The Extension Services of the Ifugao State University, School Year 2012-2015: Basis for a Community Enhancement Program

This study aimed to assess the extension programs and services of the Ifugao State University (IFSU) along education, livelihood generation, health and wellness, good governance and peace & order, environmental awareness and protection, and organizational linkages during the School Year 2012-2015. This is a descriptive research using a questionnaire to gather data. Frequency, mean and t-test were used as statistical tools. There were 23 implementers and 210 beneficiaries who were utilized as respondents in the study. Results showed that the extension programs and services of IFSU were perceived by the implementers as less implemented, while the beneficiaries perceived them as implemented. The two groups of respondents were involved. A significant difference existed in the ratings between the two groups of respondents on the implementation of all extension programs and services with the exception of environmental management. Meanwhile, there was no significant difference in the perception of both respondents on their involvement in extension programs and services along livelihood generation, good governance, peace and order, and organizational linkages. Implementers and beneficiaries both considered the item there is no proper monitoring and evaluation of the extension projects conducted as the most encountered problem in the implementation of University extension programs and projects.