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Bs Info - Tech.marynel
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
IN INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY
Narrative Profile
COMMUNIT
Y SERVICE
LEVEL IV - PHASE 2 ACCREDITATION
The field of Information Technology is one of the most rapidly growing and well-
paying careers in the world. Businesses, organizations, and individuals can all benefit
from using information technology to improve their efficiency and effectiveness. In a
nutshell, modern technological advancements, education, and knowledge have opened
up a world of possibilities.
IT has improved the world by reducing workload and increasing comfort. In order
to cope with the rise of the digital era, it is crucial to acquire logical thinking, problem-
solving skills, digital designs, and other computing skills. Thus, the BS Info Tech
program under the Department of Computer Studies is committed to sharing knowledge
and expertise through extension programs and training for Computer System Servicing
NC II and engaging them in activities such as Installing and Configuring Computer
Systems, Setting up Computer Networks, Setting up Computer servers, and
Maintaining/Repairing Computer Systems and Networks.
The aforementioned programs and training will prepare the participants on how
to deal with problems they may encounter when servicing personal computers. Get in-
depth theoretical and practical knowledge of computer hardware necessary for
troubleshooting a variety of hardware, software, and network system problems. Hence,
it will be possible for them to find job opportunities in computer repair service centers,
electronics companies, computer-related manufacturing operations, computer sales and
services, and eventually, their own computer servicing businesses.
Media and Information Literacy Program. The present era class for the
development not only for the basic literacies such as reading and writing but, with the
advancement of technology, it is also a necessity for the community members to be
educated with the various information platforms and modern media with which people
communicate. This will also encompass the development of people’s critical thinking
skills in the sue various information and media platforms along with the various modern
technology which is indispensable for human communication. Specifically, this program
will include (1) campus journalism training, (2) media information literacy project, (3)
digital skills development project, (4) computer use and software application training
and etc.
will cater to the pressing needs in terms of knowledge, skills, and behavior among
professionals in various agencies and organizations in the community. Some of the
project’s activities under this program include (a) Research Capability Building (b)
Content and Pedagogical Skills Improvement and (c) Communication Skills
Development.
Strategic Objectives
1. Established sustainable extension programs and projects
2. Increased number of research-based extension programs, projects and
PPAs;
3. Intensified sustainable extension programs, projects and activities aligned with
the Extension Agenda and programs of the University;
4. Conducted relevant trainings to beneficiaries suited to their type of needs;
5. Expanded the number of externally funded programs, projects and activities;
6. Established international linkages and strengthened local partnerships to
accomplish the program’s extension projects/ activities the university had
allocated an annual budget both GAA and STF.
3,835,872.95
1,370,369.88
2,356,110.00
2,686,085.74
1,994,940.00
1,566,701.78
2,334,033.65
1,337,262.74
847,000.00 884,000.00
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COVID19 Responses
In 2020 COVID 19 had threatened the people throughout the globe. Many people
died due to its ill effect, many workers were displaced, food starvation cropped- up,
shortage of PPE’s for health workers and frontliners had shaken the whole world.
However, the love and concern of SDSSU to the people in the community had prevailed
despite of the serious condition brought by the pandemic, Its steadfast commitment to
community services continued. The faculty and staff were risking their lives in the midst
of the crisis, a clear manifestation that SDSSU really cares.
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LYNDON A. ROSAS
JOEL S. GRACIA, MSCS
KAIROS CHRISTINE P. DELA CERNA
March 2022
Abstract
This study aimed to assess the impact of the extension services and training
conducted by the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BS Infotech) of North
Eastern Mindanao State University (NEMSU) formerly Surigao del Sur State University
Cantilan Campus. This impact study explored the (1) employability status of the
participants after the training; (2) the usefulness and skills gained after completing the
training/ seminar; and (3) the relevance and timeliness of the training.
Using a quantitative method, the researchers employed the random sample
technique for the three series of training conducted last 2017, 2018, and 2019. There
were ninety-four (24) participants who participated in the survey. Forty-five (45)
participants from the 2017 training participated in the survey; thirty-three (33) in 2018;
and sixteen (16) participants in 2019 answered the survey questionnaire.
Overall, the results showed that the participants strongly believed that the skills
they acquired from the training were beneficial on their job and the training was relevant
to their professional development. However, there was also a decrease in participants in
the training conducted. This was due to several factors such as inadequate training
inquiry; unavailability of trainers; and unavailability of training facilities and buildings.
Hence, the training programs in the institution were experimenting with new ways
to skill development, such as teaching the trainers, employing in-house resources, and
pooling resources. These results deemed important implications to assess the impact of
extension services in the university.
INTRODUCTION
Technology is a gift from God. After the gift of life, it is arguably the greatest of
God's gifts. It is the cradle of civilizations, the arts, and the sciences. As a result of
technological breakthroughs, our way of life has certainly changed. It has had an impact
on many facets of life and has changed what it means to live. Without a doubt,
technology plays a crucial role in every facet of life. Furthermore, with the aid of modern
technology, many complex and critical processes can be carried out with greater ease
and efficiency. (Raja & Nagasubramani, 2018).
The North Eastern Mindanao State University (NEMSU) - Cantilan Campus
notably the Office of Extension and Linkages has shown itself as the source of quality,
reliable, and sustainable extension and community services. Thus, the implemented
extension programs and proposals comply with the Medium Term Development Plant
(MTDP) of the institution explicitly in Food Security, Environmental Conservation,
Literacy and Numeracy Progression, Poverty Alleviation, Media and Information
Literacy, and Continuing Professional Development Programs. Furthermore, the
program Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BS Info.Tech) under the
Department of Computer Studies (DCS) and the College of Information Technology
Education (CITE) adheres to commend to the mandate of the university to produce
quality proposals and programs that suits the needs of the community in this era of
technological norms.
Extension, in its broadest definition, refers to any organization that disseminates
knowledge and guidance to improve learning, however, it is most often connected with
rural development and enhancement (Worth & Abdu-Raheem, 2016). "Extension" is the
driving factor behind yield improvements in many industrialized nations. However, the
effectiveness of extension systems in fostering capacity building and technology
adoption is dependent on a number of factors, including extension service delivery
approaches, governance, capacity, and management structures, as well as underlying
contextual factors like policy environment, market access, and beneficiary
characteristics (Akpabio & Inyang, 2007).
Objectives
The aim of this impact study is to quantify the effectiveness and sustainability of
the extension activity conducted by the extension coordinators and extensionists
particularly:
1. Profile of the Beneficiaries;
2. Relevance of the Extension activity attended;
3. Effects on employment
a. Status of Employment
b. Promotion
c. Employed
Methodology
would appear if the hypothesis was correct, after which the data was collected and
analyzed to confirm or refute the hypothesis (Willams, 2021).
Sampling Method
A random sample technique was employed to obtain the test number of
respondents. This approach was the most basic of all the probability sampling methods
because it only involved a single random selection and needs minimal previous
information about the population. Because it employed randomization, any study done
on this sample should have excellent internal and external validity (Thomas, 2020).
Statistical Treatment
Descriptive statistics included frequencies, measures of central tendency
(sometimes termed averages), and measures of variability. Frequency statistics simply
count the number of times that each variable occurs, such as the number of men and
females inside the sample. Measures of central tendency produce one value that
reflects the complete collection of scores, such as the mean. Measures of variability
reflect the degree to which scores vary around the average.
Descriptive study approaches often simply need descriptive statistics. However,
all other kinds of study designs will need both descriptive and inferential statistics. Since
it is crucial for the reader to have a solid idea of the sample that the study was done on,
the initial statistics for all research designs should provide descriptive statistics of the
personal information for the sample.
The forms of personal information to be provided will vary based on the type of
research project. All research should give descriptive data on gender and age. Other
factors could include grade level, marital status, years of job experience, educational
credentials, socio-economic position, etc. It is up to the researcher to thoroughly
evaluate what the reader needs to know about the sample to make an educated choice
regarding whether the sample is representative of the general population (Korb, 2013).
a∗b
N
100
Figure 1 displays the formula applied to obtain the percentage of frequency. this
is also employed to analyze the percentage of participants in the satisfaction during the
trainings and seminars as well as the employability rate of the students and other
College 45 100
Graduate 0 0
TOTAL 45 100
Age
20-25 years old 30 66.67
26-30 years old 10 22.22
31-40 years old 5 11.11
TOTAL 45 100
Status of Employment
Employed 42 93.33
Self-Employed 2 4.44
Unemployed 1 2.22
TOTAL 45 100
metrics within this impact research.
Analysis
Table 1: Demographic Profile of Participants
The table above showed the demographic profile of the participants who
participated in the training for the year 2017. Based on the table, twenty-seven or (60%)
were female while eighteen or (40%) of the participants were male. Forty-five or (100%)
of them were college graduates. The participants’ age ranged from twenty (20) to forty
(40) years old. Thirty or (66.67%) of the participants belong from the age group of
twenty (20) to twenty-five (25) years old; ten or (22.22%) of the participants were aged
twenty-six (26) to thirty (30) years old, and five or (11.11%) of the participants were from
the age group of thirty-one (31) to forty (40) years old.
There are forty-two or (93.33%) of the participants who were employed; two or
(4.44%) of them were self-employed, and only one or (2.22%) was unemployed.
The table above indicated the frequency and percentage of the helpfulness of the
skills acquired by the participants in the training. Based on the table, forty-three of
(95.56%) of the participants strongly agreed that the skills they acquired from the
training were useful in their profession. Additionally, two or (4.44%) of the participants
were very satisfied with the helpfulness of the skills they acquired in the training.
Skills acquisition in a training is vital because a lack of skills in a particular area
not only prevents you from maximizing that function at your company but can also
cause serious problems (Milano, 2019). A study conducted by Pew Research Center
(2016) revealed that adults in the United States have a general belief that the workplace
is changing and that they would need to regularly update their skills and training in order
to succeed in their careers. In order to stay up with changes in the workplace, a slim
majority of adults in the labor force believe it would be necessary for them to acquire
training and develop new skills throughout their careers (Pew Research Center, 2016).
Table 3: Frequency and Percentage of the Relevance and Timeliness of the
Training
The table represented the frequency and percentage of the relevance and
timeliness of the training. Forty-three or (95.56%) of the participants strongly believed
that the training was timely and relevant to their profession while two or (4.44%) of them
were very satisfied with the relevance and timeliness of the training.
The term "training" refers to the process of teaching someone a specific skill or
behavior. Organizations take great care in designing an employee training process to
ensure that their staff is well-trained. In today's world, departments recognize the value
of employee time, and hence the technique of targeted and timely training has been
introduced into the training realm (Mishra, 2018).
Employability Status
Employed 30 66.67
Promoted 2 4.44
Regular 1 2.22
Retained 12 26.67
TOTAL 45 100
The table above showed the employability status of the participants after the
training. There were thirty or (66.67%) participants who were employed; two or (4.44%)
were promoted; one or (2.22%) participant became regular in his/her job position, and
twelve or (26.67%) retained on their job or did not able to land a job after the training.
This signified that the participants were able to employ and use the skills and
knowledge they acquired in the training
College 32 96.96
Graduate 1 3.03
TOTAL 33 100
Age
20-25 years old 25 75.75
26-30 years old 6 18.18
31-40 years old 2 6.06
TOTAL 33 100
Status of Employment
Employed 28 84.84
Self-Employed 3 9.09
Unemployed 2 6.06
TOTAL 33 100
The table above revealed the demographic profile of the participants who
participated in the training last 2018. Eighteen or (54.54%) of the participants were
female while fifteen or (45.45%) of the participants were male. One or (3.03%)
participant is currently taking a master’s degree while thirty-two or (96.96%) of the
participants were college graduates. As to the age of the participants, the participants’
age ranged from twenty (20) to forty (40) years old. Twenty-five or (75.75%) of the
participants were aged twenty (20) to twenty-five (25) years old; six or (18.18%) were
from the age group of twenty-six (26) or thirty (30) years old, and two or (6.06%)
participants are from the age group of thirty-one (31) to forty (40) years old.
As for the status of their employment, twenty-eight or (84.84%) were employed;
three or (9.09%) participants were self-employed, and two or (6.06%) of the participants
were unemployed.
The table above represented the frequency and percentage of the helpfulness of
the skills acquired in the training. Thirty-three or (100%) strongly agreed and believed
that the skills they acquired in the training were helpful to their work. Furthermore, a
study by Pew Research Center (2016) stated that almost half of working adults (45%) in
the US say that they have taken a class or received additional training to learn,
maintain, or improve their job abilities. About half of these workers said they did it at
their boss's request, but a sizable percentage also say they wanted to learn more in
order to make more money, acquire a new job, or get a promotion.
Thirty-two or (96.96%) of the participants strongly believed that the training was
relevant and timely in their profession. According to Diorio (2016), while the study
suggests that the millennial generation will change occupations four times before
reaching the age of 32, they are also incredibly motivated and hardworking. They are,
above all, hungry for professional development and learning, hence, career
development and training are extremely relevant and important to early-career workers
(Diorio, 2016).
Everyone also benefits from training because they gain a better grasp of their
duties as well as the information and skills required to accomplish their jobs. This will
boost their self-assurance, which would help them perform better overall (SEISMIC,
2021).
Employability Status
Employed 20 60.60
Promoted 0 0
Regular 2 6.06
Retained 11 33.33
TOTAL 33 100
Based on the table above, there were twenty or (60.60%) of the participants who
were employed; two or (6.06%) were employed, and eleven or (33.33%) participants
retained their job after the training. Most of these participants did not land a job or
retained their position since they were already regular on their job.
College 16 100
Graduate 0 0
TOTAL 16 100
Age
20-25 years old 13 81.25
26-30 years old 2 12.5
31-40 years old 1 6.25
TOTAL 16 100
Status of Employment
Employed 10 62.5
Self-Employed 1 6.25
Unemployed 5 31.25
TOTAL 16 100
The table above revealed the demographic profiles of the participants who
participated in the training last 2019. Based on the data, thirteen or (81.25%) of the
participants were female while three or (18.75%) of the participants were female. As for
their educational attainment, sixteen or (100%) of the respondents were college
graduates.
The participants’ age also ranged from twenty (20) to forty (40) years old.
Thirteen or (81.25%) of the participants were aged twenty (20) to twenty-five (25) years
old; two or (12.5%) were aged twenty-six (26) to thirty (30) years old, and only one or
(6.25%) participant belongs to the age group of thirty-one (31) to forty (40) years old.
The table also represented the status of employment of the participants. Ten or (62.5%)
were employed; one or (6.25%) was self-employed, and five or (31.25%) were
unemployed.
Table 10: Frequency and Percentage of the Helpfulness of the Skills Acquired in
the Training
The table above showed the frequency and percentage of the helpfulness of the
skills acquired by the participants in the training. Based on the data, fourteen or (87.5%)
of the participants gave an outstanding remark on the usefulness of the skills they
acquired in the training; one or (6.25%) of the respondent was very satisfied with the
skills they acquired in the training; while another one or (6.25%) was also satisfied with
the helpfulness of the skills he/she learned from the training.
Table 11: Frequency and Percentage of the Relevance and Timeliness of the
Training
There were eleven (68.75%) of the participants who strongly believed that the
training they attended was relevant. At the same time, five or (31.25%) of the
participants were very satisfied with the timely training they attended as it helped them
update their resumes and improve their professional growth and learning.
Employability Status
Employed 10 62.5
Promoted 1 6.25
Regular 2 12.5
Retained 3 18.75
TOTAL 33 100
In relation to the employability status of the participants after the training, the
table showed that ten or (62.5%) of the respondents were employed after the training;
one or (6.25%) was promoted; two or (12.5%) became regular, and three or (18.75%)
retained their job position after the training. These participants were not able to land a
job or have already a permanent position on their job.
2018 45
2019 20
The table above revealed the number of completers who completed training from
different years. It was apparent in the table that there was a decrease in the number of
participants every year. A decrease of 23.73% is computed in the participants from the
year 2017 to 2018 and a drop of 55.55% participants from the year 2018. 2019.
Conclusion:
Community extension programs and activities are critical for the country's long-
term development. As a result, strong individual improvement, as well as positive
organizational outcomes, are among the benefits of training and development. It is
undeniable that some of the advantages of training and development include improved
performance, a competitive advantage, increased organizational commitment, and
Recommendations:
Due to time constraints and unavailability of the completers, the researcher only
surveyed ninety-four (94) participants out of one hundred twenty-four (124) completers
of the training from three years: 2017, 2018, and 2019. With this, the researcher would
like to recommend the following:
1. Allot more time to do baseline surveys and studies from other training to assess
the impact of the training in the extension services;
2. Provide more extension services and training that could enhance the personal
growth and professional development of the participants;
3. The program's extension coordinator should examine the relevance of extension
activity proposals on a regular basis;
4. Timely recordings of the extended program immediately after concluding one
session. This will be addressed to the staff of the extension office. Specifically,
the clerk of the office. This is to enable safe and simple access to data; and
5. Pre-planning should always be done in order to properly address the
expectations of the community in regards to the subject of Information
Technology from which they may gain.
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