PIT Community Extension Programs: The Three -Year Engagement

The academe is one of the main actors in the society that could possibly effect change by way of extending services that are socially responsive to the needs of the community and its people. However, certain concerns have to be addressed to ensure sustainability and relevance of the services extended. As such, a study was conducted to look into the community extension programs of the Palompon Institute of Technology (PIT), rendered to its adopted barangay. The study used the mixed-method descriptive-evaluative design utilizing structured questionnaires, focus group discussions and interview schedule in obtaining relevant data. Results showed that while barangay residents/beneficiaries have learned skills from the livelihood trainings/activities conducted however, these have not fully benefited them due to lack of capital and opportunities. Overall results showed that the PIT’s community extension programs and projects were successfully conducted. However the school needs to do something for the community to fully benefit the programs and projects. Linkages and partnerships with other agencies are suggested to attain project sustainability and more desirable outcomes.