Institutional Support and Stakeholder Engagement as Determinants of Readiness for the New BS Midwifery Curriculum Rollout

In the global push to enhance maternal and newborn health, midwifery education is increasingly aligning with international standards to improve both quality and scope of training. This study aimed to determine the level of readiness among colleges in implementing the New BS Midwifery Curriculum, a program that requires a strong foundation in institutional support, active stakeholder engagement, and a well-prepared organizational structure. It utilized descriptive and correlational design to capture all its objectives. Results indicated a moderate positive relationship between institutional support and stakeholder engagement, a high positive correlation between institutional support and program readiness, and a moderate positive correlation between stakeholder engagement and program readiness. Also, faculty development and leadership commitment are found to be key predictors of institutional readiness, signifying their role in successful curriculum implementation.