GOVERNOR ALFONSO D.

TAN COLLEGE
ALCUCOA FINDINGS
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science
December 5-7, 2019

BEST PRACTICES
AREA I
AREA II Fully complied with 40% of its faculty are master’s degree holder either in Political Science and/or Public Administration.
OBETL Syllabus is being adopted by the Political Science department.
AREA III
Entrepreneurship subject is already included in the political science curriculum.
AREA IV
AREA V
AREA VI Conduct VAWCI seminar in Brgy. Garang
AREA VII
AREA VIII Library assistants are graduates of degree programs with LIS as specialization or BLIS program.
AREA IX
AREA X

Area I – ADMINISTRATION & FINANCE

STATUS
PREVIOUS  BOT is heavily filled from originally 5-member team in 1984 to 14 in 2018 Amended
OPPORTUNITIES Charter, contrary to CHED CMO 42. Consultants not recognized and HEI’s Department COMPLIED
FOR IMPROVEMENT/ Heads are not within CHED’s requirement.
RECOMMENDATIONS  No formal 2018 AIP and prior years development. COMPLIED
 Financial management tools such as Inventory Records and Financial Statements are part of
COMPLIED
internal controls.
 Comply with CHED’s minimum requirement of BOT composition for effective and efficient
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management of policies and directives.
 AIP-Annual Investment Plan is a strategic tool of government entities including GADTC as
COMPLIED
attached agency of LGU.
 Adopt financial management tools inventory records, financial statements, etc. COMPLIED
 If possible, revisit the composition of the BOT based on CMO 42 s. 2012 which includes SSB PARTIALLY COMPLIED
President, GADTC Faculty Association President and Alumni President. The BOT is heavily
filled with 14 BOT members. Consultants not recognized and HEI’s department heads are not
within CHED requirements. For effective and efficient management policies and directives
revise the composition of the BOT indicated in the charter.
  Encourage the employees to satisfy the qualification so that plantilla position will be filled in PARTIALLY COMPLIED
 2018 AIP duly approved by the BOT and Sanggunian shall be formalized. COMPLIED
 A full-time College President and Executive Vice President are highly recommended. COMPLIED
 College Deans should possess qualifications required by CHED CMO 40 s. 2008. Encourage
PARTIALLY COMPLIED
them to finish their post graduate degrees.
 Adopt financial management tools such as records management, inventory records, financial
PARTIALLY COMPLIED
statements and others.
 Revisit record management system to ensure data integrity/data privacy and which can be
PARTIALLY COMPLIED
referenced either manually and/or with the aid of automation
 Improve more responsive and collaborative programs/ undertaking of the institution and its
PARTIALLY COMPLIED
industry partners through additional programs and activities involving all stakeholders.
 The institution is well-supported by the Local Government especially the Mayor who is
incumbent President. However, the institution, if possible, should have a full-time President.
 The academic personnel are academically qualified, however, most of them do not have
plantilla positions. It is highly recommended that plantilla should be given to them.
 The faculty organization should be empowered. More activities to support the attainment of
the institutional goals and objectives to promote quality education.
NEW OPPORTUNITIES  If possible, salaries and wages of job order personnel be issued on time.
FOR IMPROVEMENT/
 Continue the process of becoming a local economic enterprise so that provision for some
RECOMMENDATIONS
areas in the budget especially plantilla will be resolved which can attract more qualified
applicants.
 In terms of inventory control and records management, the institution should devise a system
using automation.
 The institution should conduct special training for records management.
 Strengthen institutional linkages and networking

Area II – FACULTY
STATUS
 Faculty member handling major subjects must have MA in Political Science or allied courses
PREVIOUS of Political Science (CMO 51 s. 2017).
OPPORTUNITIES
 Faculty members must be affiliated with professional organization related to their
FOR IMPROVEMENT/
specialization (e.g. PPSA & PSPA).
RECOMMENDATIONS
 Faculty for G.E. must have appropriate master’s degrees.
NEW OPPORTUNITIES No New Recommendation
FOR IMPROVEMENT/
 RECOMMENDATIONS

Area III – CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION

STATUS
PREVIOUS  Previous recommendations complied with (Entrepreneurship subject is already included in the
OPPORTUNITIES political science curriculum)
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RECOMMENDATIONS
NEW OPPORTUNITIES  References should be within 3-5 years period.
FOR IMPROVEMENT/
RECOMMENDATIONS

Area IV – STUDENT DEVELOPMENT AND SERVICES

STATUS
PREVIOUS  Actively protect the student’s welfare including the personnel, a Risk Reduction Management
PARTIALLY COMPLIED
OPPORTUNITIES Team or Committee be established with a full time head and staff.
FOR IMPROVEMENT/  Fire and earthquake drills must be a regular for the protection of everyone in the campus
RECOMMENDATIONS PARTIALLY COMPLIED
which must be documented.
 It is highly encouraged that the institution has to create a package of a functional Student
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Development Plan for the holistic growth of the GADTC clients.
 The units under the Student Services are likewise recommended to have a qualified head and
staff to take charge of the various student services which are directly affecting students’ PARTIALLY COMPLIED
welfare and development.
 The plans indicated in the present Student Services is encouraged to be actualized through
activities and those built-in policies for students to be given actualities and be closely PARTIALLY COMPLIED
monitored, evaluated, reviewed and, documented as basis for policy review.
 The facilities, equipment and supplies intended for students are limited needing more support
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and funding. The clinic needs more beds and other materials.
 The proof or documents showing the efficient services of the student services be documented
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so with the system installed.
 The Guidance Office is encouraged also to look for partners and networks. PARTIALLY COMPLIED
 A well-structured and organized sports development plan is highly encouraged including PARTIALLY COMPLIED
well-established policies and criteria plus procedures in the selection of coaches and athletes
not discounting and monitoring and evaluation tolls referring to the effectiveness of the sports
 program.
 More funding for student publication is highly recommended. PARTIALLY COMPLIED
 Extra incentives for the Editorial Board are needing more proof and evidences. The policies
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and guidelines governing student publication be actualized also.
 An executive office for student’s organization are likewise recommended. PARTIALLY COMPLIED
 A dental clinic is likewise advised including cabinets for medical supplies and a restroom. If
possible, a school physician and a fulltime nurse be provided to take charge of the health PARTIALLY COMPLIED
needs of the students and employees.
 Level up the performance of the alumni through relevant programs and activities. PARTIALLY COMPLIED
 Enrichment of the student organization action plans.
 Please include in the student manual the Data Privacy Law and Anti-Bullying Act.
NEW OPPORTUNITIES
FOR IMPROVEMENT/  A full-time a license guidance counselor is recommended to man the Guidance Office to
RECOMMENDATIONS achieve an organized program.
 For a levelled up service, a student representative is highly recommended to be part of the
Board of Trustees.

Area V – ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND EMPLOYABILITY

STATUS
PREVIOUS  Partially complied with as evidenced by the Political Science curriculum where PARTIALLY COMPLIED
OPPORTUNITIES entrepreneurship is offered
FOR IMPROVEMENT/  However, Partnership w/ Industry was still to be realized through an MOU/MOA
RECOMMENDATIONS
NEW OPPORTUNITIES
FOR IMPROVEMENT/ No New Recommendations
RECOMMENDATIONS

Area VI – COMMUNITY EXTENSION

STATUS
PREVIOUS  Expand seminar on VAWCI to other Brgy. And Public School PARTIALLY COMPLIED
OPPORTUNITIES There is a need to strengthen the community extension program of the department involving all
FOR IMPROVEMENT/ the stakeholders (e.g. Alumni, professors, staffs, students and others):
RECOMMENDATIONS  Conduct a research concerning the needs of the target community. PARTIALLY COMPLIED
 Upon conducting needs assessment, identify the area where Political Science program can be PARTIALLY COMPLIED
of service to the community - in this way, the community extension is based on the actual
needs of the community and not from what the institution wants to give them.
  Invite all the stakeholders and develop a comprehensive plan for community extension by
identifying the objectives and the target outcome. Planning must also identify the participants, PARTIALLY COMPLIED
the budget and all other resources for the execution of the plan.
 Sign a MOA/MOU with the leader of the community. PARTIALLY COMPLIED
 Document all activities (photos, signing of MOA/MOU, planning, etc.) PARTIALLY COMPLIED
 Prepare an instrument for measuring the impact of the community extension to the
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community.
 Previous recommendations are partially complied.
 Community extension program should be sustainable especially among barangays. This
NEW OPPORTUNITIES should be fully documented.
FOR IMPROVEMENT/  Document all these activities (photos, signing of MOU/MOA, planning, etc.)
RECOMMENDATIONS  Prepare an instrument for measuring the impact of the community extension to the
community.
 Alumni should partner w/ students on community extension Program/Projects.

Area VII – RESEARCH

STATUS
 The department of Political Science have its own research agenda aligned to its vision- PARTIALLY COMPLIED
mission, the vision-mission of the institute and of the school.
 Faculty members must join and publish papers align to their field of specializations. PARTIALLY COMPLIED
PREVIOUS
 The impact of the researches of the department must be made presented and documented by
OPPORTUNITIES PARTIALLY COMPLIED
conducting an assessment study.
FOR IMPROVEMENT/
RECOMMENDATIONS  Tracer study must not just be a survey of the institution's graduates. The results of the survey
conducted must be given interpretation and analysis. Conclusions and recommendations must PARTIALLY COMPLIED
also be prepared.
 Research capabilities of the faculty members and students must be enhanced and documented. PARTIALLY COMPLIED
 Research Agenda should be more aligned with GADTC/Political Science Vision – Mission.
NEW OPPORTUNITIES  Researches of Faculty members should be prevalent either individually, in collaboration with
FOR IMPROVEMENT/ co-faculty members and/or Political Science students.
RECOMMENDATIONS  Research should have a contributory factor to the betterment of the Political Science, College,
the communities (e.g. Barangays) and/or the City of Tangub.

Area VIII - LIBRARY

STATUS
PREVIOUS  The hiring of two (2) additional full-time librarians to supervise the implementation of PARTIALLY COMPLIED
 reader’s and technical services of the library is highly recommended.
 Explore the possibility of partnering with other academic libraries for resource sharing, COMPLIED
collection development and in other areas.
 Provision of library learning space to promote academic discourse, group discussion,
COMPLIED
OPPORTUNITIES research-based instruction, continuing education, and information literacy.
FOR IMPROVEMENT/  Intensive acquisition, up-to-date and relevant resources to meet the curricular, instructional,
PARTIALLY COMPLIED
RECOMMENDATIONS research and recreational needs of teachers and students (print, non-print and electronic).
 Subscription of professional journals across all curricular programs is recommended. PARTIALLY COMPLIED
 Training of teachers and students on the use of electronic resources. COMPLIED
 Research on customer satisfaction and needs analysis, inclusive of all library NOT COMPLIED, REITERATED
functions/services as basis for further improvement of library services must be conducted.
 One library assistant with a BLIS degree can take the LLE in 2020 to become a licensed
librarian.
 A possibility of getting Librarian II plantilla items as per BOT Resolution No. 2019-08-030-A
The team recommends the following:
Staff
a. Encourage staff to pursue MLIS degrees and take licensure exam.
b. Request for a Librarian III position to provide for career progression of library personnel.
Collection Development
NEW OPPORTUNITIES a. Prepare a collection acquisition plan designed to meet CHED requirements for books and
FOR IMPROVEMENT/ journals.
RECOMMENDATIONS b. Acquire books, journals and reading materials listed in syllabi.
c. Acquire books and journals following collection development schedule.
d. Acquire books and journals from donor organizations such as Starbooks from DOST.
e. Coordinate with LGU officials re: COA rules and practices on purchase of books and
journals for the library.
f. Review Filipiniana collection to include those about the Philippines and literary works of
Filipino authors.
Service
a. Conduct training for faculty, research personnel and students on citing references in text
and reference list using APA and/or MLA practices.

Area IX – LABORATORIES
STATUS
PREVIOUS
OPPORTUNITIES
FOR IMPROVEMENT/
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NEW OPPORTUNITIES
FOR IMPROVEMENT/ No New Recommendation
RECOMMENDATIONS

Area X – PHYSICAL PLANT

STATUS
PREVIOUS  Present evidence to show that the institution implements a system that regularly checks the
COMPLIED
OPPORTUNITIES environment where it is located to promote conduciveness of educational activities.
FOR IMPROVEMENT/  Present evidence for a site master plan indicating the location and providing guidance to the
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general public on transportation accessibility.
 If the budget permits, a provision to include in the future plan of the school to provide
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covered walkways and pathways to protect students and faculty from inclement weather.
 Improve traffic safety in and outside the campus COMPLIED
 If budget permits, a provision for sprinkler system and fire alarm. NOT COMPLIED
 Add more emergency and evacuation plans, specifically, located in areas very visible to
COMPLIED
students, faculty, administrative staff and other stakeholders in time of emergency.
 There should be an alternative source of water supply in time of water interruption. PARTIALLY COMPLIED
 If there is a possibility to add additional comfort room to provide the needs of the students. PARTIALLY COMPLIED
 There should be a provision of facilities for persons with disabilities NOT COMPLIED
 It is highly recommended to have safe drinking fountain located inside the campus. NOT COMPLIED
 Arrange bulletin boards. Display boards in areas that students can see announcements and
COMPLIED
information.
 There should be waste disposal containers that are strategically located COMPLIED
 Improvements of offices, faculty and function rooms is still on going. It is still highly
COMPLIED
recommended to have a provision of necessary features and fixtures.
 For the auditorium
- Improve the storage facilities for stage properties
- There should be a vehicle in the dressing rooms for the students to have privacy.
- Improve the stage lighting equipment and controls in the AVR. (Complied)
 On the on-going construction of gymnasium, improve the athletic facilities, if possible, there
PARTIALLY COMPLIED
should be a good acoustic and proper ventilation.
 Medical and Dental
- There should be dental furniture and fixtures. (Not Complied)
- Improve the medical furniture and fixtures. (Not Complied)
 - Install adequate storage facility for medicine and equipment. (Complied)
- It is recommended to have a comfort room in the clinic for an easy access to sanitation.
(Complied)
- Improve the record management system of students such as medical and dental records. If
possible, an individual folder for each students. (Partially Complied)
 Improve the record management system of students such as medical and dental records. If
COMPLIED
possible, an individual folder for each students.
 There should be a separate student organization office that could cater different organization
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especially the supreme student council.
Physical asset of higher educational institution is one of the important factory necessary for the
operation of the school. Good facilities will give a conducive environment for learning.

GADTC’s continuous improvement shows that the administration especially the Governor and
Mayor prioritize the physical aspect of the school. However, there are some recommendation
that can be considered. These are the following:
NEW OPPORTUNITIES  Full construction of covered walkways and pathways.
FOR IMPROVEMENT/  Additional security and maintenance personnel.
RECOMMENDATIONS  Provision for PWD facilities.
 Purchase of medical and dental furniture and fixtures.
 Restrooms inside faculty and administration offices should be available.
 Provide suggestion boxes and food menu in the canteen area.
 Individual business, health and sanitation permits, especially in the canteen should be
displayed prominently.
 Strictly observe proper hygienic food handling practices.