GOVERNANCE AMONGST STATE UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES IN REGION III, PHILIPPINES

ABSTRACT: Governance means the process of decision-making and the process by which decisions areimplemented or not implemented. This research study was a descriptive method and quantitative in its analysis.It revealed the governance among state universities in Region 3, Philippines. The subjects of the study includeda total of 406 respondents. There were One hundred twenty-six (126) educational administrators from all levelsof the organization and two hundred eighty (280) instructors/professors drawn among the State Universities(SUs) in Region III. In the light of the findings in this study, conclusions were made. Results revealed that theperception of the respondents towards the level of achievement in governance in the university in terms of itsprinciples, participation and voice, accountability, transparency and fairness are described as moderatelyachieved. There is no significant difference in the perception of the respondents in governance as described toits principles. Based on the findings and conclusions, the researched highly recommended that theadministration amongst State University in Region III, Philippines may enhance good governance practices.

KEYWORDS : Governance, Participation and Voice, Accountability, Transparency, Fairness