Gabay Isko - UP Visayas Chapter is one of the first ever local chapters of Gabay Isko. The local chapter officially launched itself last Feb 15, 2022. It comprises 3 UP Visayas campuses located in Iloilo City, Miag-ao, Iloilo, and Tacloban City. With that said, its Board of Directors and Chapter Members are also from the 3 different UP Visayas campuses. Since the organization is a local chapter of Gabay Isko, it is aligned with the Mission, Vision, and Goals of the said system-wide organization. The organization advocates for quality and accessible basic student services and student empowerment for Freshies, Shiftees, Transferees, and current students of UP Visayas. It also entails a helpdesk wherein aspiring and current students of UP Visayas can ask their queries and clarifications.
Vision:
The Organization envisions a healthy and empowering learning environment for all students in the University as the widest premiere basic student services arm of the University of the Philippines Visayas.
Mission:
The Organization shall advocate for quality and accessible basic student services, as well as student empowerment, for all University students. The Organization shall always strive to:
Assist the FSTs in their adjustment to university life;
Guide the incoming FSTs in their application and enrollment processes;
Provide an avenue for incoming and current University students to raise inquiries and concerns;
Keep University students up to date regarding announcements and information relevant to basic student services;
Defend and promote the rights and general welfare of the University students;
Encourage and give opportunities for service and leadership to University students;
Build and maintain an approachable and welcoming environment to University students;
Develop excellence through teamwork, leadership, and creativity;
Create a healthy working environment fostered by camaraderie, progressed by constructive criticisms, and joined by empowered members; and
Advance community engagement initiatives through various mediums, including but not limited to: social media campaigns, donation drives, social mobilizations, and other deemed necessary social actions.
For the meantime, you may contact us at gabayiskoupv@gmail.com or https://www.facebook.com/GabayIskoUPV.