Feedback of Employers on the Performance of BS Mathematics Graduates of the College of Science, University of Eastern Philippines

Abstract

Employers' feedback on the performance of graduates is an essential piece of information that Universities and colleges must consider to determine the relevance and responsiveness of their curriculum, programs, and services. This study aimed to assess employers' satisfaction with the performance of BS Mathematics graduates at the University of Eastern Philippines. It employed a descriptive research design. The questionnaire was adapted from research by Sannadan et al. [1]. Employer respondents were requested to give their assessment of the performance of the graduates and their views on the importance of the attributes for the post held by the graduates. Sixty-eight employers answered the survey form, mainly in the academe. The employers rated and gave feedback on the competency of their employed BS Mathematics graduates. The graduates were perceived to 'Sometimes exceed the employers' required standard' in 86% of the performance attributes. The results showed that the employers involved in this survey are delighted with the competency of the hired employee in the workplace. The performance rating of the nine essential skills and attributes is 3.71, implying that the graduates performed better than the required employer's standard. The University may consider programs to strengthen the students' soft skills through continued linkage and collaboration with partner industries to prepare the students for a more diverse and modern world of work. The University may create a Career and Development Office, Alumni, and Placement to promote an environment that encourages higher acquisition and development of student skills, knowledge, and attitude through a planned, deliberate, and systematic learning process to improve personal and professional effectiveness.