Civic-Minded Leadership: Participation of Student Leaders of Isabela State University-Cauayan City Campus in Civic Affairs

Jessa Marie  L. Alvarez,; Ruthjoy  C. Arcalas,; Harvey  R. Lardizabal,

Civic-Minded Leadership: Participation of Student Leaders of Isabela State University-Cauayan City Campus in Civic Affairs

Ruthjoy C. Arcalas | Harvey R. Lardizabal | Jessa Marie L. Alvarez

Discipline: social sciences (non-specific)

Abstract:

Student leaders have the capacity to guide others in the achievement of the common goal. This led to the purpose of the study which was to determine the engagement of student leaders in civic affairs particularly in their community (local area). The researchers utilized a qualitative research method which involves semi-structured interviews with the ten students who are recognized to hold a position in an organization inside the school, also informed consent was given to the participants in order to gather data concisely and clearly. The results show that the participation of the student leaders in their community are through voting and volunteering. Under the latter, student leaders involved themselves in environmental-related affairs and people’s organizations. They were able to incorporate their leadership experiences into civic affairs by taking their time to listen to people’s voices and concerns, imparting knowledge, and proposing activities as well. Although they encounter criticism and difficulties in balancing their time between their leadership, civic roles, and family, student leaders are continuously gaining further knowledge and skills in these areas through their exposure to both worlds: school and community. Therefore, active participation of student leaders in civic affairs is seen in this study.

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