Feasibility Studyaw COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES FEASIBILITY REPORT ON OFFERING BS SOCIAL WORK PROGRAM 1. BRIEF DESCRIPTION ‘The Bachelor of Science in Social Work (BSSW) is a proposed four-year degree program designed to provide students with knowledge and skills in social work practice, social welfare policies and human welfare. It helps students understand the different units of society, such as families and communities, the problems and issues that surround them and the possible solutions that can empower and improve their way of living. The BS Social Work program teaches students important skills in assessment, interviewing, service planning, case management, crisis intervention, problem solving, program evaluation, community outreach, community organizing, advocacy, research and networking, It also aims to educate students on how to deal with different groups or individuals, including people with disabilities, mental illnesses, criminal backgrounds and addictions. Now, given the prevalence of a variety of social issues, concems and problems, the Ifugao State University, through the offering of a BS Social Work program could not only satisfy the clamor but can potentially enhance human well-being and help meet the basic human needs of all people, with particular attention to the needs and empowerment of people who are vulnerable, oppressed, and living in poverty not only in Ifugao but the country as well. Needless to say, the historic and defining feature of social work is the program's and profession's focus on individual well-being in a social context and the well-being of society. Fundamental to the offering a BS Social Work is the huge opportunity and potential to provide and focus attention to the environmental forces that create, contribute to, and address problems in today's state and way of living, Il, INSTITUTIONAL MANDATE AND PHILOSOPHY AND GOALS OF THE PROGRAM [Degree Name: ___ | BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN SOCIAL WORK Nature of the Field of ‘Social Work education in the undergraduate level shall be | Study geared towards the preparation of students for generalist | | social work practice. Professional education in social work | | requires the acquisition and application of beginning level | of knowledge, attitudes, values and skills in enhancing the | | social functioning of individuals, families, groups, and | | communities, linking people (client system) with needed | resources, improving the operation of social service | delivery networks and promoting social justice through Page | 1Hi orgs The BS Social Work must emphasize the integrative | character of social work within the context of a micro to | macro practice continuum, focusing on human | development and social transformation | Underpinning social work education is the formation and | inculcation of values, attitudes, and behaviors that are | deeply rooted in the profession's core values, philosophy, principles, and code of ethics. As contained in the “Global Standards for the Education |and Training of the Social Work Profession,” the core | purposes of social work are as follows: | 1. Facilitate the inclusion of marginalized, socially |” excluded, dispossessed, vulnerable and at risk- groups | __ of people; 2. Address "and challenge barriers, inequalities and injustices that exist in society; 3. Form short and longer-term working relationships with and mobilize individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities to enhance their well-being and their | problem-solving capacities; | 4, Assist and educate people to obtain services and | __ resources in their communities; |5. Formulate and implement policies and programs that enhance people's well-being, promote development and human rights, and promote collective social harmony and social stability, insofar as such stability does not violate human rights; 6. Encourage people to engage in advocacy with regard to pertinent local, regional, national, and/or intemational concems; 7. Act with and/or for people to advocate the formulation and targeted implementation of policies that are consistent with the ethical principles of the profession; 8. Act with and/or for people to advocate changes in those policies and structural conditions that maintain people in marginalized, dispossessed and vulnerable positions, and those that infringe the collective social harmony ‘and stability of various ethnic groups, insofar as such stability does not violate human rights; 9. Work towards the protection of people who are not in a position to do so themselves, for example children and youth in need of care and persons experiencing mental | illness or mental retardation, within the parameters of | accepted and ethically sound legislation; 10. Engage in social and political action to impact social policy and economic development, and to effect change | ___ by critiquing and eliminating inequalities; |414.Enhance stable, harmonious and mutually respectful societies that do not violate people’s human rights, and; | “Program Goals Page | 2— | 12.Promote respect for traditions, cultures, ideologies, beliefs and religions amongst different ethnic groups and societies, insofar as these do not conflict with the |___ fundamental human rights of people. MANAGEMENT VIABILITY/MANPOWER REQUIREMENT The following is the management capability and administrative competence as reflected in the qualifications of management personnel and other manpower requirement. ‘Abaya, Donato O Bachelor of Arts in Psychology Master of Arts in Psychology Doctor of Education (Educational Management) (on-going) —_ Bumidang, Jamaica G. Bachelor of Arts in Political Science _ ‘Master of Arts in Education Doctor of Philosophy in Educational ‘Management Cantes, Anthony B. Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy — Master of Arts in Philosophy Echanova, Riezelle Aguinaya |. | Management (on-going) Bachelor of Science in Commerce Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Master in Business Administration Gatayen, Sandra Lynn 8. Bachelor of Science in Social Work [Master in Social Work Doctor of Philosophy in Rural Development (on-going) Jamilion, Michael C. Bachelor of Arts in General Education Major in Political Science ‘Master of Arts in Political Science Magaya, Aiken Dale K Bachelor of Science in Psychology Bachelor of Arts in Guidance and Counselling Master of Arts in Psychology [Taguiling. Ma. Louisa G._ Bachelor of Science Major in Chemistry ‘Master of Science (Science Education) | Intemational Master of Public Administration Doctor of Philosophy in Education Major in Science Education IV. MARKET VIABILITY To offer the Bachelor of Science in Social Work course at the Ifugao State University — Lamut Campus is very vital based on the SWOT Analysis and Demand and Supply Analysis below. There is a sufficient number of prospective enrollees in the said course. Its employability is also feasible since there are possible industries that could cater graduates of such course such as in the Province of Ifugao to be assigned to its Page | 3different municipalities and centers. There is also a pool of competent and qualified instructors that may teach subjects under the new program. Its laboratory and facilities are readily available in the College of Arts and Sciences and in the different auxiliary services of the university. Strengths The proposed program is influenced by the fundamental mission and objecives of the Ifugao State University, which is to provide and maintain excellent and relevant instruction, high quality basic and applied research and scholarship, responsive and effective public and community service, and a comprehensive schedule of student development activities and income and resource generation. The program then is highly compatible with the mission and roles of the University. Now, more than ever, the opening of BS Social Work in Ifugao State University — Lamut Campus will provide an opportunity for aspiring Ifugao students and other students outside the Province of Ifugao to experience its delivery of quality instruction, research and extension programs and activities by highly qualified and competent faculty members of the University. These are made possible with the use of high-end facilities and equipment, and advanced technologies. Aside from these, Ifugao State University-Lamut Campus is very accessible to Ifugao students, hence, they no longer need to go to Benguet, Cagayan, Nueva Vizcaya, Isabela or other provinces in order to take the course BS Social Work, where the cost of ‘education is very high because mostly they are private universities and colleges, or if enrolled in a state university offering the program, such as the Kalinga State University, it would be deemed impractical considering the non-proximity of the province, as well as the projected living costs onsite once face-to-face classes resume. As to the opportunity to practice the profession of Social Work, students could have their intemship to the Office of Provincial Social Welfare and Development of ifugao, which is known to be a national awardee because of its exemplary programs, activities and accomplishment in helping and assisting Ifugao constituents who have different issues, concems and problems. There are other articles and studies which describe and detail the beauty and relevance of a BS Social Work program, considering the times we live in now — the presence of armed religious and ethnic conflicts, climate-change related disaster events, and disease and pandemic threats. The social work profession can only become increasingly relevant as we progress and advance through this ever-increasing complicated world. Now as of today, there are available Social Science and General Education Instructors working in the university who could handle minor subjects under BS Social Work. However, when the first feasibility study for the program proposal was conducted in 2019, there is no Registered BS Social Work yet who would teach the major subjects. To address this matter, the Provincial Social Welfare and Development Officer of Ifugao, in the person of Ms. Joseline P. Niwane was consulted and she said that there are Page |4Registered BS Social Work graduates and master’s degree holder currently working in their office under Job Order status who are willing to transfer in the university as Instructors if given the opportunity to teach. This has been remedied further upon with the hiring of Ms. Sandra Lynn B. Gatayen from Mountain Province by the University just this year 2021. Ms. Gatayen now serves as the Chairperson for the BS Social Work program under the College of Arts and Sciences, and that the College will begin offering the program this incoming School Year 2021-2022, upon approval by the Commission on Higher Education, and the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University. As to facilities and other essential infrastructural requirements, the BS Social Work will be housed at the College of Arts and Sciences New Building where technological ‘equipment such as LCD projectors and other Audio Visual Facilities are already installed in the classrooms. Although the said college is offering other three (3) programs, there are ‘enough classrooms to accommodate incoming students for BS Social Work. Aside from the university library, the said college has also its own minilibrary with wide array of collection of books, references, journals, publications, etc. The said college has also its old building with eight (8) classrooms in case there would be an increase of enrollment to all its programs. Weaknesses Fears and reservations have always been raised about the possible implications of offering a new program/course to the enrolment numbers of other courses offered alongside the new in educational institutions. However, while the fears are justified, testimonials have been gathered from the respective faculty and program chairs of several educational institutions in the Cordillera Administrative Region by the Program Chairperson of the BS Social Work (through texts and Messenger chats) to determine the implications of the supposed increasing demand and popularity of Social Work to student attrition in other courses. One respondent affirmed the popularity and demand for BS Social Work in their institution but did not confirmed whether or not there is occasional dwindling in enrolment numbers of other courses. However, the respondent went on to say that this trend will continue to be observed in the coming years primarily because of various socio-economic conditions, and the caring nature of the social work profession. As already stated, while the supposed threat of student attrition on non-BS Social Work programs is justified, admissions and enrolment to other programs can be bolstered through the continuation of career campaigns in schools as well as intensive social media ‘campaigns. (Frolich & Stensaker, 2010) suggested that student recruitment strategies in higher education institutions should show significant creativity (conducting online career fairs, and maximizing the potential of alumni connections) in trying to adapt to these ideas and general trends, while at the same time maintaining their own characteristics and traditions. This assertion is supported by (Ciba & Kittle, 2008) who indicated that to bolster student recruitment, higher educational institutions should intensify their student Page | 5recruitment campaigns through the maximization of an easily-accessible websites and social media pages. These are to be done at Ifugao State University Opportunities In the CHED Memorandum Order No. 1, series of 2014, it was stated that one of the CHED Priority Courses is BS Social Work, which means that qualified beneficiaries of CHED Student Financial Assistance Programs (StuFAPs) shall be directed to enroll. It is also stated that no CHED assistance shall be given for non-priority courses. Hence, this is a huge opportunity for aspiring students of BS Social Work because they could enjoy a scholarship from CHED. As a sole university in the Province of Ifugao, it could be the nearest university for students to take their BS Social Work course, where tuition is free. As such, those who have financial problems would be able to lessen their difficulties. It is also an opportunity for Ifugao State University to produce its own breed of Social Workers who will assist, help and serve their fellow Ifugaos. Considering also the need for more social workers in Ifugao as what the Provincial Social Welfare and Development Officer of Ifugao mentioned, it is high time for Ifugao State University — Lamut Campus to offer BS Social Work as a course. Threats The only threat to be considered in offering BS Social Work is that, it is also being offered by some of the universities near ifugao, namely: Saint Mary's University — Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya, University of La Salette - Santiago City, Isabela. In the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR), there are three (3) educational institutions thus far that offer BS Social Work: the Cordillera Career Development College, Saint Louis University, and Kalinga State University. However, with the exception of the Kalinga State University, which is an SUC, all of these universities are private higher education institutions whose tuition fee and other fees are high and might not be able to be afforded by some students. Hence, practicality speaking it is still better if there is a university within reach that would offer free education and that is Ifugao State University ~ Lamut Campus. Additionally, since universities, such as IFSU, are often communities unto themselves, where in some cases thousands of people live and work in close proximity Whether it's natural calamities, and/or security breaches, the institution is at high risk given the concentration of people within the IFSU environs and the physical assets that ate vulnerable. While geography and institution size are factors that drive the level of exposure to hazards or the amount of damage that is possible, these events can happen at any time and often with little warning, requiring increasingly higher levels of preparedness to mitigate the potential damage. That is why, the Office of the General ‘Security Services of the University, the Department of Student Services and Development, as well as the Department of Infrastructure and Site Development should all work hand- Page | 6hand if we are to aspire for the minimization of security threats and breaches to the University and its students. V. NEED FOR THE PROGRAM Demand and Supply Analysis How will the program fulfill the needs of Social Workers in the Ifugao Province? Table 1. Number of Permanent Social Workers versus Ideal Number of Social Worker per ‘Municipality in Hfugao Municipality in | Number of ~ | Ideal Number of | Gap Ifugao Permanent Social Social Worker Workers | Aguinaido | Asipulo Alista Banaue | Hingyon Lagawe Lamut Hungduan Mayoyao Kiangan 3 elo} Blo /\0/0/0 0/00/00 0/0 or/co] 2 |e3]n3] on )09 [rv [er Provincial Office TOTAL | 3 In an interview conducted from the Office of the Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office in the Province of ifugao, it was mentioned that ideally each municipality should have at least six (6) Social Workers who will serve their constituents. However, due to the scarcity of qualified and registered Social Workers such number has never been met ‘As shown on the table in the preceding page, there are presently forty-one (41) permanent social workers in the Province of Ifugao. Considering and applying the ideal number of social workers for each municipality, there would be a gap of thirty-one (31) social workers, which most likely the needed employees in the said province. Aside from the possible number of social workers who are about to retire or will leave their post for whatever reasons. This is most likely true only to Ifugao Province, how about to other provinces and municipalities outside Ifugao? Thus, it could be said that there are more needs for BS Social Work graduates who could later on fill the demand gaps for Social Workers in the province and nearby areas. Indeed, as has been highlighted repeatedly, social workers play an important role in improving the lives of those who need it the most. There are a lot Page | 7of scenarios where a social worker comes in. They work in a variety of organizations for the enhancement of well-being. In the end, we are not machines who work only to build our careers, we are humans and we live by supporting and promoting the growth of each other. This sense of satisfaction is the importance of social work ds there sufficient student demand for the program? Table 2. Number of Prospect Senior High School Students who will enroll BS Social Work in IFSU Senior High Schools in Ifugao N | No. of Students | No. of Students who are | Interested to | UNDECIDED whether to | Enroll BS Social | enroll BS Social Work in | Work in FSU | IFSU ornot | Ifugao Provincial Science High Sch 50_| 29 18 Asipulo National High School | 31 12 10 : [Kiangan National High School 40 | 19 [ 12 |[Namulditan Senior High School [39 a 34 Lawig National High Schoo! 38 2 19 Hapid National High School 1s | 6 Soo ‘Gohang National High School 142 6 ao 3 | Mayoyao National High School [40_|[—_40 15 [Total 274 93 114 In a survey conducted to selected senior high school students, they were asked if Bachelor of Science in Social Work would be offered at the Ifugao State University — Lamut Campus, would they be interested in taking the said course. Results revealed that in the eight (8) schools surveyed, a total of ninety-three (93) students are willing to enroll BS Social Work in Ifugao State University - Lamut Campus when offered this coming School Year 2019-2020. This is more likely to increase when proper advertisement and information dissemination in the offering of such course will be done. On the other hand, there are one hundred fourteen (114) students who are still undecided whether to enroll BS Social Work in Ifugao State University — Lamut Campus or not. These undecided students could still be considered as potential enrollees since they may likely to positively change their minds in the end and enroll BS Social Work in the said university. Such total number is already huge enough as compare to the required thirty-five (35) number of students to open a certain course in the university. Vi. FINANCIAL VIABILITY (see attachment) Page | 8Vill. OTHER OPERATIONAL ASPECTS (Image grabbed from Google Earth, retneved May 27, 2021) The quality of education infrastructure and environment, specifically its appropriate educational planning and design with a focus on student learning and development, has been widely discussed in recent years. The Sustainable Development Goals, which are defined by the United Nations and scope the development agenda for all countries in the world, require countries to “build and upgrade education facilities that are child, disability and gender sensitive, and provide safe, non-violent, inclusive, and effective learning environments for all.” Indeed, the potential benefits of improving the spaces where education is provided can be sizeable, including energy savings, safer and healthier environments for the students, and better learning outcomes. Various studies have shown that students’ performance is enhanced in schools with better physical learning environments. To be considered a viable option for students, universities should make campus safety a top priority. Now, the photo above is a screengrab of the Ifugao State University from Google Earth. As seen from the picture, the environment surrounding the entire campus of the Ifugao State University — Lamut is depicted with the presence of mountains and greeneries which can provide a haven for conducive leaming for the students, particularly for the prospective BS Social Work students. While fears maybe justified for the impact and implications of the presence of establishments such as cockpit arenas, dancing halls, bars or recreational places of questionable character within the immediate vicinity of the university campus, let it be assured that there are none at the moment, except for the presence of small-time drinking bars in Agang-Ang at the back of the campus which were operational prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the Barangay Local Goverment Unit of Nayon, which IFSU is situated, enforces strict drinking, gambling and curfew ordinances which are aimed to minimize the effect and impact of the presence of these establishments and veer the students away from vices and other matters. This is on top off the school policies and regulations which are likewise enforced by the University, Page | 9through the Offices of General Security and the Department of Student Services and Development (DSSD). IX. REFERENCES: 1. The BS Social Work Program the Philippines, retrieved from https www. finduniversity phymajors/bs-in-social-work-philippines/ 2. CHED Memorandum Order No. 39, Series of 2017, retrieved from https//ched.gov.ph/cemo- 17-2 3. Ciba, Dianne & Kittle, Bart: Using College Web Sites for Student Recruitment: A Relationship Marketing Study. Journal of Marketing for Higher Education, Volume 11, 2001 = Issue 3, 2008 4. Frolich & Stensaker, Student recruitment strategies in higher education: Promoting excellence and diversity? International Journal of Educational Management 24(4):359-370, 2010 Prepared by: DONATO 0. ABAYA MICHAEL C. JAMILLON Chairperson, BS Psychology Chairperson, AB Political Science Noted by: JAMAICA G. BUMIDANG, PhD Dean, College of Arts and Sciences Page | 10IFUGAO STATE UNIVERSITY FINANCIAL ANALYSIS Proposed Ofring of achaoro Shines a Sate Wore [A Projected Enrolment Fir vear Second Yat Te vor Fourth voor pears fiom —_[anasen —[ursem _[enssem _[ursem [angsem [istsen _[znasen [rept enratment = 3. n rd m8 0s, 0. 90 | riswentasttone do sed emryyear s. 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Projected Cost of operations Fennel Srvies stares oFecaty panera Taso Tera, Sera Taro fener Bert permet “pisieae SOLSi000 30131000 Sao Msininsnce ond Oi Opin [is staert chore Propane soe asa Tew TESS Teacher as Booalunt 5.00000 1 Seach chats enune 2.50000. city ons Few ESRC Fao [orgs and naterak exper ST ‘0.00 0920000 —[ sis |r projectdeapenee 2717.0 2,354380.00| 2.55400.00 = | asssee lc ne tinea) 1319748.00 347613000 1206705 0 mane slaves of permanent cy ae nt induded ed [asa Ea ose Ged oa sass Tabathrough the Offices of General Security and the Department of Student Services and Development (DSSD). IX. REFERENCES 1. The BS Social Work Program in the Philippines, retrieved from https:/Awnw finduniversity ph/majors/bs-in-social-work-philippines/ 2. CHED Memorandum Order No. 39, Series of 2017, retrieved from https//ched.gov ph/cmo- 17. ianne & Kittle, Bart: Using College Web Sites for Student Recruitment: A Relationship Marketing Study. Joumal of Marketing for Higher Education, Volume 11, 2001 - Issue 3, 2008 4. Frolich & Stensaker, Student recruitment strategies in higher education: Promoting excellence and diversity? International Journal of Educational Management 24(4):359-370, 2010 Prepared by: DONATO O. ABAYA MICHAEL C. JAMILLON Chairperson, BS Psychology Chairperson, AB Political Science Noted by: —_ J BUMIDANG, PhD Dean, College of Arts and Sciences Page | 10