Faculty Research Capability Training held, with its theme, “Transforming CLB Educators into Diversified Research Enthusiasts”

In the unwavering pursuit to provide the most vital support and assistance to our CLB Educators, a Faculty Research Capability Training was recently held virtually, dubbed as “Transforming CLB Educators into Diversified Research Enthusiasts.” The said remarkable activity was well-attended and graced by the presence of key personalities in their various fields of study; making the event thought-provoking enough; and in the same way stimulating for each of the attendees.

A wealth of substantial ideas and beneficial recommendations was exhaustively discussed, highlighting on identifying the worthwhile research topics for the eventual progress and advancement of the institution not merely on the surfaces of research, but as a whole.
The first speaker, Dr. Norma L. Menez, a Graduate School Professor from the Lyceum of the Philippines University – Batangas and a research enthusiast herself comprehensively tackled on the topic – “Putting Research Ideas into Meaningful Output.” More specifically, Dr. Menez pointed out certain best practices that the Colegio ng Lungsod ng Batangas can adapt what the other universities in the city consistently follow and keep track of. She also gave insights on the available resources that can be easily accessed specially in this pandemic turmoil. On the other hand, Dr. Vivian B. Titular, Dean of the College of Arts, Sciences and Education at the First Asia Institute of Technology and Humanities presented the Ethics in Research. She started out her wide-ranging presentation by defining certain major concepts and terminologies associated with Research Ethics; providing emphasis on the paramount significance of ethics in conducting any research work which would help the researchers to produce or generate more meaningful output.

In research, we convey an array of differing ideas and in return we generate feedback of all sorts. In the recently concluded seminar, the speakers merely wished to use their greater influence and command on making each faculty member be discerning and diversified in their way of thinking as they put their imaginations and creativity into crafting beautiful words together in doing their research work.

For some, research labor may appear to be tedious and time-consuming; however, its ethics states that as one explores in a certain study, they become more “diversified,” and learned, resulting in the keenness and a commitment to learn more and further hit the books.

As an assessment on a broader spectrum, the worthwhile discussion created a copious amount of impact of change to the faculty. Albeit, the educational institution is besieged with the predicament of the pandemic and that resources have become scarce or inadequate; the teachers, in one way or another, are stirred and influenced to be more quick-witted, patient and innovative in the not so ordinary ways.

The way of life now has drastically been transformed in a rather different manner and that the foremost ones enduring the agony of change are our scholars. Moreover, our teachers are confronted and challenged more now to embark on juggling every task handed to them. However, as well-trained and taught to be resilient and mighty enough in times of demanding timetable and workload, they will be able to deliver, nonetheless.

In conclusion, as what Dr. Gappi imparted in her very inspiring message to the CLB Community, it is our untiring commitment to deliver an output of change, as we all come face to face with hurdles further than one’s expectations, rationale and fancy – thus we remain steadfast. Additionally, she enthused that “We are actually positioned to broaden our horizons and make way for “research” to grow and thrive in ways unknown. We have the massive power and command to enhance what we already have in our midst and propagate even better for a new us.”