Northwest Samar State University (NwSSU), through the College of College of Criminal Justice Studies (CCJS), held the Exit Conference for the Bachelor of Science in Community Development (BSCD) program on May 6, 2025, at the Business Development Center, NwSSU Main Campus.
The activity marked the conclusion of the fourth-year students’ internship under the Student Internship Program of the Philippines (SIPP) and served as a venue for reporting, evaluation, and formal recognition of their fieldwork accomplishments.
The program began with opening remarks from Dr. Armando A. Alviola, CCS Dean, and a rationale presented by EnP. Rosalina L. Tarrayo, MRD, BSCD Program Chairperson. Interns from various partner institutions presented their accomplishment reports, followed by feedback and messages from agency representatives. Certificates of completion were distributed after each segment.
Participating partner organizations included City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO), SIKAT, WESADEF, NwSSU Cooperative, Plan International Pilipinas, and Center for Empowerment and Resource Development (CERD).
The conference also featured brief intermissions with performances from student interns. An inspirational message was delivered by Dr. Ramil S. Catamora, Vice President for Academic Affairs, followed by closing remarks from Dr. Ana Gretchen Tobe, University SIPP Coordinator.
The activity formally marked the conclusion of the internship phase for BSCD students and reinforced NwSSU’s continued commitment to partnership and collaboration with various community development institutions.