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• Higher Education Act of 1994 (RA 772 Section 8)
mandates CHED to enhance the research functions of
higher education institutions (HEIs) in the Philippines.
• CHED recognized the need to decentralize the
promotion and management of research productivity
and excellence, thus, established ZRCs.
CHED-BU Zonal Research Center for Bicol Region
c/o Office of the Research Director Bicol University
Research and Development Center
BUREPC Bldg., Bicol University Legazpi City
Telefax: (052) 820-6319; (052) 480-1325
E-mail: buched_zrc@yahoo.com
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• An office hosted by a selected Higher Education
Institution (HEI)
• supported by CHED
• to efficiently manage research activities and
enhance research productivity of HEIs in their
identified area(s) of jurisdiction (zone).
CHED-BU Zonal Research Center for Bicol Region
c/o Office of the Research Director Bicol University
Research and Development Center
BUREPC Bldg., Bicol University Legazpi City
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Telefax: (052) 820-6319; (052) 480-1325
E-mail: buched_zrc@yahoo.com
Host HEI as ZRC
• The HEI should have the potential and readiness
to provide R&D Management assistance to other
HEIs in the identified region(s) of jurisdiction.
Selection Criteria
• Institutional leadership within the zone
• Strong research tradition and track record
• Accredited graduate program(s) and Center(s) of
Excellence/Development
CHED-BU Zonal Research Center for Bicol Region
c/o Office of the Research Director Bicol University
Research and Development Center
BUREPC Bldg., Bicol University Legazpi City
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Telefax: (052) 820-6319; (052) 480-1325
E-mail: buched_zrc@yahoo.com
ZRC/Institution
1.
2.
3.
4.
Mariano Marcos State Univ
Isabela State University
De La Salle University
UP Diliman
Region(s) Covered
I & CAR
II
NCR Group 1
NCR Group 2 and III
5. UP Los Baños
IV & V
6. Siliman University
7. University of San Carlos
8. Leyte State University
9. MSU-Institute of Technology
10. UP Mindanao
11. Univ of Southern Mindanao
VI and Parts of VII
VII (Bohol& Cebu)
VIII
X
XI
IX, XII and CARAGA
CHED-BU Zonal Research Center for Bicol Region
c/o Office of the Research Director Bicol University
Research and Development Center
BUREPC Bldg., Bicol University Legazpi City
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Telefax: (052) 820-6319; (052) 480-1325
E-mail: buched_zrc@yahoo.com
 CHED approved the
designation of BU as
ZRC on May 18,
2009.
 The focus of CHEDBU ZRC is on
Education
and
Socio-economics.
 The BU Research and Development Center serves as the
implementing unit of the CHED-ZRC.
CHED-BU Zonal Research Center for Bicol Region
c/o Office of the Research Director Bicol University
Research and Development Center
BUREPC Bldg., Bicol University Legazpi City
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Telefax: (052) 820-6319; (052) 480-1325
E-mail: buched_zrc@yahoo.com
 Ateneo de Naga University (ADNU) is the Program
Cluster Implementer of CHED-BU ZRC.
 It shall focus on Information Technology, Business
Economics, and Entrepreneurship.
CHED-BU Zonal Research Center for Bicol Region
c/o Office of the Research Director Bicol University
Research and Development Center
BUREPC Bldg., Bicol University Legazpi City
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Telefax: (052) 820-6319; (052) 480-1325
E-mail: buched_zrc@yahoo.com
 Periodically assess research capacity and productivity of
HEIs based on identified indicators.
 Formulate Zonal Research Program (ZRP).
 Monitor implementation of the ZRP components.
 Evaluate,
recommend/support
research
output
dissemination activities relevant to the thrust of the zone.
CHED-BU Zonal Research Center for Bicol Region
c/o Office of the Research Director Bicol University
Research and Development Center
BUREPC Bldg., Bicol University Legazpi City
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Telefax: (052) 820-6319; (052) 480-1325
E-mail: buched_zrc@yahoo.com
 Identify and develop the detailed program/ project/study
components for Information Technology and Socio-economics in
close coordination with BU-ZRC.
 Assist in the identification of potential HEIs and faculty members
to conduct research in support of the approved ZRP.
 Provide technical assistance in the packaging of research
proposals.
 Conduct research building activities relevant to the program
cluster.
CHED-BU Zonal Research Center for Bicol Region
c/o Office of the Research Director Bicol University
Research and Development Center
BUREPC Bldg., Bicol University Legazpi City
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Telefax: (052) 820-6319; (052) 480-1325
E-mail: buched_zrc@yahoo.com
• Database Management & Maintenance
• Zonal Research Program (ZRP)
• Networking and Research Utilization
• Research Expertise & Capability Building
CHED-BU Zonal Research Center for Bicol Region
c/o Office of the Research Director Bicol University
Research and Development Center
BUREPC Bldg., Bicol University Legazpi City
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Telefax: (052) 820-6319; (052) 480-1325
E-mail: buched_zrc@yahoo.com
• Update RMIS data by collecting and encoding data from
member HEIs.
• Analyze/synthesize RMIS data collected from 31 potential
member HEIs.
• Use data analysis to come up with “State of Higher
Education Research in Region V”.
CHED-BU Zonal Research Center for Bicol Region
c/o Office of the Research Director Bicol University
Research and Development Center
BUREPC Bldg., Bicol University Legazpi City
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Telefax: (052) 820-6319; (052) 480-1325
E-mail: buched_zrc@yahoo.com
• Three-year program of activities prepared by each ZRC to
meet their main thrusts and objectives.
• Reflective and responsive to the development needs of the
zone.
• Caters to research activities not funded by other
government agencies (DA, DOST, etc.).
• Provides R & D capability building activities for the memberHEIs based on the identified needs.
CHED-BU Zonal Research Center for Bicol Region
c/o Office of the Research Director Bicol University
Research and Development Center
BUREPC Bldg., Bicol University Legazpi City
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Telefax: (052) 820-6319; (052) 480-1325
E-mail: buched_zrc@yahoo.com
• Education - enhancing teachers’ instruction capabilities
and students’ learning capacity.
• Socio-Economics - addressing social and economic
concerns of Region V focusing on health, education and
income.
• Information Technology
CHED-BU Zonal Research Center for Bicol Region
c/o Office of the Research Director Bicol University
Research and Development Center
BUREPC Bldg., Bicol University Legazpi City
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Telefax: (052) 820-6319; (052) 480-1325
E-mail: buched_zrc@yahoo.com
• Conduct
consultative
meetings with experts,
other research funding
agencies,
and
R&D
Networks in Region V.
• Prepare draft of integrated ZRP based on CHED
research
priorities,
RMIS
data,
and
outputs/recommendations during the
consultative
meetings conducted.
CHED-BU Zonal Research Center for Bicol Region
c/o Office of the Research Director Bicol University
Research and Development Center
BUREPC Bldg., Bicol University Legazpi City
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Telefax: (052) 820-6319; (052) 480-1325
E-mail: buched_zrc@yahoo.com
• Conduct regional
workshops to:
and
sectoral
consultation-
(a) validate draft ZRP, and
(b) formulate integrated regional R&D program and
network for the CHED ZRP thrusts
• Conduct write-shop for the research project
components of the integrated regional R&D program
CHED-BU Zonal Research Center for Bicol Region
c/o Office of the Research Director Bicol University
Research and Development Center
BUREPC Bldg., Bicol University Legazpi City
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Telefax: (052) 820-6319; (052) 480-1325
E-mail: buched_zrc@yahoo.com
• Review, refine and present research programs and the
component project proposals to CHED.
• Finalize and endorse research programs and component
project proposals for CHED-GIA funding.
• Process MOA and release of research funds for approved
proposals.
• Conduct monitoring and evaluation of GIA funded
research projects/ programs.
CHED-BU Zonal Research Center for Bicol Region
c/o Office of the Research Director Bicol University
Research and Development Center
BUREPC Bldg., Bicol University Legazpi City
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Telefax: (052) 820-6319; (052) 480-1325
E-mail: buched_zrc@yahoo.com
• Develop and maintain the CHED-BU ZRC official website.
http://bicolzrc.weebly.com
CHED-BU Zonal Research Center for Bicol Region
c/o Office of the Research Director Bicol University
Research and Development Center
BUREPC Bldg., Bicol University Legazpi City
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Telefax: (052) 820-6319; (052) 480-1325
E-mail: buched_zrc@yahoo.com
• Conduct ZRC reorientation in the
regions to enhance
HEIs’ awareness,
interest
and
involvement
in
CHED ZRC and its
Zonal
Research
Program.
CHED-BU Zonal Research Center for Bicol Region
c/o Office of the Research Director Bicol University
Research and Development Center
BUREPC Bldg., Bicol University Legazpi City
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Telefax: (052) 820-6319; (052) 480-1325
E-mail: buched_zrc@yahoo.com
• Co-sponsor R&D trainings, seminars, conferences or
symposia conducted by organizations for ZRC’s
member-HEIs
CHED-BU Zonal Research Center for Bicol Region
c/o Office of the Research Director Bicol University
Research and Development Center
BUREPC Bldg., Bicol University Legazpi City
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Telefax: (052) 820-6319; (052) 480-1325
E-mail: buched_zrc@yahoo.com
• Conduct R&D Symposium and Exhibit
CHED-BU Zonal Research Center for Bicol Region
c/o Office of the Research Director Bicol University
Research and Development Center
BUREPC Bldg., Bicol University Legazpi City
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Telefax: (052) 820-6319; (052) 480-1325
E-mail: buched_zrc@yahoo.com
• Assist in dissemination of research results
of the faculty and/ or researchers from
member-HEIs.
CHED-BU Zonal Research Center for Bicol Region
c/o Office of the Research Director Bicol University
Research and Development Center
BUREPC Bldg., Bicol University Legazpi City
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Telefax: (052) 820-6319; (052) 480-1325
E-mail: buched_zrc@yahoo.com
• Facilitate information exchange/ feedback through
meetings, dialogues, or fora.
CHED-BU Zonal Research Center for Bicol Region
c/o Office of the Research Director Bicol University
Research and Development Center
BUREPC Bldg., Bicol University Legazpi City
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Telefax: (052) 820-6319; (052) 480-1325
E-mail: buched_zrc@yahoo.com
• Review and endorse
papers
of
faculty/
researchers from memberHEIs for CHED financial
assistance
or
travel
grants to enable them to
participate and present
paper(s) in international
and local conferences,
seminars.
CHED-BU Zonal Research Center for Bicol Region
c/o Office of the Research Director Bicol University
Research and Development Center
BUREPC Bldg., Bicol University Legazpi City
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Telefax: (052) 820-6319; (052) 480-1325
E-mail: buched_zrc@yahoo.com
• Conduct intensive
trainingworkshops on
enhancing R&D
capabilities
of
member HEIs in
Regions V.
CHED-BU Zonal Research Center for Bicol Region
c/o Office of the Research Director Bicol University
Research and Development Center
BUREPC Bldg., Bicol University Legazpi City
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Telefax: (052) 820-6319; (052) 480-1325
E-mail: buched_zrc@yahoo.com
• Provide
technical
assistance
in
research
proposal
packaging,
project
implementation/
management,
monitoring,
evaluation,
fund
sourcing/resource
generation
(upon
request of HEIs)
CHED-BU Zonal Research Center for Bicol Region
c/o Office of the Research Director Bicol University
Research and Development Center
BUREPC Bldg., Bicol University Legazpi City
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Telefax: (052) 820-6319; (052) 480-1325
E-mail: buched_zrc@yahoo.com
• Assist in identifying/evaluating qualified recipients
of CHED Thesis and Dissertation Grants.
• Qualified
faculties/researchers
within the
respective zones can apply:
-P 40,000 – 60,000 MS Thesis Grant
-P 70,000 – 90,000 Dissertation Grant
CHED-BU Zonal Research Center for Bicol Region
c/o Office of the Research Director Bicol University
Research and Development Center
BUREPC Bldg., Bicol University Legazpi City
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Telefax: (052) 820-6319; (052) 480-1325
E-mail: buched_zrc@yahoo.com
Zonal Research Program
(Education)
Education
Researchable Researchable Researchable Researchable Researchable
Area
Area
Area
Area
Area
Project/
Study
CHED-BU Zonal Research Center for Bicol Region
c/o Office of the Research Director Bicol University
Research and Development Center
BUREPC Bldg., Bicol University Legazpi City
Project/
Study
Project/
Study
Project/
Study
Project/
Study
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Telefax: (052) 820-6319; (052) 480-1325
E-mail: buched_zrc@yahoo.com
Zonal Research Program
(Socioeconomics)
Socioeconomics
Researchable Researchable Researchable Researchable Researchable
Area
Area
Area
Area
Area
Project/
Study
CHED-BU Zonal Research Center for Bicol Region
c/o Office of the Research Director Bicol University
Research and Development Center
BUREPC Bldg., Bicol University Legazpi City
Project/
Study
Project/
Study
Project/
Study
Project/
Study
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Telefax: (052) 820-6319; (052) 480-1325
E-mail: buched_zrc@yahoo.com
Zonal Research Program
(Information Technology)
Information
Technology
Researchable Researchable Researchable Researchable Researchable
Area
Area
Area
Area
Area
Project/
Study
CHED-BU Zonal Research Center for Bicol Region
c/o Office of the Research Director Bicol University
Research and Development Center
BUREPC Bldg., Bicol University Legazpi City
Project/
Study
Project/
Study
Project/
Study
Project/
Study
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Telefax: (052) 820-6319; (052) 480-1325
E-mail: buched_zrc@yahoo.com
▪ On Teachers
• Quality of tests/examinations given
• Modes of instructional delivery/Instructional Practice
• Development and validation of teaching strategies
• Research on the three core competencies for teachers,
namely, teaching competency, professional competency, and
punctuality and attendance
• Assessment of performance standards for teaching
competency
• Teacher education in the region (total development of a
person)
• Case study of elementary and secondary teachers in terms of
field of specialization and handling of multigrade level
combinations
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• Time Management
▪ On Students
• Performance evaluation on national achievement tests
• Factors affecting participation rate, cohort survival rate, and dropout rate
• Student Performance/Assessment of Student Learning
• Teaching-Learning Process
▪ On Facilities and Resources
• Effect of the lack of material resources and facility on the teachers’
capacity
• Instructional Materials Development
• Review and evaluation of the quality of instructional materials
• Access of ICT facilities of teachers and students
• Access and quality of ICT used in teaching
• Learning Environments
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• Educational Technologies
▪ Curriculum
• Adoption of the native language of students as the medium of
instruction
• Review and development of teaching strategies and learning
systems
• Research on educational programs: ladderized programs
versus degree-oriented; vocational and technical trainings
• Access to different programs in the tertiary level
• Shifting of programs among students
• Learning improvement through information technology
• Acceptability of technical-vocational curriculum
• Curriculum Reforms/Revisions
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▪ Access to Education
• Factors affecting access to education
• Access to education versus quality
▪ Management and Governance
• Managerial capability and preparedness of
administrators
• Value system of school administrators and teachers
• School-based policy and management studies
• School Organization/Administration
• Policy Research
• Home-School Partnerships/Linkages
• School Effectiveness
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▪ Economics of Higher Education
• Level of education versus earning capacity
• Economics of community colleges and quality of education
▪ Tracer Studies
• Graduate-job mismatch
• Employment system
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▪ Labor and Employment
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Employment and underemployment in the region
Terms of employment
Academe and industry linkage
Education-employment mismatch
▪ Poverty in Bicol Region
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Productivity and employment studies
Access to basic social services of poverty-stricken areas
Poverty mapping and poverty incidence studies
Identification of opportunities to address poverty
Poverty and environmental degradation
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▪ Climate Change and Disaster Management
• Climate change policy research
• Climate risk management and disaster preparedness of
various sectors
• Vulnerability assessment of various eco-zones
• Economics of coping mechanisms and disaster response
• Disaster preparedness of LGUs
• Economics of natural disasters
• Biodiversity
▪ Gender and Development
▪ Good Governance
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▪ Development of Software Technologies
• For education
• Solutions for distance learning
• Computational research
▪ Intellectual Property Rights
▪ Open Source Software (General Public Licensing) versus
Closed Source
▪ Accessibility of ICT Equipment
▪ Pedagogy of Teaching ICT
▪ Creativity/Innovations in the Use of ICT
• Teaching discoveries
• Early development of computer skills
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▪ Extent of implementation of ICT use
▪ Computer literacy (proficiency)
▪ Algorithms and computing theory
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▪ Policy Research on Green Packaging
▪ Viability of Establishing SME Parks by LGUs
▪ Industry Profile and Situationer on Top Industry Sectors in
Bicol Region
▪ Business Competitiveness of LGUs
▪ Market Development Research on Consumer Products
▪ Cost of Doing Business in Bicol Region
▪ Setting up of SME Business Incubation Centers in HEIs
▪ Technology Transfer Studies for SMEs
▪ Abaca and Pili Researches to Build Local Industry
▪ Curriculum Development Equipping Elementary and Secondary
Students with Entrepreneurial Skills
▪ Assessment and Modeling of Business Strategies (e.g. review
of best practices, business incubation, and government39
sponsored/aided programs
CHED-BU Zonal Research Center
Contact Persons
• Dr. Arnulfo M. Mascariñas
ZRC Director and
Director, BU Research and Development Center
Tel. Nos. (052) 820-6319 or (052) 480-1325
e-mail: buched_zrc@yahoo.com
• Dr. Allan A. Sioson
PCI Director and
Dean, ADNU College of Computer Studies
Tel. No. (054) 472-2368 (loc. 2423)
Fax No. (054) 473-9253
e-mail: allan@adnu.edu.ph
CHED-BU Zonal Research Center for Bicol Region
c/o Office of the Research Director Bicol University
Research and Development Center
BUREPC Bldg., Bicol University Legazpi City
Telefax: (052) 820-6319; (052) 480-1325
E-mail: buched_zrc@yahoo.com
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CHED-BU Zonal Research Center
Thank You and A
Pleasant Day
to All!
CHED-BU Zonal Research Center for Bicol Region
c/o Office of the Research Director Bicol University
Research and Development Center
BUREPC Bldg., Bicol University Legazpi City
Telefax: (052) 820-6319; (052) 480-1325
E-mail: buched_zrc@yahoo.com
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