GRACELDA T.

PANGANTIHON,CoE University of the Immaculate Conception Mater in Information Technology SWOT Analysis (Strength, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats) Northlink Technological Institute
STRENGTH Affordable and lowest tuition fee in Panabo City Accessible location Attractive, conducive and clean school building Computer laboratories are internet connected All qualifications under ICT Sector are TESDA registered Full-time faculty are qualified TESDA Trainers Strong bond and a high level of interaction between faculty and students Competency-based training is implemented (Self-paced learning) Wide Function Area Dedicated Staff Employee Commitment at Work WEAKNESSES Lack of marketing strategies (Promotion) Library is not accessible for students Insufficient books and other instructional materials in the library and of the teachers themselves Not enough computer units for the laboratory Lack of school development plan No school policies / manual Rooms are warm Lack of trainings and seminars for faculty development and upgrade of skills and knowledge Low compensation rate for faculty. No salary scale is implemented based on qualifications, education and years of service. Multi-function of employees (faculty and staff) Lack of linkages with other schools, institutions and organizations Lack of leadership training for students Data processing at the registrar, cashier and finance offices are done manually. Expensive food at the canteen. School supplies are not available at the canteen. Inappropriate approach of some staff to students Limited sports facilities Weak workforce, Incompetent Leaders Not Clear Job Description of Employees

OPPORTUNITIES Increase of population Computer and HRM laboratories and Function Hall could generate additional income More conversations and partnerships with local employers and in abroad those in the private, nonprofit, and public sectors so that our students are more appealing to them. More qualifications to offer under TESDA Offer ladderized education Apply for TESDA Assessment Center it could generate additional income. Training and development activities for the workforce, invest or venture into other business to increase revenue

THREATS Risk of losing prominent faculty and staff for genuinely better opportunities at other universities or colleges Growing competition from nearby public colleges and small private institutions Economic Crisis or Downfall Corruption

NORTHLINK TECHNOLOGICAL INSTITUTE New Pandan, Panabo City

STRATEGIES December 27, 2009 STRENGTH OPPORTUNITIES SO STRATEGIES Pursue opportunities that are a good fit to the companys strengths
Produce complete competency-

WEAKNESSES WO Strategies Overcome weaknesses to pursue opportunities

Strengthen marketing strategies. Transfer library to an accessible Allocate enough funds for books

based learning materials for basic, common and core competencies per qualification Apply for relevant programs / qualifications that would cater the needs of the community Plan for marketing strategies to promote the school laboratories and functions area for additional income - Apply for TESDA Assessment Center - Short-Term programs - Catering and Small Functions THREATS ST STRATEGIES Identify ways that the school can use its strengths to reduce its vulnerability to external threats

area within the school building. and other learning materials.

Allocate funds for additional

computers

WT Strategies Establish a defensive plan to prevent the weaknesses from making it highly susceptible to threats