“Teaching without research is boring; research without extension is dangerous.” Such was the thought-provoking premise of the three-pronged function of an academic institution posed by Dr. Henry A. Sojor, president of the Negros Oriental State University System, as the only state university in the Province held its annual Agency In-House Review of researches done by its faculty in the categories of the social sciences, natural sciences, mathematics, and education, as well as in agriculture, forestry, environment, and natural resources. This was held last Friday, July 29 at the Audio-Visual Room of the newly inaugurated building of the College of Nursing, Dentistry, Pharmacy, & Allied Health Sciences, which also houses the University Board Room for meetings of its Board of Regents, office of the board secretary, a function room, and guest rooms for laboratory purposes of the College of Hospitality Management.
The review, spearheaded by the Office of Planning, Research, Extension, and International Linkages headed by its vice-president Dr. Peter T. Dayot, yielded a total of 10 researches in both categories for this year. In consideration of the research function mandated by its Charter, Republic Act 9299, NORSU encourages all its qualified personnel to foster cutting-edge research and/or development in their areas of specialization in the arts, sciences, technology, education, and in many other disciplines within their capabilities. Pursuant to this, the university takes full responsibility in conducting a periodic review, evaluation, and assessment of all research initiatives of the faculty to ensure standard quality.
The researches were evaluated according to the attainment of their objectives, adherence to approved methodology, and worthiness for publication, not to mention the clarity of the oral presentation including stage presence and the quality of response to inquiries. The three best papers in each category garnering ratings not lower than 85 percent were awarded cash prizes and plaques.
For the first category, the best paper was Conceptions on Force and Gravity Among Graduating Seniors of Negros Oriental State University in School Year 2010-2011 by Dr. Peter Dayot, Engr. Mae Manahon, and Resurreccion Cepe. Second best paper was Weak Roman Domination Number of the Corona of Graphs by Dr. Michael Baldado, Prof. Joel Adanza, and Engr. Mae Manahon. Third best paper was Challenges of College Students in NORSU Main Campus 1: Basis for Guidance and Intervention Programs by Dr. Libertine de Guzman.
For the second category, the best paper was on Impact of Small Coconut Farms Development Programs in Central Visayas by Dr. Edward Maningo, Prof. Merivic Catada, Dr. Vergie Miquiabas, Arlene Salac, and Avelina Escudero. Second best paper was Fresh Coconut Meat Trading with Barangay Trader versus a Cooperative in Negros Oriental by Prof. Merivic Catada.
The panel of evaluators was composed of Dr. Eduardo Z. Alama, assistant regional director of the Department of Agriculture’s Bureau of Agricultural Research; Dr. Millard R. Mamhot, Math faculty of the SU College of Arts & Sciences; Dr. Eva C. Melon, FU vice-president for academic affairs; and Dr. Maria Cecilia M. Genove, dean of the SU College of Mass Communication. Assisting during the review were Dr. Evelyn M. Lazalita, extension director; Dr. Bernadette O. Tan, research director; Dr. Virginia E. Lacuesta; and PREXIL staff Dindo dela Peña, Froilan Ybañez, and Alexandre Libron.
With the present enrolment of the NORSU System of 26,000, Dr. Sojor challenged the faculty and staff to undertake individual researches to make NORSU an institution of influence and in celebration of a rich, exciting, and challenging academic life. (PR)
