Policy Statement
In reference to the Enhanced Basic Education Act (R.A. 10533), the Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act (R.A. 10931), and Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Memorandum Orders integrating the Sustainable Development Goals in higher education, Eastern Visayas State University (EVSU) reaffirms its mandate to provide accessible, inclusive, equitable, and high-quality education that nurtures globally competitive and socially responsible graduates.
EVSU shall:
Ensure access and equity by upholding policies and programs that expand opportunities for disadvantaged, marginalized, and vulnerable learners, guaranteeing that no student is left behind.
Integrate sustainability, resiliency, and climate action across academic programs, research, and extension initiatives to prepare graduates as leaders in addressing global and local development challenges.
Advance academic excellence and innovation by adopting outcomes-based and learner-centered pedagogies, digital learning platforms, flexible learning modalities, and global best practices in teaching and research.
Strengthen faculty development and academic leadership through continuous training, advanced studies, international linkages, and professional development programs.
Promote lifelong learning by supporting continuing education, technical-vocational programs, micro-credentials, and alternative learning pathways for diverse learners and professionals.
Foster research and knowledge production that generates innovative, interdisciplinary, and community-responsive solutions aligned with national development priorities and the UN SDGs.
Build global partnerships with academic institutions, industries, and international organizations to enhance student mobility, faculty exchanges, collaborative research, and cross-cultural learning opportunities.
Institutionalize inclusive learning environments that embrace cultural diversity, gender sensitivity, and the needs of persons with disabilities (PWDs) and indigenous peoples.
Through these commitments, EVSU envisions itself as a leading model of quality, inclusive, and sustainable higher education that empowers graduates to be agents of transformation and resilience in the Eastern Visayas region and beyond.