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This section is an “excerpt from the IFSU Code, Part 3”

CHAPTER 4
IMPLEMENTING GUIDELINES

4.1. Planning the Implementation Process

4.1.1. Assessment of the Environment
The university in consonance with its mandate to perform its fourfold
functions in instruction, research, extension and production, shall provide policy
directions in the management, administration and support systems in the
planning and implementation of research, extension and training programs for
the furtherance of its vision, mission, goals and objectives.

Through its RDET programs, the university shall take into consideration
external factors focused on national policies, laws and procedures of the
government as well as the development programs of the National Economic
Development Authority (NEDA), Department of Agriculture (DA), Department of
Science and Technology (DOST) Department of Environment and Natural
Resources (DENR) and the Commission on Higher Education (CHED).

4.1.2. Setting of Priorities
The RDET priorities are set based on regional and national thrusts and
mandates as well as information and feedback from various agencies and
sources are found in page 6.

4.1.3. Translating Priorities into Action Plans
Once the priorities are set, these are translated into action plans. The
personnel under each division prepare the action plan with their corresponding
proposals. The proposals are submitted to the concerned division Director for
review, consolidation and submission to the VP-RDET for further study before
endorsement by the University President to the appropriate funding agencies.

4.1.4. Research Program/Project Proposal Screening/Evaluation and Approval
Research proposals shall be prepared in line with the flagship priorities of
the university, Local Government Units of the province, DOST, PCARRD,
HARRDEC and CHED, relevant to the enhancement of instruction, technology
generation, human and natural resources development.

Evaluation and screening of research proposals shall conform to the
policies and guidelines set by the University in pursuance to the priority goals of
the Local Government Units, DOST, PCARRD, CHED and other agencies
through HARRDEC. All GAA funded research, extension and training programs
of the University shall fall within the identified priorities of the University for the
Improvement of instruction, technology generation and human and natural
resources development.

Research proposals are reviewed and evaluated during the University
Research Council Review (CRCR). Relevant proposals shall be recommended
by the CRC for presentation during the Agency In-House Review (AIHR).