Effects of Student Affairs Services Program on the Development of Leadership Skills of Learners and Their Academic Performance

Abstract

This study examined the effects of the Student Affairs Services Program on the leadership skills and academic performance of student leaders at Tomas Claudio Colleges, Morong, Rizal, during School Year 2025–2026. Using a descriptive research design, the study involved 26 organizational advisers and 274 student leaders. Data were gathered through a researcher-made questionnaire and documentary analysis of students’ academic records. The study assessed leadership development in terms of experiential learning opportunities, mentorship and guidance, promotion of values and ethics, and development of organizational skills. Findings revealed that organizational advisers perceived the program as having a high extent of effects on leadership development, while student leaders rated its effects as very high. Most organizational advisers were aged 30–49, predominantly male, single, and holders of graduate degrees. Meanwhile, most student leaders were female, aged 22 and above, and belonged to families with college-educated parents. Significant differences were observed between the two groups’ perceptions; however, respondents’ demographic profiles did not significantly influence their assessments. Student leaders demonstrated outstanding academic performance, although no significant relationship was established between perceived leadership development and academic achievement. The findings suggest that student affairs services contribute positively to developing leadership competencies but do not necessarily correspond to improved academic performance. The study recommends strengthening student development initiatives, sustaining leadership participation, implementing the proposed institutional development program, and conducting further research incorporating additional variables to enhance student affairs services and support holistic learner development within the institution.