12/08/2026
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The University Research Office (URO) convened the Higher Education Research Committee (HERC) for School Year 2026โ2027 for its first meeting on August 12, 2026, at 2:00 PM at the URO Conference Room.
The meetingโs agenda are as follows: (1) Discuss the roles and responsibilities of Research Coordinators, (2) Orient the Research Agenda to the Research Coordinators, and (3) PAASCU Self-survey for Graduate School.
The discussion also highlighted HERCโs role in fostering a strong culture of research and scholarly publication across the Higher Education Unit. Through coordinated programs and initiatives, the committee aims to strengthen research engagement, support knowledge generation across disciplines, and contribute to academic and educational excellence.
The meeting brought together the seasoned and newly appointed HERC members:
โข Perla S. Ledesma โ URO Director
โข Dr. Ma. Christina Celdran โ Research Coordinator, College of Nursing
โข Dr. Maureen Olive B. Gallardo โ Research Coordinator, College of Science, Information Technology and Engineering (in absentia)
โข Dr. Melophyl C. Baguio โ Research Coordinator, School of Liberal Arts
โข Jose Journal A. Pangan โ Research Coordinator, School of Management and Accountancy
โข John Thronn A. De Jesus โ Research Coordinator, School of Education
Through clear research directions and strengthened collaboration, the HERC hopes to continuously support a research culture that advances research and development, innovation, knowledge generation, and excellence in education.