1. Community Engagement and Service:
Silliman University Social Conscience Experience
Dave E. Marcial, PhD
Dean, College of Computer Studies, Silliman University
VP Visayas, PSITE
14th PSITE NATIONAL CONVENTION
Family Country Hotel an Convention Centre
Mateo Road, Lagao, General Santos
February 23-25, 2012

2. it was a mission…
The
Community is
one of the 5 C’s in
Silliman Education
Faith in
Instruction
Research &
Extension

3. Volunteerism is vital components of all
academic disciplines in the University. Students &
faculty are challenged to test theories and
principles through actual community work.
With identified partner communities, Silliman
students & faculty develop projects and programs,
integrating expertise among center of development
and excellence.

5. The Process
1 •Assignment to Faculty In-Charge
2 •Inclusion to College Plan
3 •Selection of Community Recipient
4 •Training
5 •Evaluation

6. 1 •Assignment to Faculty In-Charge
2 •Inclusion to College Plan
3 •Selection of Community Recipient
4 •Training
5 •Evaluation
Assigned to CCS Fulltime
Selection is done during the College
Planning
Assignment is 1 academic year
The Process

7. The Process
1 •Assignment to Faculty In-Charge
2 •Inclusion to College Plan
3 •Selection of Community Recipient
4 •Training
5 •Evaluation
Stipulated in the College Calendar
Consideration of budget

8. The Process
1 •Assignment to Faculty In-Charge
2 •Inclusion to College Plan
3 •Selection of Community Recipient
4 •Training
5 •Evaluation
Faculty In-charge survey and recommends community
recipient, upon recommendation of CCS faculty and staff
Coordination to University Extension Office, and Justice
and Peace Center

9. The Process
1 •Assignment to Faculty In-Charge
2 •Inclusion to College Plan
3 •Selection of Community Recipient
4 •Training
5 •EvaluationAt least twice a year (August and February)
 Conducted in CCS Laboratory
Topics are need-based
Checklist: attendance sheet, certificate for
participants, certificates for trainer, food,
streamers, hardware & software
requirements to be handled by the
technician, invitation letter, evaluation
sheets, camera

10. The Process
1 •Assignment to Faculty In-Charge
2 •Inclusion to College Plan
3 •Selection of Community Recipient
4 •Training
5 •Evaluation and Reporting
Objectives
Relevance/Significance
Time Management
Venue
Organizer’s Assistance
Overall Experience
Dean
University
Extension
Office thru
VPAA

11. The Drivers
Faculty
as Trainer
• Merits (points)
Recipient
as
Trainee
Student as
Laboratory
Assistant
•Competency
•skill
•Enhancement
•Incentives (monitory)

12. 2011-2012
• SPREADSHEET APPLICATION TRAINING
• Dumaguete City Barangay Treasurers

13. 2010-2011
• SPREADSHEET
APPLICATION
WORKSHOP
• Dumaguete
City Public
School
Teachers
(through
Department of
Education)

14. 2009-2010
• DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY
• Church Workers

15. 2009-2010
• BASIC COMPUTER SKILLS TRAINING
• Barangay Officials and Staff

16. 2009-2010
• MS EXCEL 2003 TRAINING
• City Government Office Employees

17. 2008-2009
• MICROSOFT POWERPOINT 2003 TRAINING
• City Government Office Employees

18. 2007-2008
• SEMINAR-WORKSHOP ON EDUCATIONAL
TECHNOLOGY
• Non-IT Educators in Negros Oriental and
Siquijor

19. 2006-2007
• ASSISTIVE DEVICES FOR TEACHING THE
VISUALLY IMPAIRED
• SPED teachers and guidance counselors in
Negros Oriental

20. WHITE GIFTS GIVING

21. Best Extension Program in the
Visayas
3rd Placer in the Extension Program in
Philippines

22. Lessons Learned
1. It is a shared
responsibility in
the University
and in the College

23. Lessons Learned
2. Proper planning
is the key

24. Lessons Learned
3. Interest and
participation are
challenging

25. Lessons Learned
4. Documentation is a requirement

26. Lessons Learned
5. Evaluation
and reporting
are worth-
accomplishing

27. Future Direction
Sustaining on an international level, Silliman is
active in an international service-learning
program that aims for cultural understanding
and a multi-sectoral approach to addressing
social concerns.
Service-Learning in Computer Studies
as Elective Subject in
BSCS, BSIT, & BSIS