Campus Integrity Crusaders (CIC) Status among the Public Secondary Schools: A Case Study

Abstract

This study determined the Campus Integrity Crusaders status among public secondary school in Region I. Specifically; it determined the status of implementation of Campus Integrity Crusaders among the 10 public secondary schools. This study looked into: 1) profile of the school implementing Campus Integrity in Region I in terms of student population, numbers of teachers and personnel, and number of years in implementing the CIC Program. 2) mission and objectives of the organization. 3) implementation scheme of the CICs on the composition of officers, selection process of officers, and availability of implementing rules, policies and guidelines, 4) programs, activities, and projects conducted along Spiritualism, Humanism, Nationalism, and Environmental Protection, 5) problems encountered in the implementation of CIC among the implementing schools, 6) suggestions of the respondents to improve the implementation of the CIC.

Descriptive case study method of research was employed. Questionnaires and informal interview were used as data gathering and data were presented through case analyses.

Researcher arrived at the following findings and conclusions: The CIC program was implemented among public secondary schools in Region 1. Focus of the mission and objectives are on corruption prevention, leadership skills, social responsibility and integrity. CIC’s have voted officers and have existing rules, policies and guidelines. The CIC’s have various programs, projects and activities on spiritualism, humanism, nationalism and environmental protection. The CIC’s have monetary and time related problems.

The researcher arrived at the following recommendations: 1) all public secondary schools are encouraged to accredit Campus Integrity Crusaders, 2) continue their mission in developing good values among the youth, 3) upgrade to suit the changing trends in a digital society, 4) the CIC’s should promote more projects and activities on spiritualism, 5) collaborate with the other organizations to seek financial assistance and time management, 6) more in-depth research studies should be conducted.