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Stakeholders’ Perceptions of IFSU VMGO, COE VMG, and BEEd Program Objectives

Peter Paul L. Canuto | Yuvimin Lumidao | Elpidio Basilio | Marites Choycawen | Deborah Lumecio

Discipline: business and management (non-specific)

 

Abstract:

Universities depend on a coherent framework that offers direction and guide their daily operations. This framework is usually anchored in a clearly articulated vision, mission, goals, and objectives (VMGO), in- cluding core values. Their effectiveness, however, are influenced by the stakeholders' views and experiences, as they are the ones who are most affected. The current undertaking therefore aimed to assess the stake- holders' perceived levels of awareness, understanding, acceptability, relevance, and attainability of the VMGO and the core values of Ifugao State University (IFSU). It included the VMGO of the College of Educa- tion (COE) and the Bachelor of Elementary Education (BEEd) Program of the IFSU - Tinoc Campus. The congruence among the university VMGO, college VMG, and program objectives was likewise examined. Using a descriptive research design, the study employed a survey ques- tionnaire to collect quantitative data from the total population of 558 internal and external stakeholders. Results reveal that stakeholders were highly aware and generally perceived the university VMGO and core values, as well as the college VMG and program objectives, as un- derstandable, acceptable, relevant, and attainable. Internal stakehold- ers consistently reported higher levels of awareness and understand- ing, while external stakeholders recognized the program's practical alignment with the university's overarching goals. The high level of per- ceived congruence between the university, college, and program VMGOs demonstrates strong integration and coherence across institu- tional levels. However, variations in perception underscore the need for continuous evaluation, communication, and integration of stakeholder feedback to enhance institutional effectiveness. This study underscores that VMGO and core values are not simply symbolic statements, but in- stead, function as operational guides that shape the identity, priorities, and practices of the university and its colleges and programs. *Corresponding author: E-mail: ifsupeterpaul@gmail.com Canuto et al., 2026 / Stakeholders' Perceptions of IFSU VMGO, COE VMG, and BEEd Program Objectives IJMABER 1586 Volume 7 | Number 4 | April | 2026