1. Research Development Program
The Research Development Program and the Faculty Supplemental Research Assistance Program provide faculty members and staff with research assistance. The program enables faculty members to obtain funds for their research or instructional material development projects and at the same time be compensated in terms of Teaching Load Incentive (TLI) equivalent to twelve (12) units academic load for one semester. Research projects may be basic or applied while materials development may take the form of developing or evaluating textbooks and instructional materials.
2. Research Dissemination
DWCL-RAC serves as a clearinghouse of research-related information and disseminates
salient findings of completed researches. The center spearheads the holding of research forum and capability building seminar-workshop, which is held at least, once a year. The activities are participated by faculty researchers, graduate and undergraduate students of the college. The center is also responsible for publishing the DWCL Research Journal, and the evaluation and management of the school’s website content
3. Research Consultancy
The center provides consultancy to faculty researchers, graduate and undergraduate students in their research undertakings. All technical assistance such data analysis and interpretation as well as manuscript editing during the formulation and conduct of researches is extended by the center.
4. Institutional Planning, Policy Formulation and Implementation
The RAC assists in the planning, formulation, review and amendment of guidelines and policies relative to the governance and management of the school. .
Operation and Management
The Research and Accreditation Center Director is appointed by the Board of Trustees and reports directly to the Vice President for Academic Affairs. To ensure effective implementation of the center’s research and accreditation programs and activities , the following sub-committees are created:
- PAASCU Area Committees
- Research Council
- Research Committee
