University of San Carlos - ELITE Council

📣 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗨𝗦𝗖-𝗦𝗕𝗘 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗱𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀

Be part of our 𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙀𝙭𝙩𝙚𝙣𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙎𝙚𝙧𝙫𝙞𝙘𝙚 (𝘾𝙀𝙎) Activity! ✨

🤝𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻:

This CES activity aims to empower members of a 𝗧𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘂𝗯 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗨𝗿𝗯𝗮𝗻 𝗣𝗼𝗼𝗿 𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗼𝘄𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝗰. (𝗧𝗖𝗨𝗣𝗛𝗔𝗜) through practical sessions on business fundamentals, financial management (including bookkeeping and budgeting), and cooperative governance. At the same time, it provides graduate students with a meaningful service‑learning opportunity to apply academic knowledge in a real community setting in line with USC’s mission of social responsibility.

📅 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀:
• April 25, 2026
• 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
• USC Downtown Campus

🤲 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧:

As part of this initiative, we are encouraging a minimum contribution of 𝗣𝗵𝗽 200 from the graduate students.

📌 Kindly scan the QR code attached poster or send it via gcash to make your donation. The proceeds will be used to prepare grocery packs or rice for the community participants of the CES activity.

📍Gcash No.: 0917-887-2266
📍Acct. Name:ME***E SU****E S

🚩Deadline for your donations will be on April 23, 2026.

Your generosity will directly benefit the attendees, and we sincerely thank you for your support.

See you ELITES!

📢 Call for Volunteers!

The USC School of Business and Economics – Graduate Programs, in collaboration with USC ELITE, is conducting a Community Extension Service (CES) initiative to support the Tingub Community Urban Poor Homeowners Association Inc. (TCUPHAI).

🗓 Event Date: April 25, 2026
⏰ Time: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 Venue: USC Downtown Campus

This initiative focuses on business mentoring, financial literacy, and cooperative management—empowering communities through practical knowledge and sustainable development.

💡 Graduate students are encouraged to volunteer and make a meaningful social impact!

📝 Survey Period: April 13–16, 2026

Sign up by completing the volunteer survey form.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfvU7jCKTGGmtEuu2itpU7NfEsx5CPU4eu0-ZEX-07WwpQfxg/viewform

Let’s create change together! ✨

USC-SBE Graduate Programs Community Extension Service Volunteer Survey Form This survey is intended to identify graduate student volunteers who are willing and equipped to participate in the CES activity on April 25, 2026, supporting the Tingub Community Urban Poor Homeowners Association Inc. (TCUPHAI) through business mentoring and cooperative management.

Congratulations to Mr. Welldone Quibranza for successfully completing his Research Proposal Hearing for the MBA program!✨🎓

His proposed study, “The Effect of Outsourced Accounting Services on MSME Performance as Mediated by the Speed of Delivery and Moderated by Competition Level among the Retail and F&B Industry in Cebu City, Philippines,” reflects a significant academic milestone.

This achievement was made possible through the guidance and expertise of his academic committee:

Adviser: Dr. Angelou Burdeos

Panel Members:
🔰Lauro Cipriano R. Silapan, Jr., DBA
🔰Melanie R. Banzuela, PhD
🔰Bonifacio N. Mercado Jr., PhD

Congratulations on this remarkable achievement! Wishing you continued success as you move forward in your research journey.💚✨

𝐒𝐞𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐭 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐒𝐁𝐄 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐬 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐥𝐲!

Please be advised of the change of venue to better accommodate the number of students and ensure everyone’s convenience.

📍 Gansewinkel Hall (Business & Law Bldg), USC Downtown Campus
🕗 March 14 | 8 AM - 12NN

Join us for program updates, student support services, and breakout sessions designed to support your academic journey.

📅 𝐒𝐀𝐕𝐄 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄

The SBE Graduate Program General Assembly & Orientation for 2nd Semester SY 2025–2026 marks the start of another semester of learning, collaboration, and academic growth.

Join faculty, administrators, and fellow graduate students as we share important updates, introduce key services such as library and student support, and provide consultation opportunities to help you navigate your graduate journey.

📍 USC Downtown Campus – Dingman Hall
🗓 March 14, 2026 | 8:00 AM

📌 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝗔𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐒𝐁𝐄 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬

See you there, ELITES!

Hello ELITES, 👋👋

The official learning modality schedule for the 2nd Semester, AY 2025–2026 has been released. Please be guided on the designated face-to-face and online classes, as well as key academic activities and important dates throughout the semester. We encourage everyone to plan ahead and stay informed.

📣 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐲𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐲

𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐒𝐁𝐄 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 𝐀𝐥𝐮𝐦𝐧𝐢 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐲𝐞𝐫𝐬.

We respectfully request for the participation of your employer or immediate supervisor to share feedback through the survey. Their insights, collected anonymously and with strict confidentiality, play an important role in helping us understand graduate experiences and improve our programs for future students.

Please be assured that all responses are fully confidential and anonymous. Your support and participation are greatly appreciated.

𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐲 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐤: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdnOnHeqo9cG783MYtuBhd1BOAUS4l-zis49_WhGhlATsDcqw/viewform

The USC ELITE Council extends its warmest congratulations to the graduates of the School of Business and Economics Graduate Programs for the First Semester, Academic Year 2025-2026.

This milestone reflects your dedication, perseverance, and commitment to academic and professional excellence.

As you move forward into new opportunities and greater responsibilities, may you be guided by purpose, wisdom, and faith in all the you pursue.

Congratulations, Carolinians!

Join us as the Master of Business Administration (MBA) graduating candidates take the stage to showcase their research at the SBE Graduate Program Research Forum (AY 2025–2026).

The MBA research studies explore a broad range of contemporary business and organizational issues using empirical and analytical approaches. These studies examine customer experience and satisfaction, service quality, pricing and value perception, marketing effectiveness, organizational performance, and operational decision-making across diverse industries and enterprise settings. Collectively, the research highlights the importance of data-driven analysis and evidence-based strategies in addressing real-world business challenges.

Celebrate this academic milestone while engaging with research that strengthens business insight and managerial decision-making.

📅 February 4, 2026 (Wednesday)
⏰ 1:00 – 5:00 PM
📍 AD 208, USC Downtown Campus
💻 Online participation available (scan QR code)

See you there!

Join us as the Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration graduating candidate presents his in-depth research at the SBE Graduate Program Research Forum (AY 2025–2026).

The PhD research examines employee turnover intention in the BPO sector, analyzing how flexible working arrangements, talent management, and transformational leadership influence employees’ intentions to leave. Using quantitative analysis and Structural Equation Modeling, the study highlights the central role of organizational commitment, while also accounting for job embeddedness and job independence. Grounded in Social Exchange Theory, the findings offer insights for strengthening retention strategies and leadership practices in high-attrition industries.

Celebrate and congratulate our doctoral candidate through research that informs sound organizational and workforce decisions.

📅 February 4, 2026 (Wednesday)
⏰ 1:00 – 5:00 PM
📍 AD 208, USC Downtown Campus
💻 Online participation available (scan QR code)

Through her research, the Master of Arts in Economics graduating candidate will present a data-driven study at the SBE Graduate Program Research Forum (AY 2025–2026).

The MA in Economics research examines household adoption of online transactions in the Philippines, including online buying, selling, bill payment, and online banking, and their contribution to economic growth and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Using national survey data and econometric analysis, the study identifies key socioeconomic and technological factors influencing digital adoption and highlights policy directions to promote inclusive digital and financial participation.

Let us show our support and engage with research that informs evidence-based economic policy and inclusive growth.

📅 February 4, 2026 (Wednesday)
⏰ 1:00 – 5:00 PM
📍 AD 208, USC Downtown Campus
💻 Online participation available (scan QR code)