Celebrating Student Research Excellence Through the 1st CCDC Research Colloquium

On March 14, 2025, the Research and Quality Assurance Office conducted the 1st CCDC Research Colloquium at the Senior High Hall of Cordillera Career Development College with the theme “Grassroots to Global: Excellence Across Disciplines”. This event highlighted the importance of research utilization in real-world settings, and provided an avenue for students to practice and improve their skills and self-confidence in research presentation and defense. Faculty and students from the various departments witnessed as the aspiring researchers from the different departments of CCDC presented their remarkable undergraduate research papers.

An esteemed panel of judges were invited to assess the groups’ presentations and pose challenging questions. The judging panel consisted of Dr. Michael T. Sebullen (Director of Research of Baguio Central University), Ma’am Jessica Balag-ey, MAed (Research Development and Extension Director of Easter College Inc.), and Ma’am Beca May P. Palitayan, MSCJ (OIC Dean of the College of Criminal Justice Education of Baguio Central University).

The program, hosted by Sir Dennis Guiniguin, began with a doxology led by the CCDC Glee Club. Atty. Abigail T. Bersamin delivered the opening remarks. Dr. Corazon L. Ocden presented the activity rationale and introduced the judges, while Ma’am Sharon Lictao laid out the criteria for judging. After all the preliminaries were completed, the research colloquium began.

A total of eight groups participated in the colloquium, with one group from the College of Health Education (CHE), one group from the College of Business Education and Administration (CBEA), three groups from the College of Accountancy (COA), and three groups from the College of Criminal Justice Education (CCJE). The following titles were presented:

Paper 1: “Parental Perspectives on The Use of Herbal Medicines”

Paper 2: “Implementation of Comprehensive Solid Waste Management in La Trinidad Benguet by Restaurant Owners”

Paper 3:“Effectiveness of Accounting Software in Learning Accounting Courses”

Paper 4: “Effectiveness in the Conduct in Marketing Mix in Maintaining the Competitiveness in Business”

Paper 5: “Factors Contributing to The Success of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises in Pico, LTB”

Paper 6: “Tourism’s Double-Edged Sword: Unveiling The Link Between Tourism Growth and Local Crime Rates”

Paper 7: “Unveiling The Contributing Elements of Academic Struggles in the First Year of College: Insights from CCDC First Year Criminology Students”

Paper 8: “Lived Experiences of The Graduates Of Penal Institution With Over Ten Years Behind Bars On Community Reintegration.”

The first four groups presented their papers and answered questions from the panel. Then, the CCDC Glee Club returned to perform a wonderful intermission number. With nerves that were hopefully soothed, the last four groups went up next. The half-day event concluded with an awarding ceremony for the judges and winners. For the Best Research Paper category, 3rd place went to Paper 8 from CCJE, 2nd place was awarded to Paper 3 from COA, and the winning paper was Paper 5 from COA. Meanwhile, the Best Oral Presentation category was won by Paper 8 from CCJE, with Paper 5 from COA getting 2nd, and Paper 2 from COA garnering 3rd. After all the awards had been given, Sir Lourence Miguel led the closing prayer to finish the event. As CCDC ventures further into creating more meaningful research projects, may the students continue to let their creativity and ingenuity thrive. Here’s to the next Research Colloquium!