Program Management
The University Research Center (URC) is an academic unit of the University under the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs. Its main task is to coordinate the research activities of the different colleges/units of the University and to convene and facilitate the affairs of the University Research Committee (URESCOM). The Research Director appointed by the University President heads the URC and serves as the Chairperson of the URESCOM. Members of the URESCOM are faculty and staff recommended by their respective Deans/Principals or as appointed by the University President.
I. The University Research Committee (URESCOM)
- Purpose
The University Research Committee (URESCOM), under the office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs, is responsible for developing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating the research program of the University. It is also responsible for making proper recommendations to the University Administration for the continual improvement of the University’s research program.
1.2. Scope of Concern
The issues addressed by URESCOM include but are not limited to the following:
- Formulating research agenda, strategies and policies;
- Training and assisting faculty and staff members in research proposal and research report preparation;
- Implementing programs and activities that will strengthen research capability of faculty, staff and students;
- Evaluating research proposals;
- Assisting and monitoring research implementation;
- Dessiminating research results;
- Implementing programs and activities related to authorship and publication of research journals; and,
- Establishing collaborative and cooperative relationship with other units having research related functions.
1.3. Membership
Members of the URESCOM are faculty and staff recommended by their respective Dean/Principals or as appointed by the University President. Committee membership is for one academic year or as specified in the appointment. Sub-committee membership is also for one academic year or as specified in the appointment.
1.4. Classification and Schedule of Meetings
The following are the classifications of URESCOM meetings and their corresponding schedule:
- Regular Meeting – This shall be held once in every month on a date decided upon by members of URESCOM.
- Special Meeting – Special meeting shall be held when needed. Schedule of meeting shall be decided upon by the Chairperson of URESCOM.
- Sub-Committee Meeting – The different sub-committees of the URESCOM shall also meet if there are concerns and issues that need immediate action. Date of meeting shall be decided upon by the Chairperson of the sub-committee.
II. The Sub-Committees
To ensure effective implementation of programs and activities of URC, the following sub-committees are also created:
- Research Evaluation
- Research Training, Education and Symposium
- Research Ethics
- Research Editing and Publication
- Research Monitoring
- Research Data Processing
- Research External Linkages
- Research Website
- Patubas Editorial Board
In order to maximize the participation of faculty members in the research program of the University, membership in sub-committees is open to non-members of the URESCOM.
III. Office Staff
The University Research Center (URC) has a full-time Office Secretary and two Student Assistants who can provide assistance to faculty and students who are doing research.
Major Programs
- Institutional Research
The University has an Internal Research Program (IRP), which provides faculty members and staff with research opportunities for personal and intellectual growth. The program enables faculty members to obtain funds for their research and at the same time be compensated cash research bonus (tax free/Di-Minimis) equivalent to one month basic pay. Research projects may be basic or applied.
- Externally Funded Research
Apart from administering the IRP, URC also coordinates the activities of and disseminates information related to the externally funded research activities. These projects include: (a) projects which are officially endorsed by and awarded
to the university; (b) researches contracted by an external organization to CPU, specifically through the department or college; and (c) projects for which funds are directly channeled through different Research Centers (RC’s) of the University. Mechanisms aimed to facilitate the involvement of faculty members in externally funded projects are also provided by URC.
- Research Dissemination
URC serves as a clearinghouse of research-related information and disseminates salient findings of completed researches. The center spearheads the holding of annual University Research Symposium (URS), which is held at least, once a year. The URS is participated by faculty researchers and students of the university. Apart from the holding of URS, the URC is also responsible for publishing the CPU Research Newsletter and Research Journal, and for maintaining a Web Page, which features the activities and accomplishments of URC.
- Research Education and Implementation Assistance
The center sponsors seminars and workshops on research proposal preparation; data processing and analysis; and report writing. Seminars and workshops are held at least once a year and are participated in by faculty members who intend to submit research proposals to URC. All technical assistance needed during the conduct of approved proposals is also extended by the center to the concerned faculty researcher.
As a service unit of the University, the center also sponsor similar activities for other academic institutions, government or non-government organizations for the purpose of strengthening the research capabilities of their staff.
- Policy Formulation and Implementation
The URC assists in the formulation, review and amendment of guidelines and policies governing research in the University. The center also ensures uniform implementation of policies across colleges/units.