Office of Research and Innovation

The Office of Research and Innovation is under the umbrella of the Office of Research, Innovation, and Extension whose function is to uphold the status of excellence in research and development. Consistent with the University’s Vision and Mission; and cognizant of UNESCO’s thrust for Education for Sustainable Development and Lifelong Learning, the Research endeavor of the university aims for the integration of knowledge and praxis of sustainable development in education, arts and sciences, and management and entrepreneurship. All research endeavors move towards addressing socio-political, economic, cultural, and environmental issues of the 21st century. In addition, the office aims to establish a research culture whereby faculty, staff, and students undertake quality research. Specifically, the office is mandated:

1. To provide a venue for faculty, students, and researchers for convergence;

2. To act as a research coordinating center for various programs, projects, and activities for the university and community;

3. To network, partner, and tandem with other similar-minded organizations;

4. To initiate creative and empowering activities that will increase capability, participation, and deepen awareness in research among faculty, students, and the community as the basis for instructing, forming, nurturing, and coaching young people for sustainable development;

5. To raise the level of appreciation and understanding of the faculty, students, and stakeholders on issues, problems, and initiatives confronting their communities;

6. To harness the participation and involvement of young people in research and community development initiatives by providing them venues for actual exposure to research situations

7. To build a sense of responsibility, vigilance, stewardship, and intellectual integrity to research;

8. To link critical development issues important to target communities with the university's research, instruction, personal expertise, and external sources; and 

9. To conduct regular monitoring and assessment of the activities implemented per school year.