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GOAL 3
ADVANCE EFFECTIVE EXTENSION MODALITIES AS
AGENTS FOR PEOPLE EMPOWERMENT AND
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

Lead Office

Extension Advisory and Training Services
Goal Statement

he Isabela State University is maintaining strong programs for extension and train-
Ting. In the course of time, it has gained positive and satisfactory reputation with
regard to its program innovations and management. It is composed of a group of trained
extension managers and experts, backed up by strong group of faculty trained in innova-
tion facilitation for extension services.

Thus far, as identified by the Com- for community-based innovation to busi-
mission on Higher Education (CHED), ISU ness start-up modalities.
is the frontrunner in terms of extension It has established strong collaboration
services in the entire region of Cagay- and networks with other agen-
an Valley. It is further intensified by cies in research and extension
its strong leadership not only in the initiatives and we are continu-
region but also in the national and ously and consistently attract-
international networks for extension ing more support for our com-
support. munity engagement services
One aspect of its extension pro- which is ably reinforced by our
grams focuses on trainings and assess- strong culture of research and
ments under its Technical Vocational innovation.
Institute, capacitating students to The university extension
acquire practical skills through gener- programs’ effectiveness, worth
al education, technologies and related and benefits to communities will
sciences. be assessed through the conduct of
The university at present several impact studies.
is likewise engage in inter-
national program linkages

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