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Governance in Student Affairs – the Philippine Experience

http://www.unescap.org/pdd/prs/ProjectActivities/Ongoing/

gg/governance.asp

Cadbury Committee, UK

Governance is the process of decision-making and the process by which decisions are implemented.

Corporate governance is the system by which companies are directed and controlled by the Board of Trustees or Board of Directors

Key attributes of good governance

Commission on Human Rights Resolution 2000/64

8 characteristics of Good Governance

http://www.unescap.org/pdd/prs/ProjectActivities/O

ngoing/gg/governance.asp

• transparency • responsibility • accountability • participation • responsiveness

(to the needs of the people)

• Participatory• Consensus oriented • Accountable• Transparent• Responsive• Effective and Efficient • Equitable and

inclusive and • Follows the rule of

law.

Participation Transparency

• By both men and women;

• Direct or through legitimate intermediate institutions or representatives

• Informed and organized

• This means freedom of association and expression on the one hand and an organized civil society on the other hand.

• Decisions taken and their enforcement are done in a manner that follows rules and regulations;

• Information is freely available and directly accessible to those who will be affected by such decisions and their enforcement. I

• Enough information is provided and that it is provided in easily understandable forms and media.

ResponsivenessConsensus Oriented

Good governance requires that institutions and processes try to serve all stakeholders within a reasonable timeframe.

• Requires mediation of the different interests in society;

• Identify best interest of the whole community and how this can be achieved.

• Requires a broad and long-term perspective on what is needed for sustainable human development and how to achieve the goals of such development.

• This can only result from an understanding of the historical, cultural and social contexts of a given society or community.

Equity and Inclusiveness Effectiveness and Efficiency

A society’s well being depends on ensuring that all its members feel that they have a stake in it and do not feel excluded from the mainstream of society. Requires all groups, but particularly the most vulnerable, have opportunities to improve or maintain their well being.

Good governance means that processes and institutions produce results that meet the needs of society while making the best use of resources at their disposal. TEfficiency in the context of good governance also covers the sustainable use of natural resources and the protection of the environment.

Rule of Law Accountability

• Fair legal frameworks are enforced impartially

• Full protection of human rights, particularly those of minorities.

• Impartial enforcement of laws requires an independent judiciary and an impartial and incorruptible police force.

• Accountability is a key requirement of good governance -to the public and to their institutional stakeholders.

• Dependent on whether decisions or actions taken are internal or external to an organization or institution.

• In general an organization or an institution is accountable to those who will be affected by its decisions or actions.

• Accountability cannot be enforced without transparency and the rule of law.

Multi-LEVELS OF Governance

APSSA 2010 Brisbane

Macro Level 1: Government through the Commission on

Higher Education

Macro Level 2: Regional Association; National Association

Micro: University Level: Governance Structure of the SchoolMicro Sub-Level 1: Student Affairs Unit

Micro Sub-Level 2: Student Government

Philippine Colleges and UniversitiesSECTARIAN NON -

PROFITCatholic Religious

OrdersEDUCATIONAL FOCUSSpirit of the Founder

Adamson University Vincentian Christian men and womenAteneo de Manila Univ Jesuit Liberal educationDe La Salle University Christian Brothers Business, It, Eng,g, Educ

Don Bosco Tech College Salesians Technical educationSt. Louis University CICM Catholic formationSan Beda College Benedictine Catholic characterUniversity of San

CarlosSVD Word of God, truth

University of Sto. Tomas

Dominican Catholic, pontifical

Philippine Colleges and Universities

NON-SECTARIAN NON –Non Catholic not for

PROFIT

Religious Affiliations EDUCATIONAL FOCUSSpirit

Siliman University Presbyterian Mission and values

Trinity University of Asia Anglican Christianity

Philippine Christian University

Methodist Protestant Christianity

Adventist University of the Philippines

7th Day Adventist Observance of Sabbath

New Era University Iglesia ni Cristo Philippine Church

• Registered under the Commission on Higher Education

• Private• Profit-sharingSamples: • Centro Escolar University• Far Eastern University• STI Colleges

Private Non Sectarian Educational Corp.

Profile of universities and collegesSECTARIAN NON

-PROFITNON-

SECTARIAN–Non Catholic not for

PROFIT

Private Non Sectarian

Educational Corp.

PUBLIC

Private funds Private funds Private funds State fundsBoard of Trustees

Board of Trustees

Board of Trustees

Board of Regents

Catholic Religious

Congregations

Protestant Ministers

Families Educators

SAS PRACTITIONERS IN THE PHILSVarious

DisciplinesVarious titles

TITLES OF TOP SA HEAD

Programs and Services

Student activities

Student Discipline

Student Publications

Leadership Training

Guidance and Counseling

Scholarship

Social Concern/Outreach

Cultural/Performing Arts

Job Placement/Fairs/Expo

Student Affairs Programs and Services

Campus Ministry

Sports and Athletics

NSTP

Women’s Affairs

Graduate Student Services

International Students

Dormitory/Residence

Work Study Program

Student Grievance

Ripples in SAS

Diverse

Social Media

Younger population of the

youth in HEIs

Language

Student Profile

.

Public :112 SUCs Main campuses + satellites 1.2 M students

Private: 87 withCenters of Excellence and Centers of DevelopmentClose to 1 M students

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Vice-Presidents, Deans, Directors, Coordinators. Program Implementers

Philippine Association of Administrators of Student Affairs (PAASA)

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National AssociationRegional chapters n

N=6 out of 14 regionsSUCs and PUCs

Annual National Conventions

Regional ConferencesProf Dev ProgramsInteractive Youth

Forum

Research-based paper presentationsExperiential sharing

Panel discussionsRoundtable FGDs

Discipline, Diligence, Cyber bullying, NSTP, Leadership, frat-related violence, gender, social media, globalization, employability

SAS ISSUES AND CONCERNS

Personal MasteryPractice of developing a

coherent image of personal vision, mission, purpose

Shared visionFocus on mutual purpose

Sense of commitment in the organization

Paradigm shiftsDiscipline of reflection and

inquiry skills

Team LearningDiscipline of group interaction

Use of dialogue, skilful discussion

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GAINS IN SAS PHILIPPINE EXPERIENCE

SAS Practitioners learn to better understand interdependence,

collaboration and change Ability to effectively network

and share resources between and among universities

Team work and events management skills

Government trust and confidence thru the Commission

on Higher Education Office of Student Services partnership

Active and strategic Participation in policy making re

SAS Awarding of a national study on

the impact of cultural education to PAASA

• Constant Consultation with PAASA on cooperation with other entities

• Global networking and multi-cultural understanding

Implementation of the enhanced SAS standards, guidelines and policies

• Research deliverables within timeline

• Leadership succession• Continuity of

professional programs and services

CHALLENGES OF PHILIPPINE SAS

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