College Freshmen And Transferees Orientation 2009

University of Batangas Batangas City, 4200 Philippines

GUIDANCE COUNSELING AND HEALTH OFFICE

ORIENTATION FOR FRESHMEN AND TRANSFEREES 1ST SEMESTER, SY 2009-2010 As the new school year begins, a number of fresh faces and fresh minds were added to the UB family. To welcome them in the university – their second home, the Guidance Counseling Office with the help of the student volunteers from Society of Peer Facilitators, Organization of Psychology Students, Student Assistants, Student Government and Westernian Advocate once again conducted an orientation for freshmen and transferees last June 9 and 10, 2009 at the Auditorium from 8:00 am to 12:00 nn. The orientation activity is a bi-annual event designed exclusively for new comers and it aims to familiarize the students with the surroundings, conditions, rules and regulations, and the services of the university. The first day was intended for the students from the College of Education, College of Business and Accountancy, College of Tourism and Hospitality Management and Technical Education Department whereas the second day was scheduled for the students from the College of Allied Medical Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, College of Engineering and College of Nursing and Midwifery. A total of 1,242 students from different colleges attended the orientation program. Figure 1 shows the distribution of attendees from each college. There are 12 students from the College of Allied Medical Sciences; 165 students from the College of Arts and Sciences; 233 students from the College of Business and Accountancy; 47 students from the College of Education; 272 students from the College of Engineering;

69 students from the College of Nursing and Midwifery; 155 students from the College of Tourism and Hospitality Management and 289 students from the Technical Education Department. 300 250 200 150 100 50 0 CAMS

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Figure 1. Distribution of Attendees The first part of the program was an amazing race activity focusing on the 12 different departments and offices – Dean’s Office (CAMS, CAS, CBA, Education, CTHM, Nursing, Tech. Ed., Engineering), Registrar’s Office, Accounting Office, Guidance Office, Cashier’s Office, Clinic, Security Office, OJT Office, Property, LRC, Maintenance and SAEP - of the university which the students should be aware of. Stations were plotted near the original location of the offices/departments. After the amazing race activity, the program was continued at the Auditorium where Dr. Abegayle Perez-Chua, VPAA; Dr. Hernando B. Perez, University President and Atty. Jesus V. Mayo welcomed the freshmen and transferees. Discussions about the University of Batangas itself from the mission, vision and philosophy of the school down to the general rules and regulations were also given to the students. Also, for the information of all it was announced that starting this school year, students studying in this university will no longer be called “Ubinian.” Instead, they will be called “Brahmans.” Awards, tokens and prizes from the Office of the VPSEA and Corporate Communications Office were given to students who actively participated in

the orientation program. The Nursing Department also gave timely and relevant information about the Influenza A (H1N1) virus, how to keep ourselves safe and to prevent the virus from spreading. Before the orientation program ended, an evaluation was given. The students evaluated the activity using the following scales: 5 – Excellent, 4 – Very Good, 3 – Good, 2 – Fair and 1 – Needs Improvement. The summary of evaluation for the activity was presented as follows. Table 1 Evaluation of the Activity

Statement

MEAN

INTERPRETATION

1. The activities provided us with adequate and relevant

4.45

Very Good

4.29

Very Good

4.37

Very Good

4.36

Very Good

5. The facilitators were courteous and friendly.

4.41

Very Good

6. The facilitators were effective in guiding us throughout

4.33

Very Good

4.45

Very Good

4.37

Very Good

information about the university's policies, rules and regulations; services of the different departments and offices; mission, vision, and philosophy; etc. 2. The activities we did like the amazing race contributed to our learning. 3. The survival guide provided in our kits is of great help for our adjustments to college. 4. Through the activities we were able to appreciate the values of teamwork, camaraderie, discipline and respect.

the activities. 7. The venues (Campus, Auditorium and Gymnasium) were conducive for the activities and for learning. 8. The activities were worth our time since we learn and have fun at the same time.

OVERALL RATING 4.39 Very Good A total of 478 freshmen and transferees evaluated the activity. Table 1 shows the result of the participants’ evaluation of the activity. The activities provided the students with adequate and relevant information about the university's policies, rules and regulations; services of the different departments and offices; mission, vision,

and philosophy; etc., having a mean of 4.45 (Very Good); the activities like the amazing race contributed to their learning having a mean of 4.29 (Very Good); the survival guide provided in the kits is of great help for the adjustments of the students in college having a mean of 4.37 (Very Good); the participants were able to appreciate the values of teamwork, camaraderie, discipline and respect having a mean of 4.36 (Very Good); the facilitators were courteous and friendly and were effective in guiding us throughout the activities got a very good rating of 4.41 and 4.33, respectively. The venues (Campus, Auditorium and Gymnasium) were conducive for the activities and for learning having a mean of 4.45 (Very Good) and the activities were worth their time since the students learn and have fun at the same time having a mean of 4.37 (Very Good). Overall, the activity was rated VERY GOOD by the participants having a mean of 4.39. The participants also expressed their comments and suggestions about the activity, as follows:  “The idea of amazing race is good because it can help students to familiarize the different places her in school. But to tell you honestly it really makes me perspire. God Bless and more power.”  “I am proud to be one of the students of University of Batangas!”  “I’m glad I’m here at the University of Batangas. It’s undeniably the best.”  “The campus was amazing and the officials and people are friendly.”  “You have a great concern for the freshmen students and at the same time you will make the students easier to learn what they want.”  “I am sure that I will enjoy studying here. Stay the best!”  “Thank you for a warm welcome. I enjoyed my first day at UB. No doubt, UB is undeniably the best!”  “More power. Your school was great and the game was good for the new students here.”  “The amazing race is excruciating yet enlivening. The guards are very approachable. The orientation was better than I thought. I salute you guys!”

 “Coordinators and staffs are well trained when it comes to social activities. By them, I think I can adapt here more or les 99%.”  “I had a great time on the activities and I learned relevant information I need to know about the university.”  “UB activities are excellent. It gives a lot of information. I learn a lot in UB.”  “Kakapagod ang amazing race. Sakit sa paa!”  “The amazing race help me find a new friend.”  “I had indeed made the right choice…”  “Astig ang games at least nalaman ko naman ang mga lugar na dapat kong puntahan kahit napagod ako. Kaso nga lang ang sungit ng babae sa Learning Resource Center! Overall ok na!”  “Just keep it up!” I suggest that students can bring musical instruments for the improvement of their talents.”  “This is an excellent school because they have so many activities to do and make the student to become a team.”  “I know that University of Batangas will be able to provide us with quality education and I assure myself that this school will lead me to learn more about my career.  “Ang University of Batangas ay school kung saan malaking kaibahan to the other school because it’s the best school in Batangas.”  “The first time I enter University of Batangas, I feel happy. The different activities they gave us made me feel comfortable while learning at this school.”  “First of all I would like to thank University of Batangas for the support and time you have shared with me. I appreciate everything and I’ll treasure it for the rest of my life. Undeniably the best talaga.”  “Awesome!”  “Nothing to comment. All excellent.”  “The activities were great.”  “UB is great!”

 “The program is too long.”  “I hope this school will provide me and every student a better education just like my Alma Mater.”  “It’s a great opportunity for me to enroll in this school because of good communication.”  “All facilities and faculty of the University of Batangas are good.”  “Proud to be a Brahman!”  “It’s too cold inside the auditorium”  “Keep up the good work!”  “Great job!”  “Nice and excellent. Hindi nakakaboring.”  “It’s enough for me. Very exciting. Thank you!”  “It is good for freshmen… very interesting and knowledgeable.”  “The activities are excellent.”  “How about the uniforms or the proper uniform we need to wear. The rooms are incomplete.”  “I hope that all my classmates are kind and I had a nice day today.”  “Excellent.”  “I had a great time.”  “University of Batangas has good facilities.”  “In this orientation I learned many things. Now I can say University of Batangas is undeniably the best.”  “…happy ako at nakapasok ako dito sa University of Batangas”  “Well done!”  “Do your work not for your selves but also for the students.”  “Be friendly to all students.”  “Build additional programs for the students (music and arts)”  “Have great and friendly facilitators.”  “More and more special treatment for every Brahman students.”

 “Thank you very much for being friendly to our freshmen and transferees. Undeniably the best talaga!”  “This university is good to all freshmen like me because they appreciate the values of teamwork.”  “UB is my best choice because I know I will enjoy my college life here.”  “University of Batangas guides us on a right way to our dreams.”  “This is the best school for me.  “…the orientation is well managed and the facilities are good.”  “Add more loading stations please sun cellular.” This is the second time that the amazing race activity was done and it was again appreciated by the participants since they learn and had fun at the same time. It contributed a lot to their learning and familiarization of the school’s surroundings. Another orientation similar to this one is recommended.

Prepared by: MARY ROSE R. REYNALDO Counselor-in-charge MYRA ALDAY-BERSOTO Counselor-in-charge Noted by: DR. MEYNARD D. MONTALBO Guidance Coordinator

ORIENTATION FOR FRESHMEN AND TRANSFEREES 1st SEMESTER, SY 2009-2010 JUNE 9-10, 2009 8:00 AM – 12:00 NN Registration

Amazing Race

Orientation Program at the Auditorium