. Hence, the study recommends interventions that will help bridge the gap between the identified students’ overall needs and the desired quality of students’ life experiences through the proposed enhanced student services programs.

Author Biographies

  • Cecilia Deakin, University of Makati

    Cecilia M. Deakin is the Director of the Center for Guidance and Counseling Services at the University of Makati. She finished her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology degree at the Philippine Normal College. True to her passion to guide and help, she pursued continuing professional education with a Master of Arts in Education, Major in Guidance and Counseling at the University of Makati. She passed the licensure examinations for Guidance Counselors and Psychometricians. At present, she is an active member of the Philippine Guidance and Counseling Association, Inc. (PGCA) and the Psychological Association of the Philippines (PAP). Blessed with counseling skills, she is a passionate advocate of Mental Health endowed with a heart to listen, and is empowered to care.

  • Evangeline Alayon, University of Makati

    Evangeline M. Alayon is a Registered Guidance Counselor (RGC) and a professor at the University of Makati for 39 years. She earned her Certificate in Teaching at Philippine Normal College and earned units in BS Psychology. She finished her Master’s Degree in Guidance and Counseling and Doctor of Education major in Innovative Education at the University of Makati. She served for seven years as part time-counselor and faculty at Makati Medical Center College. She also became Guidance Consultant in various schools and has been invited as a resource speaker and facilitator in diverse fields. She was also awarded as One of the Most Outstanding Trusted Registered Guidance Counselors & Values Education Advocates of the Year 2018 by Asia Pacific and an official finalist of the Outcome-Based Education Best Implementer Awards in 2016 at UMak.  

  • Ma. Romanita De Borja, University of Makati

    Ma. Romanita C. De Borja is a Guidance Coordinator at the Center for Guidance and Counseling Services, University of Makati. She finished her Bachelor of Science in Psychology at Colegio De San Juan De Letran, Intramuros, Manila, and academically completed her M.A. Degree in Education, Major in Guidance and Counseling at the University of Makati.

  • Mark Vincent De Jesus, University of Makati

    Mark Vincent V. De Jesus is a Guidance Coordinator of the Center for Guidance and Counseling Services of the University of Makati. He has previously served as a Scholarship Coordinator of the Center for Admission and Scholarship of the said University. He took a BS in Psychology from the University of Santo Tomas. Aside from topics in psychology, he is also interested in information technology processes and applications

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Published

30-11-2022

Issue

Vol. 10 No. 2 (2022): Universitas: Official Journal of the University of Makati

Section

UNIVERSITAS Research Articles

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How to Cite

Deakin, C., Alayon, E., De Borja, M. R., & De Jesus, M. V. (2022). Enhancing Student Life Experiences at University of Makati. UNIVERSITAS - The Official Journal of University of Makati, 10(2). https://journals.umak.edu.ph/universitas/article/view/35