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The University Extension and Development Center University Extension and Development Center (UEDC) started as WVSU Office of Extension in May 16, 1988 after the Board of Regents under Resolution No. 44 Series of 1987 approved the Organizational Chart of West Visayas State University with Extension as one of the trilogy of functions alongside Instruction and Research. The office was created with the vision of being a provider of extension programs that will bring about total development and improvement of the quality of life of its target community. Its mission aimed to extend appropriate technologies/skills/knowledge of practical application to the clientele and educating them for a richer, fuller and better quality of life. Its core philosophy rested on the belief that education is a potent force in improving the lives of people who are underprivileged, unemployed and underemployed. During its early days, the WVSU Office of Extension focused on 3 cores areas namely: (1) Non-Formal Education Programs (precursor of LLSSP or Lifelong Learning for Self- Sufficiency Program) with emphasis on skills training and functional literacy; (2) Human Ecology Services Division and Printing and Publication. Non-formal education is a precursor of Lifelong Learning for Self-Sufficiency Program (LLSSP) which UEDC continues to offer every semester.

As West Visayas State University continued to evolve into a public research university, UEDC has expanded its role to answer its mission for societal transformation by empowering partner communities through research-based knowledge and technology diffusion. UEDC’s role in the instruction and research continuum relies on the achievement of key result areas (KRA) as
mandated by its mission. UEDC’s KRAs are focused on technology and technology generation; implementation, relevance and impact of extension projects; local and international
partnership/collaboration; continuing education and capacity building for extension implementers; technical assistance; and dissemination of extension project outcomes and best practices.

In 2021, to respond to a changing socio-economic environment affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, UEDC initiated the updating and publishing of WVSU Manual of Extension Operations with policies put in place for extension implementation during pandemic and disaster situations. The approval of Extension Development Plan was also carried out. A planning and write shop activity was also conducted for the implementation of the WVSU Unified Extension Program which aims to develop community resiliency through health, environment, livelihood and pedagogy (WVSU HELPs) interventions. Policies were strengthened through the updating of the UEDC Citizens’ Charter and conduct of an extension colloquium and policy brief writeshop.

2022 saw the implementation of the University Extension Manual of Operations and the establishment of policies regarding faculty initiated unregistered extension projects and extension load credits. Research-based production of information, education and communication (IEC) materials commenced in 2023 as part of the over-all thrust of the University to strengthen the delivery of instruction, research and extension services. As a departure from the traditional annual in-house reviews on project proposal implementation, a research based approach has been adopted to ensure that the research undertakings of the University will be utilized in more meaningful, impactful ways mindful of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as well as local, regional and national thrusts and priorities.

UEDC continues to disseminate its mandate with the help of IT and social media platforms. A rigorous utilization of organizational and development communication tools has also been adopted to ensure that West Visayas State University’s societal contribution through UEDC
remains relevant and attuned with the changing times.


For more information contact:


DR. RICKY P. BECODO
Extension Director

Research and Extension Building
West Visayas State University
Luna St., Lapaz, Iloilo City 5000
Email: extension@wvsu.edu.ph
Phone: (033) 320-0870 loc 1309


WHAT WE DO


 The University Extension Office is in-charge of facilitating the diffusion of appropriate agriculture, fisheries, and social technologies through the use of integrated, multi-disciplinary, and participatory programs and services.

 

 

MANDATE

The Commission on Higher Education (Republic Act 7722) mandates the State Universities and Colleges to respond to the call for societal transformation.

 

Guided by its vision, as a research university advancing quality education towards societal transformation and global recognition, WVSU commits to develop life-long learners empowered to generate knowledge and technology and transform communities as agents of change.

 

VISION

The University Extension & Development Center (UEDC is  a conduit of generated knowledge and technology for community development.

 

 

MISSION

 

UEDC commits to empower partner communities through research-based knowledge and technology diffusion for social transformation.

 

 


KEY RESULT AREAS AND OBJECTIVES

 

1.    Knowledge and Technology generated products packaged and disseminated

 

a.    Package knowledge and technology products generated from research for industry and public use.

 

b.    Disseminate knowledge and technology generated through trainings, technical advisory services, IEC materials, fora, demonstration sites, and exhibits.

 

 

2.    Relevance of extension projects, its implementation, and its impact to the local, regional and national goals

 

a.    Call for research-based extension project proposals

 

b.    Conduct technical and in-house extension project reviews.

 

c.     Monitor project implementation and evaluate results and impact.


 

3.    Partners/collaborators

 

a.    Identify partners/collaborators based on the need of the primary partner community.

 

b.    Forge Memorandum of Agreement/Memorandum of Understanding (MOA/MOU) or Statement of Agreement (SOA) between and among the Colleges, University, Partner Communities, and Other Organizations.


 

4.    Continuing education or capacity building for extension implementers

 

a.    Orient new faculty on extension.

 

b.    Conduct training or workshop to update and capacitate extension implementers.

 

c.     Assess faculty- extensionists performance


 

5.    Technical capability shared as consultant and/or resource person

 

a.    Maintain a pool of consultants, experts, and resource persons to address various needs of the clients from government, non-government, people’s organization and the industry.

 

b.    Formulate mechanics on how the pool of experts and their expertise can be accessed.


  

 

6.    Disseminate extension projects outcomes, lessons learned, and best practices.

 

a.    Present papers on the project significant outcomes, lessons learned and bestpractices.

 

b.    Publish extension significant outcomes, lessons learned, and best practices.

 

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