The Research and Publication Office envisions to foster a dynamic research culture and to encourage more scholarly work among the faculty, staff, and students in the context of contributing to the overall development, particularly in the province of Davao del Sur and in Mindanao. The RPO will act as a coordinating body for all research and publication undertakings in the institution. Specifically, within the next five years, the RPO shall pursue the following objectives:
- Encourage and actively engage the faculty, students, and other concerned groups to develop interests and expertise in research whether in the basic or applied areas;
- Establish a databank of research materials and references that can be utilized by students, faculty, and other interested parties;
- Provide research assistance and training for research capability building to students, faculty, and other organizations or agencies;
- Initiate and/or undertake institutional as well as commissioned researches covering the Province of Davao del Sur and elsewhere in Mindanao;
- Prepare and/or assist in the preparation of research proposals, including the review of such proposals for submission;
- Establish and strengthen linkages with private or public institutions or agencies whether local or foreign, for research training, collaboration, consultancy and other related activities; and
- Encourage the dissemination and utilization of research findings through fora and publication