Extension projects formulated for Barangay Alulod

The College of Engineering and Information Technology conducted the Extension Project Formulation and Writeshop for Barangay Alulod, Indang, Cavite on 12 July 2012 at the Learning Resource Center, CvSU.  The writeshop aimed to come up with extension projects that address the needs of the barangay.  Alulod was selected as the recipient barangay after a series of consultation meetings with the LGU officials of Indang and of the barangay last summer. A community needs assessment was conducted in the barangay in May 2012.

Dean Aileen V. Rocillo welcomed the 20 participants consisting of department heads, unit RDE coordinators, student representative, and selected faculty. Alulod Chairman Norberto Ersando and Councilor Federico Morales represented the barangay.

Extension Director Dr. Teddy F. Tepora discussed the extension program of the University and Dr. Marilyn M. Escobar, College Quality Assurance coordinator, presented the highlights of the Community Needs Assessment for Barangay Alulod. The participants were then grouped into three for the conceptualization of extension projects based on the listed priority needs of the barangay which were critiqued at the end of the writeshop. The group agreed to finalize the extension program and for each department to take the lead in implementing projects along their expertise.

Dr. David L. Cero, College RDE coordinator, facilitated the writeshop.

Faculty and staff orientation program conducted

The College of Engineering and Information Technology held its annual faculty and staff orientation program on 28 June 2012 at the CEIT Conference Room.

Dean Aileen V. Rocillo formally welcomed the newly hired faculty members of the college.  She said that the activity aimed to orient not only the new ones but also to refresh the old ones about the academic policies and guidelines of the college.

The unit heads introduced the faculty of their respective departments/units.  Topics discussed include the duties and responsibilities of academic advisers, thesis advisers and technical critics, grading system, proper decorum for teachers and staff, and accreditation. An open forum followed to clarify some issues and concerns of the faculty and staff.

Mojica, Castillo bag research awards

Dr. Ruel M. Mojica received the "Best Paper" and "Best Poster" awards for his research "Influence of Roasting on Total Phenolic Content and Antioxidant Properties of Philippine Coffee" during the closing ceremony of the 2012 Agency In-House Review of Cavite State University at the Rolle Hall on 28 June 2012. Meanwhile, Mr. Gerry M. Castillo won the "Best Paper" award in the Development Category for his research "Development of Liberica-based Coffee Blends".

Dr. Mojica and Mr. Castillo are faculty members of the Department of Agricultural and Food Engineering. The former is the officer-in-charge of the National Coffee Research, Development and Extension Center based in CvSU.