The Sorsogon State University is actively reviewing and updating its Strategic Plan for 2022-2026 to stay aligned with changing educational demands. To ensure that the revised plan reflects the needs of all stakeholders, the SorSU-Planning Management Office (SorSU-PLMO) headed by Dr. Catherine A. De Castro (Director, Planning Management), successfully hosted a Stakeholders’ Consultation on November 5, 2024, at the Audio-Visual Hall, Sorsogon City Campus.
The event commenced with welcome remarks from Dr. Telesforo D. Escoto (Campus Director, Sorsogon City Campus), followed by a presentation by Engr. Cindy D. Deocareza (Planning Officer III), on the rationale for the activity. SUC President III, Dr. Geraldine F. De Jesus delivered a message, emphasizing the significance of the gathering and the university’s goals. She said, “Today, we sit together, talk, propose, and reach agreements on how we can help each other achieve our common goals – to facilitate the social and economic development of our nation by ensuring that quality education and relevant technical skills are effectively delivered to the Filipino youth thereby increasing their competencies to pursue worthwhile professions and occupations and so becoming productive citizens in their communities.”
After an intermission number by the SorSU Dance Theater and Cultural Group, Ms. Maria Elena C. Demdam (Campus Director, SorSU-Bulan Campus) presented the Strategic Plan Assessment discussing achievements and challenges. Moreover, Dr. Susan S. Janer (Dean, SorSU-Graduate School) outlined the Strategy Framework, and Ms. Lynn C. Mendoza (Campus Director, SorSU Magallanes Campus) shared the university’s Key Initiatives.
Notable representatives from the academe, government agencies, and LGUs, such as Engr. Janet N. Naag (OIC-Chief Education Program Specialist, CHEDROV), Hon. Benito L. Doma (Board Member 2nd District Sorsogon), and Ms. Asia Olbes-Jao (Sorsogon City Tourism Officer) delivered messages of support.
In a show of solidarity, all present stakeholders signed a symbolic pledge to support the university’s strategic initiatives and collaborate towards the achievement of its long-term goals. The event concluded with closing remarks from Prof. Andrew F. Detera (Campus Director, SorSU-Castilla Campus), who expressed appreciation to all the participants for their active engagement and contributions throughout the event.
The consultation meeting gathered a diverse group of participants, including representatives from the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), government agencies, and local government units (LGU). Likewise, in attendance during the stakeholders’ consultation were SorSU’s top executives led by the Vice Presidents, Campus Directors, Dean of the Graduate School, Staff Directors, and other university officers and faculty, and also include Officers of the University Student Council, Officers of the Supreme Student Government, and the Technical Working Group on Strategic Plan Updating.
The updated plan not only aligns with current educational trends but also integrates feedback from stakeholders, ensuring that the university meets the needs of its community while contributing meaningfully to development goals. This proactive approach reinforces SorSU’s commitment to cultivating an inclusive and responsive educational environment that prepares students for future success. (SorSU PIO)
