  𝙋𝙖𝙣𝙥𝙖𝙘𝙞𝙛𝙞𝙘 𝙐𝙣𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙗𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙝𝙢𝙖𝙧𝙠𝙨 𝙎𝙇𝙐-𝙐𝙉𝙍𝙄𝘾

September 17, 2024 Office of the Knowledge Information & Network System

Saint Louis University’s Vice President for Academic Affairs, Felina P. Espique, PhD, and the Director of SLU University Research and Innovation Center, Richel L. Lamadrid, PhD, welcomed Danilo S. Alterado, PhD, Dean of the Graduate School and Director of Research Ethics at Panpacific University and former Associate Dean of SLU’s School of Teacher Education and Liberal Arts (STELA), during the benchmarking activity held on 17 September 2024. The said meeting focused on discussing various requirements related to the Research Ethics Review at the University Research and Innovation Center (V301), SLU Main Campus.

Alongside Dr. Lamadrid were Laarni B. Natividad, PhD, Research Services Officer; Gwendolyn S. Tadeo, PhD, Institutional Studies & Methods Support Officer & REC Administrative Support; Andrew G. Ducas, Innovation & Technology Transfer Officer; and Joshua D. Madongit, SLU Office of Global Relations and Alumni Affairs staff.

In talking about the role of research in society, Dr. Lamadrid said, “Research must have a higher standing than instruction because it contributes heavily to the body of knowledge.” She further emphasized that the research track must promote inter-collaboration, and universities must extend their web for partnerships, especially on research.

SLU-UNRIC expressed support for Dr. Alterado in his efforts on gathering information and sources for the improvement of Panpacific University’s research department.

Saint Louis University’s commitment to excellence in research and quality education plays a pivotal role in contributing to the development of high-quality material for students. This correlates with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Quality Education (4) and Partnership for the Goals (17), which establish a platform to promote knowledge creation and collaboration that drive meaningful educational advancements.

Article by Meann Sarah Henderson & Shane T. Gamboa, OGRAA Interns

Photos by Aletheia Macaraeg, OGRAA Intern)