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Southern Luzon State University: Advancing Education, Prioritizing Health and Well-being, and Fostering International Ties

slsu23 — Wed, 13 Nov 2024 08:15:45 +0000

Southern Luzon State University Expands Clinical Affiliations in Quezon Province

In an effort to provide students with diverse clinical experiences close to home, Southern Luzon State University (SLSU) has announced the expansion of its affiliating institutions within Quezon Province. These partnerships will offer SLSU students unparalleled opportunities to apply their knowledge and skills in real-world healthcare settings throughout the local region.

The university has forged agreements with several other healthcare facilities in Quezon Province, including:

City Health Office Tayabas, located in Tayabas City
Rural Health Unit Lucban, located in Lucban, Quezon
Rural Health Unit Lying-in/Birthing Home, located in Lucban, Quezon
Lucena Medical Mission Group (MMG) Hospital, located in Lucena City
Lucena United Doctors Hospital and Medical Center Inc., located in Lucena City
Tayabas Community Hospital Inc., located in Tayabas City

QMC signs MOA for College of Medicine Base Hospital

The Southern Luzon State University (SLSU) signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with the Quezon Medical Center (QMC) for the base hospital of the College of Medicine (COM), on Feb. 1, 2023.

Under the MOA, QMC allows the affiliation and training of the student clerks/medical interns of SLSU enrolled under the College of Medicine. Meanwhile, SLSU will be responsible for the medical education program, academic affairs, and assessment of the student clerks.

Currently, SLSU COM is still under institutionalization and is expected to operate this year, 2023.

SLSU CONDUCTED ITS ANNUAL PHYSICAL AND LABORATORY EXAMINATION OF REGULAR PERSONNEL 2023

Southern Luzon State University (SLSU) in partnership with Healthline Medical Health Services (Manila) conducted its Annual Medical and Laboratory Examination for permanent and regular personnel on December 11-12, 2023 . All teaching and non-teaching employees participated in the examinations held at the SLSU Gymnasium and Covered Court in accordance to the UHS Memorandum No. 5, s. 2023.

SLSU Explores possible collaboration with Seymour Education & Learning Centres, Canadian Seniors Association and Hope Beacon Enterprises, Canada

On January 18, 2023, the Office of International and Alumni Affairs (OIAA) facilitated an exploratory meeting with Seymour Education & Learning Centres, Canadian Seniors Association and Hope Beacon Enterprises from Canada, to discuss for internationally educated nurses capacity building and a possible academic collaboration with Southern Luzon State University (SLSU), particularly the College of Allied Medicine.

The said meeting was attended by the SLSU President Dr. Doracie B. Zoleta-Nantes, Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Gondelina A. Radovan, OIAA Director Dr. Joanna Paula E. Verano together with OIAA staff, College of Allied Medicine Dean Dr. Dhenalyn Aquino, Program Chair (BS Nursing) Prof. Maria Luisa Baretto, SELC College Officials – President and CEO Mr. Patrick Dang, Director of Business Development Mr. Yatan Anand; HBE Canada Officials – Vice President of Clinical Services Ms. Liezl Hippsley, and the Vice President of Business Development Mr. Ron Villanueva.

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External Audit

MIS ICT — Mon, 11 Nov 2024 02:36:12 +0000

The Office of International and Alumni Affairs was subjected to an external audit with Mr. Ramoncito Puyat on March 26, 2024. The list of international partners, projects and activities with foreign partner institutions and organizations, and the strategic plan for Internationalization were presented by OIAA Director Joanna Paula E. Verano and staff Dexter C. Diamante, and assessed by the External Auditor. Likewise, the structure of alumni affairs and the office engagement with the alumni were asked. Moreover, the recent awards and recognition were shared, highlighting the QS stars rating of the university with a financial grant from the Commission on Higher Education International Affairs Staff.

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Training on Formulation of Citizen’s Charter

MIS ICT — Mon, 11 Nov 2024 02:29:53 +0000

OIAA staff Mr. Dexter C. Diamante, attended the training on formulation of Citizen’s Charter of the office, held on January 29, 2024 at Banahaw Hall, 4/F BRC Hotel. The said training aimed to Educate the university personnel and reorienting leaders about the development of the citizen’s charter equipping heads and staff with the necessary tools to refine the office operations and identify areas for streamlining, digitization and enhancement in support for the University’s commitment to operational excellence.

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SLSU initiates 2025-2030 Strategic Development Plan; aims for SUC Level IV status

Office of the President — Tue, 15 Oct 2024 01:44:34 +0000

On October 11, Southern Luzon State University (SLSU) began the first phase of its strategic planning workshop with the theme, "Empowering People, Ensuring a Sustainable Future," as part of the process to formulate its 2025-2030 Strategic Development Plan (SDP).

University President Dr. Frederick T. Villa, together with the SLSU Administrative Council, Faculty Regent Bernardita E. Brillon, Student Regent Izza Mae B. De Guzman, and SLSU Employees Association President Emma Reyes, participated in the opening day of the workshop.

Key officials presented their consolidated SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats) matrices and PESTLE (Political, Economic, Social, Technological, Legal, and Environmental) analyses for essential areas such as student services, instruction, research, extension, infrastructure, management information systems, and governance.

Members of the Administrative Council offered feedback and suggestions to improve the initial presentations, with the goal of enhancing services in these sectors.

In the afternoon session, Planning Office Director Jed Frank S. Marqueses and Information and Communications Office Head April Arianne A. de Leon discussed proposed strategic objectives and key strategies for each of the seven goals identified by the university. The body provided recommendations to further improve the strategic objectives and key strategies, which will be considered and presented in the next part of the workshop.

The second phase, scheduled for October 14-16, will involve Prof. Richard Anthony L. Cruz from the Asian Institute of Management, who will guide the team in refining the strategic plan. The final output is expected to provide a clear roadmap to help SLSU attain SUC Level IV status.

The SDP is still under development, with more planning and refinement to follow.

By: SMRivere

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SLSU, CNSC, at TK Pinangunahan ang Knowledge, Networking and Learning Exchange para sa mga Lokal na Tagapamahala ng Probinsya ng Quezon at Camarines Norte Kaugnay sa Environmental Governance

Extension Services — Tue, 20 Aug 2024 07:12:17 +0000

Sa pagpapatuloy ng proyektong EJSRP 3, ang Southern Luzon State University (SLSU) ay muling nakipagtulungan sa Tanggol Kalikasan (TK) at sa Camarines Norte State College (CNSC) para sa “Knowledge, Networking and Learning Exchange for the Local Chief Executives of the LGUs of Quezon and Camarines Norte along the Pacific Seaboard” na isinagawa sa Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center (SEAFDEC), Dumangas, Iloilo, noong Agosto 5-9, 2024.

Ang nasabing aktibidad ay naglalayong sanayin ang mga lokal na tagapamahala ng Quezon at Camarines Norte sa mga batas, regulasyon, at ordinansa patungkol sa kapaligiran, kalikasan, at karagatan, pati na rin ang mga estratehiya sa pagpapatupad ng mga ito, partikular sa mga krimeng pangkapaligiran tulad ng wildlife trafficking, illegal logging, at illegal timber trade.

Mula sa Lalawigan ng Quezon, nakilahok ang mga Municipal Mayor, Vice-Mayor, at mga opisyal na delegado mula sa walong munisipalidad kabilang sina Hon. Mayor Eliseo R. Ruzol ng General Nakar, Hon. Mayor Nelmar T. Sarmiento ng Jomalig, Hon. Mayor Diana Abigail D. Aquino ng Real, Hon. Vice Mayor Gina P. Gonzales ng Burdeos, Hon. Vice Mayor Reynaldo A. Añonuevo ng Patnanungan, Hon. Coun. Marlon C. Potes ng Infanta, Hon. Coun. Andrea V. Olase ng Perez, at Mr. Jhon Errol D. Sisperez, MGDH I ng Quezon. Samantala, kabilang sa mga nakilahok mula sa Camarines Norte sina Hon. Mayor Adrian S. Davoco ng Basud, Hon. Mayor Donovan A. Mancenido ng Talisay, Hon. Vice Mayor Ryan Jeffrey T. Mendoza ng Santa Elena, Hon. Vice Mayor Casimero B. Padilla ng Jose Panganiban, at Ms. Monica M. Buenvinuto, AT ng Vinzons.

Kabilang sa mga naging tagapagsalita sa aktibidad si For. Eraldwin A. Dimailig mula sa College of Agriculture (CAg) ng SLSU, gayundin sina Hon. Mayor Alfredo M. Coro II ng Del Carmen, Surigao Del Norte, Dr. Emma L. Ballad ng DA-BFAR, Tuguegarao City, at For. Ernie Urriza, Senior GIS Specialist ng Conservation International-Philippines.

Ang mga lokal na tagapamahala ay bumisita sa BFAR Monitoring Center, DENR Biodiversity Bureau, sa Lungsod ng Quezon. Bukod dito, binisita rin nila ang Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center (SEAFDEC) sa bayan ng Tigbauan, Iloilo City, pati na rin ang Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center-Igang Marine Station. Napuntahan din ng mga delegado ang Taklong Island Natural Marine Reserve (TINMR) sa Nueva Valencia, Guimaras Island.

Sa pamamagitan ng aktibidad na ito, inaasahan ang mga munisipyong kalahok na magpatupad ng kanilang Area Specific Action Plan (ASAP) na popondohan ng Tanggol Kalikasan (TK) sa ilalim ng proyektong EJSRP 3.

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SLSU Nakiisa sa US Study Tour Para sa Patuloy na Pagtataguyod ng Katarungang Pangkapaligiran.

Extension Services — Tue, 06 Aug 2024 02:47:01 +0000

Ang Southern Luzon State University ay nakiisa sa isinagawang US Study Tour na bahagi ng proyektong “Environmental Justice Sector Reform Project, Phase III” ng Tanggol Kalikasan, Inc. Ito ay isinagawa sa Honolulu, Hawaii, at Isla ng Hawai'i noong Hulyo 28 hanggang Agosto 3, 2024.

Limang unibersidad at kolehiyo na nasa baybayin ng Philippine Rise (Benham Rise) ang nakibahagi sa programang ito. Kabilang na rito ang Southern Luzon State University (SLSU) sa pangunguna ni Dr. Frederick T. Villa, ang Aurora State College of Technology (ASCOT) kasama si Dr. Renato G. Reyes, Cagayan State University (CSU) kasama ang kanilang opisyal na tagapamahala na si Dr. Arthur G. Ibañez, Isabela State University (ISU) kasama si Dr. Ricmar P. Aquino, at ang Camarines Norte State College (CNSC) sa pangunguna ng kanilang pangulo na si Dr. Marlo M. De La Cruz. Kabilang din sa aktibidad na ito ang mga gobernador at opisyal na delegado ng limang probinsya ng Aurora, Camarines Norte, Isabela, at Quezon.

Ang mga kalahok sa aktibidad na ito, kasama ang mga pangulo at gobernador, ay bumisita sa State of Hawaii’s Department of Land and Natural Resources, Division of Forestry and Wildlife: Forestry Program, State of Hawaii Division of Aquatic Resources, Fish and Wildlife Service Offices, kung saan pinakilala sila sa hakbangin upang maprotektahan at maibalik ang kasaganahan ng mga kagubatan ng Hawaii pati na rin ang kanilang karagatan at ang mga namumuhay doon. Nakapanayam din nila ang tagapangalaga ng Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument, ang pinakamalaking marine conservation area sa United States.

Nasaksihan din nila ang mga gawaing pangkapaligiran ng US Coast Guard, District 14 Pacific Area, at NOAA Fisheries, Pacific Islands Regional Office. Isa pa sa kanilang binisita ay ang University of Hawaii Hilo, partikular ang kanilang Center for Community Engagement, College of Agriculture, Forestry, and Resource Management, Marine Science Department, at ang Geography and Environmental Science Department. Binisita rin nila ang Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park, Honua’ula Forest Reserve, at ang Pearl Harbor National Memorial.

Ang bahaging ito ng proyektong EJSRP 3 ay naglalayong magbigay ng kaalaman at inspirasyon tungkol sa mga batas pangkapaligiran at mga gawaing nakakatulong sa pamamahala ng kalikasan, karagatan, at kapaligiran na ipinapatupad sa Honolulu at isla ng Hawai’i.

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SLSU Participated in the Trainer’s Training on the Construction, Repair and Maintenance of Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic Patrol (FRPB) Boats

Research Services — Wed, 31 Jul 2024 06:35:35 +0000

Continuing the pursuit for environmental protection and community empowerment, Southern Luzon State University (SLSU) and Tanggol Kalikasan (TK) concluded under phase under the Environmental Justice Reform Program (EJSRP 3). This phase of the partnership involved a comprehensive Trainer’s Training on the Construction, Repair, and Maintenance of Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic Patrol (FRPB) Boats.

The training was held from July 15 to July 25, 2024, at the DA-BFAR FRP Boat Construction and Training Facility located in the Navotas Fishport Complex, Barangay NBBN, Navotas City. This hands-on training initiative aims to equip participants with essential skills in building and maintaining FRPB boats, crucial for patrolling and protecting coastal areas.

SLSU was represented by Prof. Edsel P. Paroan from the College of Industrial Technology (CIT), Engr. Oscar D. Villaverde from the College of Engineering (CEn), and Mr. Rigen De Asis from the Office of Extension Services (OES). They played an active role in the construction process, gaining valuable experience in various aspects of FRP boat building.

The training manual includes the Introduction of FRP boats in the Philippines, Familiarization to FRP, and Pre-construction and post-construction activities. The hands-on training included Wooden boat plug/pattern construction, FRP boat mold and hull fabrication, and Engine platforms mounting and fittings installation

The FRPB constructed during this activity will be deployed to patrol the coastal areas of Quezon Province along the Philippine Rise. This initiative promotes sustainable environmental practices in the province

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SLSU, ASCOT, and TK joined in Capacitating the LGU Department Heads of Quezon and Aurora Provinces in Environmental Governance

Extension Services — Tue, 04 Jun 2024 06:21:23 +0000

SLSU and Tanggol Kalikasan continues its collaboration in advocating for Environmental Justice through Environmental Justice Reform Program Phase 3 (EJSRP 3). One of key activity under this project is the Environmental Governance Training for LGU Department Heads for the Quezon Province which was held on May 20-24, 2024, at Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University (DMMMSU), Bacnotan, La Union. This training is also in collaboration with the Aurora State College of Technology (ASCOT) for the participating municipalities of Aurora Province. Attendees’ hails from the coastal and islands municipalities of Quezon and Aurora Provinces along the Philippine Rise.

During the training, speakers and resource person from SLSU and ASCOT delivered lectures on Basic Concept of Ecology, Sustainable Development Goals, Climate Change Adaptation, and Disaster Risk Reduction, Applicable Management Models, and Basic Environmental Law Enforcement Skills and Procedure. In particular, Dr. Felino J. Gutierrez, Jr., For. Eraldwin Dimailig, Prof. Karl Niño Sisperez, from SLSU College of Agriculture (CAg) tackled Basic Ecological Concepts and Environmental Principles, Climate Change Adaptation-Disaster Risk Reduction (CCA-DRR), Integrated Watershed Management Approach (IWMA), and Sustainable Agriculture respectively. In addition, other trained SLSU faculty members and staff, including Dr. Cherry C. Favor, Dr. Manilyn Zubieta, and Ms. Arceli R. Obmerga alongside faculty and staff of ASCOT and TK, facilitated each session of the training

The training saw active participation from 23 representatives of 10 municipalities in Quezon Province, including Burdeos, General Nakar, Infanta, Jomalig, Panukulan, Patnanungan, Perez, Polillo, Quezon, and Real. As well as 21 representatives from 6 municipalities in Aurora including Baler, Casiguran, Dinalungan, Dipaculao, Maria Aurora, and San Luis. Participants include heads and staff of the Municipal Agriculture Officer (MAO), Municipal Environmental and Natural Resource Officer (MENRO), and the Municipal Planning and Development Office, also in attendance are the Presidents of the Association of Barangay (village) Chairpersons (ABC), and the Chairpersons of the Environment/Agriculture Committee of the municipal/city council.

The group also engaged in a knowledge learning exchange, witnessing the good environmental practices in 1.) Bauang Bakawan Ecotourism Park, Parian Oeste, Bauang, La Union, 2.) LGU Balaoan Sanitary Landfill, Bauang, La Union.

Through this training, the department heads of the local municipalities in Quezon and Aurora Province are empowered with the knowledge and skills necessary to enforce environmental laws, combat environmental crimes such as wildlife trafficking and illegal logging, and manage natural resources sustainably. Further, the project aims for local municipalities of Quezon and Aurora to be able to draft ordinances, local regulations or executive orders related to environmental protection and an Area Specific Action Plan (ASAP) for their respective municipalities.

Photo credits to Tanggol Kalikasan

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Participation in the SLSU’s 17th Universityhood Celebration

Office of Intenational and Alumni Affairs — Wed, 03 Apr 2024 00:56:54 +0000

On March 14, 2024, the Office of International and Alumni Affairs participated in the 17th Universityhood celebration of Southern Luzon State University. In support for the event, the OIAA Director and staff together with the foreign students of the PhD-EdM and DBA program joined the parade and the set of activities included in the universityhood. The Foreign students expressed their appreciation on being invited in the university celebration and actively participated in the "Palaro ng Lahi", volleyball, and Dance Competition.

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𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽: 𝗧𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗴𝗼𝗹 𝗞𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗮𝘀𝗮𝗻 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗦𝗟𝗦𝗨’𝘀 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗗𝗿. 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝗧. 𝗩𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗮

Extension Services — Fri, 08 Mar 2024 00:32:40 +0000

On March 7, 2024, Tanggol Kalikasan, a collaborative partner of SLSU, extended their courtesy to the newly appointed president, Dr. Frederick T. Villa.
During the meeting, TK presented the progress of the ongoing project, Environmental Justice Sector Reform Program Phase 3, to President Villa. They highlighted the achievements of the project up to the current date, along with an account of the history of the IEG. The IEG was established in SLSU two decades ago, in 2004.

In attendance during the visit were Dr. Marissa C. Esperal, SLSU’s Vice President for Research, Extension, Production, Development, and Innovation, Engr. Lourdes Quevada, a member of the IEG Management Committee, Atty. Ma. Ronely Bisquera-Sheen, Managing Director of TK, and staff from the SLSU Office of Extension Services and Tanggol Kalikasan.

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