New WVSU prexy to pursue leadership by collaboration
The new president of West Visayas State University has underscored the need to pursue leadership by collaboration during his term in order to advance the thrusts and priorities of his administration.
In his investiture address, Dr. Pablo E. Subong, Jr., emphasized that facing the challenges and implementing the themes of his administration is not a solitary exercise. "I go for a presidential leadership that collaborates and connects with both the capacities and aspirations of the entire University community," he said.
Dr. Subong outlined eight imperatives that will form the priorities of his administration as follows: (1) Elevate the teaching, research and scholarship capabilities of the faculty; (2) Strengthen graduate programs; (3) Enhance the undergraduate experience of students; (4) Ensure that students acquire appropriate knowledge, skills and competencies; (5) Demand for enlightened governance and leadership; (6) Enhance the Business Affairs Program (BAP); (7) Support RA 8435; and (8) Effectively implement the Poverty Alleviation Program (PAP) of the University and continuously provide services for the people of the community that the University serves.
Under his leadership, Dr. Subong told the WVSU community to expect greater things from each other, because he said "the best days lie ahead of us." "By partnering and collaborating with the world around us, we will meet challenges head-on as we tell a new story about WVSU and make the future brighter for generations to come," he further said.
Dr. Subong was installed as the 6th president of the premier institution in Western Visayas in ceremonies held October 9, 2007 at the WVSU Cultural Center. The investiture rite was officiated by the Honorable Hdja. Luningning Misuarez Umar, Commissioner, Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and Chair-designate WVSU Board of Regents. The ceremony was witnessed by the members of the WVSU Board of Regents, University officials, PASUC VI officials, government officials and representatives from business and civil society.
The new president is a product of schools in the Philippine and abroad. He holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree major in Curriculum Administration from Deakin University, Victoria, Australia in 2003. He finished his Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) degree in 1998 and his Master of Agriculture (M.Agr.) in 1984 from West Visayas State University. He earned a Certificate Program in Teaching College Physics from University of the Philippines in Diliman and a Graduate Diploma in Curriculum Administration in Mathematics from Deakin University. He obtained his Bachelor of Science in Agriculture degree major in Agricultural Engineering from Central Philippine University in 1976.
Prior to being president, Dr. Subong was Campus Administrator of WVSU Calinog Campus, Vice President for Administration, and Dean, College of Arts & Sciences, respectively.
He is an expert in agriculture, education, business, marketing and medical research, statistics and data analysis procedure, educational planning and management. (WVSU-CIAO)