RESEARCH OFFICE

Research Ethics Committee	Execute the final review and approval of the Research Ethics Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) Manual draft. Appoint new members and redefine roles within the Research Ethics Committee to meet regulatory standards. Submit a comprehensive application for PHREB accreditation to ensure institutional alignment with national ethical standards.
Research & Development Monitoring and Evaluation	Complete development and testing of Research Monitoring Management Information System (RMMIS) Pilot RMMIS at Main Campus Initial orientation for research coordinators and heads Draft Results-Based Research Evaluation Framework (RB-REF) Review existing Research M&E policies (if needed) Benchmark with CHED, DOST, PCAARRD, PCHRD, PCIEERD, etc., on existing Research M&E policies. (if needed) Draft revised Research M&E Manual (if needed)
Creative Works	Finalize Creative Works Policy draft Conduct consultations with the different schools and campuses Design and develop EVSU-CREATE (Creative Research, Arts, Technology, and Expression) system Define NURCA-aligned tagging and classification in the proposed system Conduct one (1) or two (2) basic capacity-building session Participate in one national/international creative works event
Metals & Engineering Innovation Center (MEIC)	Laboratory Support: Strengthen the Technology Business Incubation (TBI) and prototyping support spaces, which encompasses the mechanical engineering laboratory infrastructure. Resilient Technology: Initiate the first PPP (Public-Private Partnership) pilot deployment specifically for a resilience/climate technology. Protocol Development: Establish standardized partnership protocols and MOA templates for priority LGUs to facilitate technical resource-sharing
Innovative Technology & Management Journal (ITMJ)	Capability Building and Training Training on journal-ready research proposals and manuscripts Training on OJS management, initial screening, peer review, and publication ethics Enhanced visibility and credibility of ITMJ Crossref Indexed, and DOI (maintained) DOAJ application and compliance Scopus and WoS preparatory applications Compliance with other reputable indexing standards Increased publication of resilience-, climate-, and sustainability-focused research Call for papers aligned with resilience, climate action, and sustainability Linkages and Collaboration Joint research, publication, and capacity-building activities Promotion of Excellence and Impact in Scholarly Publishing Awards and Incentives – Dr. Roberto N. Padua Award for outstanding and impactful research

INNOVATION OFFICE

Innovation Office

Build innovation infrastructure (Patent Library, IP Assets Database) Institutionalize standard IP processes (filing, FTO) Develop human capital capability pipeline (IP literacy, patent drafting, FTO skills) Launch annual planning and performance monitoring mechanisms Formalize commercialization pathway structure (TRL -> valuation -> market readiness)

TTCO

Develop TTCO Commercialization Manual (licensing, royalty, spinout, PPP templates) Conduct Reverse Pitching and Pitching Activities. Create EVSU Technology Portfolio from existing and newly filed IPs Conduct technology market screening and valuation workshops Strengthen Technology Business Incubation (TBI) and prototyping support space Initiate first PPP pilot deployment for a resilience/climate technology

EXTENSION SERVICES OFFICE

Extension Services Office

Focus: Internal Readiness and Partnership Frameworks Establish the NURCA Extension Registry: Create a digitized database to track beneficiaries and project impact, aligning with NDRRM Pillar 4 for monitoring and evaluation. Standardize Partnership Protocols: Develop uniform MOA templates for the first 10 priority LGUs that explicitly include resource-sharing for climate action. Baseline Risk Mapping: Complete Climate and Disaster Risk Assessments (CDRA) for initial partner communities to ground all future extension work in science-based data.

Shared Services Facilities (SSF)

Development Goals Establish infrastructure and utilities Develop SOPs, GMP, and governance systems Prepare FDA LTO documentation Conduct MSME profiling and training Key Activities Facility renovation and equipment procurement Implementation of booking and inventory systems Creation of sanitation and safety manuals Program UPLIFT Phase 1 basic food safety training Expected Outputs Operational SSF facility Complete SOP/GMP manuals FDA LTO application submitted Initial MSME registry established