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PROGRAM PERFORMANCE PROFILE

➢ The Institution has an approved Extension Manual
Excerpt from CvSU Manual of Operation – Rule X Extension Operation

University Mandate on Extension Services – Extension Services is an outreach
unit of the Cavite State University. As mandated, the University shall “provide advanced

instruction and professional training in agriculture, science and technology, education and
other related fields, undertake research and extension services, and provide progressive

leadership in these areas.” (Republic Act No. 8468, converting the Don Severino
Agricultural College into University Status, to be called Cavite State University).
Republic act 8435, or the Agriculture and Fisheries Modernization Act of 1997

(AFMA) under section 86 stated that: “It is hereby declared the policy of the state to
promote science and technology, as essential for national development and progress. The

State shall give priority to the utilization of research results through formal and non-formal
education, extension and training services.”
Historical Background – For decades, the University has been involved in community

outreach and extension activities. When this was converted into Don Severino Agricultural
College (DSAC) in 1964, extension became one of the functions of this institution, in
addition to instruction and research. DSAC started with two major units, the Secondary

Department and the College Department. The latter conducted extension services in the
form of seminars on improved farm practices and certified seeds and veterinary services
to the animals of the service area. In addition, the College maintained a one-and-a-half

hectare nursery for the propagation of and multiplication of important plants for on-campus
and for farmers’ use. The Swine Project which was used for instruction purposes also

served as source of foundation stock for farmers. Boar services were made available to
small hog raisers for the improvement of their stock (DSAC Annual Report, SY 1968-69).

Article 1. Organizational Philosophy

Section 1. Vision - “Help alleviate the standard of living of the economically and

socially disadvantaged sectors of society through the Extension of the University.”
Section 2. Mission -“To engage in the improvement of the quality of life of
farmers/fishermen, women, out-of-school youths, local government employees, and other

clients through the conduct of relevant education and training; farm and business advisory
services; demonstration services; and information, communication and technology

services.”
Section 3. Goals

Area VI: Extension and Community Involvement