Wednesday, September 17, 2008

OES ENVISIONS TO INTENSIFY EXTENSION PROJECTS, PROGRAMS


The BPSU Office of Extension Services(OES) under the leadership of Dr. Elizabeth Joson has envisioned to intensify university extension programs and projects under its Lakbay Kalinga Programs.
The Lakbay Kalinga Program is a holistic extension approach which is focused on uplifting the socioeconomic condition of the people of Bataan. The OES will also spearhead the university in tapping the PSU graduates as potential partners for institutional development.
Since the installment of the new key officials for the university’s extension arm, last January, various projects for the fulfillment of the aims of the Lakbay Kalinga Programs have started to pour in.
The proposed projects are mostly health related or livelihood-oriented programs in Dinalupihan, Orani, Main and Balanga Campuses. Abucay Campus on the other hand leads projects on agriculture development, like the establishment of Farmers In formation Technology Services (FITS) Centers in the province, a national project led by the Department of Science and Technology. According to Director Joson, the said projects are to be expanded in more areas of the province as impacts to the community of the said programs are started to be felt by both the community and the university. This is evidenced by the request of the Municpality of Pilar to the university that OES projects be extended to more barangays in their town.
Moreover, OES is set to put on the table the Extension Services’ Manual of Operations come Academic Year 2008-2009 to improve its efficiency. It will encourage the faculty members of the university in extension work and make them extend classroom activities towards the community.

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