A dynamic research center of a Christian University promoting a culture of research among the faculty, staff and students by enhancing their competency in conducting studies and in applying and disseminating information and findings for the benefit of its constituency and the community

The University Research Center aims to achieve the following:

1. All faculty members are aware of and recognize the importance of research in the improvement of instruction.

2. Faculty members are actively involved in the research program of the university.

3. All research outputs of the university are disseminated to the public.

4. All faculty members use research findings of CPU researchers and of other institutions as inputs to instruction.

5. CPU research outputs are use as basis or inputs to instruction by faculty members and as basis for planning by the administration.
   
   

 

1.Institutional Research Program (IRP) Coordination

The University has an Internal Research Program (IRP), which provides faculty members and staff with research opportunities for personal and intellectual growth. The program enables faculty members to obtain funds for their research or instructional material development projects and at the same time be compensated in terms of Teaching Load Incentive (TLI) equivalent to three units academic load for one semester or a cash incentive equivalent to one month basic pay. Research projects may be basic or applied while materials development may take the form of developing or evaluating textbooks and instructional materials.

2. Externally Funded Research (EFR) Coordination

Apart from administering the IRP, URC also coordinates the activities of and disseminates information related to the externally funded research activities. These projects include: (a) projects which are officially endorsed by and awarded to the university; (b) researches contracted by an external organization to CPU, specifically through the department or college; and (c) projects for which funds are directly channeled through different Research Centers (RC’s) of the University. Mechanisms aimed to facilitate the involvement of faculty members in externally funded projects are also provided by URC.

3. Research Dissemination

URC serves as a clearinghouse of research-related information and disseminates salient findings of completed researches. The center spearheads the holding of annual University Research Symposium (URS), which is held at least, once a year. The URS is participated by faculty researchers and students of the university. Apart from the holding of URS, the URC is also responsible for publishing the CPU Research Newsletter and Research Journal, and for maintaining a Web Page, which features the activities and accomplishments of URC.

4. Research Education and Implementation Assistance

The center sponsors seminars and workshops on research proposal preparation; data processing and analysis; and report writing. Seminars and workshops are held at least once a year and are participated in by faculty members who intend to submit research proposals to URC. All technical assistance needed during the conduct of approved proposals is also extended by the center to the concerned faculty researcher.

As a service unit of the University, the center also sponsor similar activities for other academic institutions, government or non-government organizations for the purpose of strengthening the research capabilities of their staff.

5. Policy Formulation and Implementation

The URC assists in the formulation, review and amendment of guidelines and policies governing research in the University. The center also ensures uniform implementation of policies across colleges/units.

Operation and Management

The University Research Director appointed by the President of the University heads the URC. The members of the University Research Committee (URESCOM) support the director, who reports directly to the Vice President for Academic Affairs. Faculty members recommended by the Deans and Principals are appointed as members of URESCOM.

To ensure effective implementation of programs and activities of URC, the following sub-committees are created:

· Evaluation and Monitoring
· Ethics · Training, Education and Symposium
· Editing Publication
· Website
· External Linkages
· Data Processing

In order to maximize the participation of faculty members in the research program of the University, membership in sub-committees is open to non-members of the URESCOM.

Priority Research Area: Environmental Issues and Concerns

1. Agriculture, Natural Resources, and the Environment;
2. Social Sciences, Philippine Literature, Humanities and the Arts;
3. Physical and Biological Sciences;
4. Business and Management;
5. Environmental management practices
6. Education;
7. Health, Wellness and Sanitation;
8. Alternative Medicine;
9. Theological Studies;
10. Studies on the Projects, Programs, and Processes of the University; and
11. Outreach Areas Baseline and Impact Studies.