An Assessment of The Extent of The Implementation of The Graduate Studies Standards of Dr. Francisco L. Calingasan Memorial Colleges Foundation, Inc., Nasugbu, Batangas: Basis for The Proposed Accredited

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Higher education institutions (HEIs) play a vital role in preparing a country to be globally competitive through the skilled human capital resources it produces. The task is demanding as the institution has to constantly check itself against the standards in place and keep itself abreast of the latest demands of the labor market. This involves investing in a considerable amount of resources to develop its faculty, research, and facilities.

METHODS

This study used a descriptive -comparative study. The main instrument used in this research was a survey questionnaire. To process the data, the researcher used the SPSS Software. Data analysis involved the computation of frequencies and percentages for nominal in the profile of the respondents. Weighted mean and ranking were used to perceive the assessment of respondents on the extent of the implementation of standards in higher education of DFLCMCFI. One-Way Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) and Post Hoc Tukey's Honestly Significant Difference (HSD) Test were used to determine the significant differences of the assessment of the respondents and to determine the agreement between the significant differences among respondents. Pearson r was used to determine the significant correlation in the assessment of the respondents when they were grouped based on theirprofilevariables

RESULTS

Results of the study showed that all seven standards: Research, Library, Physical Plant and Facilities, Faculty, Curriculum and Instructions, Admission Requirement and Administration were implemented to a great extent (GE). However, library, research and physical plant and facilities must be given focus by the administrators

DISCUSSIONS

All of the seven (7) standards set by the CHED were implemented to a great extent (GE) by DFLCMCFI. Administration standard as suggested by its grand mean of 4.42, ranked first. This implied that the effectiveness of the administration in fulfilling its mission for the graduate students was evident. Likewise, DFLCMCFI implemented to a great extent (GE) its library standard but with a lowest rank of seven (7) with a grand mean of 3.59. This implied that the institution had a library for staff and student used but the said facility must be accessible at all times to support independent learning.