RESEARCH OFFICE

Research Ethics Committee	Conduct seminars and trainings to faculty (and students if possible) on the University Research Ethics SOP Manual Implement mandatory Ethics Certification for Faculty/Students (Researchers) Implement Post-Approval Monitoring (PAM) system and conduct site visit (prepare Audit Reports & Monitoring Logs) Strengthen inter-university ethics networks through Regional REC Partnership Agreements
Research & Development Monitoring and Evaluation	Rollout RMMIS across all campuses Conduct campus-level trainings Implement system-based monitoring of research projects based on RB-REF Secure BOR approval of Revised Research M&E Manual Issue implementing guidelines
Creative Works	Secure BOR approval of Creative Works Policy Official launch of EVSU-CREATE Require encoding of university recognized creative works Conduct first EVSU Creative Works Exhibit (institutional level) Conduct one (1) or two (2) targeted training Participate in one national/international creative works event
Metals & Engineering Innovation Center (MEIC)	Marketplace Launch: Launch the EVSU Innovation Marketplace, a digital showcase for technologies developed within centers like the MEIC. Technical Assistance: Operationalize the Resiliency Center as a regional hub for technical assistance and climate education. Industry Matching: Match NURCA (National University for Resilience and Climate Adaptation) technologies with industry adopters to move prototypes from the lab to the field.
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 reseach Call for papers aligned with resilience, climate action, and sustainability 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	Scale innovation services delivery capacity (training, filing, advisory support) Institutionalize industry engagement mechanisms (pitching, reverse pitching) Deploy IP monitoring and compliance dashboard Strengthen enforcement coordination with Legal office
TTCO	Launch EVSU Innovation Marketplace (digital technology showcase) Form Technology Commercialization Advisory Council (industry, investors, agencies) Identify top licensable technologies and begin licensing negotiations Integrate FTO as mandatory step before licensing/deployment Match NURCA technologies with industry adopters

EXTENSION SERVICES OFFICE

Extension Services Office

Focus: Infrastructure and Regional Expansion Operationalize the Resiliency Center: Fully staff and equip the NURCA Extension Center as a regional hub for climate education and technical assistance. Regional Network Expansion: Complete MOAs with all 15 priority LGUs and 30 CSOs, reaching a cumulative 15,000 beneficiaries. Resource Mobilization: Secure external grants, utilizing the newly developed systems to manage large-scale climate finance.

Shared Services Facilities (SSF)

Development Goals Secure FDA LTO approval Expand service delivery capacity Launch pilot production Key Activities QA/QC implementation Regular production scheduling Advanced skills and entrepreneurship training (UPLIFT Phase 2) LGU and industry partnerships Expected Outputs FDA licensed facility Increased MSME participation Regular production operations