Extensions

The PUP and its immediate communities realized that their collective advancement depends upon the character of their relationships with one another. Since the concerns of one also affects the other, the University transformed its role from being a social critic to a problem-solver of complex social issues and problems. It provides channels where multiple stakeholders can participate in bringing about meaningful change.

The PUP, being a state university, believes that education is an instrument for the development of citizenry and for the enhancement of nation-building. The Department of Tourism and Transportation Management contributes in translating this philosophy of the University into concrete action through its integrated extension and community involvement program. As a partner in nation-building, extension programs are instituted with the primary goal of contributing to the empowerment of the community.

The OVPRED Extension Management Office prepares program towards the development of international relations and understanding, establishes and maintains linkages with international organizations of similar educational institutions on other countries to facilitate research and student-faculty exchange programs, establishes and maintains linkages with national institutions and similar  educational institutions in  contributing to national understanding, develops programs for the related courses in the University.

Towards a relevant-focused research program and result-oriented extension development plan.

The OVPREPD shall institutionalize research and extension as major undertakings of the University.

Functions

The OVPREPD shall:

• Provide leadership in strategic planning in research and extension;

• Assist the University in the generation of resources needed to support its research and extension thrusts;

• Coordinate short-term and medium-term research and extension program planning and implementation with the College Deans and Campus Directors;

• Establish strong linkages with other agencies to promote the research and extension programs of the University; and

• Plan and implement a human resource development program for research and extension.