UEDC UPDATES

The second part of the 27th Extension In-House Review of University Extension and Development Center started yesterday and will culminate on Friday, November 22, 2024 with a Revision Writeshop. Faculty-extensionists are scheduled to present their extension proposals for panel evaluators to review. The review aims to fine tune project activities and details before they are implemented in 2025.

The first part of the extension in-house review was held last November 14-15, 2024 and proposals were evaluated by Ms. Rosario P. Panganiban, Prof. Sheila P. Beliran and Dr. Marlene S. Gloria. Meanwhile, evaluators for this week's review are Dr. Aljen P. Vasquez, Dr. Juie Gay B. Quidato and Dr. Marlene S. Gloria.

Ms. Rosario Panganiban discussing GAD assessment in project proposal writing using HGDG tool

A project proposal writeshop was conducted by University Extension and Development Center from October 14-16, 2024 at Smallville 21 Hotel. The 3-day writeshop for faculty-extensionists discussed topics that are essential in project proposal writing such as extension project title formulation project rationale; project objectives; gender and development component; project logical framework; project methodology and workplan formulation. During the last day of the workshop, project sustainability was discussed as well as organizational chart and linkages; and project financial plans. The writeshop concluded with the finalization and submission of the extension project proposals.

Calling all environmentalists, climate change advocates and earth friendly organizations and individuals!

The 5th Philippine Environmental Summit will take place in Iloilo City on February 19-21, 2025 with the theme "Ako ang Bukas: Quantum Leap to Climate Neutrality." Green Convergence of Environmental Studies Institute in Miriam College is inviting HEIs, organizations, groups and individuals to submit trailblazing programs and projects focusing on technology, products, initiatives and partnerships. Groups and individuals with selected programs and projects will be invited to present their initiatives at the said environmental summit.

Interested participants are invited to submit a short description or postes of their environmental program/ project to the following contact details:

Email address: gcphilenvisummit@gmail.com (Subject: 5th Philippine Environmetal Summit Green Climate Project)

Phone: (02) 73390-4802

Mailing address: Green Convergence

Environmental Studies Institute

Miriam College

Katipunan Avenue, Loyola Heights, Quezon City 1108

Deadline on submission is on November 15, 2024.

The University Extension and Development Center conducted a Training-Workshop on IEC Production and Writing for Social Media last September 19-20, 2024 at the Research and Extension Bldg I, West Visayas State University. Twenty-eight faculty-extensionists from WVSU's colleges and campuses attended the said workshop facilitated by resource person Dr. Ian C. Espada of the College of Communication. The training aimed to update the skill set of extensionists not just in developing and producing traditional IEC but also in creating engaging publication materials for social media use.

The participants were oriented on the types and formats of IEC materials as well design concepts and principles. The topic on writing and designing IEC materials for social media was also lengthily discussed. As a culminating activity, the participants presented their expected outputs using graphic design platform Canva and mobile video editing app Capcut.

Resource Speaker Dr. Ian Espada

College of Nursing participants

Gawad Kalinga, SEED Philippines and partners launched the Visayas leg of the nationwide BayanAnihan Movement via a 3-day summit held on August 29-31, 2024 at West Visayas State University Cultural Center. The term BayanAnihan stems from the words 'bayan' (country), 'bayani' (hero), 'ani' (harvest), and 'bayanihan" (solidarity with others). The summit featured plenary talks, world-class cultural shows courtesy of the College of PESCAR, break-out sessions and a countryside fair held at the College of Medicine Gym and mini-forest area. The well-attended summit saw the active participation of students from WVSU CAF-Lambunao campus and other SUCs in Region 6. The event brought together government, NGOs, academe and the business sector to promote food security, sustainability, community empowerment and economic freedom by supporting young farmers and agripreneurs. The BayanAnihan Summit renews Gawad Kalinga and WVSU's past partnership and collaboration.

To learn how you can support the movement, visit the BayanAnihan Summit Facebook page.