KNOWLEDGE OF COMMON FRESHMEN PAULINIAN

ABOUT ST.PAUL UNIVERSITY ILOILO

A Research Proposal presented to

St. Paul University Iloilo
College of HRM, Tourism and Nutrition

In partial fulfillment of the requirements of the degree

Bachelor of Science in Tourism Management

Kriel Anthony A. Seco

May 2016

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Chapter 1
THE PROBLEM

Introduction
St. Paul University Iloilo (SPUI) is a Christ-centered university that is
basically guided upon the teachings of St. Paul the apostle. They provide quality
education for competitive students that will help them grow accordingly to
success as impelled by the love of Christ.
Based on SPUIs institutional goals, they aim to: (1) Instill in the young
men and women who come to the university, the Catholic faith and Christian
values necessary in the formation of a servant-leader spirituality; (2) Develop
academically competent professionals who will serve as responsible leaders and
intelligent followers in the building of a Christian community; (3) Equip students
with lifelong learning skills in a conducive environment that integrates technology
in a learner-centered classroom; (4) Conduct and publish quality researches of
local, national, and global significance with adherence to the standard code of
ethics and to foster external research partnerships; (5) Respond to the needs of
the less privileged in the community and empower its people towards
sustainability and attainment of quality of life; (6) Inculcate a strong spirit of
nationalism characterized by deep appreciation of Filipino socio-cultural heritage
and a dynamic commitment to the growth and development of a nation.
According to St. Paul University Iloilos online page, Common Freshmen
Program, a program designed in the year 2005, is intently for first-year students

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admitted to a 4-year/5-year course at St. Paul University Iloilo. It aims to: (1)
Provide a common orientation to the Paulinian University culture; (2) Unify the
academic foundation for all the programs offered at the university; (3) Form
closer ties among Paulinians across the different colleges on campus; (4) Offer
guidance towards an enlightened career path as future Paulinian professionals
for God and country.
The needs of our students are central to our shaping of the University and
our choice of directions. We aim to offer a sense of community to address each
student as an individual, to create a stimulating and encouraging environment for
discovery, learning and personal development. Career change and lifelong
education are becoming normal, and we are accommodating growing numbers of
minority, mature, part-time, non-credit and other new categories of students.
This research intended for the Common First-year Paulinians (CFP) of St.
Paul University Iloilo is necessary in order to know how well the students know
about the school they chose to impart their talents or to plant their innate seed of
intelligence that will grow into a tree of wisdom. Also, through this study, the
CFPs will feel more at ease to the new environment that surrounds them. Lastly,
they will have a sense of awareness to the course they will later on decide to
take.

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Statement of the Problem
The main problem of the study was What is the level of knowledge of
Common First-year Paulinian about St. Paul University Iloilo.
Specifically, the study sought to answer the following questions:
1. How well does the Common Freshmen Paulinian know about St. Paul
a)
b)
c)
d)

University Iloilo in terms of its:

History
Student services
Policies
Organization

Objectives of the Study

The main objective of this study was to determine the level of knowledge
of Common First-year Paulinian about St. Paul University Iloilo.
The study aimed to:
1. What is the general level of knowledge does the Common Freshmen
a)
b)
c)
d)

Paulinian have about the St. Paul University Iloilo in terms of:
History
Student services
Policies
Organization

Significance of the study

The following groups of people will may benefit from this study:
CFP students. The Common First-year Paulinians who are the
newcomers in the St. Paul University Iloilo may benefit in this research. These

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students would be able to know more about the background of the university that
will help them in adjusting in the college life and personally, it mayl help them to
build a Christian-based professionalism. This would also aid them in knowing
more about the courses they are opt to take.
Teachers. The teachers may also get something out of this study. They
will be able to determine how well do the students know about St. Paul University
Iloilo. With this information, they can have an idea on how to make the students
understand better how to be a Paulinian.
School Administrators. School Administrators can also learn from the
findings of this research of how well the students know about St. Paul University
Iloilo. They could work hand in hand with the teachers in order to impart the
different knowledge that CFPs need to familiarize upon entering the university.
Future researchers. The future researchers may also be a beneficiary, as
the study can guide them for their future research.

Scope and Limitations

This research study aimed to find out the level of knowledge of the
Common First Year Paulinians about the St. Paul University Iloilo. The
knowledge of Common First Year Paulinian in this study is measured based on
the schools profile, policies, organizational chart and proper decorum. The
researcher utilized total enumeration for this study.
The limitations of this research study were the: (1) only Common First
Year Paulinian students enrolled in academic year 2015-2016 of the first

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semester in the St. Paul University Iloilo; and (2) the knowledge of Common First
Year

Paulinian

about

St.Paul

University

Iloilo

considered

are

the

profile,policies,proper decorum and organizational charts

Definition of Terms
The following terms were the words that were repeatedly stated in this
research study. These terms are given both their conceptual and operational
definition to know how the definition of these terms varies.
CFP-also known as common Freshmen Paulinians that equip students
with fundamental knowledge in basic general education courses. Career
Pathway Seminar is conducted during first semester.CFP students shall seek
admission to the college of their choice by accomplishing the given requirements.
Program Coordinator and Faculty- they are designed to carry out the
aims of the program in CFP.
Career Pathway Seminar- A Career Pathway is a series of structured and
connected education programs and support services that enable students, often
while they are working, to advance overtime to better jobs and higher levels of
education and training. Each step on a career pathway is designed explicitly to
prepare students to progress to the next level of employment and/or education.
Career pathways target jobs in industries of importance to local and regional
economies. They are designed to create avenues of advancement for the
underemployed, the unemployed, incumbent workers, new and future labor
market entrants, and to produce a steady supply of qualified workers for

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employers. Career Pathways provide a way for colleges to give students more
clarity and structure in Career technical programs of study increasing the
likelihood of postsecondary completion. They are organized around a sequence
of certificates/credentials that lead learners in attainable and incremental steps
towards higher levels of education and work. Career pathway certificates and
degrees are carefully aligned to skill sets needed in a given industry or
occupational sector and have relevance, credence, and currency with employers.
Ideally, career pathways are designed to maximize student flow and
accomplishment so that credits are portable. Credentials are stackable; and
students who need to are able to step in and out of college, as well as
employment, building as they go
Mission- A mission statement, or simply a mission, is a public declaration
that schools or other educational organizations use to describe their founding
purpose and major organizational commitmentsi.e., what they do and why they
do it. A mission statement may describe a schools day-to-day operational
objectives, its instructional values, or its public commitments to its students and
community. SPC sisters (2012)

about-us/vision-and-mission.Retrieved from

http://spuiloilo.edu.ph/

Vision- A vision statement, or simply a vision, is a public declaration that

schools or other educational organizations use to describe their high-level goals
for the futurewhat they hope to achieve if they successfully fulfill their
organizational purpose or mission. A vision statement may describe a schools

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loftiest ideals, its core organizational values, its long-term objectives, or what it
hopes its students will learn or be capable of doing after graduating. SPC sisters
(2012) about-us/vision-and-mission.Retrieved from http://spuiloilo.edu.ph/
Institutional Goals- A commitment to increase and strengthen the
quality of teaching in the classroom. A rigorous program of research and writing
to provide literary leadership for the church. A commitment to maintain the
highest possible standards of responsible academicfreedom. An academic
program which will encourage and foster the spiritual formation of the individual.
SPC sisters (2012)

about-us institutional-goals-of-spuiloilo.Retrieved from

http://spuiloilo.edu.ph/
Policies- A set of policies are principles, rules, and guidelines formulated
or adopted by an organization to reach its long-term goals and typically published
in a booklet or other form that is widely accessible. SPC sisters (2012)

about-

us/ about-us/policies/.Retrieved from http://spuiloilo.edu.ph/

Organization- social unit of people that is structured and managed to
meet a need or to pursue collective goals. All organizations have a management
structure that determines relationships between the different activities and the
members, and subdivides and assigns roles, responsibilities, and authority to
carry out different tasks. Organizations are open systems--they affect and are
affected by their environment. SPC sisters (2012)
us/organizational-chart/.Retrieved from http://spuiloilo.edu.ph/

about-us/ about-

Chapter 2
THEORETICAL BACKGROUND
Review of Related Literature

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On Common Freshmen Paulinians
Common

Freshmen

Paulinians

play

vital

role

in

being

Paulinian.According to the St. Pauls student handbook (2013 edition), the

Common First-year Paulinians was established in Academic Year 2005-2006 as
Common Freshmen Program. This program put all the First year students for the
different degree programs in one category: Paulinian Freshmen. This is designed
for first year students admitted to a 4-year/5-year course at St. Paul University
Iloilo to give them time to reflect on their career pathway.
On St. Paul University Iloilo
As an overview of what the university has to offer, it is important for every
Paulinians or Paulinian-to-be, to have knowledge of their roots. It is a way of
looking back to the universitys humble beginnings.
The Sisters of St. Paul of Chartres began their apostolic activities in Iloilo
by establishing St. Pauls Hospital in 1911 through the invitation and support of
His Eminence Denis Cardinal Dougherty, Bishop of Jaro. Their primary aim was
the care for the poor and sick. However, the care of the poor and the sick was not
only the apostolic mission of the Sisters of St. Paul; they have also been founded
for the purpose of training and educating the young. So it was, with the great
desire emboldened by the formative component of their mission, coupled with the
pressing need of the hospital for trained and competent Catholic nurses, the
Sisters under the leadership of Mother Josephine de Jesus opened the School of
Nursing in June, 1946. Seventy students were admitted into the first Graduate
Nurse Training Program, 68 females and 2 males, an early sign of the openness

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and the universality which is a mark of St. Paul. Sr. Marie Louise Limbaga, SPC,
became the Dean from 1946-1947.
Sr. Marie Madeleine, SPC soon took leadership of the School of Nursing.
As stated in the St. Paul University Iloilos student handbook (2013
edition), entitled, The Birth of St. Paul College of Iloilo in 1975, under the
leadership of Sr. Carolina Agravante, SPC, the school was upgraded into a
college with the opening of the Arts and Sciences programs, namely Bachelor of
Arts in Mass Communication, Bachelor of Science in Biology, Bachelor of
Science n Nutrition, Bachelor of Science in Psychology and the 2-year Certificate
Diploma in Dietetic Technician, and Junior Secretarial. Nursing was offered as a
5-year academic program. This period also saw the opening of the Social
Laboratory Extension Program (SLEP), which served as the avenue for students
Community Development Outreach Program.
Relationship of Common First-Year Paulinian to St. Paul University Iloilo
As the Common Freshmen Program is entitled for the First year students
of St. Paul University Iloilo, it is their requirement to know more about the
university and the values of being a Paulinian. This is in order to embrace the
teachings of being a Christian, thus, the significance of knowing the connection
of the knowledge of Common First-year Paulinian to the university itself. Starting
with the details that are needed to know by the freshmen:
Vision

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St. Paul University Iloilo is a CATHOLIC University of disciples of Jesus Christ,
rooted in His LOVE towards servant-leadership in a globally-diversified society,
for GOD and COUNTRY.
MISSION
Rooted in Christ, we nurture a community of Paulinians, past and present, in
truth, justice, and peace while responding to the needs of the less privileged.
We foster Gospel and Filipino values in our pursuit of academic excellence,
research capability, community service, and productive endeavors.
We develop professional leadership and competence for social transformation
and environmental integrity.
We uphold the Vision and Mission of St. Paul University Iloilo, seek the guidance
of the Virgin Mary, Mother of God, and embrace the spirituality of St. Paul as well
as the missionary tradition of the Sisters of St. Paul of Chartres.

Institutional Goals of SPU Iloilo

ST. PAUL UNIVERSITY ILOILO AIMS TO:
1. instill in the young `men and women who come to our University the
Catholic Faith and Christian values necessary in the formation of a
servant-leader spirituality;
2. develop academically competent professionals who will

serve as

responsible leaders and intelligent followers in the building of a Christian

community;

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3. equip students with lifelong learning skills in a conducive environment that
integrates technology in a learner-centered classroom;
4. conduct and publish quality researches of local, national and global
significance with adherence to the standard code of ethics and to foster
external research partnerships and collaboration;
5. respond to the needs of the less privileged in the community and empower
its people towards sustainability and attainment of quality of life;
6. inculcate a strong spirit of nationalism characterized by deep appreciation
of Filipino socio-cultural heritage and a dynamic commitment to the growth
and development of a nation.

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St.Paul
St. Paul is said to have the greatest influence on Christianity. In fact, both Jesus
and Paul seem to have equally contributed to Christianity. A significant author of
the New Testament, Paul elevated the status of Christian church as the body of
Christ and the world outside as under His judgment.

Instead of describing Christ, Paul's work concentrated on the nature of

Christians' relationship with Christ and, in particular, on Christ's saving work (to

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give up His own life to safeguard others' life). Some of the life incidents of Jesus
Christ, mentioned by Paul, are the Last Supper, His death by crucifixion and His
resurrection. St Paul had written three doctrines - Justification, Redemption and
Reconciliation. Paul said that Christ took the punishment on behalf of sinners, so
that they are relieved off their divine retribution. In the doctrine of 'Justification',
faith is regarded as the most vital constituent.

Paul argued that holding on Christ, at the time of His death and resurrection, a
person would become one with the Lord. However, in terms of the release of
soul, a person will achieve that on the grounds of His sacrifice. 'Redemption' is
themed on freeing of slaves. Just as a specific price was paid to relieve a slave
from the ownership of another, in the same way, Christ paid the price of His
death, as a ransom, to relieve the common man from his sins. 'Reconciliation'
deals with the fact that Christ brought down the dividingwall between Jews and
Gentiles, created by law. The doctrine basically deals with the making of peace.

While current graduation rates at the best universities approach 90%, only onethird of entering college students can expect to graduate within four years.
Conley states that there are two main factors responsible for the gap between
college readiness and college expectations: the ability to succeed in the
classroom and other, more general behaviorsin other words, lack of
intellectual maturity and lack of understanding of the purpose and opportunities
of college. Most high school students view college as some sort of extension of

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high school. He cites some data from NSSE (the National Survey of Student
Engagement), comparing some of those results to similar data on high school
seniorsa comparison strongly suggesting, once again, that high school
graduates are not ready for college. Conley then moves to a review of college
curricula, beginning with general education. He cites the prevalence of general
education reform, and outlines what he sees as characteristics of effective and
innovative general education curricula: integration of skills, appreciation of
diversity, standards and assessments, small learning communities, and first-year
interest groups. He then describes some examples of strong and effective
general education curricula. Conley (2005)

"College knowledge," or knowing how to access college and navigate the higher
education experience, is as important a part of college readiness as having good
grades and high scores on an admissions test. But many first-generation college
students arrive on campus without the supportinformational, emotional, and
financialthat students with college-educated parents often receive. Skills such
as how to participate in class, take notes, or talk to professors, which students
from college-educated families may take for granted, are new to many first
generation students.
Because of this college knowledge gap, many first generation students become
overwhelmed with anxiety, raising the likelihood of dropping out. Time magazine
reported that a quarter of low-income, first-generation college students leave
school after the first year.

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A growing number of colleges are working to bridge this college knowledge gap,
developing programs to provide needed supports for first-generation students,
and they are turning to higher education funders for support. L.S. Hall (n.d)

Chapter 3
METHODOLOGY

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The Research Design
The study will use the Descriptive Research Design because it is the most
appropriate design for this type of research. A descriptive study, because it is the
type of research that does not alter or intervene in the environment, they are
often referred to as correlational or observational studies. Descriptive studies
are also conducted to demonstrate associations or relationships between things
around you. Descriptive studies are usually the best methods for collecting
information that will demonstrate relationships and describe it. These types of
studies are often done before the experiment to know what specific things to do
and include in experiment.
The researcher also used one research techniques to help him in
answering his research questions. The research techniques use is survey. These
are the variables that were investigated.

Setting of the Study

This study was conducted at St.Paul University Iloilo. The respondents of
the study were the CFP students of St.Paul University Iloilo.

Sample and Sampling Scheme

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The researcher will randomly select 280 students to be the respondents
who would answer his self-made questionnaire. All respondents will be CFP
students from St. Paul University Iloilo.
The researcher considered other personal information about the
respondents as to provide a deeper analysis of this research study. The
information considered includes: (1) name; (2) gender

Research Instrumentation
To gather quantitative data, the study will use a structured questionnaire to
support for reliability. This survey questionnaire is composed of questions that
aimed to answer the researcher research problem.
The Survey has one part (1) the Personal Data Identification and (2) the
Question Proper. The first part is to fill in their personal data such as the
respondents name, year level & gender. The second part which is the Question
Proper requires students to check the number of their respective answers among
the two available options given namely: (1) True; (2) False. Furthermore, this part
is composed of questions that tackle the knowledge of CFP students about
St.Paul University Iloilo.

Data Gathering Procedures

After the researchers questionnaire was approved, he then will give out
the questionnaires to 280 Common Freshmen Paulinian students of the

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university. The researcher will first explain to the respondents the purpose of the
survey for them to understand better why the researcher needed their answers.
In classifying the respondents in terms of their overall level of knowledge,
the following scale was used:
Level of Knowledge

Scores

High

28-40

Average

14-27

Poor

0-13

In classifying the respondents in terms of their level of knowledge in the

different categories, the following scale was used:
Level of Knowledge

Scores

High

8-10

Average

4-7

Poor

1-3

Statistical Tool
Due to the descriptive nature of the study, the data that will be collected
will be processed using descriptive statistics.
The data gathered will be subjected to computer-processed statistics,
specifically using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) software.
The descriptive statistics that will be used are the frequency, percentage,
ranks. Frequency count and percentage were used to determine the number of
respondents who belonged to the different categories of independent variable.

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Chapter 4
PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS, AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA
Results

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Profile of Respondents
Table 1 shows the distribution of respondents according to sex, and age.
As an entire group, there were 280 students who were subjects in this study. In
terms of sex, there were 82 (29.3%) males while there were 198 (70.7%)
females. In terms of age, there were 32 (11.4%) 16 year-olds, Majority or 172
(61.4%) were 17 year-olds, 52 (18.6%) were 18 year-olds, 10 (3.6%) were 19
year-olds, 10 (3.6%) were 20 years old, 1 (.4%) was 21 years old,and lastly 3
(1.1%) were 23 year-old.

Over-All Level Of Knowledge Of Common First Year Paulinian

Table 2 presents the over-all level of knowledge of Common First Year
Paulinian when taken as a whole. The table showed the number of students who
got high level of knowledge (28-40 out of 40), and moderate level of knowledge
(14-27 points out of 40). In the 40-item True or False test given to the
respondents, no student got a low level of knowledge (0-13 points out of 40). 214
or 76.4% got high level of knowledge (28-40 points) while 66 or 23.6% got a
moderate level of knowledge (14-27 points). This actually portrays that the overall level of knowledge that the majority of the respondents have is in high level
(76.4%) while 33.6% of them have average level of knowledge. No respondent
got a score of less than 13 points to be considered as having a low level of
knowledge.

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Table 3 portrays the level of knowledge about history of St.Paul University
Iloilo, of Common First Year Paulinian when taken as an entire group. The table
showed the number of students who got high level of knowledge (8-10 out of 10),
moderate level of knowledge (5-7 points out of 10) and poor level of knowledge
(0-4 out of 10). 203 or 72.5% got high level of knowledge (8-10 points) while 76
or 21.8% got a moderate level of knowledge (5-7 points). Some got a low level of
knowledge with 1 or 0.4% (0-4 points). This shows that the participants of
Common First-year of St. Paul University Iloilo gained ample knowledge about
the history of St. Paul University Iloilo. This supposition is based on the scores
which fell between 0-10 points with 0 as the lowest and 10 as the highest score.
Results in Table 4 unveil the level of knowledge of the common first-year
students of St. Paul University Iloilo, pertaining to the student services and
objectives. As grouped in totality in this study, 138 or 49.3% had high level of
knowledge (8-10 points out of 10 items), 141 or 50.4 had moderate level of
knowledge (5-7 points out of 10 items), while 1 or 0.4% had a low level of
knowledge (0-4 points out of 10 items). This is the basis that the participants of
Common First-year of St. Paul University Iloilo acquired knowledge about the
student services and objectives of St. Paul University Iloilo. The premise is based
on the scores which fell between 3-10 points with 3 as the lowest and 10 as the
highest score.

Table 5 are the results of the level of knowledge of the common first-year
students of St. Paul University Iloilo, prevailing to the Universitys policy. As they

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have participated in the study as a whole, 185 or 66.1% had high level of
knowledge (8-10 points out of 10 items), 93 or 33.2% had moderate level of
knowledge (5-7 points out of 10 items) while 2 or .7 % had a low level of
knowledge (0-4 points out of 10 items). This is the basis that the participants of
Common First-year of St. Paul University Iloilo acquired knowledge about the
policy of St. Paul University Iloilo. The supposition is based on the scores which
fell between 3-10 points with 3 as the lowest and 10 as the highest score.
Table 6 illustrates the level of knowledge of Common First Year Paulinian
when taken as an entire group about the universitys organization. The table
showed the number of students who got high level of knowledge (8-10 points out
of 10 items), moderate level of knowledge (5-7 points out of 10 items) and low
level of knowledge (0-4 points out of 10 items). 22 or 7.9% got high level of
knowledge (8-10 points), 252 or 90% got a moderate level of knowledge (5-7
points), while got 6 or 2.1% got a low level of knowledge (0-4 points). This shows
that the participants of Common First-year of St. Paul University Iloilo gained due
knowledge about the history of St. Paul University Iloilo. This acquisition is based
on the scores which fell between 2-9 points with 2 as the lowest and 9 as the
highest score.

Table 7 presents the results mean scores of the Respondents per area.
Results revealed that the Mean score of participants in History is 8.07.Student
Services 7.34..Policy 7.72. Organization 5.95. A total score of 29.08.

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Table 8 revealed the distribution of the students who were correct and
wrong on each question about hotel operations as a whole group.
For question # 1- The CFP students are oriented to the history of St. Paul
University Iloilo through their Paulthenics class., the correct answer was (True).
271 students or 96.8% got it right while 13 or 35.14% were wrong in their answer.
For question # 2- Student handbook is a good reference when it comes to
the brief history of St. Paul University Iloilo.The correct answer was(True). 265 or
94.6% got the correct answer while 15 or 5.4% were wrong.
For question # 3- According to the handbook, Mother Josephine de Jesus
opened the School of Nursing in June, 1950. (True). 213 or 76.1% got the correct
answer while 67 or 23.9% got the wrong answer.
For question # 4- The College of Hotel and Restaurant Management and
Tourism was organized under the leadership of Sr. Catherine Guiuan, SPC on
2004.(False). 71 or 25.4% of the respondents got it right while 209 or 74.6%were
wrong.
Subsequently, there were 228 or 81.4% respondents who were correct
while 52 or 18.6% were wrong in question # 5- In 1995, a temporary permit was
given to the Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy by CHED and one hundred
two students were admitted. (True)
For question # 6, In 1994, BSBA major in Computer Information
Technology was approved by CHED, 50 students enrolled in the new program

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offering. (True), 229 or 81.8% of the respondents got the correct answer while 51
or 18.2% were wrong.
Next, there were 255 or 91.1% of the respondents who were correct while
25 or 8.9% were wrong in question # 7 .The wellness program, a non-academic
program organized in the summer 2005, opened a new horizon for St. Paul
University Iloilo.(True)
For question # 8- The new site at Barangay Ticud in La Paz, Iloilo City of
6.2 hectares was acquired by the Sisters of St. Paul of Chartres.(True), 248 or
88.6% got the correct answer while 32 or 11.8% were wrong.
For question # 9- In 2007, the college of Arts and Science opened new
programs such as Bachelor of Science in Biology, Bachelor of Science in
Psychology, and Bachelor of Science in English and Theater Arts.. (True) the
respondents were divided with their answers. 243 or 86.8% were correct while 37
or 13.2% were wrong.
For Question # 10- In 1997, Graduate School Program in Master of Arts in
Nursing (M.A.N) and Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N) were opened.
(True).237 or 84.6% while 43 or 15.4% were wrong.
For question # 11,there were 247 or 88.2% of the respondents got the
correct answer while 33 or 11.8% were wrong . Question# 11 is about the
Registrars office keep and maintain all students record complete and up to date.
(True)

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For question # 12, Guidance Director is overall head of the guidance
program in Guidance Service Center. (True), 250 or 89.3% of the respondents
got the correct answer. while 30 or 11.7% were wrong.
For question # 13, Office of Student Affairs does not implement various
comprehensive student related programs.

(False), 141 or 50.4% of the

respondents got the correct answer while 139 or 49.6% were wrong.
For question # 14- Learning Resource Center is only consist of library
(False). 150 or 53.6% who got the correct answer while 130 or 46.5% were
wrong.
Next, there were 256 or 91.4% who were correct while 24 or 8.6% were
wrong in answering question # 15. Question #15 was all about Instructional
Media Center facilitates classroom instructions and provide media equipment
and audio-visual projections.(True)
For question # 16 MIS office provide and support the technological
facilities of the University.(True), 257 or 91.8% were correct while 23 or 8.2%
were wrong.
For question # 17, Food services Center does not accept request
reservations for parties.(False), 78 or 27.9% of the respondents were correct
while 202 or 72.1% were wrong.
For

question

18-

Health

services

in

the

University

provide

dental,physical, and medical examinations (True), 251 or 89.6% had correct

answers while 29 or 11.4% were wrong.

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Next, there were 272 or 97.1% who had correct answers while 8 or 2.9%
were wrong for question #19, Bookstore provides basic school supplies and other
necessities. (True).
For question # 20- University Library does not allow student to borrow
their books to take outside of the University.. (False), 153 or 54.6% of the
respondents got the correct answer while 127 or 45.4% were wrong.
Question #21 Ladies wear long sleeved white blouse over white
sando/camisole,cuffing and a black cravat fastened with a school pin and patch.
(True) 275 or 98.2% of the respondents got the correct answer while 5 or 1.8%
were wrong.
For question # 22, Gentlemen wear white polo shirt jack over white t-shirt.
(True) 189 or 67.5% of the respondents got the correct answer while 91 or 32.5%
were wrong.
For question # 23, Black,brown,gray and dark blue are the only color
allowed for bags.(True), 215 or 76.8% of the respondents got the correct answer
while 115 or 23.2% were wrong.
For question # 24- Level 1 states that disciplinary action to student must
make an incident report to Student Affairs Director. False there are 24 or 8.6%
who got the correct answer while 256 or 91.4% were wrong.
Question #25 Separation is a failure to meet the academic requirements of
moral reasons will be readmitted.(True) 237 or 84.6% got the right answer while
43 or 15.4% were wrong.

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For question # 26 Cheating is a serious offense. (True), 262 or 93.6%
were correct while 18 or 6.4% were wrong.
For question # 27, Participation in beauty contest,modelling,TV shows and
movies is allowed without the approval of school authorities.(False), 159 or
56.8% of the respondents were correct while 121 or 43.2% were wrong. It is
prohibited due to moral issues and the integrity of the school was also affected.
For question # 28- Written reprimand is a formal written which become a
part of the students official file. (True), 271 or 96.7% had correct answers while 9
or 3.3% were wrong.
Next, there were 265 or 94.6% who had correct answers while 15 or 5.4%
were wrong for question # 29, Stealing of test paper can be subjected to
expulsion (True).
For question # 30- The student is required to report to school and stay in
library for academic works given by his instructors. (True), 265 or 94.6% of the
respondents got the correct answer while 15 or 5.4% were wrong.
For question # 31- Dr.Flor Agnes Sy is the Vice President for Academic
Affairs. the correct answer was (True). 236 students or 84.3% got it right while 44
or 15.7% were wrong.
For question # 32- Ms.Jasmin Nuneza is the of Guidance Services
Director.The correct answer was (True) 237 or 84.6% got the correct answer
while 43 or 15.4% were wrong
For question # 33 Sr.Anastasie Dongallo,SPC is the University President.

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(False). 147 or 52.5% got the correct answer while 133 or 47.5% got the wrong
answer.
For question # 34- Sr.Carolina Agravante,SPC is the University President
(True). 263 or 93.9% of the respondents got it right while 17 or 6.1% were
wrong.
Subsequently, there were 41 or 14.6% respondents who were correct
while 239 or 85.4% were wrong in question #35- Mr.Greg Palomar is the HR
Director of University. (False)
For question #36, Mr.Ariel Sudario is the Religious Program Department
Head.. (False), 204 or 72.9% of the respondents got the correct answer while 76
or 27.1% were wrong. Mr.Russel Joseph Tenerefi was the Religious Program
Department Head in the Christian Formation.
Next, there were 85 or 30.4% of the respondents who were correct in
question # 37 when asked Ms.Grace Araneta is the University Research Center
Director of University.(False).Ms.Imelda Olaguer is the University Research
Center Director.
For question # 38- Ms.Mae Salaya is the University Health Services Head.
(False), 24 or 8.6% got the correct answer while 256 or 91.4% were wrong.
For question # 39- Mr.Greg Palomar is the Service Center Head of the
University. (True) the respondents were divided with their answers. 213 or 76.1%
were correct while 67 or 24.9% were wrong

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For the last question # 40- Mr.Russel Joseph Tenerife is the Security
Service Liason Officer.(True) 216 or 77.1% got the correct answer while 64 or
22.9% were wrong.

Table 1. Distribution of respondents according to profile

Categories of Variables

Frequency (f)

Percent (%)

Male

82

29.3%

Female

198

70.7%

Total

280

100%

16 years old

32

11.4%

17 years old

172

61.4%

18 years old

52

18.6%

19 years old

10

3.6%

20 years old

10

3.6%

21 years old

.45%

23 years old

1.1%

Sex

Age

Table 2. Over-All Level Of Knowledge Of Common First Year Paulinian

Frequency

Percent

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Valid

High

214

76.4%

Average

66

23.6%

Low

0.0

Total

280

100.0%

Table 3. Level of knowledge of Common First Year Paulinian about the

History of St. Paul University Iloilo

Valid

Frequency

Percent

High

203

72.5%

Average

76

27.1%

Poor

.4%

Total

280

100%

Table 4. Level of knowledge of Common First Year Paulinian about the

Student Services and Objectives of St.Paul University Iloilo

Valid

Frequency

Percent

High

138

49.3%

Average

141

50.4%

Poor

.4%

Total

280

100.0%

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Table 5. Level of knowledge of Common First Year Paulinian about the

Policy of St.Paul University Iloilo

Valid

Frequency

Percent

High

185

66.1%

Average

93

33.2%

Poor

.7%

Total

280

100%

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Table 6. Level of knowledge of Common First Year Paulinian about the

Organization of St.Paul University Iloilo

Level of Knowledge (Organization)

Frequency Percent

Valid

High

22

7.9%

Average

252

90%

Poor

2.1%

Total

280

100%

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Table 7. Mean scores of the Respondents per area

Mean

Interpretation

History

8.07

High

Student Services

7.34

Average

Policy

7.72

Average

Organization

5.95

Average

29.08

2.66

Total

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Table 9. Number of correct answers per question/item

Questions

Correct
f

1. The CFP students are oriented to the history of St. 271

Paul University Iloilo through their Paulthenics
class.(True)

96.
8

2. Student handbook is a good reference when it 265

comes to the brief history of St. Paul University
Iloilo. (True)

94.
6

3. According to the handbook, Mother Josephine de 213

Jesus opened the School of Nursing in June, 1950.
(True)

76.
1

4. The College of Hotel and Restaurant Management 71

and Tourism was organized under the leadership of
Sr. Catherine Guiuan, SPC on 2004. (False)

25.
4

5. In 1995, a temporary permit was given to the 228

Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy by CHED
and one hundred two students were admitted.
(True)

81.
4

6. In 1994, BSBA major in Computer Information 229

Technology was approved by CHED, 50 students
enrolled in the new program offering. (True)

81.
8

7. The wellness program, a non-academic program 255

organized in the summer 2005, opened a new
horizon for St. Paul University Iloilo. (True)

91.
1

8. The new site at Barangay Ticud in La Paz, Iloilo 248

City of 6.2 hectares was acquired by the Sisters of
St. Paul of Chartres. (True)

88.
6

9. In 2007, the college of Arts and Science opened 243

new programs such as Bachelor of Science in
Biology, Bachelor of Science in Psychology, and
Bachelor of Science in English and Theater Arts.
(True)

86.
8

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10. In 1997, Graduate School Program in Master of 237
Arts in Nursing (M.A.N) and Master of Science in
Nursing (M.S.N) were opened. (True)

84.
6

11. Registrars office keep and maintain all students 247

recordcompleteand up to date. (True)

88.
2

12. Guidance Director is overall head of the guidance 250

program in Guidance Service Center. (True)

89.
3

13. Office of Student Affairs does not implement 141

various comprehensive student related programs.
(False)

50.
4

14. Learning Resource Center is only consist of library. 150

(False)

53.
6

15. Instructional Media Center facilitates classroom 256

instructions and provide media equipment and
audio-visual projections.(True)

91.
4

16. MIS office provide and support the technological 257

facilities of the University. (True)

91.
8

17. Food services Center does not accept request an 78

reservations for parties. (False)

27.
9

18. Health services in the University provide 251

dental,physical, and medical examinations. (True)

89.
6

19. Bookstore provides basic school supplies and 272

other necessities. (True)

97.
1

20. University Library does not allow student to borrow 153

their books to take outside of the University.(False)

54.
6

21. Ladies wear long sleeved white blouse over white 275
sando /camisole ,cuffing and a black cravat
fastened with a school pin and patch. (True)

98.
2

22. Gentlemen wear white polo shirt jack over white t- 189
shirt. (True)

67.
5

23. Black,brown,gray and dark blue are the only color 215
allowed for bags. (True)

76.
8

24. Level 1 states that disciplinary action to student 24

must make an incident report to Student Affairs
Director. (False)

8.6

25. Separation is a failure to meet the academic 237

requirements of moral reasons will be readmitted.
(True)

84.
6

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26. Cheating is a serious offense. (True)

262

93.
6

27. Participation in beauty contest,modelling,TV shows 159

and movies is allowed without the approval of
school authorities. (False)

56.
8

28. Written reprimand is a formal written which become 271

a part of the students official file. (True)

96.
7

29. Stealing of test paper can be subjected to 265

expulsion. (True)

94.
6

30. The student is required to report to school and stay 265

in library for academic worksgiven by his
instructors . (True)

94.
6

31. Dr.Flor Agnes Sy is the Vice President for 236

Academic Affairs. (True)

84.
3

32. Ms.Jasmin Nuneza is the head of Guidance 237

Services Director. (True)

84.
6

33. Sr.Anastasie Dongallo,SPC

President. (False)

is

the

University 147

52.
5

34. Sr.Carolina Agravante,SPC

President. (True)

is

the

University 263

93.
9

35. Mr.Greg Palomar is the HR Director of University. 41

(False)

14.
6

36. Mr.Ariel Sudario is the

Department Head. (False)

72.
9

Religious

Program 204

37. Ms.Grace Araneta is the University Research 85

Center Director of University. (False)

30.
4

38. Ms.Mae Salaya is the University Health Services 24

Head.(False)

8.6

39. Mr.Greg Palomar is the Service Center Head of the 213

University (True)

76.
1

40. Mr.Russel Joseph Tenerife is the Security Service 216

Liason Officer. (True)

77.
1

Discussion

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In the 40-item True or False test given to the respondents, no student got
a low level of knowledge (0-13 points). 66 or 23.6% got moderate level of
knowledge (14-27 points) while 214 or 76.4% got a high level of knowledge (2840 points). Despite the fact that the students who were the participants in this
study are in their first year in College, they are already knowledgeable about St.
Paul University Iloilo as it is embedded in their curriculum through the Career
Pathways subject, the researcher still attributes the results to know how well
does the common first year students know about St. Paul University Iloilo, to
assess their knowledge and for the attainment of their objectives for the students
who immersed in their study (Mean= 29.08 moderately attained). This
assumption is based on the scores which fell between 23-43 points with 23 as
the lowest and 43 as the highest score. This means that the first year students
who participated in the study, is receiving enough knowledge when it comes to
knowing about St. Paul University Iloilo. In terms of the level of knowledge
grouped according to sex and age. There were more females than males, with a
frequency of 198 or 70.7% and the latter with a frequency of 82 or 29.3%.
Overall, there were 66 or 23.6% respondents who had moderate level of
knowledge of St. Paul University Iloilo while 214 or 76.4% had high level of
knowledge. In terms of overall knowledge, there were more 17 year-old
participants as compared to 16, 18-21 and 23 years-old participants which makes
up the majority of the participants of this study. The respondents in this study
indicated that the Career Pathways subject has provided them with a learning
experience and that St. Paul University Iloilo provided them with all the needed

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provisions to their study.St. Paul University Iloilo is an institution that has been
standing throughout the years. It had been a witness to many different
generations and truly, it already contributed a lot to the community. Career
Pathways is an established subject designed for the Common First Year
Paulinians to relate a deeper sense of connection to the university. And thus,
producing professionals all over the world, carrying the legacy of St. Pauls
teachings and becoming a Christ-centered individuals who will spread not only
locally but across the globe, as Gods merciful servants to His people.

Chapter 5

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SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION
Summary
The main objective of the study was to determine the level of knowledge
of Common First Year Paulinians in St. Paul University Iloilo. This study
determined: the demographic profile of the respondents; the level of knowledge
of the first year students when taken as a whole, in terms of its objectives when
taken as whole and when grouped according to history,service,mission,vision
and institutional goals,policy and organization ; The ways the career pathways
enhanced the level of knowledge of common first year paulinians; and

the

suggestions and recommendations for the improvement of the knowledge of

common first year paulinians.
The following were the findings of the study:
1. Majority of the respondents in this study are females,17 years old .
2. Overall, there were 66 or 23.6% respondents who had moderate level
of knowledge while 214 or 76.4% had high level of knowledge.
3. In History there were 76 or 27.1% respondents who had moderate level
of knowledge of while 203 or 72.5% had high level of knowledge and 1 or 0.4%
got a poor level of knowledge.
4. In Student Services there were 141 or 50.4% respondents who had
moderate level of knowledge of while 138 or 49.3% had high level of knowledge
and 1 or 0.4% got a poor level of knowledge.

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5. In Policy there were 93 or 33.2% respondents who had moderate level
of knowledge of while 185 or 66.1% had high level of knowledge and 2 or .7%
got a poor level of knowledge.
6. In Organization there were 252 or 90% respondents who had moderate
level of knowledge of while 22 or 7.9% had high level of knowledge and or 2.1%
got a poor level of knowledge.

Conclusion
1. Overall, there were 66 or 23.6% respondents who had moderate level
of knowledge about St. Paul University Iloilo while 214 or 76.4% had high level of
knowledge. No respondent had a low level of knowledge. The researcher
attributes the results to the attainment of the objectives for the students who
immersed in answering the questionnaires he had provided.
2. Results also revealed that as an entire group, the respondents
assessed their overall knowledge about St. Paul University Iloilo as moderately
attained with a 27.1%. This may mean that the students who participated in the
study felt that their knowledge about St. Paul University Iloilo in terms of History,
has somewhat improved.
3. The respondents had been able to assess their knowledge about
St.Paul University Iloilos background that they can contribute to their life as a
Paulinian.

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4. The knowledge about St. Paul University Iloilo has actually helped the
students establish a better regard to the Universitys background.
5. Studying their career pathways subject, reading the students handbook
and listening to the teachers are ways that are perceived to enhance the
students learnings about St. Paul University Iloilo.
6. Some students experienced problems in answering the questionnaire
provided by the researcher. These problems may have arised due to the lack of
adequate will to learn the teachings in their Career Pathways subject or read the
students handbook.

Recommendations
1. Common First Year Paulinians. The students may reflect on the
results of this study and realize the significance of their knowledge in St.Paul
University. Common First Year Paulinian students would be able to know more
about the background of the university that will help them in adjusting in the
college life and personally, career pathways will help them to improve their
knowledge

by introducing them the

important parts of history,student

services,vision and mission,policy and organization of the school .

2. Teachers. The teachers will also get something out of this study. They
will be able to determine how well do the students know about St. Paul University

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Iloilo. With this information, they can have an idea on how to make the students
understand better how to be a Paulinian.
3. School Administrators. School Administrators can also learn from the
findings of this research of how well the students know about St. Paul University
Iloilo. They could work hand in hand with the teachers in order to impart the
different knowledge that CFPs need to familiarize upon entering the university.
4. Future Researcher. The study can be used as basis of future
researchers. This can be used as a reference for future assessments of other
training programs that they may wish to pursue.

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