Environmental Responsiveness of Community Service Program of CWTS of the University of Makati in Selected Partner Institutions

Abstract

This study was conducted to assess the environmental responsiveness of the community service program of Civic Welfare Training Service (CWTS) of University of Makati as evaluated by the students, NSTP facilitators and selected partner institutions in Makati consistent with Republic Act 9163, otherwise known as the NSTP Act of 2001.

 The study made use of the descriptive method of research. It utilized a researcher-made survey questionnaire, documentary analysis and interview to assess the program. Respondents of the study were University of Makati Students who have completed NSTP 1 and 2, Academic Year 2014-2015, NSTP Facilitators who were directly involved in the implementation of the program; and Community Partners of the CWTS-NSTP.

 The objective of this study is to determine the extent of implementation of the delivery system of Community Service Program of CWTS of the National Service Training Program (NSTP) in the University of Makati in terms of its environmental responsiveness. The findings of the study will serve as the basis in the formulation of an enhanced community service program.

 The study revealed that the three groups of respondents rated the environmental responsiveness of the Community Service Program of the CWTS with an over-all mean value of 3.80 interpreted as Highly Complied with a corresponding description as moderately extensive and functioning very well.

 Results of the ANOVA test showed significant differences in the assessment of the three groups of respondents on the three areas of environmental practices namely: proper waste disposal, cost-saving and clean and green programs.