Extensions
BACK-TO-CAMPUS PROJECT:
Distribution of Hygiene Kits
March 29, 2022 | QCU San Bartolome Main Campus
Quezon City University – Extension Management Office, under the Office of the University President, in collaboration with the College of Business Administration and Accountancy, 4th Year Business Implementation Enterprises, and Young Entrepreneurs Society, conducted a Back-to-Campus Project of distributing Hygiene Kits for the returning QCU students in their first day of limited face-to-face classes
A total of 200 hygiene kits, composed of disposable facemasks, alcohol and portable alcohol spray bottle, one (1) pack of wipes, and one (1) soap, has been distributed to the students attending their first day of limited face-to-face classes.
The activity started at 7:00 in the morning, with the welcoming of students led by the University President Dr. Theresita V. Atienza, and the Vice Presidents of the University, Dr. Bradford Antonio C. Martinez (Vice President for Academic Affairs), and Ms. Pia Angelina C. Tan (Vice President of Administration and Finance). Also, present were Dr. Gerardo T. Bautista (Dean of College of Business Administration and Accountancy (CBAA), Ms. Geraldine Adlawon – Program Chair (CBAA), Mr. Loveroy Hipolito – Executive Director for Branches, Mr. Lenard F. Bien – Officer-in-Charge of Extension Management Office, Mr. Daryl R. Panganiban – Adviser of QCU Young Entrepreneurs Society (QCU-YES) and Ms. Pamella O. Ramos – President of QCU-YES.
This project was highly supported by the University as a contribution to the City’s Protektodo Campaign and to ensure that the minimum hygiene requirements are followed by the students as a precautionary measure against COVID-19.
TIBAYANIHAN 2: BUILD BACK BETTER AND GREENER IN POST-COVID-19
Cleaning Operations and Tree Planting
March 14, 2022 | Ada’s Park in Estero de Pandacan, along Jesus St., Brgy. 833-834, Manila
Happened last March 14, 2022: QCU-Extension Management Office (EMO) along with the other representatives from the QCU Administrative Services attended a one (1) day cleaning operations and tree planting at Ada’s Park in Estero de Pandacan along Jesus St., Brgy. 833-834, Manila with the theme, “Tibayanihan 2: Build Back Better and Greener in Post-Covid-19”.
The ceremony was attended and spearheaded by the Pasig River Coordinating and Management Office (PRCMO), led by its Deputy Executive Director, Dr. Lloyd C. Bautista. Also, guests from DENR, City Engineering, Junior Chamber International – Manila Chapter, Brgy. 833-834 Officials, and Quezon City University, represented by (Mr. Lenard F. Bien, Mr. Romel O. Sevilla, Mr. Marck Eric John M. Esole, Mr. Arjay P. Flormata, and Ms. Marolle Grace T. Ramos).
The program started at around 9:00 am, formally opened by the PRCMO Deputy Executive Director, Dr. Lloyd C. Bautista, through an Opening Remarks, followed by a photo opportunity with the guests and heads of their respective offices and organizations. A ceremonial tree-planting was then conducted after the photo op, which was then immediately followed by Messages of Support from their partner organizations. After some rest, the program was concluded through a Walkthrough Inspection led by PRCMO in Ada’s Park in Estero de Pandacan.
PADYAK TULONG SA KABUHAYAN: TURN OVER CEREMONY
March 10, 2022 | QCU Batasan Campus
Happened last March 10, 2022: QCU-Extension Management Office (EMO) in collaboration with the QCU National Service Training Program (NSTP), conducted a turn-over ceremony, entitled, “Padyak Tulong sa Kabuhayan: Turn Over Ceremony” in QCU Batasan Campus.
Through the ceremony, the University in partnership with the QCU National Service Training Program (NSTP) successfully turned over three (3) REPURPOSED PEDICABS to three (3) farms in the Second District of Quezon City and Native Chickens to the Miraculous Farm.
After the turn-over part of the ceremony, a quick orientation regarding the seeds donated by Benguet State University to the QCU Community Farms was also conducted.
The ceremony was attended by Dr. Theresita V. Atienza, Hon. Julienne Alyson Rae V. Medalla (Former Head, Education Affairs Unit), Hon. Clark David Valmocina (Councilor, District 2), Mr. Rogelio Reyes (NSTP Head), Ms. Cristina Perez (Head, JOY of Urban Farming), and Mr. Nonong Velasco (Head, SDAU).
Also, 8 members from the QCU NSTP Repurposing Team were present for the awarding of Certificates of Recognition. Moreover, there are 107 farmers from the second and fifth districts of Quezon City attended as participants.
Lastly, the program was successful thru the assistance of 25 members of the committee coming from, QCU Extension Management Office, QCU-NSTP Faculty, QCU-Council of Students Leaders, QCU-Creative Student Society, and Administrative Personnel from QCU Batasan Campus.
QCU-OVPREPL EMO conducts RECAP – University Extension: Fulfilling our Mission as a Higher Education Institution
The QCU-Extension Management Office (EMO) under the Office of the Vice President for Research, Extension, Planning, and Linkages conducted a one-day online Research and Extension Capability Advancement Program (RECAP) on January 24, 2022, with the theme “University Extension: Fulfilling our Mission as a Higher Education Institution.”
University President, Dr. Theresita V. Atienza, opened the activity by referencing “The Achievement Habit: Stop Wishing, Start Doing, and Take Command of Your Life,” a book written by Bernard Roth emphasizing that “talents and good ideas are only part of the equation. The next step – the harder step – is doing, taking responsibility for designing success in our own life, and this includes applying the design thinking principles like making sure you work on the real problems.” She then concluded her welcoming remarks with the words, “most of the great things in life are accomplished by simply getting started; put pen to paper, write a few lines of your research, stretch the canvass, move your feet, and you’re already 90% there.”
Acting Director of Research Management Office (RMO) Mr. Angelito P. Bautista Jr. presented the Rationale of the Program highlighting the vital importance that the Extension Office plays in the University and the community where it is located. He also introduced the program’s objectives, indicating that the conduct of this program marked the beginning of the harmonious and holistic relationship of the university stakeholders and its extension programs, projects, and activities. The one-day online Research and Extension Capability Advancement Program (RECAP) was facilitated by the Officer-in-Charge of the Extension Management Office, Mr. Lenard F. Bien, who was also the resource speaker on the orientation of what the Extension Services of the University are. He also discussed the University Extension Agenda, Thrusts, and Priorities along with the QCU Extension Principles. He also oriented the participants of the different Integrated Extension Programs and introduced the QCU SMILE Extension Program as the overarching and umbrella extension program of the University.
After the orientation and discussions, a workshop was conducted wherein the participants presented the outputs. He ended the program by providing the participants with working knowledge on reporting and documenting their extension projects, programs, and activities.
To close the program, the University Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Bradford Antonio C. Martinez, invited the participants to inspire others in doing extension service.
The event was attended by QCU faculty, students, and staff to facilitate the increase of the number of QCU internal stakeholders engaged in community engagement as highlighted in the QCU Institutional Development Plan, which is vital in achieving the University’s goal towards Excellence in Community Engagement.