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;

University of BatangasBatangas City, 4200 Philippines

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.

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 information about the university's policies,

rules and regulations; services of the different

departments and offices; mission, vision, and

philosophy; etc.

4.45 Very Good

2. The activities we did like the amazing race

contributed to our learning.

4.29 Very Good

3. The survival guide provided in our kits is of great

help for our adjustments to college.

4.37 Very Good

4. Through the activities we were able to appreciate

the values of teamwork, camaraderie, discipline and

respect.

4.36 Very Good

5. The facilitators were courteous and friendly. 4.41 Very Good

6. The facilitators were effective in guiding us

throughout the activities.

4.33 Very Good

7. The venues (Campus, Auditorium and

Gymnasium) were conducive for the activities and

for learning.

4.45 Very Good

8. The activities were worth our time since we learn

and have fun at the same time.

4.37 Very Good

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 TRANSFEREES1st SEMESTER, SY 2009-2010

JUNE 9-10, 2009 8:00 AM – 12:00 NN

Registration

Amazing Race

Orientation Program at the Auditorium