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                        <p class="mb-0 text-muted"><?php echo e($officeAdmin->office_admin_description); ?> of <em>Polytechnic College of Davao del Sur</em></p>
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                        This office is primarily responsible in providing the faculty and students with opportunities to undertake programs, projects and activities designed to uplift the equality of life of a disadvantaged / underprivileged group or community outside the school.
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                <h5 class="mt-5 mb-4">Objectives</h5>
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                    <li> Encourage and support the development of innovative ideas, technologies, and methodologies among faculty and students.</li>
                    <li>Conduct research to identify and implement effective teaching and learning strategies, methods, and technologies that improve educational outcomes.</li>
                    <li>Facilitate research activities that contribute to the advancement of knowledge in various fields, disciplines, and domains.</li>
                    <li>Provide opportunities for students to engage in research projects, experiential learning activities, and mentorship programs under the guidance of faculty mentors.</li>
                    <li>Conduct research that addresses local, regional, and societal needs, and promotes community engagement, social responsibility, and sustainable development.</li>
                    <li>Establish mechanisms for monitoring and evaluating the impact of research activities, assessing research outcomes, and identifying areas for improvement.</li>
                    <li> Ensure adherence to ethical standards, regulatory requirements, and institutional policies governing research conduct, integrity, and responsible scholarship.</li>

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                <h5 class="mt-5 mb-4">Services Offered</h5>
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                    <li>Promote a culture of research and innovation among faculty, staff, and students.</li>
                    <li>Provide training, workshops, and seminars on research methods, proposal writing, and academic publishing.</li>
                    <li>Assist in the development, evaluation, and approval of research proposals aligned with institutional goals.</li>
                    <li>Offer guidance and support for the implementation of faculty and student research projects.</li>
                    <li>Facilitate the publication and presentation of research outputs in journals, conferences, and other platforms.</li>
                    <li>Coordinate with external funding agencies for research grants and collaborative projects.</li>
                    <li>Manage and maintain a repository or database of completed research works.</li>
                    <li>Ensure ethical standards and compliance with institutional and national research guidelines.</li>
                    <li>Support community-based research and extension activities that address local or regional needs.</li>
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                <h5 class="mt-5 mb-4">Weekdays Office Hours</h5>
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                <p>8:00 a.m. – 12:00 n.n - Mondays to Fridays <br> 1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m - Mondays to Fridays </p>
                <h5 class="mt-5 mb-4">Weekends Office Hours</h5>
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                <p>9:00 a.m. – 12:00 n.n - Saturday</p>


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