
Dr. Roy G. Ponce
SUC President III

Dr. Misael B. Clapano
Vice President for Research, Innovation and Extension (RIE)
OBJECTIVES:
The research, innovation and extension programs, projects, and activities of the university shall be focused on the following:
- To generate new information and technologies for transfer to and utilization;
- To influence decision-making, community education, and environmental management through research-based information;
- To conduct scientific gatherings and sectoral fora and produce Information, Education and Communication (IEC) materials for effective dissemination and utilization of research results;
- To assist local and indigenous communities in improving their quality of life with emphasis on the needs of humanity, regeneration of the environment, and expressions of faith;
- To synergize high-impact and cutting-edge research in the basic and applied sciences;
- To enhance research collaboration with local, regional, national, and international agencies or civil organizations for complementing the university’s technical and logistic capabilities;
- To conduct continuing education of researchers and enable mentoring of neophyte and budding researchers;
- To utilize research outputs as a tool in improving institutional management systems and processes; and
- To assist partner agencies in their research and management endeavors and policy needs.