Evaluating the Influence of Student Affairs and Services Program on the Students Holistic Development

This study focuses on the information gap regarding how student affairs and services at private educational institutions support overall student development. While many studies emphasize academic outcomes, there is a lack of understanding about the impact of extracurricular support, counselling, and non-academic services on students' emotional, social, and personal growth. Consequently, this study assessed the influence of implementing student affairs and services programs on student development and welfare and their effect on the holistic development of students. Stratified proportionate random sampling was employed to identify the 292 student respondents, and adapted and modified questionnaires were used to gather relevant data. The results of the regression analysis indicated that the implementation of student welfare services—specifically information and orientation, guidance and counselling, career and placement, and economic enterprise—significantly influences holistic student development. Conversely, the sub-domains of student development services such as leadership training, student organizations, and student discipline were also found to be predictors of holistic student development. The components of institutional student programs such as admissions and safety and security also have an effect on holistic development. Nonetheless, while all three variables—student welfare services, student development services, and institutional student programs—exhibit different outcomes regarding their impact on holistic student development, institutional programs and services are shown to have the most pronounced effect. This suggests that a well-rounded and supportive institutional framework is crucial for promoting student growth across intellectual, emotional, physical, and social domains. Thus, the study demonstrates that these services not only support student welfare and development but also foster intellectual, physical, mental, emotional, and social growth, advocating for a comprehensive approach to student support within these institutions. Furthermore, policies enhancing the delivery of quality student affairs and services across various institutions should be initiated. Policymakers can advocate for establishing standards to ensure that essential student services are implemented effectively. Additionally, adopting measures to promote regular evaluations of student satisfaction and the effectiveness of programs may further uphold high standards and expand the outreach of these services among institutions.