 KRA 5 – RELATIONS WITH THE COMMUNITY

A. Core Indicator: Relevance of Programs

Criterion: The institution offers programs that take into consideration the social, cultural, economic, and/or
developmental needs of the country at local, regional, and/or national levels, as reflected in the HEI’s VMG and
in consideration of the country’s need to compete effectively in global markets.
This section refers to the structures and processes that promote local/ regional/ national development and global
competitiveness.
Possible outcomes: Improved employment rates; impact of programs on local, regional, and national development

B. Indicator: Networking and Linkages

Criterion: The institution is valued as a partner by other higher education institutions; professional, government,
and non-government organizations; and industry, within the Philippines and/or internationally.
This section refers to the structures and processes that promote and support partnership with other institutions.
Possible outcomes: Partnerships with other HEIs; professional, government and non-government organizations; and
industry that result in research, training, faculty development, student exchange, program funding

C. Indicator: Extension Programs

Criterion: The institution is valued by its local community as a provider of extension programs that are
responsive to the needs of the community for people empowerment and self-reliance.
This section refers to the structures and processes that promote extension programs, which are relevant to the needs of
the community.
Possible outcomes: Impact of programs on communities as evidenced by any of the following: increased livelihood
programs, increased involvement of community members, and/or development of community leadership; impact of
programs on local, regional, and national development
 Core Indicator: RELEVANCE OF PROGRAMS

Criterion: The institution offers programs that take into consideration the social, cultural, economic, and/or
developmental needs of the country at local, regional, and/or national levels, as reflected in the HEI’s VMG and
in consideration of the country’s need to compete effectively in global markets.

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RP1- Determining and Promoting Relevance:

The institution contributes to the achievement of local/ regional/ national priorities (e.g., poverty alleviation, environmental
management, health) through academic and extension programs.
Presence of Systems The University of Baguio in its thrust to contribute to the attainment of o Institutional Plan
The HEI has processes to community needs through the conduct of academic and non-academic o Organizational
ensure relevance of its programs leading to sustainable growth and development of the Chart
academic and extension community in general. o Work plan
programs, including dialogue o POM of schools
with professional, industry, and There is a system that ensures the university contributes to the and offices
other external groups, e.g., achievement of local/regional/national priorities through its academic o Flowchart for
government and non- programs, networking and linkages, research and extension programs. procedures
government organizations, The different academic programs of the University are actively engaged o Program
socio-civic and religious groups. in collaborative meetings with government agencies and industries to
Proposal
determine improvements that can be added to the practices of the
o Progress reports/
These processes are well School to ensure its relevance in the community. The Policy and
accomplishment
documented. Operation Manuals of the Academic Programs, Linkages, Research and
reports
Development and ECOS Offices contain the policies, guidelines, and
o Proceedings of
procedures.
the strategic
planning
Extent of Implementation The school offices headed by the deans and principals, which are under
sessions
Specific offices/persons are the supervision of the Vice President of Academic Affairs, are responsible
responsible for the for implementing regular four or five years’ programs, ladderized
o Proceedings of
implementation of these programs, and the Expanded Tertiary Education Equivalency and
processes. Accreditation (ETTEAP) to equip the students with the required skills, consultations/
competencies, and qualifications for employment. These school offices minutes of the
The institution constantly coordinate and collaborate with the linkages, research and development, programs
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responds to changing patterns extension and community outreach services for the planning and o Report on
and requirements of implementations. student
employment as well as to the involvement
needs of the community. The offices responsible for the implementation of networking, linkages o Documents on
and extension programs are Linkages and Extension and Community the possible
Outreach Services Offices headed by the directors and qualified staff. contribution to
They coordinate and collaborate with the administration, faculty society
members, non-teaching employees, alumni, industry, government and o Manuals or
non-government partners on programs and strategies that would mold documents that
the students to become exceptional professionals in their field and be specify policies
able to contribute to the needs of the community. and guidelines
o List of
partnerships/con
Proper authorities are aware of the activities conducted because program sortia
proposals / designs / event proposals and event orders undergo o MOAs, MOUs
thorough review, monitoring and evaluation by the concerned Vice Linkage
President for Academic Affairs, Vice President for Administration and Vice programs
President for Finance and the President of the University. o Proceedings of
consultations/
The institution constantly responds to changing patterns and
dialogues
requirements of employment as well as to the needs of the community
o Minutes of
by strictly complying with the standards set by Commission on Higher
curricular
Education Memorandum Orders (CMOs), TESDA memoranda and the
revisions/
needs of the industry and stakeholders. Further, the University is made
updating
aware of the current changing patterns in the industry because of the
o Job Placement
regular collaborative meetings with industry partners. During
collaborative meetings, the industry partners are requested to give programs
feedbacks on the curriculum, course syllabi and other activities of the o Report on
academic program. Regular evaluation and revision of syllabi and placement
instructional materials are conducted by the Dean, Program Chairs, o Board Results
Industry partners, alumni and student representatives. With the call of o Publication and
the implementation of outcome based education, the University Articles
conducted seminars and trainings to its deans, program chairs and o OJT Narrative
faculty members so as to cascade how traditional teaching Reports
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methodologies will transition to outcomes based strategies which is the o Consolidated list
needs of times. of Industry
Partners for both
To guarantee continuous quality improvement in instruction, curriculum local and
review and curriculum mapping is conducted. Curriculum mapping is international
also considered during the preparation of the course syllabi. In o MOA/MOU
preparing examinations, the preparation of the table of specifications is
based on the course syllabi. Item analysis is also being done to check
the reliability of the exam questions. Moreover, the advent of
technology resulted to continuous capacity building among faculty
members and staff as to 21 st Century Teaching Skills and The Fourth
Industrial Revolution (IR 4.0).

Strong networking and linkages were forged with different industry

partners, government and non-government organization by the
University to improve its academic programs, research, linkages and
extension programs. To continuously strengthen this endeavor and
constantly respond to the changing patterns and requirements of
employment as well as to the needs of the community, the university
organizes events where industry and government partners convene to
share best practices, discuss expectations of their agencies from job
applicants, policies and guidelines of their offices and share possible
employment opportunities. This collaborative endeavor further helped
the University in determining the needed soft and hard skills to be
developed by its graduates. For example, a Government Academe
Industry Linkages (GAIL) Synergy was hosted and organized by
University of Baguio where industry partners both from the Government
and private sector came together.

The university’s Extension and Community Outreach Services (ECOS)

through its University of Baguio Community Advancement through
Responsive Extension Services (UB C.A.R.E.S.) program is highly
responsive to the needs of the community. The program is divided into
four major projects – namely Adopt–a–Barangay, Adopt–a–School,
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Adopt–a–Park, and Special Projects. The Adopt–a–Barangay Project
caters to the University’s partner communities in the local level while the

Extension programs and activities are well planned and disseminated.

There is obvious involvement of the University’s Administration, teaching
and non-teaching employees in the planning, execution and assessment
of the activities. Part of the activity is the yearly strategic planning
conducted by the ECOS director with the School coordinators to establish
the yearly extension and outreach services where Schools can
collaborate and do joint projects.

Special Projects extends to communities in the regional and national

levels. Activities under special projects are relief operation for
communities gravely affected by a calamity or disaster, responding to an
invitational activity for collaboration like medical and dental missions,
homestay workshop-training and other activities where the University is
tapped for partnership in a nation-building effort.

There is obvious involvement of the University’s Administration, teaching

and non-teaching employees in the planning, execution and assessment
of the activities.

For student internship programs, each School has their practicum

manual where it stipulates policies and guidelines relative to internship.
Additionally, each school also prepares their training plan where it
enumerates the different activities for interns’ development.
Memorandums of Agreement/Understanding are duly signed between the
University and Host Training Establishment/ Foreign Host

The Research and Development Center has monitored and ensured that
research findings are utilized in the formulation of policies, programs and
activities for the stakeholders and bases for actions taken to improve the
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services rendered to the clienteles by the different offices in the
University. Research utilization reports submitted by the Research
Anchorpersons revealed that research outputs of students, faculty
members and employees were highly utilized for purposes mentioned.

Below is an inventory of University researches used to improve relevance

of the institution.

SCHOOL / RESEARCH FINDINGS UTILIZAT

DEPARTME Title Research School / ION
NT er/s Departm
ent
of the
Researc
her
NON- August
TEACHING 2018-July
(NT) 2019
Students’ Dr. Janice NT-Vice Class Basis for
attendance Kaylyn K. President attendance is policy
: Its Lonogan for directly related making
relationshi Academic to class
p to final Affairs performance Published
grade (VPAA) because despite in the
the open University
admission of Baguio
system of the Research
university, the Journal
teacher Vol. 43
becomes the No.1 Jan-
“meter stick” Jun 2019
inside the
classroom.
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School of August
Business 2019-
Administra December
tion and 2019
Accountan Correlating Kareen B. SBAA The study found Revision of
cy (SBAA) the Leon SBAA out that the the
Accountanc Rhad Vic NT-SBAA fifth-year retention
y Estoque integrated policy in
Graduates' *Carlo De review second the
Integrated Guzman semester mean Accountan
Review grades were cy
grades and well beyond the program
the CPA passing grade,
Licensure regardless of Published
examinatio and according in the
ns ratings to whether they University
took the seven- of Baguio
subject or six- Research
subject Journal
licensure Vol. 43
examinations No.2 Jul-
and whether Dec 2019
they passed,
failed or were
conditioned as
a result. As to
the Certified
Public
Accountant
Licensure
Examination
ratings, the
overall mean
rating of the
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respondents
barely
exceeded the
minimum
passing rate
regardless of
and according
to the number
of subjects
taken and for
those who
passed as a
result. There is
a significant
relationship
between the
review grades
and licensure
examination
ratings of those
who passed
regardless of
grouping as
well as of those
who passed the
seven-subject
licensure
examinations.
Some of the
respondents
who were
willing to be
interviewed
highlighted that
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the
undergraduate
integrated
review prepared
them for the
licensure
examinations
and their actual
work. Others,
however,
confided that
there were
opportunities
for further
improvement in
the integrated
review.
Tracer Madeline SBAA Employability of To be used
study of M. Salvino SBAA as exhibit
the Angeline Graduates – for the
graduates May SBAA graduates Institution
of School Togade are employable al
of Business at ninety six Sustainabil
Administra percent for six ity
tion and years covering Assessmen
Accountanc 2012-2017; t; for
y: 2012- Transition and future
2017 Employment - curriculum
at least fifty review
percent
employed in
less than one
month for BSBA
and at least six
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months for the
BSA due to the
CPA licensure
exam;
Adequacy of
Job preparation
– more than
adequately
prepared;
Satisfaction on
education from
UB – very
satisfied
June 2015-
July 2016
Accounting Kareen B. The students Revision of
departmen Leon strongly agree the
tal Rhad Vic F. to the departmen
examinatio Estoque departmental tal
ns: The examinations examinatio
University conducted n policy in
of Baguio every grading the
SBAA for the subjects Accountan
Experience Fundamentals cy
of Accounting program
as well as the
Partnership and
Corporation
Accounting.
When grouped
per year level,
the fifth years
have the
highest overall
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mean, followed
by the fourth
years. Both
strongly agreed
to their
departmental
examinations.
In contrast, the
third years
agreed only to
the said
departmental
examinations.
There is also a
significant
difference in
the perceptions
of the
respondents.
June 2014-
May 2015
Work Ruby R. SBAA "Although the Seminar-
Readiness Buccat fourth-year workshops
of the business on various
University administration topics
of Baguio students became a
Fourth believe that requireme
Year they are very nt
Business competent in organized
Administra most of the by groups
tion foundation and of fourth
Students functional skill year
areas, they are business
only moderately administra
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competent in tion
some students
foundation and when they
functional skills enroll in
areas. These OJT
include: writing,
decision making
skills,
visualization,
and reasoning
for foundation
skills;
management of
money,
organizing
information,
monitoring and
correcting
system
performance,
maintaining
technology for
functional skills.
"
School of June 2014-
Informatio May 2015
n A Service- Stephanie SIT In order to Basis to
Technolog Oriented B. Pablo come up with create
y (SIT) Architectur the SOA additional
e (SOA) framework for policies to
Framework UB, the ICT support
for the profile of the SOA and
University University was to improve
of Baguio studied along the current
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with the processes
recquired
componente
and capability
per SOA layer.
These SOA
layers are:
Operational
Systems,
Enterprise
Component,
Services,
Business
Process, Acces/
Presentation,Qu
ality of Service,
Information and
Governance.
Using the ICT
profile of UB,
the University
was assessed
against these
SOA required
capabilities
using the Gap
Analysis. It was
identified that
there is a need
to create
additional
policies to
support SOA
and to improve
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the current
processes by
adapting
standards-
based accepted
procedures.
Aside from this,
the Gap
Analysis
determined the
need for new
technologies,
retraining and
hiring of
technical
employees.
School of June 2015-
Dentistry May 2016
(SOD) Effectivene Maria SOD The marked Used as
ss of Oral Lourdes E. improvement in basis for
Health Cantor oral health the
Education status from community
Conducted pre-assessment dentistry
by level to post- fieldwork
Communit assessment activities
y Dentistry level attests to
Students in the overall Published
Improving effectiveness of in the UB
the Oral the oral health Research
Health education Journal,
Status of intervention January
Pre- program 2016, Vol
schoolers conducted by XL No. 1
the students of
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community
dentistry of the
University of
Baguio.
Comparati Joseph M. SOD The mean Used as
ve Acosta performance of basis for
Effectivene Maria the students in instruction
ss of Direct Lourdes E. the inquiry-
Instruction Cantor based method Presented
and was higher than in the 27th
Inquiry- the mean SEAADE
Based performance of Annual
Teaching the students in Scientific
on the the direct Meeting,
Performanc instruction September
e in Root method. 8-9, 2016
Canal Inquiry-based
Treatment teaching is an
Exercise of effective
Preclinical method in
Students instruction.
June 2014-
May 2015
Effectivene Maria SOD The oral health Being used
ss of Oral Lourdes E. education as basis by
Health Cantor methods the
Education implemented by community
Methods the community dentistry
Used by dentistry students in
Communit students were conducting
y Dentistry effective in oral health
Students improving the education
oral hygiene programs
performance of
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the children in Presented
eliciting in the 26th
behavior SEAADE
change in their Annual
intake of Scientific
dietary sugars Meeting,
August 12-
15, 2015
(Bali,
Indonesia)

To be abreast of recent developments in education, the University sends

their heads of offices, faculty and staff to public hearings and
consultations organized by CHED.

Development per School is further established through various trainings

of management, faculty and staff on continuous quality improvement
and quality management system.

UB voluntarily submits itself to accreditation visits with the aim of having

continued development and progress. (other related information)

A graduate tracer study committee was formed to undertake tracer

studies per School. The members are the School Alumni Relations,
Coordinators, Research Anchorpersons, and OJT/Practicum/Internship
coordinators. The UB Online Alumni Management System (UB OAMS)
was created and included in the UB website to facilitate the distribution
of the Alumni Tracking and survey forms. .

Outcomes The University has proven itself to be top caliber educational institution.
The nature of the academic and This is evidenced by the performance of the different Schools in the
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extension programs reflect the Board Examinations, competitions and employability of its graduates.
HEI type: Over the years, UB was able to sustain its programs owing to its
commitment to provide quality education for students.
Professional Institution –
Professional Competencies The University is recognized nationally as a top performing school in
College – Creative Work terms of Licensure Examinations in Criminology, Dentistry, Teacher
and/or Innovation Education and Medical Technology. Further it is championing in different
University – Research national and international competitions particularly for the School of
International and Hospitality and Tourism Management and the School of
Business Administration and Accountancy.

Due to its strong profile in instruction and faculty, sustainability of

programs, linkages, track record of graduates, and excellent
performance in the Board Examinations, UB was granted PACUCOA
accreditations and other awards. The performance of the graduates in
the licensure examination for Dentistry, Criminology, Teacher Education,
Accountancy, Medical Laboratory Science, Nursing and Physical Therapy
is beyond the national passing rate.

Further, the Schools are awarded by the Professional Regulation

Commission as Top Performing School nationwide. A total of 7 colleges
and universities, 1 public and 6 private schools, are among the top
performing dentistry schools out of 38 in the 2018 aggregate data of
dentist licensure examinations with 35 or more examinees and with at
least 70% weighted passing rate in which the University of Baguio
School of Dentistry placed second with a 91.81 percent weighted passing
rate from its 56 successful examinees out of 61.

In 2018, the ranking of the best criminology schools in the Philippines,

University of Baguio ranked 7th in the 32 schools out of 624 colleges and
universities offering undergraduate programs in criminology/criminal
science. The ranking of the Best Criminology Schools in the Philippines
for 2019 featured only 70 out of the 576 colleges and universities
offering criminology/criminal justice undergraduate programs. The
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University of Baguio made the 2nd rank on the list for 2019 with an
83.01% overall score. The basis of the ranking are board examination
performance in the two criminologist licensure examinations in 2019
(June, November), accreditation status, and faculty-student ratio.
Relative to board examinations, the University is proud of its best
practice like the Testimonial Dinner for board passers, awarding of board
topnotchers and top performing schools. This contributes to motivating
employees and students to perform excellently. For the non-board
programs the School of International Hospitality and Tourism
Management sustained its academic status in Hospitality and Tourism
Management Skills Competitions for 15 consecutive years in Hotel and
Restaurant Association of Baguio and undefeated in COHREP National
Skills Olympics for three consecutive years. While for School of Business
Administration, they have consistently maintained active involvement
and participation in the American Chamber of Commerce Leadership
Program.

Aside from board examinations, other programs in the University also

have exemplary performance in International certification examinations.
School of International and Hospitality and Tourism Management took
the lead in bringing forth International certification trainings not only for
their faculty and staff but to the whole University. Along this line, the
University was conferred as a Certified Guest Service Property by the
American Hotel and Lodging Educational Institute. For National
Certification 100 % of the faculty members passed the National
Certification in their field of specialization and also 90% of
SIHTM and SBAA students passed the National Certification.

Moreover, the academic programs are strengthened by the presence of

active international OJT and student exchange programs with Foreign
Host Establishments and Institutions in China,Thailand, Taiwan, Japan,
Vietnam, United States, and Canada.

The University of Baguio was again awarded its Autonomous Status in

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2019. The University of Baguio is also noted to be pioneers in opening
different programs such as Bachelor of Arts in Music, Bachelor of
Forensic Science, Master in Crisis and Disaster Risk Reduction
Management, Doctor of Philosophy in Criminology and Doctor of
Philosophy in Business Administration. The following programs sought
industry experts in crafting the curriculum and course contents. In 2020,
the University of Baguio developed its linkages with Universities in China
thus many Chinese nationals are enrolled in the Graduate School this
Second Semester of AY 2019-2020.

The University of Baguio attentive of its function in terms of research.

Teaching and non-teaching personnel are involved in the conduct of
research and research presentations. In fact, the University supports
the production of research journals. Further, it is bolstering its
research capability by allotting research budget that is used for seminars
and trainings relative to research, honorariums and research
presentation funding. Moreover, research schemes were developed to
entice personnel to actively engage in research. Specifically, the
Research and Development Center (RDC) crafted a Research
Competency Program for faculty, staff, and students to improve their
research competence. A research mentoring program for faculty was also
crafted. There are a regular annual in-house seminars and trainings for
both teaching and non-teaching employees that would boost research
capability. Implementation of the updated research budget resulted to
increased involvement among faculty and staff to engage in research.

Research is also appreciated in extension activities since the ECOS

thrusts were lifted from the needs assessment survey conducted in the
adopted barangay and school. Impact assessment was also conducted
to determine the effectiveness of the ECOS programs.

Through this exercise, the University of Baguio is able to infuse industry-

based skills into its curriculum, each schools conduct and facilitates
curriculum review with its industry partners developing more responsive
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programs.

Part of strengthening employability of graduates is the University’s job

fair activities. Pre-employment seminars and mock job interviews are
conducted. Government, non-government companies and industry are
invited during this activity.
Effectiveness Guided by its vision, the University of Baguio educates individuals to be
There is evidence that improved empowered professionals in a global community. Through its programs,
employment rates and impact the Institution is able to produce graduates with the competencies and
on communities help the HEI to core values needed in their field of specialization. Employability of UB
achieve targets in desired graduates is admirable. They (percentage) are able to easily seek
student competencies. employment in different government and private agencies both national
and international setting. Most of the University’s graduates are now
occupying key positions in agencies. Based on feedbacks, the University
is acclaimed of the work values of its graduates. Results are reflected
from the performance evaluation of students during their on-the-job
training.

The 21 out of 36 accredited programs is a manifestation of a very good

culture of integrity and accountability. Among the accredited programs,
five programs are level four (highest level). Furthermore, the university
was awarded as the institution with the highest number of accredited
program in CAR by PACUCOA. Moreover, the University of Baguio was
granted Autonomous Status by the Commission on Higher Education, as
per CHED CMO No. 12, series of 2019 released last October 2019. It is
one among the 68 private higher education institutions granted
Autonomous in the country.

The School of Business Administration and Accountancy, School of

Criminal Justice and Public Safety, School of Dentistry, School of Natural
Sciences and School of Teacher Education are granted top performing
school award by the Professional Regulation Commission due to their
exemplary performance in the Board Examinations.
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UB BSED program was granted Center of Development by CHED.

UB BSCRIM program was awarded Center of Excellence twice.

Other relevant information:

Notes on the Presentation of Evidence

Core Indicator: RELEVANCE OF PROGRAMS

1. Presence of processes to ensure relevance of its academic and extension programs

2. Extent to which these processes are implemented
3. Outcomes of relevant academic and extension programs
4. Effectiveness of relevant academic and extension programs as shown by the quantity and quality of outcomes and
achieving the HEI’s VMG
5. While it is important to have documented systems for academic and extension programs, the weight of the
assessment goes to the quantity and quality of outcomes, impact on partner communities, and attainment of
institutional goals.
6. Impact of academic and extension programs on teaching and learning.

Please summarize the outcomes resulting from relevant academic and extension programs.
Scoring Guide
Core Indicator: RELEVANCE OF PROGRAMS
Criterion: The institution offers programs that take into consideration the social, cultural, economic, and/or
developmental needs of the country at local, regional, and/or national levels, as reflected in the HEI’s VMG and
in consideration of the country’s need to compete effectively in global markets.

4The criterion is met in all respects, at a level of excellence that provides a model for others.
 All aspects of mechanisms to ensure the relevance of programs to social, cultural, economic and/or developmental
needs of society are in place.
 These mechanisms are fully implemented.
 They result in excellent outcomes, as shown by the impact on the sectors served and degree of competitiveness
of the HEI.
 The institution demonstrates good practices that make their mechanisms for ensuring program relevance models
for others.

3The criterion is met in all respects, at a level that demonstrates good practice.
 Most aspects of mechanisms to ensure the relevance of programs to social, cultural, economic and/or
developmental needs of society are in place.
 These mechanisms are implemented to a great extent.
 They result in very good outcomes, as shown by the impact on the sectors served and degree of competitiveness
of the HEI.
 The institution demonstrates good practices in most aspects of their mechanisms for ensuring program
relevance.

2The criterion is met in most respects, but improvement is needed to overcome weakness in some elements.
 Many aspects of mechanisms to ensure the relevance of programs to social, cultural, economic and/or
developmental needs of society are in place.
 These mechanisms are implemented to a moderate extent.
 They result in good outcomes, as shown by the impact on the sectors served and degree of competitiveness of
the HEI.
 The institution demonstrates good practices many aspects of their mechanisms for ensuring program relevance.

1The criterion is met in some respects, but much improvement is needed to overcome weaknesses.
 Some aspects of mechanisms to ensure the relevance of programs to social, cultural, economic and/or
developmental needs of society are in place.
 These mechanisms are implemented to a limited extent.
  They result in fair outcomes, as shown by the impact on the sectors served and degree of competitiveness of the
HEI.
 The institution demonstrates good practices in some of their mechanisms for ensuring program relevance.

0The criterion is not met.

 There are no mechanisms to ensure the relevance of programs to social, cultural, economic and/or developmental
needs of society.
 Isolated initiatives are implemented.
 They result in poor outcomes, as shown by the impact on the sectors served and degree of competitiveness of the
HEI.
 The institution does not demonstrate good practices in their mechanisms for ensuring program relevance.
Parameters 4 3 2 1 0
Presence of  All aspects in ☒Most aspects in  Many aspects  Some aspects  No aspects in
System for place place in place in place place
Ensuring Program
Relevance
Extent of  Fully ☒Implemented  Implemented  Implemented  Isolated
Implementation implemented to a great extent to a moderate to a limited initiatives
extent extent
Outcomes  Excellent ☒Very Good  Good  Fair  Poor
▪ Improved
employment Alumni database
rates
▪ Impact of
programs on
local, regional,
and national
development

Effectiveness of  Good practices ☒Good practice  Good practices  Good practices  No good
implementation, that make it a in most aspects in many in some practices
based on model system aspects aspects
outcomes
▪ Attaining
institutional
goals
Rating 4 3 2 1 0
(Please encircle.)
 Indicator: NETWORKING AND LINKAGES
Criterion: The institution is valued as a partner by other higher education institutions; professional, government,
and non-government organizations; and industry, within the Philippines and/or internationally.
Additional
Possible Sources of Evidence
Evidences
NL1- Networking and Linkages:
The institution’s partner institutions and consortium arrangements contribute to the achievement of its mission and the success of
its programs.
Presence of Systems The University of Baguio through its Linkages Office is the center o Organi
The HEI has a strategy and clear for networking with multi-sectors promoting local and zational Chart
mechanisms for forging and international trainings, research collaboration, community o Institu
maintaining linkages and networks that extension, student & faculty exchange programs, and tional Plan
promote programs in research/ employment opportunities for the alumni. o Work
training/ exposure/ extension, etc. plan per
Policies and guidelines on networking and linkages including department
engaging new partnerships, monitoring, evaluation and renewal o Linkag
of memorandum of agreements (MOA), memorandum of es Policy
understanding (MOU) as well as termination of contracts are Manuals
clearly stipulated in the Linkages Policy and Operations Manual, o Accom
circulars and memoranda. plishment
reports
Networking and linkages is incorporated in various Key Result o Memor
Areas of the Institutional Development Plan (IDP) of the
andum of
university. These are cascaded in the departmental work plan,
Agreements
program proposals/designs, and memorandum of agreement/
o Memor
memorandum of understanding.
andum of
Extent of Implementation The University of Baguio Linkages office is under the general
Understanding
There is an office/person in charge of supervision of the Vice President for Academic Affairs and the
o Minute
overseeing the mechanisms for direct supervision of the Linkages Director with its qualified staff.
s of meetings
networks and linkages.
with Industry
The University Partners are classified according to local and
partners ,
Departments participate actively in the international. The specific type of partnerships covers the
Deans and
activities with partner institutions. following: local and international on-the job training, student and
Internship
faculty exchange program, research and development, faculty
Coordinators
immersion programs, extension and community outreach.
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Evidences
o Progra
The office promotes collaboration with the Academic Council m Proposals
headed by the Vice President for Academic Affairs, Administration from different
Council led by the Vice President of Administration and Vice schools and
President for Finance in initiating, screening, disseminating, offices
implementing, monitoring, evaluating, and strengthening the o Consol
network and linkages of the university. idated list of
OJT Partners
o Summ
ary of
Outcomes Institutional
The institution benefits from its The University of Baguio sustains its efforts in intensifying its Partners
partnerships, such as acquisition of network and linkages in support to academic and non-academic o List of
expertise and possible funding. programs of the university. There are a total of 109 local Professional
partners and 26 international partners that provides Organization
In particular, Universities and opportunities for students, faculty members and staff. and Affiliations
Professional Institutions benefit from o Letters
research, further faculty and student The University of Baguio has engaged into advancing from industry
training, and/or program funding. international partnership through its networking and linkages partners
with various foreign educational institutions such as but not o Propos
limited to Nagasaki Wesleyan University and Kaki Education al letters
Institute in Japan, College of Asian Scholars and Krasae Pattana o Endors
School in Thailand, Jeonju University and Honan University in
ement letters
South Korea, Yanbian University of Science and Technology,
from industry
International Business School Northwest Business University,
partners.
Xianyang Vocational & Technical College, Xianyang Normal
o Facult
University, Weifang University, Shaanxi Technical College of
y Development
Finance and Economics, Beijing Wieming Boya Art & Cultural
Plan
Center, MUHO Educational Incorporated in China, Haiphong
o Report
Private University in Vietnam, University of South Australia,
sister school in New Zealand and others. on network
development
The university is highly involved in different o Report
organization/associations covering 21 institutional membership on
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Evidences
and 48 different organizations for faculty and staff. accomplishment
s
o Article
Local Internship s and
Publications
Over the past five (5) years the University has established o Client
network and linkages with 172 prestigious companies for local Satisfaction
student internship and future employment. Surveys
o Certifi
International Internship cates issued by
Industry
On global engagement, there 5 local entity partners, 14 foreign Partners to
educational institutions and 102 foreign host training students.
establishments. Through these partnerships, the university has o Nation
sent an average of 60-80 students per year and a total of 478 al Commission
IOJT students from 2015-2018 for Cultural Exchange Program on Culture and
and Student Internship Abroad Program in different parts of Arts, Program
United States, Thailand, Vietnam and Japan. Proposal,
Program of
Student Exchange Activities,
Evaluation Tools
From 2015 to 2019, eight (8) UB students went to Japan as and
exchange students. In return, 15 Japanese students came to the Accomplishment
university to learn and be exposed in Filipino Culture and way of Reports.
living. o OJT
visit reports
Benchmarking, Faculty Exchange, Research and IOJT educational
visit

In the span of five years, we have sent 14 administrators and 30

faculty to foreign countries such as United States, Germany,
China, Vietnam, Thailand, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Indonesia, and
Singapore for international partnership meetings, benchmarking,
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Possible Sources of Evidence
Evidences
international on-the-job training visits, research, and other
internationalization activities. With the University strong
partnership and network almost all international trips of
administrators, faculty members and staff were covered by the
international partners with a monetized value benefits of a Php
3,000,000.00 from 2015-2019. Also, the University was able to
generate income under the IOJT professional development fund
amounting to Php 514,858.50.

Benefits of networking and linkages

With the University linkages and networking, schools were able

to invite expert from the industry and government as speakers,
panel of assessors, research panel members, judges of different
competitions and act as advisory board in the enhancement of
the curriculum.

Sources from Network and Linkages

Similar strategic alliances were fostered with University of Baguio

Alumni Foundation, Inc. and National Commission on Culture and
the Arts (NCCA). Different projects and programs were initiated
and funded amounting to Php 1,050,000.00 for the past four
years. The program from NCCA is geared toward multicultural
education involving the different educational institutions in the
Cordilleras and the adopted schools of the University. The
delegates for most of the conducted events come from the
research consortia, government agencies, and non-government
organizations.

On technology and innovation partnership, the University of

Baguio through its Alumni Foundation has initially forged an
agreement on improvement of classrooms into a technology-
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Evidences
equipped learning centre (smart classrooms) amounting to Php
1.2 million. Furthermore, long standing partnership with
information technology systems companies have provided the
university with free work stations for the students and these are
SABRE for Tourism and Techshare for Hospitality.

The university has maintained its good relationship and linkages

with multinational companies and educational institutions which
includes College of Asian scholars for research presentation,
student exchange programs, and internship. SMART
Communication for student laboratory facilities, University of
Baguio Alumni Foundations for SMART classrooms and
scholarship grants, American Hotel, Lodging, Educational
Institute for International Certification- Hospitality and Tourism
students, alumni and faculty, Pacific Asia Tourism Association of
International Hospitality and Tourism Conference, FASTTRACK
Solutions Incorporated for Accountancy Program, CISCO for
Information and Technology curriculum enhancement, Forest
House Assessment Training Center Incorporated for SIHTM and
SBAA National Certification and SMART & Globe Telecom for
student activities, alumni projects and extension programs.

The University of Baguio is one of the preferred higher

educational institutions for sourcing of qualified and highly
competent students for training/on-job-the training as well as
provider for human resource workforce. This claim is evident in
the narrative reports submitted by the internship coordinators
and accomplishment reports of the students. (Tracer
Report/Study)

Through the University’s network and linkages, the pools of

Effectiveness expert in the industry are tapped by the University for the
There is evidence that networks and continuous development of academic curricula. The industry
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Evidences
linkages help the HEI to achieve its partners are involved in the curriculum and syllabus review,
institutional goals. resource speakers in different seminars and workshops and
seasonal judges in institutional and departmental competitions.
These contributes to the attainment of the university vision which
is to provide balanced quality education>

<international OJT, faculty and student exchange, benchmarking

overseas…mission (educate individuals to be empowered
professionals in the global community)>

The University has benefited largely from its network through

professional, technical, and material assistance specifically on
funding, students & faculty trainings, donations of equipment,
donations of supplies for outreach activities, instructional
materials, exchange of expertise and possible employment.
Industry partners accommodated student’s on-the-job training,
faculty immersion, which would help them develop professionally
and be globally competitive. Faculty exchange programs and
scholarships for students are facilitated through partnership with
local and international partners.

Other relevant information The University’s strong partnership with the government sector,
non-government organizations, corporate bodies and educational
institutions the University acknowledged the great contribution
and unwavering partnership through an event “Institutional and
Industry Partners’ Recognition Night.” The event highlighted the
industry partners’ contributions in providing meaningful trainings,
programs, services to the development of the students, faculty
members and which subsequently promote the vision and
mission of the University.

To continuously strengthen this endeavor and constantly

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Evidences
responds to the changing patterns and requirements of
employment as well as to the needs of the community a
Government Academe Industry Linkages (GAIL) Synergy was
hosted and organized by University of Baguio where industry
partners both from the Government and private sector came
together to share best practices, discuss expectations of their
agencies from job applicants, policies and guidelines of their
offices and shared possible employment opportunities. This
collaborative endeavor further helped the University in
determining the needed soft and hard skills to be developed by
its graduates. Through this exercise the University of Baguio is
able to infused industry-based skills into its curriculum, each
schools conduct and facilitates curriculum review with its industry
partners developing a more responsive programs.

Notes on the Presentation of Evidence

Indicator: NETWORKING AND LINKAGES

1. Presence of a strategy and mechanisms for networking and linkages

2. Extent to which the strategy and mechanisms are implemented
3. Outcomes of networking and linkages
4. Effectiveness of networking and linkages as shown by the quantity and quality of outcomes and achieving the Heirs
VMG
5. While it is important to have documented systems for networks and linkages, the weight of the assessment goes to
the quantity and quality of outcomes, impact on faculty and student competencies, and attainment of institutional
goals.
6. Impact of networks and linkages on research and expertise among faculty and students of the HEI.

Please summarize the outcomes resulting from active network and linkages.
Scoring Guide
Indicator: NETWORKING AND LINKAGES
Criterion: The institution is valued as a partner by other higher education institutions; professional, government,
and non-government organizations; and industry, within the Philippines and/or internationally.

4The criterion is met in all respects, at a level of excellence that provides a model for others.
 All aspects of a plan and its mechanisms for networking and linkages are in place.
 The plan and mechanisms for networking and linkages are fully implemented.
 The networks and linkages result in excellent partnerships with local, national, and international institutions.
 The institution demonstrates good practices that make their networks and linkages a model for others.

3The criterion is met in all respects, at a level that demonstrates good practice.
 Most aspects of a plan and its mechanisms for networking and linkages are in place.
 The plan and mechanisms for networking and linkages are implemented to a great extent.
 The networks and linkages result in very good partnerships with local, national, and international institutions.
 The institution demonstrates good practices in most aspectsof their networks and linkages.

2The criterion is met in most respects, but improvement is needed to overcome weakness in some elements.
 Many aspects of a plan and its mechanisms for networking and linkages are in place.
 The plan and mechanisms for networking and linkages are implemented to a moderate extent.
 The networks and linkages result in good partnerships with local, national, and international institutions.
 The institution demonstrates good practices in many aspects of their networks and linkages.

1The criterion is met in some respects, but much improvement is needed to overcome weaknesses.
 Some aspects of a plan and its mechanisms for networking and linkages are in place.
 The plan and mechanisms for networking and linkages are implemented to a limited extent.
 The networks and linkages result in fair partnerships with local, national, and international institutions.
 The institution demonstrates good practices in some aspects oftheir networks and linkages.

0The criterion is not met.

 There is no plan/mechanism for networking and linkages.
 Isolated initiatives are implemented.
 The system results in poor partnership even at the local level.
 The institution does not demonstrate good practices in its networking and linkages.

Parameters 4 3 2 1 0
Presence of  All aspects in ☒Most aspects in  Many aspects  Some aspects  No aspects in
System for place place in place in place place
Networking and
Linkages
including:
▪ Extensiveness
▪ Strength
▪ Sustainability
Extent of  Fully ☒Implemented  Implemented  Implemented  Isolated
Implementation implemented to a great extent to a moderate to a limited initiatives
extent extent
Outcomes  Excellent ☒Very Good  Good  Fair  Poor
▪ Partnerships with
other Has;
professional,
government and
non-government
organizations;
and industry that
result in research,
training, faculty
development,
student
exchange,
program funding
Effectiveness of  Good practices ☒Good practice in  Good practices  Good practices  No good
implementation, that make it a most aspects in many in some practices
based on outcomes model system aspects aspects
▪ Attaining
institutional goals

Rating 4 3 2 1 0
(Please encircle.)
 Indicator: EXTENSION PROGRAMS
Criterion: The institution is valued by its local community as a provider of extension programs that are
responsive to the needs of the community for people empowerment and self-reliance.
Possible Sources of
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Evidence
EP1-Extension and Outreach:
The institution contributes to local/ regional/ national development through its extension programs.
 Possible Sources of
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Evidence
Presence of Systems The University of Baguio mindful of its quadrant o Consolidated
The HEI has a comprehensive plan and function of instruction, linkages, research and summary report on the
clear mechanisms for its extension extension has been responding to the needs of the following:
programs that promote community through its Extension and Community  Needs assessment
local/regional/national development. Outreach services (ECOS) office. Its extension reports
mandate is a response to the realization of one of  Community
its institutional objectives which “advocates Development Plan
sustainable programs for the community and the  Extension/Outreach
environment”. ECOS office has a fully developed Program reports
Manual of Operation to which university’s (agenda/ programs/
Extension and Community Outreach Services beneficiaries/ impact/
(ECOS) through the Community Advancement etc.)
through Responsive Extension Services (UB  Service learning
C.A.R.E.S.) program is highly responsive to the reports, when
needs of the community. The program is divided applicable
into four major projects – namely Adopt–a–  Impact1 assessment
Barangay, Adopt–a–School, Adopt–a–Park, and  Financial allocation for
Special Projects. The Adopt–a–Barangay Project extension programs
caters to the University’s partner communities in  Inventory of
the local level while the Special Projects extends to resources
communities in the regional and national levels. o Strategic plan
Activities under special projects are relief operation o Organizational
for communities gravely affected by a calamity or structure related to
disaster, responding to an invitational activity for extension programs
collaboration like medical and dental missions, o Activity
home stay workshop-training and other activities reports (including
where the University is tapped for partnership in a results of the
nation-building effort. Meanwhile, the Adopt-a- evaluation)
school project aimed to help and assist the public o MOA with
elementary and high schools in the City and the
community and external
nearby municipalities where students and school
groups that provide
employees benefit from the various activities like

1
Impact refers to the changes in a community/organization/agency that can be attributed to the program.
 Possible Sources of
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Evidence
journalism workshop, computer literacy training, assistance
disaster risk reduction management drills and o Action Plans
other worthwhile activities. The Adopt-a-Park o Accomplishme
Project is intended to help develop, maintain, and nt reports
beautify parks in Baguio in collaboration with the o MOU/MOA
city government office particularly the City o Minutes of
Environment and Parks Management Office meetings with the
(CEPMO) and Baguio Water District (BWD). All Outreach Coordinators
these projects are actively participated by the o Narrative
administration, teaching and non-teaching Reports
personnel, students, alumni and parents. o External and
Internal
The ECOS POM covers the policies, guidelines, and
Communications
procedures in adopting a barangay, school, and
park.

Extent of Implementation The University’s Extension and Community

There is an office/person in charge of Outreach Services (ECOS) office is manned by the
overseeing the mechanisms and duly appointed director of the office assisted by an
support for its extension programs. office staff both of whom are regular employees of
the University. They organize, facilitate
Faculty and students participate coordination, schedule, endorsement of budget
actively in the extension activities, requirement, and timely meetings for the different
including service-learning courses2. school outreach coordinators and the officials of
the partner community and schools.
The HEI aligns its extension program
with its instruction and other academic They also organize university-wide outreach
activities according to its type: activities and initiate volunteer works for the
 Professional Institution - application university community in cases of disaster that calls
of skills and competencies for extra-ordinary humanitarian works. In order to
reach out to all the members of the university
2
Service learning is a learning approach that integrates formal instruction with community service through the application of competencies to support
the work of a community, local organizations, or LGUs.
 Possible Sources of
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Evidence
 College – use of creativity and community, each school and department has an
innovation assigned outreach coordinator from its pool of
 University – use of research results faculty or teachers. The coordinator functions as
the liaison between the ECOS office and the school
or department it represents for matters related to
community outreach activities. It is the
responsibility of the outreach coordinator to make
the necessary action plan for the school or
department he or she represents in conformity
with ECOS work plan for every school year. The
ECOS work plan reflects the necessary activities to
be undertaken by the university to the community
based on the data of the needs assessment
conducted as conformed by the barangay officials.

The University personnel that include the

administration, faculty, non-teaching staff,
students, and alumni, including parents of some
students, are mobilized to serve as the manpower
in the execution of outreach activities. The
University allots budget to sustain and support its
outreach program based on existing policy.

The extension program of the university is aligned

with its instruction and other academic activities
based on research results. It includes researches
for use by management for monitoring, evaluation,
control and decision-making purposes; researches
for the University; accreditation-related
researches; NHERA priority research areas that
include social sciences and natural sciences; and
other community-related researches.

For community & extension partnership the

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Evidence
University has forged agreement with Barangay
Lucnab, Alejo M. Pacalso Memorial High School, 14
Regional Community Defense Group, Baguio Water
District, Lindawan National High School and
Cordillera Conservation Trust.

ECOS collaborates with the Research and

Development Center for the utilization of research
findings for the community through public lectures,
posting at the UB website, poster exhibits, and
publication in the UB Research Journal.

Being a University, the adopted community and

public schools serve as the primary beneficiary in
some research outputs and creative works
conducted / developed by the students.

The University has maintained and regularly

conducted various outreach activities. To ensure
the appropriateness of the programs provided, the
schools/ departments are clustered according to
their fields of specialization that include
Livelihood / Entrepreneurship, Health / Sanitation /
Nutrition, Literacy, and Security/Safety.

Under the Livelihood I Entrepreneurship Cluster,

School of Business Administration and Accountancy
(SBAA) provides seminars on bookkeeping,
personal financial management, organizing
cooperative, micro-entrepreneurship and other
financial related activities. On the other hand, the
School of International Hospitality and Tourism
Management (SIHTM) conducts cooking, baking,
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Evidence
food preparation demonstrations for the residents.
SIHTM is also the lead school in the University’s
home stay program in partnership with a Cordillera
based NGO.

In the Health, Nutrition and Sanitation cluster, the

School of Natural Sciences (SNS), School of
Nursing (SN), and School of Dentistry (SD)
collaboratively provide medical, dental, and
laboratory services to the residents and students
of adopted schools. They also provide health
education such as dental lectures and nutrition
counseling. Health-related seminars also form part
of their information dissemination campaign. The
School of Dentistry has been an active group in
responding to dental missions’ invitation in the
region.

The Literacy cluster is divided into Educational,

Technical and Cultural literacy. The Educational
Literacy includes the School of Teacher Education
(STE), UB Laboratory Elementary School (UBLES),
UB Science High School and UB High School
(UBHS); Technical Literacy includes the School of
Information Technology (SIT), Management
Information System (MIS), and School of
Engineering and Architecture (SEA); and Cultural
literacy is under the School of Liberal Arts and
Human Sciences (SLAHS). The schools and offices
in the Educational literacy regularly conduct
reading, writing, arts, and tutorial services among
pre-school and grade school students from the
adopted schools and community. Those under the
technical literacy provide skill-based straining such
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Evidence
as computer literacy and welding and metal
fabrication training among the adult and out-of-
school youth constituents of the Barangay. In the
cultural literacy, the pre-school and elementary
students are taught on the Cordilleran traditions
and culture.

The Security and Safety cluster consists of the

School of Criminal Justice and Public Safety (SCPS)
and School of Engineering and Architecture (SEA).
SCJPS provides seminars / training on peace and
order, crime and fire prevention, self-defense,
drug use and abuse, and disaster risk reduction.
Outcomes UB Extension and Community Outreach Services
The institution contributes to (ECOS) office has the UB CARES (Community
local/regional/national development. Engagement through Responsive Extension
Services) program in which livelihood is one of its
projects. Taking its cue from the City Social
Welfare and Development program, UB CARES
livelihood projects offer provision of opportunities
for income-generating activities to the local
residents of the adopted community. Since the
inception of the UB CARES livelihood project in the
barangay, the University sponsored different
livelihood trainings and workshops to cater the
diverse needs of the residents in view of possible
income-generating activities. List of activities
include food processing, baking, food cart
business, labeling and marketing of products/good,
micro-entrepreneurship, jewelry making,
bookkeeping, and cooperative building among
others. The School of Engineering and Architecture
also conducted training and workshops on metal
fabrication as a response to address enhancement
 Possible Sources of
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Evidence
of welding skills of a good number of residents.

The UB CARES livelihood project is UB’s version of

contributing to the alleviation of poverty threshold
in the barangay since majority of the residents,
based on the generated profile, are skilled. To
date, a livelihood sewing project for Lucnab
Women’s Association is being undertaken for
added income-generating opportunity for this
particular group.

These and other activities have been participated

by number of residents from the 5 puroks of the
barangay. Invitation and information dissemination
about any scheduled activity in the barangay is the
primary role, as its counterpart, of the barangay
officials and volunteers. An average of 15-20
percent increase of community members per year
since the start of the program participate in the
activities carried out by the University through the
CARES program in the barangay.

The different activities in the barangay have

basically contributed to local community. This is by
helping the residents of the local community
improve its economic, educational, and personal
viability. The coordination with the local social
welfare office is a proof of the university’s
commitment to support the local government in its
economic and non-economic reforms particularly
to the indigent communities which is criteria in UB
CARES’ Adopt-A-Barangay program. In the
regional setting, the University of Baguio, aside
from advocating “open admission” to
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Evidence
accommodate students from all any localities, is an
active collaborator and participants with some
NGO’s and government offices during their public-
driven free services like medical and dental
missions and research engagements by mentoring
concerned groups inside and outside of the local
area. In the same manner, UB CARES programs
being a support to the local government’s
economic reform agenda contributes to the
realization of the national economic thrusts
cascaded from the country’s sustainable
development plan in its short term and long term
programs.
Effectiveness
There is evidence that community The effectiveness of UB Extension and Community
extension programs help the HEI to Outreach Services (ECOS) program relies upon its
achieve its institutional goals. responsiveness to the University’s institutional
objectives particularly in advocating sustainable
programs for the community and the environment.
To ensure the sustainability of the programs, a
development plan for the community was crafted
as a result of the needs assessment conducted in
the community and validated by the officials
through a forum where presentation of the result
of the needs assessment were conducted. The
community development plan was created
alongside the different expertise that the university
provides in terms of utilization of its manpower. As
a result, clustering of schools, department and
offices was made to maximize mobilization of
manpower to address the community needs based
on the assessment conducted. Sustainable
environment program was in partnership with the
concerned local government unit in-charge with
 Possible Sources of
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Evidence
watersheds and parks.
The ECOS program constantly coordinates with the
concerned local government office for possible
activities in support with the local government’s
aggressive advocacy on revitalizing the
environment. The clustering of the university’s
schools, departments and offices is a strategy to
ensure that utilization of the right skills matches
the identified needs in the community following the
data of the needs assessment conducted and the
needs that arise from time to time in the
community as feedback by the barangay officials
and some residents through evaluation of activities
conducted, meetings and occasional casual
conversations. Mobilization of the manpower of the
concerned school or department assures
appropriate way responding to the identified
needs.

 Other relevant information: The ECOS office is mindful of its function in the
trifocal mandate of the university. Its programs
and activities are product of the needs assessment
conducted in the community it serves. The specific
activities are inspired by the Community
Development Plan which was created to present a
holistic development of the community based on
the resources of the university. Current needs of
the community are also assessed and considered
as brought up by some of the residents and
officials as evidenced in the visitations made by
ECOS director to the community.

The utilization of research outputs of the

students and teachers to the community was
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Evidence
challenged by the minimal number of research
agenda that focuses on the concerns of the
community. However, recent actions on this
concern include SIHTM effort to conduct research
to one of the LGUs in Benguet in hope to further
promote the locality’s sustainable tourism agenda.
The School of Dentistry also uses some of its
research outputs to improve delivery of dental
services to the community.

Currently, some ECOS programs and

activities are conducted with the sponsorship of
partner industries, through the linkage office. In
the recently held charity fun run event organized
by ECOS office personnel in collaboration with the
respective head and directors of Security office,
Athletic office and Campus Planning and
Development, Globe Telecommunications provided
ample number of goods/items to be given away
during the event. The Baguio Filipino-Chinese
Executive Committee also provided sponsorship in
the successful implementation of the event.

Committed to expanding its partnership for

better delivery of services to the community it
serves, ECOS and Library offices teamed-up for
the Donate a book campaign which targeted, not
only the UB community as participants, but also
other stakeholders to be able to involved
themselves in this project. As a result, ECOS office
were able to collect 15,000 cash donations from
some Book Companies to be used to purchased
book materials for donation and an additional
500pcs of various G1 textbooks from a Manila-
 Possible Sources of
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Evidence
based publishing company.

ECOS mandate to reach out to the community

in needs is also evident in its constant effort to
organize relief operation efforts for the victims of
the natural disaster like the typhoon victims in
Ucab Benguet, the earthquake victims in
Mindanao, displaced members of the community in
some areas in Apayao due to typhoon and the Taal
Volcano eruption. Affected residents were given
donations in goods through the office of the City
Disaster Risk Reduction Management, the City of
Baguio’s center for any community-related relief
operation effort.
Notes on the Presentation of Evidence
Indicator: EXTENSION PROGRAMS
1. Presence of extension program(s) that contribute to local/regional/national development
2. Extent to which the extension program is implemented
3. Outcomes of the extension program(s)
4. Effectiveness of the extension program as shown by the quantity and quality of outcomes and achieving the HEI’s VMG
5. Impact of extension programs on the local/regional/national development as well as development of faculty and
students of the HEI.
6. While it is important to have documented systems for extension programs, the weight of the assessment goes to the
quantity and quality of outcomes, impact on the local/regional/national development, and attainment of institutional
goals.

Please summarize the outcomes resulting from relevant extension programs.

Scoring Guide
Indicator: EXTENSION PROGRAMS
Criterion: The institution is valued by its local community as provider of extension programs that are responsive
to the needs of the community, for people empowerment and self-reliance.

4The criterion is met in all respects, at a level of excellence that provides a model for others.
 All aspects of extension/outreach programs, which are highly responsive to the needs of the community, are in place.
 Plans and mechanisms of extension programs are fully implemented.
 These extension programs result in excellent outcomes in relation to local, regional, and/or national development.
 The institution demonstrates best practices that make their extension programs models for others.

3The criterion is met in all respects, at a level that demonstrates good practice.
 Most aspects of extension/outreach programs, which are responsive to the needs of the community, are in place.
 Plans and mechanisms of extension programs are implemented to a great extent.
 These extension programs result in very good outcomes in relation to local, regional, and/or national development.
 The institution demonstrates best practices in many aspects or good practices in most/all aspectsof their extension
programs.

2The criterion is met in most respects, but improvement is needed to overcome weakness in some elements.
 Many aspects of extension/outreach programs are in place.
 Plans and mechanisms of extension programs are implemented to a moderate extent.
 These extension programs result in good outcomes in relation to local and/or regional development.
 The institution demonstrates best practices in few aspects or good practices in many aspects of their extension
programs.

1The criterion is met in some respects, but much improvement is needed to overcome weaknesses.
 Some aspects of extension/outreach programs are in place.
 Plans and mechanisms of extension programs are implemented to a limited extent.
 These extension programs result in fair outcomes in relation to local development.
 The institution demonstrates good practices in some aspects of their extension programs.

0The criterion is not met.

 There are no extension programs in place.
 Isolated initiatives are implemented.
 These extension programs result in poor outcomes even in relation to local development.
 The institution does not demonstrate good practices in its extension/outreach programs.

Parameters 4 3 2 1 0
 Presence of System  All aspects in ☒Most aspects in  Many aspects  Some aspects  No aspects in
for Extension place place in place in place place
Programs
Extent of  Fully ☒Implemented  Implemented  Implemented  Isolated
Implementation implemented to a great extent to a moderate to a limited initiatives
extent extent
Outcomes:  Excellent ☒Very Good  Good  Fair  Poor
▪ Impact of programs
on communities as
evidenced by any of
the following:
increased livelihood
programs, increased
involvement of
community members,
and/or development
of community
leadership
▪ Impact on
local/regional/nationa
l development
Effectiveness of  Best practices ☒Best practices  Best practices  Good practices  No good
implementation, that make it a in many aspects in few aspects in some practices
based on outcomes model system or Good practice or aspects
▪ Contribution to in most/all Good practices
society aspects in many
▪ Attaining institutional aspects
goals

Rating 4 3 2 1 0
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Summary of Ratings
KRA 5: RELATIONS WITH THE COMMUNITY

Indicators Presence of Extent of Outcomes Effectiveness of Overall

Systems/ Implementation Implementation Ratings
Mechanisms

Core Indicator: Relevance of 4 4 4 4 4

Programs
Indicator: Networking and 4 4 4 4 4
Linkages
Indicator: Extension 4 3 3 3 3
Programs