Bulacan State University
External Campuses
Guidance and Counselling Services Center
THOROUGH STUDENT GUIDANCE AND SUPPORT PROGRAM
WELLNESS PROGRAM
Academic Year 2023-2024
Understanding why people suffer, how they change, and how to help them live more satisfying and gratifying lives is a fascinating, huge, and important undertaking.
(Sommers-Flanagan & Sommers-Flanagan, 2015, p. 2)
In response to our students' constantly changing and diverse needs, we understand the importance of establishing a Comprehensive Student
Guidance and Support Program at our university. This innovative effort seeks to go beyond typical academic support systems by providing a
comprehensive framework that includes academic advising, career development, mental health and wellbeing, community participation, and ongoing
professional development for our devoted staff.
Acknowledging that each student's journey is unique, this program is designed to provide specific guidance through adapted referral networks,
foster intellectual curiosity and growth through research opportunities, extend learning beyond the classroom through community engagement,
maintain a continuous support system through follow-up processes, and equip our staff with the skills required to navigate the ever-changing
educational environment.
Through this comprehensive approach, we are committed to encouraging not only academic excellence but also personal development,
resilience, and a sense of belonging within our university community. We predict a transformative experience for our students by adopting this
program, providing them with the skills, knowledge, and support system they need to excel in their academic endeavors and beyond.
Let us go on a journey to create a Comprehensive Student Guidance and Support Program that reflects our dedication to the success and well-
being of every student who walks through our university's doors.
Bulacan State University
External Campuses
Guidance and Counselling Services Center
SERVICES OBJECTIVES ACTIVITIES RESOURCES TARGET TIME EXPECTED OUTCOME
GROUP FRAME
Referral To ensure that • Establish clear referral protocols, GCSC Head, Faculty Whenever • Increased Effectiveness:
clients receive Guidance members, need arises
including criteria for determining staff, and Improved client
specific which instances need referral. Professionals, students outcomes by making
support when Deans, College timely and appropriate
their needs • Create a network of external Secretaries, recommendations to
exceed the specialists and services for Class specialist providers.
capabilities of referrals. Advisers,
the counseling Faculty • Enhanced
team. • Provide frequent training Members, Collaboration:
sessions for employees on Referral forms, Improved connections
referral procedures and ethical Individual and with external service
considerations. Group providers, creating a
Counseling collaborative approach
• Implement a feedback Report Forms to client care.
mechanism to determine the
effectiveness of • Feedback Integration: A
recommendations and customer well-established
satisfaction. feedback mechanism,
resulting in ongoing
refining of the referral
process based on
customer experiences.
Bulacan State University
External Campuses
Guidance and Counselling Services Center
SERVICES OBJECTIVES ACTIVITIES RESOURCES TARGET TIME EXPECTED OUTCOME
GROUP FRAME
Research To inform • Conduct regular needs GCSC Head, College To scheduled • Informed Practices:
methods of assessments and client Guidance, students Counseling practices
counseling and satisfaction surveys to identify Professionals based on ongoing
enhance areas for improvement. research, resulting in
knowledge in more effective and
the field of • Foster an environment for evidence-based
counseling. research within the counseling solutions.
team by encouraging workers to
participate in relevant research • Knowledge
projects. Contribution:
Contributions to this
• Create partnerships with field include published
academic institutions to do research, talks, and
collaborative research. cooperation with
academic institutions.
• Disseminate research findings
through papers, conferences, and • Adaptive Services: The
workshops to help the field. ability to modify
counseling services
based on shifting needs
observed through the
results of the study
Bulacan State University
External Campuses
Guidance and Counselling Services Center
SERVICES OBJECTIVES ACTIVITIES RESOURCES TARGET TIME EXPECTED OUTCOME
GROUP FRAME
Extension To widen the • Create outreach programs for GCSC Head, Other As per request • Increased Access:
accessibility of specific groups or communities Guidance schools, Counseling services are
students,
counseling with special needs. Professionals, and person now more accessible to
services to Resource in the a diverse range of
various people • To provide counseling services, materials, community groups and
and and collaborate with local handouts communities.
communities. groups, schools, and community Community
centers. • Integration:
Strengthened
• Using digital tools to improve connections with local
accessibility and reach a larger groups and community
audience. centers, integrating
counseling into larger
• Conduct regular campaigns to community efforts.
raise awareness to minimize
prejudice and promote the value • Reduced stigma:
of mental health. Targeted awareness
initiatives helped to
reduce the negative
perception associated
with acquiring mental
health treatment.
Bulacan State University
External Campuses
Guidance and Counselling Services Center
SERVICES OBJECTIVES ACTIVITIES RESOURCES TARGET TIME EXPECTED OUTCOME
GROUP FRAME
Follow-up To ensure • Establish a thorough follow- Guidance School As per • Long-Term Well-
continuous up method to evaluate the Professionals students, staff, scheduled being: Improved
and faculty
support and effectiveness of counseling members with long-term outcomes
monitor services. previous for individuals
people's progress counseling through systematic
throughout • Provide clients with and personalized
counseling information and skills that follow-up
sessions. will allow them to continue procedures.
their path independently.
• Empowered Clients:
• Track long-term outcomes by Clients equipped
conducting regular with tools and
assessments via various resources to
communication channels. maintain progress
independently.
• Collect and analyze follow-up
data to help guide future • Data-Driven
methods of counseling. Insights: Valuable
insights gained
through follow-up
data analysis,
informing
continuous
improvement in
counseling
practices.
Bulacan State University
External Campuses
Guidance and Counselling Services Center
SERVICES OBJECTIVES ACTIVITIES RESOURCES TARGET TIME EXPECTED OUTCOME
GROUP FRAME
Professional To improve the • Create a professional GCSC Head, GCSC Head, As per • Enhanced Skills:
Development of skills, knowledge, development plan for each Guidance Guidance scheduled Counseling personnel
Staff
and well-being of employee, highlighting Professionals Professionals, are equipped with
counseling opportunities for faculty advanced skills and
professionals. advancement. members, and knowledge, which
staff leads to better service
• Provide regular training delivery.
sessions, workshops, and
conferences on related topics. • Increased Job
Satisfaction:
• Encourage employees to Professional
continue their education, development
obtain certificates, or opportunities help
specialize in counseling. employees feel more
satisfied and
• Create a mentoring program accomplished at work.
to promote knowledge sharing
and peer assistance. • Leadership and
mentorship: Staff
leadership skills are
developed, and a
supportive mentorship
culture exists
throughout the
counseling team.
Bulacan State University
External Campuses
Guidance and Counselling Services Center
Prepared by:
Ellaine P. Dela Cruz
BSED MATH – 3A
Checked by:
Dolores C. Christensen, LPT, RGC
Head, Guidance and Counselling Services Center – External Campuses
