ABOUT RIC

The University of Mindanao acknowledges the vital role of research as a catalyst in the promotion of instruction and extension in higher education. As such, it focuses its strategic direction on the development of a strong research culture that would enable its faculty, staff and students to be engaged in research that is responsive to the local, regional and national development needs.

The Research and Innovation Center or RIC (formerly known as Research and Publication Center or RPC) was established to manage and implement the research program of the University. It provides inputs to administrators for policy and/or decision-making through conduct of analyses and evaluations of programs and projects. It spearheads capacity development activities aimed at building and upgrading the research skills of faculty, staff and students. It exercises monitoring and facilitating functions for the research projects of the University. It aims to upscale the horizon of knowledge generation and utilization in the sphere where the University of Mindanao is significantly contributing as an academic institution and as a kernel of new knowledge.

MARIA LINDA B. ARQUIZA,EdD

Vice President, Research and Innovation

Vision

A leading research institution recognized for its significant contribution in the generation of new knowledge for the improvement of the quality of human life.

Mission

To nurture research culture among faculty, staff, and students demonstrating the love for truth and upholding the values of rigor, artistry and ethics.

Goals

To develop skilled, committed, conscientious, and prudent researchers.
To upgrade research-support mechanisms such as facilities, devices, policies, and systems.
To produce, present, publish and practice researches that respond to the needs of the time and contribute to the sustainable development of society.
To establish and sustain strategic linkages with external agencies for purposes of collaboration and funding.

Objectives

A. For the development of researcher competence:

To initiate educational activities such as trainings and immersion aimed at building/ enhancing skills, commitment, conscientiousness, and prudence in research.
To implement a recognition/ reward system that acclaims outstanding research performances and achievements.
To participate in research fora and conferences with the intention of updating knowledge and expertise.

B. For the advancement of research support mechanisms:

To assess and improve policies and systems towards facilitation of effective conduct of research.
To acquire new and innovative facilities and devices needed in research undertakings.

C. For the generation, dissemination, publication, and utilization of relevant researches:

To conduct researches in accordance with the University research agenda.
To provide for the dissemination of research findings through public lectures, fora and paper presentation.
To publish research findings for utilization of stakeholders.

D. For the establishment and sustainability of strategic linkages

To join and be involved in research-related professional organizations.
To engage in consultancy services that are compatible to the University`s research agenda and expertise.
To establish research partnership with external organizations.
To avail of local, national, and international research grants.