With the aim to integrate the strengths of both institutions to achieve high academic standards and foster practical applications through extension work, Sorsogon State University (SorSU), through the Office of Research and Development (ORD) and Office of Extension and Training (OET) Services, in partnership with De La Salle University – Social Development Research Center (DLSU-SDRC), successfully capacitated selected SorSU faculty researchers and extensionists on a lecture-workshop called “Empowering Communities: Social Science Research Methods for Effective Social Extension Work” on July 9, 2024, at the SorSU E-Library, Sorsogon City Campus.
The one-day training-workshop highlighted a ceremonial Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) signing between SorSU and DLSU on Capacity Building Partnership, which encompasses capacity-building training-workshops, collaboration on research project engagements, and relevant undertakings, among others. SorSU and DLSU were represented by Dr. Ryan V. Dio (Vice President for Research, Extension and Training) and Dr. Homer J. Yabut, RPsy (SDRC Director/Associate Professor, Department of Psychology – DLSU), respectively.
Subsequently, SDRC Director Dr. Yabut delivered a message highlighting the DLSU-SDRC’s 45-year history. The SDRC Director emphasized that the center has been progressively diversifying its research endeavors, leading capacity-building efforts, and forging partnerships with various institutions and local communities that have enabled SDRC to lead and carry out socially impactful research initiatives. Prior to the ceremonial MOA signing, VPRET Dio likewise gave the opening remarks of the event.
Dr. Myla M. Arcinas (Associate Professor, Department of Sociology and Behavioral Sciences – DLSU), the esteemed resource speaker, engaged the participants in her informative lecture-workshop, including “Social Science Research Methodology in Social Extension & the use of Mixed Methods Research”. Afterward, a Q&A portion was also held, addressing queries and clarifications from the participants.
SorSU is always committed to establishing academic partnerships, research collaborations, and other undertakings with different Higher Education Institutions (HEIs), agencies, and larger communities, aimed not just at empowering its faculty and students but, at the same time, supporting and collaborating with wider stakeholders in resolving societal issues through research-based initiatives and extension engagements. (SorSU PIO)
