Status of SUCS in Mindanao on PRC Exam: A Cluster Analysis

Abstract

The study aimed to determine which among the SUCs have similarities and commonalities in terms of average percentage on board examination results and identify variables that solely contribute the guarantee of higher chances in passing the board exam. The researchers used the data mining technique. Particularly, this study utilized the data sets from AIM Philippines with identified variables (number of faculty engaged in instruction, research, linkages, consultancy; number of faculty with MS, and Ph.D, number of degree programs and number of enrolment,) and from internet source (www.ched.gov.ph), total average percentage in PRC results of selected fourteen (14) SUCs in Mindanao during the SY 2011. After the organization of data, it underwent to Cluster Analysis with the aid of the MINITAB software. The performance of SUCs in Mindanao in terms of PRC result depends largely on the commitment of every faculty and the motivation of every administration. It is manifested that the more the institution aim on excellent performance of their graduates the more chances their graduates are highly motivated to pass the Board Exam. Therefore, it is necessary that SUC should submit their programs for accreditation on Center of Excellence and Center of Development towards quality higher education.