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Office of Counseling and Guidance
The Office of Counseling and Guidance assists the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs in providing psychological, social, emotional, educational and occupational needs of the students.
OUR VISION
To align with the University’s vision of future-proofing UPLB, OCG serves as the support system that will understand students' views and empower them to realize their goals with meaningful and well-informed choices for their holistic development.
OUR MISSION
OCG provides an atmosphere of acceptance and security where students can freely express themselves, their opinions, and the circumstances they face -OCG creates an environment where mental health care is prioritized by conducting various activities that promotes awareness and psychosocial wellness -OCG assists and guides the future endeavors of the students.
OUR MANDATE
OCG plays an active role in student development through psychosocial programs and services like counseling, group guidance, mental health programs, psychological testing, readmission, career information and placement, orientation, tutorial, and referral services. These will enable our students/clients to become more socially significant and adjusted individuals geared towards holistic development.
OUR STAFF
Guidance Services Specialist III
Junior Office Assistant
Junior Psychometrician
Guidance Services Specialist III
Guidance Services Specialist IV
Junior Psychometrician
Junior Psychometrician
Guidance Services Specialist II
Guidance Services Specialist II
Guidance Services Specialist II
Junior Psychometrician
Junior Psychometrician
Administrative Assistant II
Junior Office Assistant
Officer-in-Charge Director
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Guidance and Counseling
Individual or group counseling sessions are held to provide students with an opportunity to express and clarify feelings, ideas, conflicts, plans, projects, etc. that affect the moral values and various aspects of life, such as aspirations, educational career, physical, social, spiritual, psychological, personal and emotional problems in an atmosphere of harmony, acceptance and privacy.
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Psychological Testing
It helps students develop a better understanding of themselves through an objective assessment of their mental ability, aptitude, interest, vocational preference, and personality. This will enhance greater self- awareness and understanding in relation to their career and personhood.
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Career Guidance and Job placement
This service assists students and graduates in career planning by providing information on job opportunities and employment trends. Networking and linking strategies with UPLB alumni are also carried out to maintain continued ties with the University through recruitment and job placement during the Annual Job Fair. A Pre-Employment Seminar Workshop is also held to prepare our graduates’ entry into the world of work.
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Trainings and Orientation
These are activities tailored to the adjustment needs of new freshmen and transferees, new students, and international students. OCG has the Pre-College Orientation Program for freshmen to help them adjust in their transition from high school to college life. It also aims to orient them on the different program services of OVCSA-OCG. Added to this is a special Parents’ Orientation Program, which serves as a venue for parents to raise queries regarding school policies, services and other related matters.
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Guidance Instruction
A module on group growth and development was designed, so students can become more socially effective and well- adjusted individuals. This is also known as the Guidance Instruction Program.
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Student Readmission
The Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, through the Office of Counseling and Guidance, gives appropriate recommendations to the Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs and the Deans of the UPLB colleges on whether or not to readmit scholastically delinquent students. The recommendation is based on the assessment of the student’s aptitudes, capabilities, interests, and past records.
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Extension Activities
Various training activities, seminar/workshops, and enrichment programs on student personnel work, human resource development, etc. are extended by the Office of Counseling and Guidance to serve the needs of interested constituents of UPLB and other outside agencies. Community-based projects such as the “Off- the-Street, On-to-School” is one of its successful projects.
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Appraisal, Follow-up and Referral
OVCSA-OCG has established linkages with the different agencies and institutions for referral purposes to assist its clientele in finding solutions to some special types of problems.