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UNIVERSITY VISION, MISSION AND CORE VALUES, R&D GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND STRATEGIES 3

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UNIVERSITY VISION, MISSION AND CORE

VALUES, R&D GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND

STRATEGIES

The University derived its original mandate or mission from Presidential Decree 1434 as repealed
by RA 8292. The first directs the University to provide advanced instruction in agriculture, natural
and applied sciences and technology. It trains professionals in various fields such as in education,
communication, business and entrepreneurship, among other fields.

The University is also tasked to engage in research to generate new knowledge, seek new
technologies and promote sustainable development. The University is also mandated to translate
these outputs to improve community life through extension services and to increase the productivity
of the rural poor so that they can become self-reliant and active partners in regional and national
development.

A. University Vision, Mission, Core Values and R&D Goal

The University’s vision is: The Isabela State University as a leading, vibrant, comprehensive and
research university in the country and the ASEAN region. Towards this vision, the University’s mission
is: The Isabela State University is committed to develop highly trained and globally competent
professionals; generate innovative and cutting-edge knowledge and technologies for people
empowerment and sustainable development; engage in viable resource generation programs; and
maintain and enhance stronger partnerships under good governance to advance the interests of
national and international communities. In the quest of its vision and mission, eight core values
guide the University: excellence, innovation, collaboration, integrity, efficiency, accountability,
environmentalism, and public engagement.

In order to contribute towards the attainment of the University vision and mission, as guided
by its core values, University R&D has adopted the strategic goal: Strengthen research
culture, excellence and leadership for academic advancement and sustainable countryside
development. It is towards this goal that innovative leading research initiatives shall be pursued
by the University guided by an R&D Strategic Plan and through the implementation of an R&D
Manual of Operations.

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