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validation of points obtained by the proposal using the HGDG

Program/Project Development Evaluation Checklist. In case of commodity-

specific extension proposals (i.e. coffee, kaong), proposals should also be pre-

screened by the concerned Commodity RDE Center prior to endorsement to

RGADRC. Once proposals are validated/pre-screened, it shall be returned

back to the Extension Services together with comments (if there is any). In

case of revision, one week shall be given to the proponent to revise the

proposal.

Section 3. En Banc Evaluation. Once the proposal passes the initial screening, it

shall be presented to and evaluated by the Research and Extension Council. The

following criteria shall be used for evaluation:

a. Contribution of the program/project to regional/national development (30%)

b. Contribution to the advancement of target community/clientele (30%)

c. Quality of information/technology to be promoted/disseminated (20%)

d. Appropriateness of approaches/strategies/methods (20%)

Section 4. Budget Allocation. Upon approval by the Extension Council, all

extension projects whether funded by the University or by external sources are endorsed

by the Extension Services Director to the University President for final approval and

budget allocation with the recommending approval of the VP for Research and

Extension. Extension projects seeking external fund must conform to the requirements

and procedures of the funding agency. The proponents shall be the one responsible for

communicating with external funding agencies regarding the status of their submitted

proposals. Moreover, the proponents are required to submit to the Extension Center a