Engagement of Students in the Research and Extension Projects of the Department of Management Studies of Cavite State University-CCAT Campus

Xavier Lawrence Dela Rea Mendoza; Jerico Bajen Tadeo; Rejeanne S. Calderon; Irish Joy L. Jocson; Rhealyn T. Semine

Xavier Lawrence Dela Rea Mendoza Research and Extension Unit, Cavite State University - CCAT Campus, Brgy. Tejeros Convention, Rosario, Cavite, Philippines http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4524-4741
Jerico Bajen Tadeo Research and Extension Unit, Cavite State University - CCAT Campus, Brgy. Tejeros Convention, Rosario, Cavite, Philippines http://orcid.org/0000-0002-0417-3019
Rejeanne S. Calderon Research and Extension Unit, Cavite State University - CCAT Campus, Brgy. Tejeros Convention, Rosario, Cavite, Philippines
Irish Joy L. Jocson Research and Extension Unit, Cavite State University - CCAT Campus, Brgy. Tejeros Convention, Rosario, Cavite, Philippines
Rhealyn T. Semine Research and Extension Unit, Cavite State University - CCAT, Campus Brgy. Tejeros Convention, Rosario, Cavite, Philippines

Keywords: business students, constraints, engagement, extension projects, research projects

Abstract

Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in the Philippines emphasize research, innovation, and extension in addition to academics. This study was conducted to understand the engagement of business management students in the research and extension projects of the Department of Management Studies at Cavite State University—CCAT Campus. The study utilized a descriptive-correlational research design approach. Moreover, the researchers used a random sampling technique among the 888 business management students, giving each sample equal chances of being chosen. The intended sample size for the study was determined using Slovin's technique, resulting in a total of 571 respondents. A survey questionnaire was disseminated through Google Forms and distributed from different sections of all year levels, from the first to the fourth. The findings showed that students are engaged in the research and extension projects of the university. There were also constraints experienced as they engaged, such as a lack of materials and resources and financial and transportation difficulties. Furthermore, the researchers concluded that there was no significant relationship between the demographic profile of business management students and their level of engagement in factors of research and extension projects such as preparation, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation. Excluding the correlation between gender and engagement in the research projects in terms of preparation, monitoring, and evaluation, these variables have correlated significantly. As a result, the researchers recommend continuously developing the student's participation in the research and extension through various activities and seminars. Faculty members should take the initiative, necessitating programs to raise awareness of each member's role in such projects to increase future participation and engagement of students.