Dr. Kit Bonnet
Governance in Student Affairs –
the Philippine Experience
Governance is
the process of
decision-making
and the process
by which
decisions are
implemented.
Corporate
governance is the
system by which
companies are
directed and
controlled by the
Board of Trustees
or Board of
Directors
http://www.unescap.org/pdd/prs
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vernance.asp
Cadbury Committee, UK
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transparency
responsibility
accountability
participation
responsiveness
(to the needs of
the people)
Key attributes of good
governance
Commission on Human Rights
Resolution 2000/64
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Participatory
Consensus oriented
Accountable
Transparent
Responsive
Effective and Efficient
Equitable and
inclusive and
• Follows the rule of
law.
8 characteristics of Good
Governance
http://www.unescap.org/pdd/prs/ProjectActivities/
Ongoing/gg/governance.asp
• By both men and
women;
• Direct or through
legitimate intermediate
institutions or
representatives
• Informed and organized
• This means freedom of
association and
expression on the one
hand and an organized
civil society on the
other hand.
Participation
• Decisions taken and their
enforcement are done in a
manner that follows rules
and regulations;
• Information is freely
available and directly
accessible to those who
will be affected by such
decisions and their
enforcement. I
• Enough information is
provided and that it is
provided in easily
understandable forms and
media.
Transparency
Good
governance
requires that
institutions and
processes try to
serve all
stakeholders
within a
reasonable
timeframe.
Responsiveness
• Requires mediation of
the different interests in
society;
• Identify best interest of
the whole community
and how this can be
achieved.
• Requires a broad and
long-term perspective on
what is needed for
sustainable human
development and how to
achieve the goals of such
development.
• This can only result from
an understanding of the
historical, cultural and
social contexts of a given
society or community.
Consensus Oriented
A society’s well being
depends on ensuring that
all its members feel that
they have a stake in it and
do not feel excluded from
the mainstream of
society.
Requires all groups, but
particularly the most
vulnerable, have
opportunities to improve
or maintain their well
being.
Equity and Inclusiveness
Good governance means
that processes and
institutions produce results
that meet the needs of
society while making the
best use of resources at
their disposal. T
Efficiency in the context of
good governance also
covers the sustainable use
of natural resources and
the protection of the
environment.
Effectiveness and Efficiency
• Accountability is a key
• Fair legal frameworks
requirement of good
are enforced impartially
governance -to the public and
• Full protection of
to their institutional
human rights,
stakeholders.
particularly those of
• Dependent on whether
minorities.
decisions or actions taken are
• Impartial enforcement
internal or external to an
of laws requires an
organization or institution.
independent judiciary
• In general an organization or an
and an impartial and
institution is accountable to
incorruptible police
those who will be affected by
force.
its decisions or actions.
• Accountability cannot be
enforced without transparency
and the rule of law.
Rule of Law
Accountability
Macro Level 1: Government
through the Commission on
Higher Education
Macro Level 2:
Regional Association;
National Association
Micro: University Level:
Governance Structure of the
School
Micro Sub-Level 1: Student Affairs
Unit
Micro Sub-Level 2:
Student Government
APSSA 2010 Brisbane
Multi-LEVELS OF Governance
Philippine Colleges and Universities
SECTARIAN NON PROFIT
Catholic Religious
Orders
EDUCATIONAL FOCUS
Spirit of the Founder
Adamson University
Vincentian
Christian men and women
Ateneo de Manila Univ
Jesuit
Liberal education
De La Salle University
Christian Brothers
Business, It, Eng,g, Educ
Don Bosco Tech College
Salesians
Technical education
St. Louis University
CICM
Catholic formation
San Beda College
Benedictine
Catholic character
University of San
Carlos
SVD
Word of God, truth
University of Sto.
Tomas
Dominican
Catholic, pontifical
Philippine Colleges and Universities
NON-SECTARIAN NON –
Non Catholic not for
PROFIT
Religious Affiliations
EDUCATIONAL FOCUS
Spirit
Siliman University
Presbyterian
Mission and values
Trinity University of Asia
Anglican
Christianity
Philippine Christian
University
Methodist
Protestant Christianity
Adventist University of
the Philippines
7th Day Adventist
Observance of Sabbath
New Era University
Iglesia ni Cristo
Philippine Church
Private Non Sectarian Educational
Corp.
• Registered under the
Commission on Higher
Education
• Private
• Profit-sharing
Samples:
• Centro Escolar University
• Far Eastern University
• STI Colleges
Profile of universities and colleges
SECTARIAN
NON -PROFIT
NONSECTARIAN–
Non Catholic
not for PROFIT
Private Non
Sectarian
Educational
Corp.
PUBLIC
Private funds
Private funds
Private funds
State funds
Board of
Trustees
Board of
Trustees
Board of
Trustees
Board of Regents
Catholic
Religious
Congregations
Protestant
Ministers
Families
Educators
SAS PRACTITIONERS IN THE PHILS
Various
Disciplines
Various titles
TITLES OF TOP SA HEAD
Programs and Services
Student activities
Student Discipline
Student Publications
Leadership Training
Guidance and Counseling
Campus Ministry
Sports and Athletics
NSTP
Women’s Affairs
Graduate Student
Services
Scholarship
International Students
Social Concern/Outreach
Dormitory/Residence
Cultural/Performing Arts
Work Study Program
Job Placement/Fairs/Expo
Student Grievance
Student Affairs Programs and Services
Diverse
Younger
population of the
youth in HEIs
Language
Ripples in SAS
Social
Media
Public :112 SUCs Main
campuses + satellites
1.2 M students
Student Profile
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Private: 87 with
Centers of Excellence
and Centers of
Development
Close to 1 M students
National Association
Regional chapters n
N=6 out of 14 regions
SUCs and PUCs
Annual National
Conventions
Regional Conferences
Prof Dev Programs
Interactive Youth
Forum
Research-based
paper presentations
Experiential sharing
Panel discussions
Roundtable FGDs
Philippine Association of Administrators
of Student Affairs (PAASA)
Vice-Presidents, Deans, Directors, Coordinators. Program
Implementers
SAS ISSUES AND CONCERNS
Discipline, Diligence, Cyber bullying, NSTP, Leadership, frat-related violence,
gender, social media, globalization, employability
Shared vision
Focus on mutual purpose
Sense of commitment in the
organization
Personal Mastery
Practice of developing a
coherent image of personal
vision, mission, purpose
Paradigm shifts
Discipline of reflection and
inquiry skills
Team Learning
Discipline of group interaction
Use of dialogue, skilful discussion
GAINS IN SAS
PHILIPPINE EXPERIENCE
 SAS Practitioners learn to
better understand
interdependence,
collaboration and change
 Ability to effectively network
and share resources between
and among universities
 Team work and events
management skills
 Government trust and
confidence thru the
Commission on Higher
Education Office of Student
Services partnership
 Active and strategic
Participation in policy making
re SAS
 Awarding of a national study
on the impact of cultural
education to PAASA
• Constant Consultation
with PAASA on
cooperation with
other entities
• Global networking
and multi-cultural
understanding
• Research deliverables
Implementation of the
within timeline
enhanced SAS
• Leadership succession
standards, guidelines • Continuity of
and policies
professional programs
and services
CHALLENGES OF PHILIPPINE SAS
Thank you
Merci beaucoup
Maraming salamat po
Arigato