ISUFST-DINGLE CAMPUS - Community Service

The Office of Extension Services Development is one of the core functions that connects the academic institution to the community. It is instrumental in translating research outputs and academic knowledge into practical applications beneficial to the society. The office is committed to conduct: relevant extension programs, projects, and trainings based in research and development output and needs of the community; community outreach program; increase collaboration and linkages; capacitate extension leaders and professionals; and strengthen institutional impact towards the region. Anchored on the vision, mission, and guiding principles it fulfills the social responsibility of the university gearing towards sustainable development and nation-building.

Objectives

1.Provide technical assistance in education, fisheries, agriculture, food technology and hospitality services, entrepreneurship and industrial technology to clientele.

2. Conduct Information and Education Campaign (IEC) and distance education through print and broadcast media, and information technology facilities.

3. Empower human resources by enhancing their capabilities through skills trainings, organizing, gender mainstreaming and sensitivity, and active participation in community development.

4. Improve literacy rate among minorities, preschoolers and out of school youth.

5. Assist the community/clientele in developing project proposals and acquire financial assistance from different funding agencies.

6. Conduct trainings based on the needs of clienteles for the maritime industry, fisheries, agriculture, food technology and hospitality services, entrepreneurship and industrial technology.

7. Promote and disseminate information on environmental science protection and conservation and implement measures to mitigate climate change.

8. Transfer packaged technology generated through research.

9. Establish partnership and linkages with other institutions and agencies towards social transformation