The Extent of Awareness, Acceptance, and Perception of Stakeholders on the Vision, Mission, Campus Goals, and Marine Biology Program Educational Objectives of the University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines-Panaon Campus

Abstract

The benefits of collaboration among the university's stakeholders reflect its vision, mission, goals, and educational program objectives. This study investigated the collaborative agreement and evaluated stakeholders' extent of awareness and perceptions of the vision, mission, campus goals, and educational objectives of the Marine Biology program at the USTP-Panaon Campus. The study employs a descriptive-quantitative research method with 355 participants who were selected both purposivelyand randomly. The instrument utilized a modified version of the survey questionnaire by Constantino (2020) to collect the data. Findings revealed that all stakeholders are "highly aware" of the vision, mission, campus goals, and MB program objectives. Faculty, staff, parents/guardians, and alumni are also "highly aware" that the VMGO is disseminated in various modes except for MB students and partner agencies, who are only "aware." Most stakeholders "greatly accept" the vision, mission, campus goals, and MB program objectives. Perceptions of most stakeholders "strongly agree" that the vision, mission, campus goals, and MB program objectives of USTP Panaon are clear and consistent and, at the same time, congruent with its activities, practices, projects, and operations except for partner agencies, which only "agree." Therefore, the university may strengthen its efforts to disseminate the VMGO more widely. Use various dissemination methods and integrate the VMGO into academic and non-academic activities. Furthermore, the university should actively and robustly collaborate with stakeholders to foster inclusive economic growth and development.