Graduate Student Guide book
Graduate School Council
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GRADUATE SCHOOL COUNCIL |
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DR. ANABELLA B. TULIN University Professor Dean, Graduate School |
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DR. CATHERINE ARRADAZA Assistant Professor III Secretary, Graduate School |
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DR. MOISES NEIL V. SERIÑO Associate Professor V Dean College of Management and Economics |
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DR. MANUEL D. GACUTAN Associate Professor I Head, Dept. of Animal Science |
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DR. VICTOR B. ASIO University Professor Dean, CAFS and Chairperson, Graduate School Curriculum Committee |
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DR. ELIZA D. ESPINOSA Associate Professor III Head, Institute of Tropical Ecology and Environmental Management |
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DR. DEEJAY M. LUMANAO Associatee Professor II Head, Online Programs Office |
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DR. MA. THERESA P. LORETO Associate Professor V Dean, College of Arts and Sciences |
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DR. QUEENSTEIN D. LAUZON Assistant Professor III Chancellor, VSU-Tolosa |
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DR. JOEL Q. MABALHIN Assistant Professor IV Head, Dept. of Teacher Education |
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DR. LYNETTE C. CIMAFRANCA Associate Professor III Head, Dept. of Food Science and Technology |
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DR. MA. VANESSA E. GABUNADA Associate Professor III Head, Dept. of Arts, Languages and Literature |
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DR. CHRISTINA A. GABRILLO Professor IV Head, Dept. of Development Communication |
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DR. ELIZABETH S. QUEVEDO Associate Professor V Head, Dept. of Pure & Applied Chemistry |
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DR. ROBELYN T. PIAMONTE Associate Professor IV Head, Dept. of Pest Management |
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DR. SUZETTE B. LINA Professor III Head, Dept. of Soil Science |
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DR. ANALYN M. MAZO Professor III Head, Dept. of Biological Sciences |
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DR. CHARIS B. LIMBO Associate Professor III Director, Institute of Human Kinetics |
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DR. DENNIS P. PEQUE Professor VI Dean, College of Forestry and Environmental Sciences |
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DR. ANATOLIO N. POLINAR Professor II Head, Dept. of Forest Science |
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DR. DIONESIO M. BAÑOC Professor III Head, Dept. of Agronomy |
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DR. ROSARIO A. SALAS Professor VI Head, Dept. of Horticulture |
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DR. LIJUERAJ J. CUADRA Associate Professor V Head, Dept. of Agricultural Education & Extension |
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ZYRA MAE H. CENTINO Assistant Professor III Head, Dept. of Economics |
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DR. MARK C. RATILLA Assistant Professor III Head, Dept. of Business Management |
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DR. LILIAN B. NUÑEZ Associate Professor V Head, Institute of Strategic Research & Development Studies |
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ENGR. ELDON P. DE PADUA Instructor I Head, Dept. of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering |
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DR. BAYRON S. BARREDO Associate Professor II Dean, College of Education |
About Us
VSU offers a unique opportunity for advanced study through highly innovative and relevant graduate programs covering a wide range of disciplines relating to agricultural and rural development.
Students make use of extensive instructional and research facilities of the academic as well as of various VSU-based research centers. The University also provides general amenities including housing, social, recreational, spiritual and shopping facilities. The scenic campus is situated at the foot of Mt. Pangasugan and facing the beautiful Camotes Sea, making VSU a conducive place for study.
The University regularly updates its program to keep pace with the ever changing needs of students and to ensure an atmosphere for optimum academic advancement.
The Graduate School of VSU strive for excellence in graduate education for regional growth and rural development. It offers graduate courses to teachers, researchers, extensionists, administrators and other professionals to upgrade their educational competencies. It also offers weekend classes and distance education for those who do not have enough time to attend to conventional schedule.
Philosophy. A teacher must foster intellectual curiosity among students and train them in the art and science of searching for truth to achieve excellence whether in the classroom or in the laboratory, in nature or in society
Vision. A globally competitive university for science, technology, and environmental conservation.
Mission. Development of a highly competitive human resource, cutting-edge scientific knowlegde and innovative technologies for sustainable communities and environment.
Goal. Produce high quality manpower in agriculture and its allied fields through graduate education to serve the development needs of the region.
General Objective. To strive for excellence in graduate education for regional growth and rural development.
Specific Objectives
- To offer graduate courses to teachers, researchers, extension workers, administrators and other professionals.
- To train and guide graduate students in conducting productive and independent research studies relevant to agriculture and its allied fields.
- To design and implement innovative strategies for the enhancement of managerial and leadership skills of professional and development workers.
- To strengthen personal discipline and moral character of graduate students to better serve their clientele.
GS Dean Staff
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CN Research Agenda
Research Agenda
1. Health of individuals, families and communities
-Health and Wellness Promotion
-Population and Health Issues
-Emergency Preparedness
-Disease Prevention
-Curative Management
-Rehabilitation
-Climate Change
2. Health Care Delivery System
-Nursing Management
-Referral system and networking
-Public and Private Health services and facilities
-Health disparities
-Health Program Evaluation
3. Higher Education System
-Nursing pedagogy
-Tracer studies
-Evaluation of nursing programs
Extension Agenda
- Improvement of health among individuals, families and communities through health education and provision of health services
- Enhancement of Health Care Delivery System practices by assessing/evaluating health care agencies and feedbacking results to concerned agencies thus developing intervention schemes as needed.
- Full implementation of Higher Education System in nursing.