Wesleyans head to Nat’l Research Confab

First posted by wesleyanupdates On Friday, October 01, 2010 0 comments

Dr. Clarafe A. Gonzales, University Research director and Prof. Ruth C. Alfonso of the College of Arts and Sciences and adviser of Genre and Telon presented papers during the 7th National Conference sponsored by the Philippine Association of Institutions for Research (PAIR) last August 22-25 in Cagayan de Oro.

Dr. Gonzales’s paper was entitled “Student Assistantship as a Gateway to Professional Development: the Wesleyan Experience,” while Prof. Alfonso’s paper was entitled “T.E.L.O.N. and Wesleyan Performing Groups: A Showcase of Institutional Image and Culture.”

The abstracts of their researches were published in the printed proceedings of the said conference which centered on the theme “Institutional Research and Journal Publications.”

Among the highlights of the said conference was the keynote speech and lecture given by Dr. Daina Paupe Henry, External Relations director of the Association of Institutional Research (AIR), USA of which PAIR is now affiliated with as member.

The national president of PAIR is currently Dr. Genaro V. Japos, research director of the Liceo de Cagayan University.

Wesleyan University – Philippines is an institutional member of PAIR as well as a seat of Region III PAIR-member institutions. ###
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Wesleyan faculty, staff researchers stand tall at nat’l, int’l conferences

First posted by wesleyanupdates On Monday, June 07, 2010 0 comments
ASIDE FROM HAVING PARTICIPATED in regional research conferences sponsored by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and the Central Luzon Industry Energy and Research Development Consortium (CLIERDEC), Wesleyan faculty and staff researchers saw action in national and international gatherings last school year.

At the National Research Forum last July 29-31 at Filamer Christian College in Roxas City, Dr. Clarafe Gonzales, WU-P research director read a paper entitled “From Project Proposals to Scholarly Journals: The Wesleyan Story.”

At another national seminar sponsored by the Pambansang Samahan ng Sikolohiyang Pilipino (PSSP) last November 19 to 21 at Miriam College in Quezon City, two papers were delivered centering on the theme “Pera, Negosyo at Sikolohiya: Pwede bang Magsama?”

Dr. Anselmo Lupdag and Dr. Priscila Santos of WU-P and Jay Santos of the Central Luzon State University presented their co-authored paper entitled “Katiwalian.” A second paper was written by Dr. Gonzales, Lorna Joson, Ali Mamaclay and Dr. Gener Subia entitled “Salawikaing Pinoy: Salaming Pangkasaysayan, Gabay Pangkabuhayan.”

Finally, at International Conference on Higher Education Research (ICHER) last April 28-30 in Vigan City Dr. Gonzales’s “Productivity through Research and Publication: The WUP Story” and Engr. Rommel Simbulan’s “Tech-FM Radio: Instruction and Research from a ‘Studio Booth’” (presented in digital-video format) were published in the Book of Abstracts edited by the conference organizers. Engr. Simbulan’s research became finalist in the Best Practices in Research category. Also Dr. Gonzales was elected Coordinator for Central Luzon, making Wesleyan the center for Region III of HEI- members comprising the Philippine Association of Institutions of Research (PAIR) which has sponsored ICHER. ###
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Wesleyan mentors on top of 2009 TOPM

First posted by wesleyanupdates On Monday, June 07, 2010 0 comments
THREE WESLEYAN mentors were awarded the distinction of being among this year’s Ten Outstanding PERAA (Private Education Retirement Annuity Association) Members or TOPM, in a ceremony held in the social hall of the InterContinental Hotel in Makati City on October 22, 2009.

Dr. Clarafe A. Gonzales, director of the Research, Development and Productivity Office (RDPO) received 1st place in the administrative level while Prof. Jacinta P. Corpuz, principal of the High School Department was 2nd runner up in the teaching A category and Prof. Ruth C. Alfonso, a faculty of the College of Arts and Sciences was 1st runner up in the teaching B category.

WU-P was also awarded the Outstanding Participating Institution (OPI) for having produced the most number
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of outstanding PERAA members in their respective categories. The university was represented by President Manuel G. Palomo.

With the theme “Unchanging Focus on Retirement: PERAA is here for the long term,” the ceremony was in line with the 37th founding of the PERAA.

WU-P’s three awardees bested a thousand entries from around the country in a process which consisted of rigid screenings and interviews. The winners received cash prizes, insurance coverage and special trophies. ###
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