AREA VI: Extension and Community Development

S.1. The extension agenda is in consonance of local, regional and national development thrusts and priorities.

S.2. The College/Academic Unit has a benchmark survey of the problems, needs priorities and resources of the community.

S.3. The extension program reflects the VMGO.

S.4. There is a pool of consultant/experts from various disciplines to serve in extension projects and activities.

S.5. The institution has an approved and copyrighted Extension Manual.

I.1. The extension projects and activities implemented are based on the results of the benchmark survey.

I.2. The extension projects and activities complement the curriculum of Graduate Teacher Education program.

I.3. A mutual exchange of resources and services between the College/Academic Unit and the community is evident.

I.4. Linkages with local, national, foreign and non-governmental agencies are institutionalized.

O.1. Priority and relevant extension projects and activities are conducted.

O.2. The extension projects and activities of the institution are considered by beneficiaries to be useful and relevant in improving/transforming the lives of the people in the community.

S.1. There is a distinct office that manages the Extension Program.

S.2. Instruments for monitoring and evaluation are available.

I.1. The administration, faculty, students and other stakeholders (NGOs and Civil Society) of the College/Academic Unit of the College/Academic Unit participate in the planning and organization of Extension Program.

I.2. The administration, faculty, and students are involved in the implementation and dissemination of extension programs.

I.3. The extension projects and activities serve varied clientele.

I.4. The conduct of extension projects and activities is sustainable.

I.5. Technologies/ new knowledge are disseminated to the target clientele through appropriate extension delivery systems.

I.6. The extension activities are documented in the form of:

• • I.6.1. pamphlets;

  • I.6.2. flyers;

  • I.6.3. bulletins;

  • I.6.4. newsletters; and

  • I.6.5. electronic resources.

I.7. Periodic monitoring and evaluation of extension projects and activities are conducted.

I.8. Results of monitoring and evaluation are disseminated and discussed with concerned stakeholders.

I.9. Re-planning of activities based on feedback is conducted.

I.10. Accomplishment and terminal reports are filed and submitted on time.

O.1. The Extension Program is well-planned, implemented, monitored, evaluated and disseminated.

O.2. The Extension Program has contributed to the improvement on the quality of life of the target clientele/beneficiaries.

S.1. There is an approved and adequate budget for extension.

S.2. There is a provision for:

• • S.2.1. facilities and equipment such as internet and other ICT resources;

  • S.2.2. extension staff;

  • S.2.3. supplies and materials; and

  • S.2.4. workplace.

I.1. The budget for the extension program is utilized as planned.

I.2. Extension workers receive incentives and recognition for extension work.

I.3. The target communities are able to raise funds on their own.

I.4. NGOs, national agencies and civil society are involved/participate in the extension programs of the institution.

I.5. Awards, honoraria and other incentives (deloading, credit unit equivalent, etc.) to faculty involved in extension work are granted.

I.6. The College/Academic Unit sources out the following from other agencies:

• • I.6.1. additional funding; and

  • I.6.2. technical assistance and service inputs.

O.1. The Extension Program is adequately funded.

S.1. There is a strategy for involving the community, government and private agencies and NGO in the Extension Program.

I.1. The College/Academic Unit is committed to the service and development and transformation of the community, and

• • I.1.1. initiates and maintains community development project

  • I.1.2. involves the students, faculty, staff administrators in the projects; and

  • I.1.3. coordinates its community programs and services with the target clientele.

I.2. There is community participation and involvement in extension activities in the following:

• • I.2.1. planning;

  • I.2.2. implementation and dissemination;

  • I.2.3. monitoring and evaluation;

  • I.2.4. out-sourcing of funds, materials and other service inputs; and

  • I.2.5. utilization of technology, knowledge learned, skills acquired from the extension projects and activities.

O.1. There is wholesome coordination between the Extension Program implementers and the target clientele/beneficiaries.

O.2. The Extension Organogram has contributed to the following:

• O.2.1. capacity building of the beneficiaries;

• O.2.2. their physical, social and economic development;

• O.2.3. development of their life-long learning skills; and

• O.2.4. transformation/improvement of their quality of life.