Welcome to the Office of the Vice President for Research, Innovation, and Engagement.
As a community of scholars and innovators, we are committed to advancing a culture of research excellence, creative innovation, and meaningful community engagement anchored in our institutional mission and values. Through collaborative inquiry, knowledge creation, and transformative partnerships, we strive to contribute solutions that respond to the needs of society and promote sustainable development.
This website serves as a hub for research initiatives, publications, innovation programs, community engagement activities, funding opportunities, and institutional collaborations. We invite faculty, students, researchers, partners, and stakeholders to explore the various programs and opportunities that foster academic growth, interdisciplinary collaboration, and social impact.
Together, let us continue to pursue truth, inspire innovation, and strengthen our commitment to service for the greater good.
Welcome, and thank you for being part of our research and engagement community.
Sincerely,
Noeda M. Madamesila, Ph.D.
Vice President for Research, Innovation, and Engagement
To cultivate a vibrant and ethical research ecosystem that produces innovative, socially responsive, and sustainable knowledge – advancing Augustinian values, strengthening national development, and contributing to meaningful global dialogue.
To foster multidisciplinary, collaborative, and community-engaged research grounded in ethical scholarship, scientific rigor, cultural sensitivity, and transformative leadership, ensuring that knowledge generated meaningfully addresses societal needs and promotes the common good.
The institution affirms research as an essential pillar of academic excellence and nation- building. Guided by truth, unity, and charity, it upholds the pursuit of knowledge that respects human dignity, adheres to the highest ethical standards, and contributes to individual, community, and societal well-being.
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Strengthen a Sustainable Research Culture. Promote a vibrant, collaborative, and ethically grounded research environment that supports scholarly growth among faculty, staff, and students.
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Produce High-Quality and Impactful Research Outputs. Encourage the development of innovative studies that address local, national, and global issues, and contribute to disciplinary advancement and societal well-being.
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Promote Multidisciplinary and Community-Engaged Research. Support research initiatives that integrate diverse fields of study and engage communities as partners in knowledge co-creation and problem-solving.
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Ensure Ethical and Responsible Conduct of Research. Uphold the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and accountability in all research activities, guided by institutional, national, and international ethical frameworks.
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Advance Innovation, Creative Scholarship, and Intellectual Property Generation. Strengthen systems that support technological innovation, creative expressions, knowledge translation, and intellectual property protection and utilization.
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Enhance Research Capability and Support Mechanisms. Provide continuous training, mentoring, funding, and resource support to develop researchers’ competencies and sustain a productive research ecosystem.
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Forge Strong Local and Global Research Partnerships. Establish collaborations with government agencies, industry partners, academic institutions, and civil society to enrich research opportunities and extend societal impact.
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Support Engagement and Knowledge Dissemination. Promote research dissemination through publications, conferences, exhibitions, community programs, and policy advocacy to maximize the reach and influence of research outputs.
The institution’s research governance ensures that research, innovation, and knowledge dissemination are conducted systematically, ethically, and in alignment with institutional priorities. The hierarchy promotes efficiency, accountability, and strategic oversight, anchored on the Office of the Vice President for Research, Innovation, and Engagement (OVPRIE).
Join Colegio San Agustin–Bacolod in building a community of excellence, values, and global-ready graduates through quality education and holistic formation.