30/04/2026
๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ผ๐๐๐๐ | CBEA anchors student feedback in long-term institutional improvements through โDay with the Deanโ
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In any academic institution, the gap between policy and lived student experience is often where the most urgent concerns emerge. For the College of Business, Economics and Accountancy (CBEA), these everyday friction points became the focus of dialogue in the โDay with the Dean,โ led by Dean Emil James P. Tanagon on April 20, 2026, at the MMSU Covered Court. The initiative aimed to transform student feedback into structured input for institutional improvement, positioning student consultation as a continuing mechanism for development rather than a one-time forum.
The session was designed as a structured feedback platform that brought together students and college administrators to surface concerns on academic conditions, infrastructure gaps, and policy implementation. The discussion focused on identifying actionable issues that may inform both immediate interventions and long-term planning within the college.
A significant portion of concerns centered on classroom conditions, particularly malfunctioning electric fans, insufficient ventilation, and non-functional electrical outlets in several rooms. Students also raised concerns on limited Wi-Fi accessibility in certain areas of the college, noting its impact on academic productivity, research tasks, and classroom-based requirements.
The administration acknowledged these limitations, citing ongoing coordination with relevant offices for repair work, procurement processes, and system upgrades. It also emphasized that several infrastructure-related concerns fall under broader institutional jurisdictions beyond the direct control of the college. On classroom upkeep, administrators reiterated that cleanliness and maintenance of shared learning spaces remain a shared responsibility between students and the institution, with existing student-led initiativesโsuch as the "Adopt-a-Room" programโcontinuing to support campus discipline and upkeep.
Infrastructure concerns also extended to comfort rooms, where inconsistent water supply was identified as a recurring issue affecting usability. The administration noted that this concern requires system-level intervention and coordination with higher university offices, as it goes beyond college-level management. Policy implementation was another key point of discussion, particularly on dress code enforcement, uniform compliance, and appearance-related guidelines such as hair color and piercings. The administration reiterated adherence to existing university policies while encouraging students to observe proper professional standards, especially in programs aligned with industry-facing expectations.
Organizational concerns were also raised, including socialization fees, attendance protocols, and participation-related penalties. College officials clarified that many of these policies are deliberated within student organizations themselves, underscoring the shared nature of governance and accountability within the college system.
Dean Emil James P. Tanagon emphasized the importance of sustained dialogue in strengthening institutional responsiveness and improving service delivery, noting that student insights are critical in identifying gaps between policy implementation and on-ground realities. โWe conduct sessions like this to better understand the realities students face on the ground. Their insights are essential in guiding how we improve our systems and services as a college,โ Tanagon said.
Beyond immediate concerns, the dialogue also surfaced forward-looking developments within CBEA, including the inclusion of the BS Management Accounting program in the pipeline for Academic Year 2027โ2028, ongoing curriculum and retention policy reviews, and plans for expanded laboratory facilities for Tourism and Hospitality Management programs. These initiatives reflect the collegeโs continuing effort to align academic offerings with evolving industry demands and institutional standards.
While several issues raised during the session required further coordination with university-level offices and external units, the โDay with the Deanโ was positioned not as a standalone consultation, but as part of a sustained institutional mechanism for feedback integration. Rather than treating student concerns as isolated complaints, the initiative framed them as inputs for long-term planning and policy refinement.
Anchored on this approach, CBEA is expected to further strengthen its feedback and consultation mechanisms in the succeeding academic periods, reinforcing its commitment to participatory governance, improved academic delivery, and more responsive institutional systems.
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