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The Southern Luzon State University (SLSU) officials held a meeting for SUC leveling updates and target setting for 2024 on December 12. The Planning Office (PO), headed by Dir. Jed Frank Marqueses facilitated the meeting. Among the attendees were the University President, Dr. Frederick T. Villa; Dr. Arvin N. Natividad, OIC VP for Administrative and Financial Affairs; Dr. Dhenalyn A. Dejelo, OIC VP for Academic Affairs; and Dr. Erwin D. Villaverde, Chief Administrative Officer. The morning session tackled key results under Area 5: Governance and Management, which was attended by the directors and representatives of the offices under Administrative and Financial Affairs. Meanwhile, the afternoon session addressed Areas 1 and 2: Access and Equity, and Quality and Relevance of Instruction, which was attended by the offices under Academic Affairs, the deans, and campus directors. These activities were conducted to meet the university’s institutional goals and objectives. By: SMRiverePhotos: Dr. Arvin N. Natividad

Southern Luzon State University (SLSU) continues its push toward achieving SUC Level IV status as Planning Office (PO) Director Jed Frank Marqueses spearheaded a meeting with offices under the Vice President for Research, Extension, Production, Development, and Innovation (REPDI) for a strategic alignment session on December 9. The meeting focused on updates regarding SUC Leveling and aligning the targets of the Office of Research Services, Office of Extension Services, Office of Production Services, and the Innovation and Technology Support Services Office with the requirements for leveling. Discussions included accomplishments for FY 2024 and the elaboration of physical targets for FY 2025, ensuring their Office Performance Commitment Review (OPCR) aligns with SUC leveling metrics and the university’s Strategic Development Plan for 2025–2030. SLSU President Dr. Frederick T. Villa, Vice President for REPDI Dr. Marissa C. Esperal, and Officers-in-Charge Dr. Arvin N. Natividad (Administrative and Financial Affairs) and Dr. Dhenalyn A. Dejelo (Academic Affairs) were in attendance. The SLSU PO plans to convene other key offices for similar alignment sessions before the end of the year, further cementing the University’s commitment to achieving excellence and meeting its institutional goals. article and layout: April Arianne A. de Leon photos: Dr. Arvin N. Natividad

The Southern Luzon State University’s Information and Communication Office (ICO) spearheaded a Basic Data Analytics Training Workshop on December 2 for faculty and employees designated as part of the ICO’s Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) Resource Pool. Dr. Arvin Natividad, OIC Vice President for Administrative and Financial Affairs, delivered the message of the University President, emphasizing the importance of utilizing data effectively. “The University generates a vast amount of data, but the power lies in how that data is being used,” Dr. Natividad conveyed.“We need to foster a data-driven culture… where data is seen as a tool for improvement,” Dr. Villa emphasized, underscoring the university’s commitment to innovation and growth. ICO Head April Arianne A. de Leon highlighted the training’s objective to prepare SLSU frontliners for future challenges and to promote career development through upskilling and cross-skilling.  Engr. Renato R. Maaliw III, DIT, a Professor from SLSU’s College of Engineering, served as the Resource Person, guiding participants through Python programming basics, data manipulation with Pandas, data extraction, and visualization techniques. Participants engaged in hands-on coding exercises with sample datasets provided by Prof. Maaliw, making the session interactive and practical. Previous Next The IEC Resource Pool was divided into two batches to ensure a focused learning experience. The first batch included representatives from offices under the University President, Academic Affairs, and external campuses. Previous Next Dr. Natividad closed the Batch 1 session by motivating participants to effect change in the workplace through continuous career improvement. Previous Next The second batch of training was held on December 3, 2024. The event is part of the ICO’s “Nudging to Create Change in the Workplace” workshop series, launched in October with budgetary support from the Faculty and Staff Development Program of the University. By: Jaquelyn D. Merjudio