A million thanks and heartfelt appreciation are extended to the
following:
Dr. Isabelita O. Bona, Dean of the Graduate School, for rendering guidance
and research direction through brainstorming, thus evolved this study which
is highly comprehensive, meaningful, and useful.
Dr. Estela J. Barrieta, Vice-President for Academic Affairs, for sharing
her superior expertise and excellent competence on the subject involved,
serving as a meticulous adviser and an honest critic.
Dr. Leonor Pagunsan, President of Notre Dame of Marbel University, Bro.
Manny Uluan, Ph. D., Dr. Dominador Ortiz and Dr. Rose Bustamante, CHED
representative, for their invaluable insights that made this study more
comprehensive.
Bro. Willy Lubrico, FMS, President of Notre Dame of Dadiangas College,
Prof. Mary Lynn S. Abiera, VCAA in behalf of Former Chancellor Moner Bajunaid,
Jose Mar Albano, MM Senior Vice-President, for their cooperation by allowing
the researcher to conduct her study in their respective schools.
The Deans, Chairmen, Faculty, alumni, graduating students, Registrars,
Librarians, Laboratory, and Physical Plant Heads of Holy Trinity College,
Mindanao State University-General Santos City, and Notre Dame of Dadiangas
College for sharing their precious time by answering the questionnaires
and follow-up interview.
Prof. Subide Dindang, Former Dean of the College of Business Administration
and Accountancy of MSU-GSC, and Prof. Gilbert Tan, Former Chairman of Department
of Economics, Management and Marketing of the same college who worked so
hard for the approval of my sabbatical leave for this study.
Dr. Macapado Muslim, Ph.D., Chancellor of Mindanao State University - General
Santos City, for the approval he gave to my sabbatical leave and financial
support to the final copies of my dissertation.
CHED officials of Region XI for giving a copy of the rules and standards
to be observed by all business colleges.
Employers and supervisors of the business sectors for patiently but enthusiastically
answering the questionnaires as well as answering questions for verifications
and clarifications.
Prof. Lourdes Hena Sechong, for sharing very important and relevant information.
Mrs. Norminda Tomindug, for her wonderful cooperation by helping in the
conducting of questionnaires to some of the alumni of the College of Business
Administration and Accountancy of Mindanao State University - General Santos
City.
Prof. Irene Penol of Notre Dame of Marbel University for her contagious
enthusiasm and moral support.
George T. Guerrero, for his motivations and concerns.
Prof. Virginia C. Manalo, Business Resource Center Vice-President, for
that endless and multi-dimensional support.
All those who helped in one way or another to make this study a success.