Philosophy

Engendered Education for Sustainable Human Development

Vision

A gender-sensitive university contributing and benefiting from the attainment of resilient, sustainable and inclusive growth and development

Mission

We are committed in collaboratively mainstreaming gender perspective in instruction, research, extension and support-service functions of the university.

Goals

Integrate gender perspectives in the entire operation of the university to ascertain that the system and processes are participatory, fair, empowering and sustainable.

Reduce inequality and discrimination in the various aspects of life in the university and in the local communities.

Objectives

Promote empowerment through a deeper understanding of gender, sexuality, health and human rights issues;

Enhance the academic, technical/ vocational and professional skills and capabilities of students and employees to better address key gender issues;

Promote gender-fair pedagogies and gender-responsive researches;

Support the reduction of poverty and vulnerability of people by promoting livelihood and entrepreneurship and improving community’s risk management capacity;

Produce and disseminate information, education and communication materials on gender-related issues and concerns; and

Establish linkages and coordinate with government and non-government agencies, civil societies and other institutions in addressing gender issues.

1. There shall be a University Gender and Development (GAD) Office headed by a Focal Person who shall have the following duties and responsibilities:

a. Provide technical, coordinative and secretarial support to the University wide implementation of gender mainstreaming;

b. Develop medium term plan for gender and development in collaboration with the various clusters and colleges of the University;

c. Ensure that GAD policies and concerns are mainstreamed in the University policies and articulated in the University programs, projects, and activities (PPA’s);

d. Prepare annual work and financial plan for GAD to be submitted to the Board of Regents, National Commission on the Role of Filipino Women, NEDA, and the DBM for approval;

e. Spearhead implementation of GAD PPA’s with the University clusters and colleges;

f. Monitor the implementation of GAD PPA’s by the University clusters and colleges;

g. Prepare report of accomplishments to be submitted to the above-mentioned offices;

h. Promote harmonious relationship with GAD coordinators in other campuses; and

i. Perform other duties and functions as delegated by the University President.