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I. Faculty Development Program
An aggressive faculty development program is implemented by the Isabela State
University to improve professional qualifications of faculty members and the faculty profile
of the university. It also serves to update knowledge and teaching/ work competencies and
capabilities of faculty and non-teaching personnel along their respective fields of
specialization and capabilities. The faculty development programs are crafted in consonance
with the priority needs of the university.
The institution has a system of faculty development that encourages the faculty to:

❖ pursue graduate studies;
❖ undertake research activities and to publish their research output;
❖ give lectures and present papers in national/international conferences, symposia and
seminars; and
❖ attend seminars, symposia and conferences for continuing education.

The institution also provides opportunities and incentives such as:

❖ tuition subsidy for graduate studies;
❖ study leave with pay;
❖ de-loading to finish a thesis or carry out research activities;
❖ travel grants for academic development activities such as special skills
training and attendance in national/ international conferences, symposia and
seminars; and
❖ awards and recognition.

These activities assist faculty not only with acquiring new teaching skills and
exploring more advance educational resources, but also with developing insights into
the pedagogy behind their practice. Examples of these are instructional
materials development, leadership development, organizational development, and
continuing education. In addition, all teaching personnel are required to take
Continuing Professional Education (CPE) of at least 18 units. This is to maintain
faculty professional competence and provide quality teaching services.

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