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.
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.
Dr. Natividad closed the Batch 1 session by motivating participants to effect change in the workplace through continuous career improvement.
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