In the recent CHED COVID Advisory no. 7 released on May 24, 2020, includes the draft guidelines in the implementation of flexible learning which encourages the HEIs to maximize the use of technology to support teaching and learning which may include the delivery of programs based on the connectivity of the students, establishment of a multi-media or learning resource center to provide support. Given the above instructions, the University proposed the “Pangasinan HEI’s-LGU ICT Konek.”
- ALL municipalities and cities will cater an average of 35 students per center. (Clustered Barangays and Covered Courts / Civic Centers)
- PSU Non-teaching staff will be assigned to check the facilities installed (if needed by LGU) to assure the running condition of computers.
- Average of 5 computers will be given to LGU from PSU in support to the existing computers and facilties of LGU for the project. Basis of the computer distribution will be the number of enrolled students from the municipality and cities
- SMART Corporation will provide pocket WIFI to support internet connection of the ICT KONEK CENTER
AFTER SUCCESSFULLY PLANNING the university’s ICT Konek project, PSU had
productively partnered with 26 municipalities in Pangasinan to provide learning spaces with ICT facilities to students. Now, there are four (4) operational ICT-Konek projects all over Pangasinan.
According to Dr. Dexter R. Buted, University President, “We are at the right track doing our best in order to support the academic standing of our students. That way, we can help one another ease the troubled minds of our people and make them feel that the government through the Pangasinan State University is in control of ensuring that their dreams about their future is still possible.”
1st Operational ICT Konek in Pangasinan
the ICT Konek Project of Pangasinan State University with Hon. Kenneth Marco Perez, Municipal Mayor of San Manuel last August 19, the town’s two storey, fully furnished building is the newest internet hub for hundreds of San Manuelians as of October 27, 2020. It is notable that one of the best practices of PSU is its linkages and partnership with the Local government Units (LGUs) which paved way for the dawning of the ICT Konek.
Students from Urdaneta City, Sta. Maria and Asingan will roister online learning amidst the pandemic. It is the primordial goal of the said project to hammer out online mode of learning and make it accessible to rural and remote areas. Hat tip to the Local Government Unit of San Manuel, focal persons and especially the officials of Pangasinan State University headed by Dr. Dexter R. Buted for creating a learning space for all students.
Among the 26 municipalities who signed a memorandum of agreement with PSU for the ICT Konek Project, San Manuel is the very first LGU to blast off the said project. Indeed, alone we can do so little, but together we can do as much.
PSU-BC Rings Up the Curtain for ICT Konek at Basista
November 10, 2020 – Another historical feat achieved as Pangasinan State University – Bayambang Campus (PSU-BC) led by the University President, Dr. Dexter R. Buted, kickedoff the ICT Konek at Basista, Pangasinan in partnership with its Local Government Unit (LGU) headed by, Hon. Jolly R. Resuello.
PSU-LGU ICT Konek Project is one of PSU’s hallmark projects during the COVID-19 pandemic which aims to provide learning space and resources for students through the strong partnership of the university to its stakeholders. The said project was endorsed and approved by the Sangguniang Bayan (SB) spearheaded by Hon. Bernard S. Doria, Municipal Councilor and Chairperson, Committee on Education and Culture.
At the inauguration, Dr. Buted praised LGU Basista for promptly responding to the call for partnership. Further, Dr. Buted promised to add 10 touchscreen computers to its existing units and reiterated that PSU is open in discussing other ways on how PSU can help LGU Basista in terms of education, livelihood, and community development.
In response, Mayor Resuello expressed his words of gratitude to PSU and to the rest of LGU Basista for making the ICT Konek Project possible. Further. Mayor Resuello assured the PSU students who were present in the ceremony, that upholding their right to quality education will always be LGU Basista’s priority.
Meanwhile, Dr. Liza L. Quimson, Campus Executive Director of PSU-BC emphasized during the launch that the ICT Konek is a manifestation of PSU’s efforts in ensuring that no student will be left behind during the new normal in education.
The established learning hub equipped with a strong WIFI connection is open from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, from Mondays to Fridays at the Day Care Center, near the municipal hall. This is for all PSUnians residing in Basista, Pangasinan who are currently enrolled in any PSU campuses. Some faculty members and non-teaching personnel were assigned to ensure that health protocols and physical distancing will be strictly followed.
PSU-BC also secured partnerships with other LGU’s in the province of Pangasinan like the municipalities of Bayambang, Malasiqui, Bautista, Alcala, and Mangatarem. The launch of the ICT Konek in Malasiqui, Pangasinan will take place today, November 11, 2020. Launches of the ICT Konek Project in other partner LGUs will take place in the forthcoming days.
LGU Malasiqui Leagues thru ICT Konek
The Pangasinan State University – Bayambang Campus (PSU-BC) launched the PSU-LGU ICT Konek Project in the Municipality of Malasiqui, Pangasinan in partnership with its Local Government Unit (LGU), November 11.
The PSU-LGU ICT Konek Project is one of PSU’s flagship projects amidst the COVID-19 pandemic that aims to provide students with learning spaces and services through the university’s close collaboration with its stakeholders.
The launch highlighted the ribbon-cutting rites and signing of the memorandum of agreement respectively which were led by Municipal Mayor Hon. Noel Anthony M. Geslani and Dr. Liza L. Quimson, Campus Executive Director of PSU-BC.
Municipal Vice Mayor Hon. Armando C. Domantay Jr., Municipal Councilor and Chairman of the Committee on Education and Culture Hon. Erik Brian Domantay, Dean of the College of Teacher Education Dr. Luzviminda Q. Ramos, and the University Director for Culture and Arts Affairs Dr. Ramil L. Dacal also graced the said event.
On the other hand, Hon. Geslani made it known to the PSU students that this is just one of the first few steps taken by PSU and LGU Malasiqui in the hopes of upholding every student’s right to quality education. Hon. Geslani also assured that LGU Malasiqui will always be in full support of PSU-BC and all other PSU campuses.
PSU-BC is now gearing up for the launch of other ICT Konek Projects in other partner municipalities like that of Bayambang, Bautista, Alcala, and Mangatarem which will take place in the upcoming days. (PSU Echoes, Vol XX No.2).
