Management Practices in Hostel Operations Among State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) in Region V

This research evaluated the extent of hostel management practices in state universities and colleges (SUCs) within Region V, concentrating on six primary operational areas: accommodation, safety and security, housekeeping, reservation, maintenance, and marketing and promotion. Results indicate that the most commonly implemented management sectors are housekeeping (mean = 3.53), safety and security (mean = 3.47), and accommodation (mean = 3.39). In contrast, maintenance (mean = 3.14), reservation (mean = 2.56), and marketing and promotion (mean = 2.29) were not implemented as effectively, highlighting important areas needing enhancement.