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The University as a Higher Education Institution is deemed as a generator of   Administrative Services
            knowledge and technology. ISU has developed 21 research centers involved
            actively in the conduct of basic, strategic, applied, technology development,   Our administration is banking under a distinctive style of leadership marked
            technology adaptation and integration, social science and higher education   with integrity, goodwill, respect, and harmony to make ISU as one of the
            research.                                                                 leading state universities that adhere to good governance. This guiding
                                                                                      principle directs ISU crafts its Strategic Development Plan 2024 in building a
            In 2018, ISU R&D strengthens research management through improved         inclusive, resilient, and sustainable university.
            coordination in planning and programming of research activities that
            generated over 84 million worth of funds from various external research   We continued to deliver on our climate commitment, ISU is a recipient of
            funding institutions locally, nationally and internationally.             Performance-Based Bonus for the past six years, recommended by the Inter-
                                                                                      agency Task force of the government. In terms of infrastructure, the
            Institutional mechanisms for technology transfer of mature technologies   university were able to appropriate around 160 million pesos from GAA
            developed by the University were promoted through the establishment of    funds.
            technology ownership and intellectual property right regimes for the
            protection of the creative works of scientists and researchers in the     Support for internationalization efforts ranks high on the list of the
            University. The University was able to obtain 18 Intellectual Property    University’s top management. The university have forged numerous
            Registration, classified as 2 patents and registered copyrights, 3 utility model,   Memoranda of Understanding among foreign partners.
            8 industrial designs and 5 trademarks.
                                                                                      Indeed, Annual Report 2018 showcases ISUs educational leadership and
            Extension and Training Services                                           pioneering roles, thus illustrating ISU in achieving its vision, mission and
                                                                                      goals.                                                                       xi
            The ISU has maintained strong programs for extension and training. It has
            gained positive and satisfactory reputation with regard to its program    Today, ISU stands as a respected partner of development in the region and
            innovation, community engagement and management.                          with the dedicated commitment of its top management, faculty, support staff
                                                                                      and stakeholders, the future will see the University soar to even greater
            It is further intensified by its strong leadership not only in the region but also   heights.
            in the national and international networks for extension support, thus hosting
            the 2nd Philippine Association of Extension Program Implementors, Inc.
                                      th
            International Conference & 6  Biennial Convention & General Assembly
            Meeting.                                                                                                                                               ISU ANNUAL REPORT 2018
                                                                                                        RICMAR P. AQUINO, Ph.D.
            It has established strong collaboration and networks with other agencies in
            extension and training initiatives and forwarding sustainable community                                 President
            engagement services which is ably reinforced by the university strong culture
            of research and innovation.

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