RESEARCH

The main thrusts of the SLSU – Research, and Development Agenda is largely centered on researches and extension programs that commissioned the socio-economic advancement of the quality of life of the people and would subsequently create an impact on the economic development of the region. The institutional research and extension projects are mainly anchored on the Harmonized National Research and Development Agenda.


Goal
 

A research University known for providing innovative solutions to global challenges by 2022.

The SLSU Research and Development Agenda embraces the following thematic areas:
 

► Organic
► Cacao
► Nipa Products
► Coconut and Makapuno
► Bamboo
► Mushroom Production
► Apiculture

► Aqua-silviculture
► Environmental Protection and Management
► Education Systems
► Health Systems
► GIS
► Cross cutting concerns
► Smart analytics, engineering innovations and green technology

Research Facilities

soils

SOILS LABORATORY

herbal

HERBAL PROCESSING CENTER

tissue

TISSUE CULTURE LABORATORY

apiculture

APICULTURE PROCESSING & DEVELOPMENT CENTER

micro

MICROBIOLOGY LABORATORY

mushroom

MUSHROOM HUB

silvi

SILVICULTURE LABORATORY

nipa

NIPA PROCESSING CENTER

EXTENSION

The arm of the university which focuses on community development through trainings, seminars and workshops which are participated by the office and/or the university colleges together with different sponsoring agencies. The office also aims ti promote and commercialize technology. It is directly under the office of the Vice President for Planning, Research, Extension and Production Development(PREPD)


Thrusts
 

The programs and projects of the office are upliftment of youth, local government units, in-need communities, and other clientele group through:

  • Training, seminar and workshop for literacy, additional knowledge and skill development.
  • Technology transfer and product exhibition for promotion and commercialization of agri-based products.
  • Livelihood training programs for income-generating projects of the clientele group.
  • Gender and Development for community empowerment.
  • Environmental-related activities for the protection and management of natural resources.

Extension Programs

protection

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION & AWARENESS PROGRAM

Bearing the university's mission to promote healthy environment, the Office of Extension Services conducts activities that will uplift the Status of the environment.
outreach

COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAM

A particular community or clientele group receives a series of extension activities and programs to uplift their socio-economic and cultural conditions. It can be in a form of trainings, lectures, seminars, and demonstrations. The Office of Extension Services in coordination with concerned extension coordinators will determine the needs of the community. This may include government and non-government organizations that engage in rural development.
commercial

TECHNOLOGY PROMOTION& COMMERCIALIZATION

Research Output of matured technology that will be beneficial to a community or clientele group are be promoted and commercialized through exhibition and technology transfer.
training

LIVELIHOOD AND SKILLS TRAINING

The main objective of livelihood and skills training is to enhance the capacity of out-school youth, women, farmers and other clientele. Extension coordinators submit proposals of short-term courses needed or wanted by the clientele. The extension services will be the implementing agency while the colleges/campuses shall recommend technical experts, project coordinators and facilitators.


Objectives
 

The programs and projects of the office are upliftment of youth, local government units, in-need communities, and other clientele group through:

  • Conduct training programs and short-term courses.
  • Coordinate and monitor the extension  activities of various departments of the University.
  • Demonstrate projects/products showcasing new technology for promotion and commercialization.
  • Coordinate with different colleges/universities, government offices and private sectors for effective extension programs.

PRODUCTION

The Office of Production Services is responsible for converting raw materials and other inputs into finished goods or products. With this, the office ensures the finished products offer consumers the best value and quality. The income generated from these products will then proceed to the school’s budget which can be used for whatever project it can be used for.

Products Produced

Langgonisa Production:

  • From January to June then July to December of 2018, 240 kg. and 270 kg of lean meat were produced and sold. Business Affairs Office and SLSU-DC were some of the regular customers of the product.

Crop Production:

  •  A total of 362 kg. of eggplant, 100 pcs gourd, 50kg. string beans were harvested.
  • Cassava was a year round production that serves as welcome snacks for visitors of SLSU including request from faculty and employees during the school activity. More than 520 sticks were planted and harvested almost 200 kg.

Ornamental Plants:

  • 200 Plants  and 70 dz of Anthurium were sold on the first two quarters because of Pahiyas and Holy week. Anthurium is more saleable during the All Saints Day that sold 100 dz and 80 plants.

Coconut Seedling Production:

  • An initial of 34,000 coco-seed nuts were grown in the field for distribution to beneficiaries of PCA in the province of Quezon.