PUP: The Total University Ten-Point Agenda

Foster High Quality Campus Environment
Strategize and Institutionalize Income Generating Projects
Strengthen Research, Publications and Creative Works
Model Quality Management and Fiscal Responsibility
Improve Sense of Community Involvement and Linkages
Institutionalize the Principles of Academic Freedom and Responsibility
Promote Academic Excellence in Student and Faculty Performance Nationally and Internationally
Nurture and Enrich Our Cultural Heritage
Integrate ICT with Instruction, Research, Service and Production
Evolve Wholesome Living and Pleasant Working Environment for Faculty, Employees and Students

1. Foster High Quality Campus Environment

Expand state-of-the-art campus development programs
Promote strong and vibrant life in the campus
Improve campus site
Complete ongoing and new infra projects
Repair and rehabilitate existing structures
Upgrade classroom facilities and laboratories
Fast-track construction of on-campus residence infrastructures (Hasmin and Condotel)
Put up centers for specific purposes like the centralized accreditation center, research center, student center, student/faculty/admin health and recreation centers

2. Strategize and Institutionalize Income Generating Projects

3. Strengthen Research, Publications and Creative Works

Provide incentives and benefits to faculty members who engage in research, textbook writing, and other creative works
Encourage faculty members to present papers in national as well as international research colloquia, fora and conferences of professional and scientific organizations
Institutionalize a Center for Data and Statistical Analysis
Encourage collaborative research in the biological, physical and mathematical sciences
Develop applied research in biotechnology, environmental science, information technology, and alternative fuel
Develop strategies to increase external research funding both from private and government funding agencies
Publish refereed research journals
Device mechanisms through which linkages, partnership and research tie ups with S&T agencies could be expanded, strengthened and institutionalized

4. Model Quality Management and Fiscal Responsibility

Bring about change in traditional bureaucratic organizational climate and culture
Professionalize the bureaucracy through improved interpersonal relations and organizational practices
Deliver needed services to end-users (students, faculty, and staff) utilizing material resources wisely, effectively, and promptly—right at the time that these resources are needed the most
Exhibit political will to serve different sectors of the academic community

5. Improve Sense of Community Involvement and Linkages

Make its presence felt by meeting the needs of surrounding barangays and other nearby communities
Enhance student and faculty participation in outreach programs
Keep both internal and external communities informed about the developments in community outreach programs of the University
Strengthen accountability to the communities being served by conducting needs assessment, impact studies, and public general meetings
Establish mutually beneficial linkages with national and international organizations, businesses, alumni and associates of the university.

6. Institutionalize Principles of Academic Freedom and Responsibility

Advocate the practice of academic freedom in all aspects of academic life
Recognize the importance of responsibility in practicing such freedom
Foster mutual respect between and among members of the academic community—administrators, faculty, staff, alumni and family
Develop control mechanisms that will check and monitor violations of such principles

7. Promote Academic Excellence in Student and Faculty Performance Nationally and Internationally

Maintain an accreditation rate of at least 95% for all academic programs eligible for accreditation
Increase recognition of centers of development/excellence
Offer new programs such as Bachelor of Science in Biology, Bachelor of Science in Railway Engineering, Master in Engineering, etc.
Pilot ladderized programs in HRM, Tourism, IT and other courses
Increase student success in completing academic program as measured by high retention and graduation rates and high percentage of passing rate in different licensure board examinations
Increase percentage of faculty with master’s and doctoral degrees
Strengthen alliance with international institutions and agencies for student and faculty academic exchange and scholarships
Upgrade academic programs and standards towards global competitiveness by developing learner-centered curricula that incorporate international and interdisciplinary components in the undergraduate, Graduate School and Open University
Recognize outstanding students and student organizations, faculty and employees
Pilot a “Tele-University” as an alternative delivery of instruction
Increase recruitment, retention and graduation rates of foreign students

8. Nurture and Enrich Our Cultural Heritage

Support worthy programs and projects that will nurture and enrich our cultural heritage
Identify areas through which different cultural activities could be best nurtured and enriched
Initiate and maintain partnership with the National Center for Culture and the Arts and other cultural organizations for future national and international productions/endeavors
Strengthen degree programs in the Arts, Humanities, Languages and Linguistics and Communication

9. Integrate Information and Communication Technology (ICT) with Instruction, Research, Service and Production

Technologize the campus
Maximize application and utilization of ICT
Strengthen web-enhanced and on-line teaching and learning in the Graduate School and Open University
Computerize all campus operations
Operationalize a University Management Information System (MIS)

10. Evolve Wholesome Living and Pleasant Working Environment for Faculty, Employees and Students

Promote development and motivation of staff
Provide incentives for faculty and staff
Study possibilities for additional healthcare assistance to faculty and staff
Invest in equipment and other capital development for efficient services
Provide food courts and lounges to faculty members, staff and students
Make the campus more attractive, healthy and safe
Give members of the community a greater sense of participation and shared responsibilities in maintaining campus environment