OSAS hosts first face-to-face program to promote its services

The Office of Student Affairs and Services (OSAS) held its first face-to-face program entitled, EN-G.A.G.E. which stands for Envergans Growing, Adapting And Getting Engaged, to promote the department's counseling services. This guidance engagement activity, designed to engage students in the office’s activities and support their academic and personal endeavors, attracted 734 students. 

Roderick Rabina, Prefect of Discipline, presented on the importance of enforcing student behavior, emphasizing his role in promoting order and discipline within the university. “We have to help our teachers and school administrators manage our own behaviors so they can focus more on their main tasks,” he said. He added that being aware of their actions contributes to maintaining smooth operations within the school.

Psychometricians Alviña Bolo and Adria Sustento highlighted the significance of psychological testing for students. The year-level testing aims to assess students' emotional and psychological states, which are crucial for developing tailored activities and intervention plans, whether individual or group-based.

Counselors Liandro Serrano, Daizelene Jabrica, and Rey Marco Casiño discussed the benefits of seeking help through talk therapy. They stressed that counseling is not only an outlet for personal challenges but also an opportunity to gain insights that can help individuals understand and manage their conditions effectively. They emphasized that school plays a pivotal role in fostering these insights, contributing to overall well-being.

The program also featured exercises, activities, and games. OSAS Director Joana Panganiban thanked the attendees for their active participation and expressed hope that they would share what they learned with their peers to help further assist others.Attendees included 126 from the College of Business and Accountancy (CBA); 106 from the College of Computing and Multimedia Studies (CCMS); 73 from the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS); 128 from the College of International Hospitality and Tourism Management (CIHTM); 48 from the College of Maritime Education; 7 from the College of Criminal Justice and Criminology (CCJC); 69 from the College of Architecture and Fine Arts (CAFA); 26 from the College of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences (CNAHS); 73 from the College of Education (CED); and 78 from the College of Engineering (CENG).

The events, held on Sept. 12 and 21, where refreshments were provided, and participants were asked to complete an evaluation form for future improvements.