Extension Programs and Services of State Universities and Colleges in Negros Occidental

Abstract

Carefully planned extension programs and services of State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) help them deliver the needed social services to their beneficiaries, promote sustainable development and self-reliant communities, attain national development goals, and provide field exposure to teachers and students. Using the descriptive design, this study recorded the extent of implementation of extension programs and services of SUCs in Negros Occidental as mandated by Republic Act 7722 and as assessed by the resident-beneficiaries of SUCs. Using mean and standard deviation, data revealed that generally, the extent of implementation of SUCs of their program and services is high in relevance, responsiveness, and sustainability and very high in efficiency and effectivity. Findings implied that the SUCs need to maximize their services and reach a very high level of implementation of their extension programs and services for the maximum satisfaction of beneficiaries. Results of the study were used as bases for the enhancement of community extension programs.