Macahia, Alma H. MS (Oral presenter)
Papa, Janette C. MS
Torres, Mario S. MS
De La Salle University- Dasmarinas
College of Science, Biological Sciences Department

Assess the components, strategies, and level of efficiency of the science and technology programs of De La Salle University-Dasmarinas in producing human resources in science and technology from 1996-2002;
Formulate sustainable strategic actions to produce human resources in S&T.

De La Salle University-Dasmariñas (DLSU-D)
Nonprofit private catholic nonsectarian tertiary school in the province of Cavite
Producing well-equipped human resources in the field of
Science and Technology since 1977
Science and Technology programs --- heighten in 1987
College of Science (formerly College of Arts and Science),
College of Engineering and Architecture Technology (CEAT)

College of Science (COS) offers seven (7) course programs :
(1) BS in Applied Mathematics
(2) BS Biology major in Human Biology
(3) BS Biology with concentration on Environmental Science
(4) BS Computer Science
(5) BS Information Technology
(6) BS Physical Science
(7) Associate in Computer Science
- A two year course with certificate in Programming and
Cisco Networking Technology, and
Programming and Internet Technology

College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology offers ten (10) course programs :
(1) BS Architecture
(2) BS Civil Engineering
(3) BS Electrical Engineering
(4) BS Electronics and Communications Engineering
(5) BS Environmental and Sanitary Engineering
(6) BS Industrial Engineering
(7) BS Industrial Technology

(8) BS Mechanical Engineering
(9) Two (2) year Certificate in:
Automotive Technology
Computer Technology
Electrical Technology
Electronics Technology major in Consumer Electronics, and Industrial Electronics
(10) One-year Dual Training System in Electronics

Methodology
The research employed the collection of both primary and secondary data.
Primary Data :
The questionnaire : Implementing strategies of
De La Salle University-Dasmarinas (DLSU-D) in producing graduates and matched with the recommendations stated in the :
Chapters 18 and 19 Medium-Term Philippine Development
Plan 2004-2010 of NEDA; and
The criteria used by Hussin et al. (2001)

The questionnaire was used in collecting information from :
1. College deans and Associate deans of the two (2) colleges in
DLSU-D such as: the College of Science and the College of
Architecture, Engineering, and Technology;
2. Department chairs from the College of Science :
Biological Sciences Department
Computer Science Department
Mathematics Department
Physical Sciences Department

3. Department chairs from the
College of Architecture, Engineering, and Technology
Architecture Department
Engineering Department
Technology Department.

Secondary data (1996-2002)
Offices of the Registrar and Associate deans
The retrieved information :
Enrolment statistics
Graduation records
Retention/Admission Policies and
Guidelines of concerned colleges.

Descriptive Statistics :
Frequency : present and analyze the number of enrolled students and graduates;
Percentage : Percentage of graduates;
Mean : Average percent of graduate and the obtained average ratings

Results and Discussion
The number of freshmen enrolled in science and technology courses offered by the College of Science (COS) and the College of
Engineering, Architecture, and Technology (CEAT) from year 1996 to
2002 shows a fluctuating enrolment of students during the covered years.
In COS -- more freshmen under BS Computer Science than
BS Biology
High demand of computer and information technology work force in industrial market both here and abroad
(NEDA 2004-2010).

It shows that the fluctuation in the number of enrollees in these two (2) science courses occurred between 1998 and 2002.
This is attributed to the stiff competition among universities and colleges offering similar courses in Southern Tagalog and Metro Manila.
The CEAT offers six (6) engineering and six (6) technology courses in
1996 to 2002
BS Industrial Engineering exhibits a remarkable trend of increasing number of freshmen enrollees from the year it was initially offered up to 2001
BS Electronics and Communications Engineering exhibit the highest potential popularity

In Technology course programs --- the four-year BS Industrial Technology displayed the highest number of enrollees compared with the two-year technology courses since 1996.
Computer Technology exhibited a remarkable increase with 117 enrollees.
But within the covered years, fluctuation in the number of enrollees has also been observed.
BS Industrial Technology and Computer Technology are the most popular among the other technological courses by DLSU-D.
In COS, BS Biology shows a higher average percentage of graduates with
72.18% than BS Computer Science with 64.29%

In CEAT, the course programs in technology demonstrate the highest average percentage of graduates specifically Electronics Technology with
86.88%; while the least is in BS Industrial Technology with 43.52%
The two-year Electronics Technology course shows a higher average percentage of graduates than the 4-year BS Industrial Technology course
Among the engineering courses, BS Industrial Engineering shows a higher average percentage of graduates with 27.39% followed by BS Electrical
Engineering with 5.32%
BS Industrial Engineering is the most preferred course by incoming freshmen compared with the other engineering courses.

The university implements some strategies designed to produce highly qualified S&T graduates such as:
Student development scholarship and financial assistance
Linkages
Management
Human resource development
Facilities enhancement
Resource materials development
Curriculum design/methodology
Extension programs

Table 4. Average ratings for the different areas representing the current implementing strategies of
DLSU-D in producing human resources in science and technology
Area / (No. of sub-criteria)
Student Development / (12)
Highly Satisfactory
-
Average Rating / (No of sub-criteria)
Satisfactory
66.67% / (8)
Fairly Satisfactory
16.67% / (2)
Not observed
16.67% / (2)
Scholarship and Financial Assistance /
(9)
Linkages / (4)
Management / (14)
Human Resource Development / (8)
Facilities / (8)
Resource Materials / (6)
Curriculum Design / (5)
Extension Program / (3)
Average Rating
-
-
-
-
25.00% / (2)
-
-
-
2.89% / (2)
22.22% / (2)
100% / (4)
28.57% / (4)
12.50% / (1)
50.00% / (4)
100% / (6)
100% / (5)
66.66% / (2)
52.18% / (36)
33.33% / (3)
-
42.86% / (6)
37.50% / (3)
12.5% / (1)
-
-
-
21.74% / (15)
44.44% / (4)
-
28.57% / (4)
50.00% / (4)
12.5% / (1)
-
-
33.33% / (1)
23.19% / (16)

Best feature of DLSU-D in terms of producing quality S&T graduates is in the area of facilities with 2.89% or highly satisfactory rating.
Roughly 52% of the strategies are rated satisfactory

Proposed sustainable strategic actions that could be adopted by DLSU-D to efficiently produce human resources in science and technology:
1. Strengthening and sustaining formal linkages and partnerships;
2. Increasing budget allotment;
3. Intensifying promotion of S & T products of research;
4. Enhancing development of students in S & T;
5. Enhancing faculty development in S & T;
6. Intensifying the curriculum S & T courses;
7. Recognizing outstanding faculty and students;
8. Improving instructional materials;
9. Intensifying promotion of S & T courses;

10. Formulating separate policy on human resources development in S & T;
Conclusions:
1. There is a fluctuating student enrolment in the field of S&T courses offered by DLSU-D from school year 1996-1997 to 2005-2006. On the average, only about forty percent (40%) of these students graduated from the covered courses due to reasons such as students taking leave of absence, withdrawal from class, strict implementation of retention policy, among others.
2. DLSU-D focuses on the following components in its implementing strategies in producing human resource in S&T: curriculum design and management; student and human resource development; scholarship and financial assistance; facilities and resource materials; and, linkages and extension programs.

3. With only 52% rated satisfactory, the current implementing strategies of
DLSU-D in producing human resources in S&T must be further improved.
Its improvement must be anchored not only on the university’s mission and vision but also on the development plan of the national government.

RECOMMENDATIONS:
1. Possible adoption of the following proposed sustainable strategic actions by
DLSU-D in order to produce more efficient human resources in the field of
Science and Technology (S&T):
1. 1 Strengthening and sustaining linkages and partnerships
1.2 Increasing budget allotment
1.3 Intensifying promotion of S&T products of research
1.4 Enhancing development of students in S&T
1.5 Enhancing faculty development in S&T
1.6 Intensifying the curriculum S&T courses
1.7 Recognizing outstanding faculty and students
1.8 Improving instructional materials
1.9 Intensifying promotion of S&T courses
1.10 Formulating of a separate policy on human resources development in S&T

2. A related study to be conducted at all De La Salle schools offering science and technology courses to assess the De La Salle Philippines’ capability to produce more efficient human resources in science and technology;
3. A nationwide study to be conducted at all applicable colleges and universities to evaluate the efficiency of tertiary level education in producing human resources in science and technology courses in line with the national agenda for science and technology.
ACK NOWLEDGMENT:
De La Salle University-Dasmarinas: University Faculty Research
Office , College of Science, College of Engineering, Architecture, and
Technology, Office of the Registrar.

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