ADDRESSING GRADUATE EDUCATION GAPS PAGE-1 plans upcoming projects with CHED ROI
With renewed vigor, the Philippine Association for Graduate Education – Region 1 Chapter (PAGE-I) convened for a planning session with the Commission on Higher Education Regional Office 1 (CHED ROI) at the HEDF Building Conference Room, Sevilla, City of San Fernando, La Union on February 11, 2025.
Dr. Caridad Oli Abuan, PAGE-I President, led discussions on the upcoming graduate education conference, which aims to equip higher education institutions (HEIs) with solutions to prevailing challenges in graduate studies.
Key topics will focus on enhancing research publication capabilities, integrating artificial intelligence and other digital tools, and addressing emerging trends in postgraduate education.
The said topics emerged from the presentation of Dr. Al Gerald Barde, CHED ROI Education Supervisor and PAGE-I Adviser, indicating the key findings from CHED’s monitoring of graduate education programs in the region.
Research and poster presentations, featuring studies aligned with the event’s central theme — which will soon be officially announced — will be the highlight of the conference.
Dr. Rowena De Guzman, Secretary, and Dr. Marilou Agustin, Assistant Secretary, reported that conference attendees would be eligible for 10 Continuing Professional Development (CPD) units.
Dr. Marvin Campit, Vice-President, expressed his full support for the initiative, pledging to encourage faculty members and graduate students to participate actively.
Another critical agenda was the invitation extended to state universities and colleges (SUCs) with established academic journals to assist private HEI instructors and students in their publication efforts.
Dr. Abuan encouraged officers to contribute further ideas for future projects.
One notable proposal was the development of PAGE-I’s own journal and an accompanying e-journal website, providing a dedicated platform for graduate students and faculty to publish their research.
Dr. Napoleon Meimban, Board of Directors Member, also discussed the possibility of establishing a set of criteria for internal and external reviewers, which will then lead to the creation of a pool of peer reviewers in the region.
Dr. Barde relayed a message from CHED ROI Director IV, Dr. Christine Nabor-Ferrer, highlighting the planned creation of an Ethics Board in each graduate school and benchmarking activities to learn best practices from other regions.
Before the adjournment, Dr. Abuan and the PAGE-I officers extended their gratitude to CHED ROI for its continued support and partnership in advancing graduate education in the region.
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