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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
Director
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
Junior Psychometrician
Junior Psychometrician
Administrative Assistant II
Junior Office Assistant
Guidance Services Specialist II
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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
As part of the readmission process, the Office of Counseling and Guidance interviews students to ensure they are mentally prepared for the academic challenges ahead once they are readmitted. It becomes an avenue to confirm if they can acknowledge their challenges and concerns, and if they have a specific plan of action to address them. During the interview, students will also be reminded of the various support services available through the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, which they can access as deemed necessary.
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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.
News Archive - OCG
OCG organizes HOPE V: A forum on depression and suicide
15 November 2021The UPLB Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs (OVCSA), through the Office of Counseling and Guidance (OCG), conducted the 5th university-wide forum on depression and suicide entitled “Health Orientation on Problems from Emotional Stress (HOPE V)†on Oct. 25 and 29 via...
OVCSA helps graduates to jumpstart their career
29 September 2021Making the quantum leap from being a student to being a career person can be daunting and traumatizing.The good news is that the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs (OVCSA) has dedicated resources to facilitate this transition for UPLB graduates.In fact, OVCSA, through the Office of...
CTD holds back-to-back seminars on mental health awareness
12 January 2018The Counseling and Testing Division jumpstarted the Community Awareness on Mental Health Towards a Responsive and Engaging Support System program through the conduct of a seminar for faculty, alumni, and members of UPLB student organizations on 17 November 2017 at the Makiling Hall, 2/F SU...
CTD recognizes twenty graduating Gabay volunteers
24 June 2016Twenty graduating UPLB Gabay Volunteers were recognized by the Counseling and Testing Division on 24 June 2016 at the Makiling Hall, SU Building.In her opening remarks, Ms. Janett A. Dolor, CTD head, expressed her gratitude to the Gabay volunteers. According to her, the activities of CTD would not...
CTD links graduating students with employers
15 June 2016In order to provide a venue for graduating students to meet possible future employers, the Counseling and Testing Division conducted the University Job Fair on 15-17 June 2016 at the Makiling Hall, SU Building.In her opening remarks, Dr. Nina M. Cadiz, OSA Director, mentioned that the university...
CTD conducts Pre-Employment Seminar for Graduating Students
14 June 2016Two-hundred twenty-eight graduating students attended the Pre-Employment Seminar on 14 June 2016 at the Makiling Hall, SU Building.The Pre-Employment Seminar is an annual event conducted by the Counseling and Testing Division in order to equip graduating students with the skills and information...
CTD inspires 204 children to study, pursue dreams
31 May 2016The Counseling and Testing Division conducted the Off-the-Street, On-to-School project on 31 May 2016 at the SU Building Sunken Lobby.The project aims to encourage children in their studies and inspire them to pursue their dreams. With the help of the UPLB Gabay Volunteer Corps and the KAIROS...
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