The Quality Management System of One Polytechnic College

The purpose of this research is to evaluate the Quality Management System of Camarines Sur Polytechnic Colleges (CSPC) as an ISO 9001-2015 certified state college and identify the benefits derived by the college along with its certification. Process owners, teaching and Non-Teaching personnel, and students' perceptions were validated using weighted mean and rank order statistic designs. The study revealed that they were satisfied with the customer focus, leadership, engagement of people, process approach, continual improvement, evidence-based decision-making, and systematic approach to management. As a result of the ISO certification of the college, gained a positive image to the community and raised to competitors' level or even at a higher level, increased the quality of services, and raised staff awareness were among the positive remarks of the college its stakeholders. Identify problems in good time wherein they can be quickly taken to avoid the same mistakes and achieve local, national, and international quality recognition were among the benefits derived by the college as an ISO-certified institution. Using Freidman's test, there is no significant difference in the perceived satisfaction among the three groups of respondents. Although the study shows a remarkable satisfaction rate, a proposed suggested recommendation will make the Quality Management system of the college more vibrant and value-adding.

Nexus Between Entrepreneurship Education and Employability Skills of Tertiary Institution Students in Ilorin Metropolis

This study examines nexus between entrepreneurship education and employability skills of tertiary institution students in Ilorin metropolis. To establish this, two research questions were raised for the study. The target population for the study comprised students of Kwara state College of Education, Ilorin. One hundred and eighty students were randomly selected. A structured questionnaire was designed as the instrument for data collection. Regression analysis statistical method at 0.05 level of significance was used to test the formulated hypotheses. The study revealed that entrepreneurship curriculum contents contain information on how students can identify and shape opportunities, new business concepts and bring through entrepreneurship among students of tertiary institution in Ilorin Metropolis. This study concluded that entrepreneurship education is a good policy on employability skills acquisition among students which makes them to be self-sustenance after graduation. The study recommended among others that entrepreneurship lecturers should introduce and use innovative/modern methods in teaching students of higher institutions the art and practice of entrepreneurship. This can be achieved by ensuring that right facilities are in place and the lecturers must be qualified and equipped with adequate and updated knowledge and skills. Keywords: Curriculum, Entrepreneurship, Education, Employability skills, Ilorin

Vehicle Management System Using RFID

The main purpose of this study was to provide a repository area for all registered vehicle in an organized and systematic filing, archiving and reports can be printed in real time. The system can prompt the users that the validity permit of radio frequency identification tag will be expired and need for renewal. Specifically, this paper sought to design and develop the Vehicle Management System Using RFID and evaluated its level of usability and performance as perceived by the target users. A total of 189 respondents participated in the study that was composed of five experts, three employees and 181 students, faculty and staff registered for School Year 2017-2018 using a standard questionnaire International Standard Organization/International Electrotechnical Commission 25010. Descriptive research was employed on this study based on the set objectives. Findings of the study, revealed that the functionality, the level of usability and its performance were interpreted as Very Good. These findings suggested that respondents were impressed in terms of easiest registration and monitoring of the registered vehicles that enters in and out of Northern Iloilo Polytechnic State College, Main Campus.

Record Management System with Document Control

The primary purpose of this study was to provide a new way of keeping and retrieving documents in a digital form available in the Records Office and a computerized leave management system modified for the employees of Northern Iloilo Polytechnic State College Estancia, Iloilo. Specifically, this paper sought to design and develop the Record Management System with Document Control and evaluated its level of usability and performance as perceived by the target users. A total of 165 respondents of the said institution participated in the study which includes the five experts for School Year 2016-2017. The data were gathered through a survey questionnaire that primarily solicited feedbacks from respondents using the International Standard Organization/International Electrotechnical Commission 9126 Model. Descriptive research design was employed to describe the observations of the respondents based on the set objectives. The results revealed that the functionality of the system product, the level of usability as well as its performance were all interpreted as “Very Good”. This significant result implied that the respondents were impressed by the system features of the developed system in a convenient way.

Developing a Process Improvement Request System at SUNY Empire State College

This paper presents the Process Improvement Request System initiated at SUNY Empire State College as a case study for institutional change management. Through this system, employees can submit suggestions for improving any kind of institutional processes at the college using an Information Technology “ticketing” system like the one used for technical issues. These communications are addressed, tracked, and stored by the Process Improvement Committee which includes representatives from all areas of the college. The Process Improvement Request System addresses many critical goals including 1) the storage of process issues, concerns, and suggestions; 2) a mechanism for addressing these; 3) open access to all employees (and to students through employee representatives) to submit ideas; 4) the ability to make suggestions about all levels of process issues, from college wide to personnel specific; 5) anonymity for making a request when desired; and 6) a feedback loop about the effectiveness of new processes. In this paper, the essential aspects of this project are discussed and analyzed. The paper also enables readers to ascertain the viability of such a project at their campuses and invites them to reach out to the authors if they have questions about doing so.

Level of Cellphone Usage and Academic Performance

This descriptive research paper was conducted to find out the level of cellphone usage and the English academic performance of the AB English students of the Northern Iloilo Polytechnic State College, Estancia, Iloilo. The respondents were the 46 AB English students, 16 of which were the first year and 30 were the fourth year AB English students enrolled in the first semester AY 2018-2019, classified according to sex and year level. The statistical tools used were mean, frequency counts and percentage, t-test, Pearson r. The researcher made questionnaire underwent the validity and reliability testing. Researcher made questionnaire were classified into two parts: Part I, the personal data sheet which include the questions name, sex and year level. Part II has 30 item-cellphone usage questionnaire. It was generally found out that AB English students have always level of cellphone usage. In view of these findings, it can be concluded that the level of cellphone usage of the AB English students when taken as an entire group was always but when classified as to sex, female always used their cellphone while males used their cellphones sometimes. The study also showed that first year AB English students have sometimes level of cellphone usage while the fourth year AB English students always used their cellphones.

Variation in Blood Glucose and Blood Pressure Distribution among Students of a Tertiary Institution in Port-Harcourt

Introduction: Globally, reports on diabetes, hypertension and other cardiovascular diseases have shown to pose a major pitfall of health challenge, resulting in mortality especially among middle and low-income groups in developing countries. Aim: This research was therefore undertaken to determine the variation in blood glucose and blood pressure distribution among individual students of a tertiary institution in Port-Harcourt, Nigeria. Methodology: This is a randomized cross sectional observational study. 220 apparently healthy students (54 male and 166 female) of Rivers State College of Health Sciences and Management Technology (RIVSCOHSMAT), Port Harcourt were recruited into the study, Fasting blood glucose and blood pressure were determined using glucometer and sphygmomanometer respectively. Results: The results show the prevalence of prehypertension and hypertension as 8.2% and 10.5% respectively. The results revealed that 2.3% of the population was pre-diabetic with a higher prevalence in men (5.6%) compared to females (1.2%). Male subjects had significantly higher fasting blood sugar, systolic, diastolic and mean arterial blood pressure compared to the females (p<0.05). Conclusion: The study revealed gender differences in blood glucose homeostasis between women and men. More awareness is needed to encourage a healthier lifestyle to reduce the burden of diabetes and hypertension.

DEMYSTIFYING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF FLEXIBLE LEARNING STRATEGIES ON INFORMATION SYSTEMS STUDENTS AMIDST THE GLOBAL PANDEMIC

Many countries worldwide are affected, and there is a fear of losing this whole enduring semester or even more in the coming future. Flexible learning state of being in which learning and teaching are gradually autonomous since the boundaries of the time, place, and study pace are limited. The students enrolled within the Bachelor of Science in Information Systems (BSIS) program in Davao del Norte State College (DNSC) in the first semester of 2020-2021 are the main target of this study in how they follow and adapt the new-normal way of delivering instructional materials. This study used the quantitative approach under the descriptive research design method with the survey questionnaire as the primary data collection tool. Data gathering was done through the use of questionnaires in the form of an online survey. The total population size of prospective respondents qualified in this study 226 students from Davao del Norte State College, Panabo City during the academic year 2020-2021 amid a pandemic enrolled in the program of BSIS. The coherent response to higher education dynamics, such as the need for technological innovation to adapt flexible learning. Relying on its resilient and innovative spirit, DNSC finds ways to continue delivering its essential new way of giving academic quality to the scholars. Flexible learning uses online and offline modalities and allows completion of scholars learning off-campus. Based on the findings, it can be assumed that the respondents, the Davao del Norte State College (DNSC), the current status of BSIS students are equipped with needed technologies and adjusted to flexible learning. KEYWORDS: Flexible Learning, Global Pandemic, Information Systems, Davao del Norte State College, Philippines

Engaging Isolated and Underserved Older Adults in 4Ms Care: Age-Friendly Care, PA

Older adults, the largest segment of the US rural population, face significant disparities in health and healthcare compared to their non-rural peers, including more chronic health conditions, financial challenges, and social isolation. They have limited access to healthcare and social services for prevention, management and treatment of chronic conditions. Age-Friendly Care-PA, a partnership between Primary Health Network and Penn State College of Nursing, aims to reduce these disparities in care and services for rural older adults through co-designing their Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program. Age-Friendly Health Systems, an initiative of the John A Hartford Foundation and the Institute for Healthcare Improvement, in partnership with the American Hospital Association and the Catholic Health Association of the United States, equips providers, older adults, and their care partners with the support necessary to address What Matters, Medication, Mentation, and Mobility. This symposium describes how the 4Ms are integrated into clinician training and competencies, older adult education, operations, care delivery, and quality improvement. Year two outcome data will be shared. Drs. Hupcey and Fick will provide an overview of the project and its reach. Dr. Berish will describe the process of engaging stakeholders in co-developing our 4M metrics and the data generated. Jenny Knecht, CRNP, will describe a pilot study to extend the reach and acceptability of telehealth to hard-to-reach older persons. Finally, Dr. Garrow will detail a new initiative focused on equity in care. Our discussant, Dr. Terry Fulmer will lead a discussion of this work as well as next steps and policy implications.

Age-Friendly Care, PA: A Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program

Age-Friendly Care, PA is co-led by Primary Health Network, the largest Federally Qualified Health Center in Pennsylvania, and Penn State College of Nursing that aims to bring reliable, high-quality, age-friendly care to all older adults living in rural PA. Sponsored by HRSA through its Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program, Age-Friendly Care, PA utilizes the ECHO, all-teach-all-learn, platform to engage isolated rural providers in incorporating the 4Ms (IHI) into their practice. Age-Friendly Care, PA reaches out directly to rural older adults and their care partners to co-design education and support. We have hosted 28+ events and reached 450+ individuals. Results include tracking and improvement in quality indicators assessed including support for individuals living with dementia and their care partners (NA-66.7%), risk for opioid misuse (NA-78%), high-risk medication management (NA-47.8%), fall-risk management (NA-9.4%), and advanced care planning (NA-8.9%). We will discuss the creation, co-development, implementation, lessons learned, and future of Age-Friendly Care, PA.