In its continued commitment to supporting employee development and institutional alignment, the Sorsogon State University-Human Resource and Development Management Office (SorSU-HRDMO) organized a two-day onboarding program at the Function Hall, SorSU CBM Building, Sorsogon City.
The sessions were designed to orient new employees on university policies, work expectations, and available support systems. The first session held on September 11, 2025, was designated for newly hired non-teaching personnel, while the second session conducted on September 12, 2025, was intended for newly hired teaching staff.
On the first day, the following topics were discussed for non-teaching staff:
Performance Management: Dr. Leny D. Berdin
Process of Work Ethics and Interpersonal Relationship Survey/Submission and Consolidation of IPCR: Mr. Gideon Karl L. Grefalda
Ease of Doing Business: Dr. Errol G. De Castro
Learning and Development: Ms. Camila Monet D. Jaylo
Overview of the Non-Teaching Personnel Association: Mr. Francis O. Antonio
Embracing Opportunities: Expectations and Challenges for New Team Members: Mr. Gerald E. Fulay
The second day focused on newly hired faculty members, with the following speakers and topics:
Duties and Responsibilities of Faculty Members (Embracing Opportunities: Expectations and Challenges for New Faculty Members-Instruction): Dr. Jhonner D. Ricafort
Performance Management: Dr. Jhonner D. Ricafort (Instruction)/Dr. Ryan V. Dio (Research and Extension)
Overview of Research and Extension (Embracing Opportunities: Expectations and Challenges for New Faculty Members-Research and Extension): Dr. Ryan V. Dio
Process of Work Ethics and Interpersonal Relationship Survey/Submission and Consolidation of IPCR: Mr. Gideon Karl L. Grefalda
Service Credit and Proportional Vacation Credit: Dr. Ma. Sylisa J. Estur
Learning and Development: Ms. Camila Monet D. Jaylo
Overview of the SorSU Faculty Association: Dr. Perry Carpio
The event culminated with closing remarks from Dr. Ma. Sylisa J. Estur. This two-day onboarding activity reflects SorSU-HRMDO’s proactive approach in ensuring that all new employees, teaching and non-teaching, are well-prepared, informed, and aligned with the university’s standards and aspirations. (SorSU PIO)
