Research, Innovation, and Collaboration

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The Office of the Vice President for Research, Innovation, and Collaboration (VPRIC) endeavors to advance regional and national development by institutionalizing and integrating research-based programs across all academic units of the College. It seeks to enhance the quality of life of its stakeholders through demand-driven research initiatives, responsive extension services, and sustainable production and auxiliary services.

The core functions of the Office of the VPRIC are anchored on two fundamental pillars:

Research & Innovation

Advances, institutionalizes, and sustains research programs that generate evidence-based knowledge, innovative applications, technologies, and practices. Through a forward-thinking strategy, the office provides solutions to societal needs and ensures the office’s crucial role in transcending its service through responsive extension initiatives and sustaining programs that promote inclusive growth and community empowerment.

Collaboration

Forges strategic and strong partnerships and linkages among government agencies, industries, academic institutions, and communities. This also focuses on the commitment to pursuing externally funded research thereby expanding opportunities for scholarly advancement contributing to national and global research landscapes.