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4. CHED–ISU Higher Education Regional Research Center (HERRC)

Although not an organic part of the University, the CHED-ISU Higher Education Regional
Research Center (HERRC) headed by a Program Director designated by the CHED Chairperson,
is attached to the Office of the VP for RDET. The Center has the following functions:

a. Overall planning, formulation of implementation of the HERRC research program;

b. Monitoring the implementation of the CHED funded researches under the HERRC
program to ensure that procedures, resources and timetable are observed based on
approved MOA;

c. Submit periodic reports on accomplishments under the HERRC program;

d. Attend and represent ISU in meetings and networking activities of HERRC; and

e. Participate in HERRC collaborative initiatives.

5. R&D Management Information System and Monitoring and

Evaluation Unit

Directly under the Office of the Vice President, this unit serves as the University repository of
data related to RDET activities. Its functions are the following:

a. Provide processed information that are useful in the rational planning and decision-
making for RDET management and operations;

b. Plan, develop and maintain RDET information system for the University;

c. Train MIS members in campuses on electronic data processing and maintenance of
Information Technology (IT) facilities and equipment;

d. Monitor RDET programs/projects/resources (proposed, on-going, and completed
researches; abstract bibliographies of completed researches; technologies generated,
validated, verified, pilot tested and commercialized; and manpower, equipment and
infrastructure).

Through its computer-based monitoring system, the unit shall quickly provide data/
information to various clients such as research managers, planners, evaluators, researchers,
extension workers, faculty members, students, support staff, farmers and fisherfolks, among
others.

6. Special Program/Projects Unit

Directly under the Office of the VP for RDET, the functions of the Special Program/Project
Unit are as follows:

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