- Research and Publication Center
Conrado B. Panerio, Jr. MAT-Math
Office Head
- rpcdigos@umindanao.edu.ph
- Overview of the Office
The University of Mindanao acknowledges the vital role of research as a catalyst in the promotion of instruction and extension in higher education. As such, it focuses its strategic direction on the development of a strong research culture that would enable its faculty, staff and students to be engaged in research that is responsive to the local, regional and national development needs.
The Research and Publication Center (RPC) was established to manage and implement the research program of the University. It specifically identifies commitment to: operate on a relevant research agenda; develop skilled, committed, conscientious, and prudent researchers; upgrade research-support mechanisms such as facilities, devices, policies and systems; produce, present, publish and practice researches that respond to the needs of the time and contribute to the sustainable development of society; and establish and sustain strategic linkages with external agencies for purposes of collaboration and funding.
- Vision
A leading research institution recognized for its significant contribution in the generation of new knowledge for the improvement of the quality of human life.
- Mission
To nurture research culture among faculty, staff, and students demonstrating the love for truth and upholding the values of rigor, artistry and ethics.
- Goals
- To develop skilled, committed, conscientious, and prudent researchers
- To upgrade research-support mechanisms such as facilities, devices, policies and systems
- To produce, present, publish and practice researches that respond to the needs of the time and contribute to the sustainable development of society
- To establish and sustain strategic linkages with external agencies for purposes of collaboration and funding
- Objectives
- For the development of researcher competence
- To initiate educational activities such as trainings and immersion aimed at building/enhancing skills, commitment, conscientiousness and prudence in research
- To implement a recognition/reward system that acclaims outstanding research performances and achievements
- To participate in research for a and conferences with the intention of updating knowledge and expertise
- For the advancement of research support mechanisms
- To assess and improve policies and systems towards facilitation of effective conduct of research
- To acquire new and innovative facilities and devices needed in research undertakings
- For the generation, dissemination, publication and utilization of relevant researches
- To conduct researches in accordance with the University research agenda
- To provide for the dissemination of research findings through public lectures, fora and paper presentations
- To publish research findings for utilization of stakeholders
- For the establishment and sustainability of strategic linkages,
- To join and be involved in research-related professional organizations
- To engage in consultancy services that are compatible to the University’s research agenda and expertise
- To establish research partnership with external organizations
- To avail of local, national and international research grants
- Research Agenda
In light of the emerging directions under the new Institutional Strategic Plan for 2017-2022, the Research and Publication Center developed its new agenda framework to address the third key result area “Excellence in Research”. The research excellence indicators include: international research reputation, production of high quality research outputs which have demonstrable and measurable impacts, sustained support from external funders, and a supportive research environment for both faculty and students.
The University Research Program is guided by “The Sustainable Development Agenda Framework” that encompasses the following areas:
- Sustainable economy area focuses on research related to eco-friendly enterprise development and business practices.
- Sustainable industries and technology area focuses mainly on research that seeks to invent, innovate, improve, and enhance the industrial utilization and technology application that are recognized as “green” technologies. These center on the relevance of these technologies in the local setting.
- Sustainable Environment area focuses on the sound and balanced interaction with ecology. Researches are on climate change, disaster mitigation, renewable energy, and the preservation of the environment.
- Sustainable Institutions area seeks to integrate the human and social components in sustainable development. Researches concentrate on leadership education, rule of law, good governance, public health, welfare and culture.
To be able to adequately respond to the challenges and opportunities brought about by the changing social demands, the University recognizes the need to continuously strengthen its systems and sustain its institutional effectiveness and efficiency. Hence, to ensure the relevance of its programs, mechanisms and services, UM also conducts researches for their continual improvement.
- Delivering Resarch Excellence
To nurture research culture among faculty, staff, and students demonstrating the love for truth and upholding the values of rigor, artistry and ethics.
The RPC shall be a highly responsive research center by providing focus and capitalizing on its critical mass and interdisciplinary capabilities. It shall establish and earn reputation through the establishment of the following institutes: 1.1 Biodiversity and environmental studies 1.2 Economy and enterprise studies 1.3 Social welfare and well-being studies 1.4 Emerging technologies These institutes shall practice the highest standards of research integrity which are essential elements of quality.
The RPC shall maximize knowledge exchange between the University and the wider society. It aims to do this through its regular public lectures where research findings are shared with stakeholders for utilization. It shall continue to publish its research journal in the world-wide Open Directory of Open Access Journals. It shall sustain its dissemination activities through paper presentations in various research conferences. It shall also maximize the impact of its research on public policy, and political stakeholders through its Institute of Popular Opinion(IPO) which shall take massive efforts to produce policy papers and press releases. RPC shall also seek to bring to market the intellectual property arising from our faculty/students’ works through its Innovation Technology Support Office(ITSO).
The RPC shall draw upon its already established linkages, increase research collaborations with external experts in order to augment its funding resources. Research proposals shall be regularly submitted to funding agencies.
The RPC shall upscale its research arsenal through the acquisition of current software and technology. It shall enhance its training program to capacitate faculty and students to produce quality research and effectively communicate their findings.
- List of Staff
- Maria Linda B. Arquiza, EdD - VP – Research and Publication Center
- John Vianne B. Murcia, PhD - Director, Institute of Economy and Enterprise Studies University Statistician
- Conrado B. Panerio, Jr., MAT – Math Coordinator, Research and Publication
- Joane May B. Delima, MIT - Research Associate
- Aloha A. Aguilar, RPm - Research Assistant
For more Information & Inquiries:
Contact #: (082) 553-2914
Email: rpcdigos@umindanao.edu.ph
Official FB page link: https://www.facebook.com/umdcrppc