Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities & Threats (SWOT)of The Enhance School Improvement Program (ESIP)of Bulihan National High School: Basis for Total Quality Management

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

The development of a school improvement plan (SIP) has become an integral part of many school reform efforts. However, there are almost no studies that empirically examine the effectiveness of School Improvement Programs (SIPs). The few studies examining the planning activities of organizations have generally focused on the private sector and have not provided clear or consistent evidence that such planning is effective.

METHODS

This study used descriptive design. It is descriptive because it involves collection of quantitative information and designed to investigate a present existing condition or situation and describing present situation. The researcher utilizes purposive sampling and survey-questionnaire.

RESULTS

Since every educational institution has their own share of strengths and weaknesses, threats and opportunities based on study, Hence, (1) it requires a specific stratagem to address problem which necessitates careful thought on providing solution. The identified findings on S-W-O-T could be improved through strategic development plan as every institution needs a concrete plan of action to be taken. A Proposed Five Year Strategic Development Plan will (2) serve as a road map for EARIST Cavite Campus and can be used to define the priorities and vision of the institute in the next five years, and (3) it will assist the administrator to evaluate the performance of the institute.

DISCUSSIONS

The strengths of ECC are: Curriculum; Vision, Mission, Goals and Objectives (VGMO,); Administrative Policies and Practices; Faculty Development and Student Services; Research and Library. This should to be sustained and enhanced. The strength, weakness, opportunities and threats articulated by the focus group on the study can be utilized by ECC to maximize / capitalize its potential to achieve the objectives of the Institute.