Implementation of a State University’s Extension Training Activities

Abstract

This paper assessed the extension training activities of the college under the Adopt-A-Barangay Volunteerism Program of the Isabela State University with the intent of establishing the current scenario of its implementation. The "Teach And Provide: Ced Extension Training Activities" Was Conceptualized Based On The Needs Of Barangay San Fabian People. The Respondent Faculty-Extensionists And Beneficiaries Assessed The Conditions And Status Of Its Implementation On The Identified Criteria Namely Planning And Management, Objectives, Topics, Venue, Strategies Used, Faculty-Extensionists Expertise And Involvement Of Recipients Along With The Problems That Beset Them. Survey Questionnaire, Document Analysis, And Focus Group Discussion Were Utilized In Soliciting The Required Data. As Deduced From The Findings Of The Study, This Extension Training May Be Continued Adopting Further Enhancement On The Existing Activities Geared Towards Training Identified As Cedlit Which Pertains To Literacy Training, Cedlead On Leadership Concerns , And On Livelihood Opportunities As Cedlive. Both Respondent Groups "Strongly Agree" That Faculty-Extensionists Are Knowledgeable, An Expert On The Topics Delivered, And In Good Rapport With The Participants While They "Agree" With The Rest Of The Indicators - Objectives, Venue, And Participant Involvement. Moreover, Faculty Extensionists, As Revealed In The Study Experienced "Minor" Problems Such As Lack Of Interest Among Clientele, Lack Of Faculty Commitment In Doing Extension Works, Inadequateness Of Faculty In Managing Training Activities, And Absence Of Periodic Monitoring And Evaluation Of The Training Activities. Though There Are Problems That Were Considered "Minor," These Need Not Be Neglected By The Institution, But, alternative courses of action or interventions be crafted. Hence, the adoption of the proposed program of activities by the researcher making it more responsive and beneficial to its target beneficiaries.