CPSPA

About CPSPA

The College of Political Science and Public Administration (CPSPA) is a vertically articulated College as per Board of Regents (BOR) directive and approved University organizational structure after its 166th regular meeting on September 9, 2019. It offers AACCUP-accredited academic programs in the fields of Political Science, Political Economy and Public Administration which has its Graduate Studies Programs. In 2018, it launched a new Program in International Studies. The CPSPA envisions itself as a change agent, propelling the University into the ranks of internationally recognized institutions of higher learning while providing quality, public service oriented and socially responsive education.

Vision

The College of Political Science and Public Administration (CPSPA) is a vertically articulated College as per Board of Regents (BOR) directive and approved University organizational structure after its 166th regular meeting on September 9, 2019. It offers AACCUP-accredited academic programs in the fields of Political Science, Political Economy and Public Administration which has its Graduate Studies Programs. In 2018, it launched a new Program in International Studies. The CPSPA envisions itself as a change agent, propelling the University into the ranks of internationally recognized institutions of higher learning while providing quality, public service oriented and socially responsive education.

Mission

The PUP CPSPA will vigorously engage in capacity-building for its faculty and students to significantly undertake continuing research, develop instruction, and conduct community extension services towards attaining the following advocacies helping government in advancing human development through pro-people and programs; empower and enable key sectors of civil society and the marginalized through meaningful involvement and constructive engagement, and assist in introducing key institutional reforms demanding more accountability for the people they serve.

Goals and Objectives

Excellence in Teaching and Learning

Offer relevant and responsive curricula integrating a healthy balance between theory, ethics and practice.
Maintain an outstanding core of faculty and staff.
Strengthen efforts to attract and retain the most qualified students.
Develop innovative, challenging and engaging interventions to support the life-long learning needs of its stakeholders.
Meet national and international quality assurance standards.

Excellence in Research and Innovation

Provide an encouraging environment for knowledge creation, sharing and dissemination.
Develop an ethical culture of research responsive to societal needs and challenges.
Develop analytical, creative, and critical thinking skills of stakeholders for effective problem-solving and decision-making.
Ensure the application of knowledge gained and developed by stakeholders in their personal and professional development.

Excellence in Public Engagement

Establish and sustain strategic alliances and partnerships with reputable national and international institutions.
Influence development and improvement of public policies and governance systems through extension and production.
Develop a strong advocacy for good governance in its community engagement.

In order to turn this vision, mission and objectives into reality, certain shared value derived from the virtues of the Filipino society, shall be nurtured, observed, and internalized by everyone in the College.