Empowering organizations, a PSU expert served as lecturer and facilitator in a two-day training-workshop on Project Assessment Strategies spearheaded by the Ilocos Consortium for Industry, Energy and Emerging Technology and Development (ICIEERD) on May 25-26.
Dr. Ethel Reyes-Chua, the Unit Head for the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Initiated Quality Assurance under the umbrella of Quality Assurance Division, served as the resource speaker of the said event.
The training-workshop in coordination with University of Northern Philippines and the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Region – 1 Research and Development was held the at Tadena Hall, 3rd Floor administrative Building of the University of Northern Philippines (UNP) in Vigan City, Ilocos Sur.
“Impact Assessment reveals the applicability of a mission. It works well as a tool for communication. There are no set methods, thus it is difficult and thrilling. But everyone ought to possess these qualities: honesty, openness, and transparency.
The beneficiary is the key focus. It’s crucial to be adaptable when addressing their requirements. IA is feasible if we are prepared to accept change since at PSU, we study collectively,” Dr. Chua said.
The said event capacitated the participants about the technical aspects of the impact assessments on the first day through the conduct of lectures revolving project impact assessment, discussion on scope and timing, crafting of framework for IA, and establishing criteria of projects for IA.
The second day of the event featured workshops and presentations of the participants’ outputs.
Dr. Armando D. Junio, Director for Extension Services along with other esteemed faculty members, were among the attendees from PSU at the training-workshop.
The event was participated in by the academic institutions in Region 1 from private and public sector and the local government units (LGUs).
It can be remembered that the Pangasinan State University recently organized a training workshop focused on Impact Assessment Strategies, which saw active participation from PSU Extensionists.
The Pangasinan State University led by the University President Dr. Elbert M. Galas, is taking significant strides to empower organizations as it brings top-notch experts to the forefront, serving as resource speakers in different areas of Quality Management.
