Impact of the School Community Awareness and Involvement Program in Developing the Social Consciousness of the Academic Community

This study assessed the impact of the School Community Awareness and Involvement Program of La Consolacion College Iriga, implemented through the Mother Rita Barcelo Outreach Center (MRBOC), in developing the social consciousness of its academic community. Employing a descriptive-evaluative research design, the study surveyed 150 students and 50 school personnel using structured questionnaires to evaluate their awareness of MRBOC initiatives and the perceived influence on their values and social behavior. Results revealed a high level of awareness (M = 4.52, SD = 0.46) among respondents, particularly regarding environmental advocacy activities (92%), exposure and immersion programs (88%), and community outreach services (85%). The top-ranked perceived impacts included increased empathy (94%), greater appreciation of blessings (91%), and a strengthened sense of responsibility to help others (89%). Moreover, 87% of respondents agreed that participation in outreach activities contributed to their moral and spiritual formation, while 84% believed it strengthened their commitment to social justice and Catholic values. These findings affirm that the MRBOC programs significantly influence the development of social awareness and personal values within the academic community. The study recommends the institutionalization of community outreach as an integrated component of the formal curriculum, particularly in values education and civic formation, to ensure the sustained cultivation of socially responsible and value-oriented individuals.