Exploring the enablers and barriers to student involvement in in-campus and off-campus activities / Rose Ann R. Felices, Angelyne R. Fabrega, Lloyd Fernandez, and Robert Francis B. De Belen.

Undergraduate Thesis (BSOA)- Office Administration. Camarines Sur Polytechnic Colleges, 2025.

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This research explores the student involvement in both in-campus and off-campus activities plays a vital role in promoting holistic development, leadership skills, and academic success among college students in higher education institutions. This study explores the key enablers and barriers that influence students' participation in extracurricular and co-curricular activities within and outside the campus environment especially in the context of programs run by the school and the community. Using a descriptive research design, data were gathered from students through structured questionnaires and supported by relevant literature including local and international studies about student involvement. The findings reveal that institutional support, peer encouragement, availability of resources, and personal motivation significantly enable student involvement by boosting students' confidence, interest, and sense of belonging. However, academic workload, time constraints, financial limitations, and lack of information were identified as major barriers hindering participation which can make it harder for students to balance schoolwork and other responsibilities. The study highlights that while students recognize the value of engagement beyond the classroom when it comes to personal growth and building skills, external and internal challenges often limit their active involvement in both school-related and volunteer activities. Based on the results, an action plan is proposed to strengthening enablers and reducing barriers, thereby promoting greater student participation in campus and community-based activities through smart plans and teamwork. The findings in this study may serve as a basis for school in CSPC Buhi Campus administrators and student organization in developing programs that foster inclusive, accessible, and meaningful student engagement that back inclusive and well-rounded education.