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Kathleen N. Ordonez-Pornobi
College of Arts and Sciences, Southern Luzon State University
The study aimed to determine the level of employer satisfaction with the graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Biology program of the Southern Luzon State University from batch 2007 to 2024. This study employed a quantitative descriptive design, using Performance Management Theory and Feedback Intervention Theory to assess the level of employer satisfaction with the graduates’ communication skills, analytical and problem-solving skills, work attitude, interpersonal skills, and management skills. A total of 193 employers were surveyed using a structured online questionnaire. The results of the study showed that the graduates of the BS Biology program performed from sometimes to always above the standards of employers in all the competency domains. Furthermore, the study found that the graduates demonstrate strong readiness for technical and research-oriented work and the BS Biology curriculum remains relevant to current workplace demands. However, to further strengthen graduate competencies, it is recommended that the program enhance both the curriculum and the students’ learning experiences. Attention should be given to experiential learning, leadership development, and communication-focused activities to better align graduate competencies with evolving workplace expectations.
Keywords: alumni, biology, competencies, employment, feedback
Layunin ng pag-aaral na matukoy ang antas ng kasiyahan ng mga employer sa mga nagtapos ng Bachelor of Science in Biology ng Southern Luzon State University mula sa batch 2007 hanggang 2024. Gumamit ang pag-aaral ng kwantitatibong deskriptibong disenyo, na nakabatay sa Performance Management Theory at Feedback Intervention Theory, upang masuri ang antas ng kasiyahan ng mga employer sa kakayahan ng mga nagtapos sa komunikasyon, analitikal at paglutas ng suliranin, pag-uugali sa trabaho, pakikipagkapuwa, at pamamahala. Isang kabuuang 193 employer ang lumahok sa pag-aaral sa pamamagitan ng isang nakabalangkas na online na talatanungan. Ipinakita ng resulta ng pag-aaral na ang mga nagtapos ng programang BS Biology ay madalas hanggang palaging lumalampas sa itinakdang pamantayan ng mga employer sa lahat ng larangan ng kasanayan. Natuklasan din na taglay ng mga nagtapos ang mataas na kahandaan para sa mga teknikal at pananaliksik na gawain at nananatiling angkop ang kurikulum ng BS Biology sa kasalukuyang pangangailangan ng lugar ng trabaho. Gayunpaman, upang higit pang mapaunlad ang kakayahan ng mga nagtapos, inirerekomendang palakasin ang kurikulum at ang mga karanasan sa pagkatuto ng mga mag-aaral. Dapat bigyang-pansin ang mga gawaing nakatuon sa karanasang pagkatuto, pagpapaunlad ng pamumuno, at pagpapalakas ng kasanayan sa komunikasyon upang higit na maiangkop ang kakayahan ng mga nagtapos sa patuloy na nagbabagong pangangailangan ng mundo ng paggawa.
Mga Susing Salita: mga nagtapos, biyolohiya, mga kakayahan, pagtatrabaho, puna
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