RESEARCH OFFICE

Research Ethics Committee	Monitor the full implementation of the University Research Ethics SOP Pursue ISO 9001:2015 Certification Prepare for Level 2 or 3 PHREB Accreditation
Research & Development Monitoring and Evaluation	Full implementation of RB-REF for all ongoing research Generate first Annual Research Performance Scorecard Enhance RMMIS analytics dashboard
Creative Works	Improve tagging, analytics, and reporting features Generate Creative Works Annual Summary Engage one (1) municipal or regional partner (LGU or organization) Optional themed exhibition/showcase Participate in one national/international creative works event
Metals & Engineering Innovation Center (MEIC)	Technology Pilot: Specifically pilot three university-developed technologies (such as climate-smart systems or resilient vessels) and document results for international publication. Investment: Organize the EVSU Technology and Investment Forum to secure funding for mature mechanical and engineering projects. Certification: Begin certifying Community Resilience Advocates (CRAs) to ensure the human element can operate and maintain new engineering innovations.
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 Strengthened Institutional and International Linkages MOAs with partner HEIs, consortiums, journals, research institutions, and experts 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	Drive licensing and spin-off generation programs Expand industry and government partnerships Institutionalize commercialization readiness assessments Implement regional technology promotion initiatives
TTCO	Conduct technology valuation and business model development Organize EVSU Technology and Investment Forum Establish faculty–student startup seed support mechanism Prepare spinout candidates from mature technologies Secure co-development and co-commercialization agreements

EXTENSION SERVICES OFFICE

Extension Services Office

Focus: Knowledge Sharing and International Alignment Host the International Resiliency Forum: Showcase NURCA’s community-based models to ASEAN and global partners, aligning with SDG 13.3 on improving climate education. Deploy Global-Standard Technologies: Pilot 3 university-developed technologies (e.g., climate-smart agri-systems) and document results for international publication. CRA Certification Launch: Begin certifying Community Resilience Advocates (CRAs), reaching the first 200 individuals with training that meets international disaster risk reduction standards.

Shared Services Facilities (SSF)

Development Goals Improve efficiency and product quality Introduce innovative food products Prepare for HACCP certification Key Activities Lean workflow optimization Product R&D and packaging redesign Trade fair participation Digital marketing and branding training (UPLIFT Phase 3) Expected Outputs HACCP-ready system New value-added products Regional brand recognition