CatSU directors attend BCAARRD workshop to strengthen research efforts
ResearchTo
strengthen the research efforts and collaboration for Catanduanes State
University (CatSU), Dr. Jose Z. Tria, the Director of Research and Development
Services (RDS), and Prof. Abelisa D. Evangelista, the Director of Abaca
Technology and Innovations Center (ATIC), attended the Research Development and
Extension Strategic Planning and Workshop at Patio de San Jose Resort and
Convention Center at Malilipot, Albay on March 1-3, 2023.
The
workshop was organized by the Bicol Consortium for Agriculture, Aquatic and
Natural Resources Research and Development (BCAARRD), with twenty-two
consortium member institutions (CMIs) in attendance.
During
the workshop, Dr. Tria and Prof. Evangelista engaged in knowledge-sharing and
discussions on a wide range of themes such as research areas of BCAARRD,
strategic R&D roadmap for land-based agriculture and fisheries/marine
science, and developing action plans through the lens of Futures Thinking.
The
workshop also covered topics like Research Development and Extension agenda,
thrust, and priorities, Philippine development plans for 2023-2028, the
national innovation agenda 2032, and Bicol Regional Development plans.
Notable
resource speakers for the three-day workshop included Dr. Arnulfo M.
Mascariñas, Chair, RRDCC, Dr. Lester M. Narvaez, Dr. Marissa N. Estrella,
Deputy Director, and Director of BCAARRD, respectively.
As
a result of their attendance, research centers such as RDS and ATIC
brainstormed and agreed to create strategic plans through collaboration with
the Office of Vice President, REPA, Deans/Department Chairs and Research
Coordinators, and Faculty members as well as faculty researchers, by having
orientation and re-orientation for Research Coordinators about the trends and
updates of BCAARD, and assist them in preparing and the submission of
consortium-type research proposals.
“We
want to integrate new learnings and policies to gain from Futures thinking
approach of strategic planning, as well as revisit and improve, integrate and
re-harmonize the University research agenda to the regional RD&E thrusts
and priorities.”, Dr. Tria said.
BCAARRD
expressed its appreciation to all the attendees and participating CMIs for
their contributions to the success of the workshop and emphasized the
importance of continued collaboration among CMIs to achieve sustainable
regional development. #CVecilles
