Evaluation of Awareness and Acceptance of the Vision, Mission and Goals of Education at Davao Oriental State University Cateel-campus: A BEED Program Stakeholder Perspective

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to investigate the level of awareness and acceptance of Davao Oriental State University’s (DOrSU) Vision, Mission, and Program Educational Objectives (VMPEO) among stakeholders of the Bachelor of Elementary Education (BEED) program. The research respondents comprised 299 stakeholders—including students, faculty, non-teaching staff, alumni, parents, and industry representatives. Utilizing a quantitative descriptive-correlational design, data were collected through a validated 30-item survey questionnaire distributed in printed and online formats. The study employed frequency, mean, independent sample t-test, one-way ANOVA, and Pearson correlation as statistical tools for analysis. Findings revealed stakeholders exhibited high levels of awareness and complete acceptance of DOrSU's VMPEO. However, significant differences emerged when stakeholders were grouped by category, age, and educational attainment, with parents demonstrating notably lower levels of awareness and acceptance. Additionally, a significant positive relationship was observed between awareness and acceptance, indicating increased awareness was associated with increased stakeholder acceptance. These findings suggest the need for targeted awareness campaigns and inclusive communication strategies to better engage all stakeholder groups, which may help inform educational policies and improve stakeholder alignment with institutional goals.