Objectives

The Research and Publication Office aims to cultivate an active research environment and promote scholarly activities among faculty, staff, and students, with a focus on contributing to the development of Davao del Sur and Mindanao. The RPO will serve as the coordinating entity for all research and publication efforts within the institution. The RPO shall strive to achieve the following objectives:

  1. Actively involve faculty, students, and other groups in cultivating interest and expertise in both basic and applied research;
  2. Offer research support and training to enhance the research skills of students, faculty, and various organizations or agencies;
  3. Create a repository of research materials and references accessible to students, faculty, and other interested individuals/parties;
  4. Develop and provide support in crafting research proposals, as well as reviewing them for submission;
  5. Initiate and/or conduct both institutional and commissioned research projects focused on Davao del Sur and other regions in Mindanao;
  6. Forge and enhance partnerships with both local and international private or public institutions and agencies for research training, collaboration, consultancy, and other related activities; and
  7. Promote the dissemination and utilization of research findings through conferences and publications.