Evaluating the Effectiveness of Community Extension Services (CES) Implementation in Ifugao State University

Abstract

By evaluating how well these programs fit with local, national, and international regulations as well as university aims and sustainable development objectives, this study investigates the efficacy of CES implementation in state universities. Through the provision of information and technologies to address societal issues, CES programs are essential in bridging the gap between academic institutions and underserved populations. The study assesses CES implementation across many campuses and departments using a mixed-methods approach that includes both quantitative surveys and qualitative interviews. Key elements such discipline-specific methods, community engagement, research integration, teamwork, sustainability, and volunteers are the focus of the investigation.
Purposive sampling was used to collect data from CES coordinators, staff, students, and community stakeholders on several university campuses. The Kruskal-Wallis test and descriptive statistics were used to compare the efficacy of CES across campuses, and thematic analysis was used to find recurrent themes about implementation issues and strengths.
According to the findings, CES initiatives are implemented to a moderate to high degree, with metropolitan campuses showing higher levels of engagement since they have more resources. However, issues like poor funding, little research integration, and sustainability problems were noted. In order to guarantee long-lasting community effect, the study suggests strengthening research-driven CES projects, encouraging closer cooperation with outside stakeholders, boosting CES coordinator training, and creating sustainable frameworks.