May 14, 2025 – To uphold academic integrity and promote a culture of research excellence, the Northwest Samar State University (NwSSU) Graduate School held its Public Research Presentation at the 4th Floor of the Administration Building, in full compliance with CHED Memorandum Order No. 15, s. 2019, “Policies, Standards, and Guidelines for Graduate Programs.”
The event gathered graduate students, faculty members, academic administrators, and an esteemed panel of evaluators to witness the formal presentation of approved theses – an institutional requirement for the completion of graduate programs. As stipulated by CHED, graduate students are mandated to produce a major scholarly output which must be publicly presented before its eventual publication in the university or peer-reviewed journal.
The program commenced with a rationale and welcome message from Dr. Jannel C. Alviola, Doctor of Philosophy major in Educational Administration (PhDEA) Program Chair, who emphasized the crucial role of research in addressing systemic societal challenges. University President Dr. Benjamin L. Pecayo followed with a message of support, underscoring the importance of integrating advanced academic research into institutional progress, innovation, and sustainable development.
Doctoral candidates presented their dissertations before an esteemed panel comprising Dr. Edelyn O. Echapare, Director of the Environmental Sustainability Research and Development Center of Samar State University; Ms. Galina V. Panela, Senior Education Program Specialist of SGOD-Planning and Research Section of the DepEd Schools Division of Calbayog City; and Charmaine C. Perito, Program Producer and Announcer I at the Bureau of Broadcast Services (Radyo Pilipinas Calbayog). The panelists provided insightful critiques and posed thought-provoking questions to ensure research alignment with academic standards and contemporary needs.
In recognition of their contributions, Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Ramil S. Catamora and Graduate School Dean Dr. Eliza V. Gamusa presented certificates of appreciation to the panelists and research presenters. In his closing remarks, Dr. Catamora emphasized the Graduate School’s commitment to nurturing adaptive innovators through evidence-based research.
This event reiterates NwSSU’s dedication to research excellence, reinforcing the university’s mission to generate transformative innovations and scholarly outputs aligned with both regional and national development goals.