University Extension Services – Ranaw Sustainability and Resiliency Center

The University Extension Services Center (UESC) was formerly called the Extension Service Office,established in 1989 under BOR Res. No. 53, S. 1989 and renamed to University Extension Service Center(UESC) under BOR Res. No. 128, Series of 1989 with a mandate responsibility for the development and implementation of extension service and training programs of the University. UESC is also responsible for the coordination and facilitate the implementation of extension programs and services in the different academic colleges, units, or centers of the University. UESCS is directly responsible to the Vice Chancellor for Research, Extension and Development, consisting of three sub-units such as:

1) Techno-Training/ Technical Services Division
2) Community-Based & Linkages Services and the
3) Administrative Services which are headed by the Chief of the Division.

1. Republic Act No. 7722, known as the Commissioner of Higher Education Act of 1994, mandates institutions of higher learning like state universities and colleges (SUCs) to respond to the call for societal transformation.

2. Republic Act No. 8292, otherwise known as the “Higher Education Modernization Act of 1997”, mandates state colleges and universities (SUCs) to promote the establishment of and development of research and extension centers and to establish guidelines and procedures for participative decision-making and transparency within the institution.

3. A No. 1387, an original charter of the Mindanao State University (MSU) in 1955 and amended by RA No. 1897 in 1955, amended by RA 3791 and amended by RA 3668 in 1964, the said University shall primarily give professional and technical training, besides providing advanced instructions in literature, philosophy, the science, and arts.

4. Republic Act no. 8435 otherwise known as the Agriculture and Fisheries Modernization Act of 1987 (AFMA) that state colleges and universities (SUCs) together with the Department of Agriculture (DA) shall assist the LGUs extension system by improving their effectiveness and efficiency through capacity-building and complementary extension activities such as technical assistance, training of LGU extension personnel, improvement of physical facilities, extension cum research and information support services (Section 92, RA 8435).

5. Republic Act no. 7160, otherwise known as the Local Government Code of 1991, SUCs shall become the direct partners of the local government units (LGUs) in the community extension services.

6. Republic Act No. 3844 also known as the Agricultural Land Reform Code was signed on August 8, 1963.

7. Executive Order No. 128, Series of 1968 signed on May 6, 1968, provided for the implementing details of RA No. 5185 on the relationship of the field agricultural extension work of the local governments and national government. Section 1 of the EO expanded the meaning of agricultural extension to include “stimulation, promotion and organization of agricultural cooperatives and encouragement in the formation and growth of private associations, study clubs, committees and other groups of farmers and members of their family that will enhance their social and economic conditions.”

8. MSU Code of Governance, 1987, the University Extension Services Office shall be responsible for the development and implementation of extension service and training programs along with development studies, technology transfer, and non-formal education with emphasis on indigenous resources of the campus area of responsibility. It shall monitor, review, and coordinate the extension service programs attached to the academic colleges or units and shall facilitate the implementation of the same (BOR Res. No. 92, S 1988).

9. Executive Order No. 117, January 30, 1987, under section 3: Declaration of Policy. – It is hereby declared as a basic State policy that the education system shall make a maximum contribution to the attainment of national development goals; that the State shall promote and maintain equality of access to education and enjoyment of the benefits thereof by all citizens, and that the State shall use education as an instrument for the development of the cultural communities of the nation and the deprived community to enrich their participation in the community and national life and to unify all Filipinos into a free and just nation.

10. Letter of Instruction No. 607, S. 1977, whereas, private schools, colleges, and universities, in view of their altruistic and public service orientation, may find it propitious to join cause with the government in these programs for our least fortunate communities and share with them the expertise and technology which is available in these educational institutions.

11. Article XIV, 1987 Constitution, under sec. 2 par. 4 “Encourage non-formal, informal, and Indigenous learning systems, as well as self-learning, independent, and out-of-school study programs particularly those that respond to community needs.”

UESC is guided by the vision, mission, and goal of the University; the Center shall pursue the following objectives:

1. To harmonize collaboration and strengthen networking with the various POs, GOs, and NGOs for the socio-economic well-being of the University’s service area;

2. To serve as catalyst of development through the conduct of needed and relevant seminars, workshops, training, fora, etc;

3. To enhance development through proper and timely orchestration of Indigenous and new resources;

4. To devote, focus, and concentrate limited resources on the less fortunate and underprivileged people within its services area;

5. To bring and translate the message of wholesome development to places within its service area regardless of distance, terrain, and other adverse conditions as long as the University’s technical assets, capabilities, and expertise are needed, useful, and relevant.

A. Human and Community Development

1. Education
2. Peace and Development
3. Social Services and Social Protection
4. Gender and Development and PWD Inclusion

B. Culture, Tourism, and the Arts

1. Mapping, Conservation, Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Heritage
2. Halal ecosystem
3. Education
4. Women and Youth
5. Tourism and Hospitality Business Management

C. Language, Media, and Communication Research

1. Theoretical and Applied Linguistics
2. Media Content Research and Innovation
3. Media and Information Literacy and other 21st Century Literacies
4. Communication, Campaign and Popularization of Scientific Knowledge
5. Language Documentation

D. Industry, Innovation, Infrastructure, Energy and Emerging Technology

1. Transportation
2. Energy and Power Generation
3. Communication and Digital Network
4. Water and Sanitation
5. Advanced Materials
6. Materials For Energy
7. Nanotechnology
8. Optics And Photonics
9. Electronics Industry
10. ICT Innovations
11. Industry 4.0
12. Quantum Technology
13. Smart Cities, Villages and Communities
14. Artificial Intelligence
15. Utilities
16. Unmanned Vehicle Systems (UVS)
17. Metals And Engineering
18. Start-up Development Program
19. Technology and Innovation
20. Data Analytics
21. Data Visualization

E. Sustainable Economic Production, Food Security and Poverty Alleviation

1. Agriculture
2. Inland Fisheries
3. Marine fisheries
4. Technological innovations that help farmers
5. Socio-Economic and Policy Research
6. Food Security and Safety
7. Halal (food, medicines, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals)
8. Entrepreneurship and social enterprise development
9. Technology Business Incubation Program
10. Forestry
11. Circular Economy

F. The Biological-Physical-Chemical Environment

1. Lake Lanao, Agus river and other aquatic ecosystems
2. Ranao-Agus Riverbasin, watersheds, and forests
3. Iligan Bay, Illana Bay and other marine ecosystems
4. Agricultural ecosystems
5. Urban ecosystems
6. Biodiversity (flora and fauna) and ecosystem studies
7. Mineral Resources
8. Solid Waste Management
9. Pollution and rehabilitation studies of degradation of ecosystems
10. Land-use change assessment and monitoring
11. Biomass and Carbon stocks estimation and modelling
12. Green Computing

G. Health Research and Development

1. Environmental health and sanitation
2. Health prophetical education and services
3. Family health
4. Health and Climate change
5. Health in emergencies
6. Studies on health systems
7. Communicable and non-communicable diseases
8. Mental health
9. Health-seeking behavior
10. Health and digital technology
11. Emerging and re-emerging diseases
12. Anti-microbial resistance
13. Studies on cultural and indigenous practices affecting health.
14. Policy research
15. Sports, physical activity, and recreation as interventions to health problems

H. Law and Governance

1. Policy Development
2. E-governance
3. Ethics, Transparency and Accountability
4. Legal Research
5. Contemporary Issues and Trends in the Muslim World
6. Global Security, Foreign Policy, Diplomacy and International Relations

I. Basic Research

1. Pure Basic Research
2. Policy Research
3. Oriented Basic Research

J. Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation

1. Observation and monitoring networks
2. Technology development and application for monitoring
3. Modelling and simulation for improvement of monitoring and forecasting
4. Hazards, vulnerability, and risk assessments
5. Infrastructure
6. Warning and risk communication
7. Technology development and application for climate change mitigation and adaptation
8. Technology development and application for DRRM
9. Policy research

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