UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT

This has been the continuing focus and thrust of the PANGASINAN STATE UNIVERSITY in the performance of its mandated functions alongside instruction, research, extension, and production. The hallmarks of the institution's operations and governance reflect our dynamic, and decisive response to our vision and mission statements.

1. STRENGTHEN INCOME GENERATING PROJECTS
IGPs should make the University less dependent on government allocations. A comprehensive and thorough review of the operations and productivity of IGPs will be made to pave the way for the required reforms and development initiatives. The productive capacity of IGPs should account for at least 20 percent of all revenues at the end of the 1st year and will grow up to 50 percent of revenue contribution by the end of 4th year.

2. ENTREPRENEURIAL, BUSINESS AND COMMERCIAL EDUCATION
New programs shall be formulated to transform individuals as entreprenuers, while other programs in business and commerce will be opened in the University. Likewise, short term courses shall be formulated wherever possible, competency certificates can be provided by TESDA thru a MOA using skills competency tests.

3. ESTABLISHMENT OF A COLLEGE OF LAW IN THE UNIVERSITY
Considering the length and breadth of the provice of Pangasinan and the proportion of the marginalized group of the population not being able to send their children to study law, this project is an answer to the administrative battle cry of poverty alleviation. This program will be pursued in the Academic Year 2008-2009.

4. EXPANSION OF PROGRAMS TOWARD THE MEDICAL SCIENCES
The current B.S. Nursing program shall be expanded to include related courses. This will eventually provide the strength and opportunity to offer Doctor of Medicine Program and related fields. This will be pursued starting Academic Year 2008-2009.

5. STRENGTHEN FACULTY CAPABILITIES
The current faculty in the various programs shall be strengthened through, scholarships, trainings and travels to preferred institutions in the more advanced countries in the world. Future recruitment and selection based on potentials for growth and development in the critical academic areas.

6. STRENGTHEN ALTERNATIVE LEARNING AND INSTRUCTIONAL DELIVERY SYSTEMS
The current activities and projects in the use of alternative learning and delivery systems shall be strengthened and widened to include the formulation and introduction of new curricular programs and innovative delivery systems. Likewise, recognition of prior learnings through accreditation and equivalency processes shall be strengthened and expanded.

7. STRENGTHEN INSTITUTIONAL PARTNERSHIPS AND LINKAGES
The current institutional partnerships and linkages shall be strengthened and expanded to include training institutions in the medical and allied fields for the Medical and Nursing programs and on-the-job training in other professional programs both in local and global labor market. Linkages shall also be widened to include philanthropic institutions such as foundations and donor agencies in support of the four major function of the University.

8. STRENGTHEN RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES
The university's research and development programs shall be strengthened by a more capable staff, and the pursuit of tangible and economic technological transfer in instruction and in the increase of productivity in agriculture, fisheries and manufacturing industries.

9. WIDER UTILIZATION OF THE INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGIES
In both the university management and the learning systems, the utilization and applications of the Information and Communications technologies shall be widened to increase effectiveness and efficiency, and higher quality of academic standards.

10. RAPID RESPONSE TO THE NEEDS OF TECHNICAL WORKERS
The migration problem specially the OFWs or Overseas Filipino Workers shall be given due attention through a more rapid response in their retraining, skilling, and job shifts for a more social development and economic productivity.