DSSC - Graduate School

✨ Happy Birthday, Our Esteemed President! Ma'am Augie Estrellada Fuentes 🎉

years of wisdom, years of purpose, and a lifetime of inspiring others. May this new chapter bring you greater strength, meaningful milestones, and countless reasons to celebrate.
May your vision continue to light the way, your leadership create lasting impact, and your journey ahead be filled with success, joy, and fulfillment.
Here’s to remarkable year and many more purposeful years ahead! 🥂🎂✨

From CGPE Family.

𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝗚𝗼𝗱 𝗶𝘁’𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝗶𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗠𝗮’𝗮𝗺 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝗶𝗲!

Today is not just a celebration of your life; it is a celebration of the influence and guidance you provide in the college. Your leadership, empathy, and hard work have led us on the path of innovation and improvement. We are very glad to have your guidance and mentorship, both in wisdom and inspiration, daily.

Wish you a world of happiness, good health, and further success in all aspects of life. Wishing you many more years of valuable service, memories you love, and every dream you hold dear to come true.

Happy Birthday, President Augie!

With love and warmest wishes,
Your DSSC Family

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ADVISORY

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following important academic schedules.

Please complete the necessary requirements and submit all requests within the prescribed schedule. Requests received after the deadline will be handled in accordance with existing institutional policies.

For inquiries and assistance, please visit the Office of the College Registrar on weekdays, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

🎓 Graduate School Saturday Enrollment is Here! 📚

🗓 Date: August 15, 2026
🕘 Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Venue: Davao del Sur State College – College of Graduate and Professional Education

Whether you're pursuing career advancement, personal growth, or higher qualifications, now is the perfect time to enroll.

Don't miss this opportunity—invest in your future today!

📣 Tag a friend or colleague who has been planning to pursue graduate studies and help spread the word!

We extend our warmest congratulations to all our research presenters for your remarkable achievement and valuable contribution to the International Research Conference. Your dedication to scholarly inquiry, commitment to excellence, and passion for advancing knowledge reflect the highest standards of academic and professional integrity.

Presenting research is more than sharing findings—it is an opportunity to inspire innovation, promote evidence-based practices, and contribute meaningful solutions to educational and societal challenges. Through your hard work and perseverance, you have demonstrated the importance of research in shaping informed decisions and creating positive change within our communities and beyond.

Here's to creating more opportunities for learning, collaboration, and academic excellence!

🌍📚 Leading Education Beyond Borders!

"Leading Education Beyond Borders: Strategic Management, Collaboration, and Innovation in International Learning Systems."

It was an honor to contribute to meaningful discussions on global education, strategic leadership, innovation, and international collaboration. This conference reaffirmed that by working together across cultures and institutions, we can create more inclusive, future-ready, and transformative learning environments.

Thank you to the organizers, fellow researchers, educators, and everyone who took part in making this conference such a meaningful and inspiring experience. Looking forward to more opportunities to learn, connect, and work together for better education. 🌏✨

Stakeholder Consultation | July 11, 2026

Meaningful conversations lead to stronger academic programs.

The Stakeholder Consultation for the Master of Arts in Education major in Educational Management (MAEd-EM) and Master of Arts in Education major in Mathematics Teaching (MAEd-MT) was successfully conducted on July 11, 2026, through an online platform.

The activity brought together the Vice President for Academic Affairs (VPAA); Dr. Siverlyn Maghinay Camposano, CGPE Dean; Dr. Harih Lopez, Program Heads; Dr. Queenie Lyn G. Almerez & Dr. JM Panlaan , and valued stakeholders to share insights, provide recommendations, and strengthen the quality and relevance of our graduate education programs.

Thank you to everyone who participated and contributed to this collaborative endeavor. Together, we continue to foster excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement in graduate education.

𝗗𝗦𝗦𝗖 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗱𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗗𝗼𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗦𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿-𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 𝗼𝗻 𝗟𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁

Demonstrating its commitment to fostering a strong culture of research and innovation, the Graduate School of Davao del Sur State College (DSSC) successfully conducted the seminar-workshop, "Bridging Research Gaps: A Seminar-Workshop on Literature Mapping, Methodology Design, and Research Portfolio Development" on July 4, 2026, at the SMART Hub, Davao del Sur State College.

The activity was conducted under the Advanced Seminar in Educational Management Research and Practice course of Dr. Queenie Lyn G. Almerez, which is designed to equip doctoral students with advanced competencies in conducting rigorous, theory-informed, and practice-oriented research in educational management. Anchored on the course outcomes, the seminar enhanced participants' skills in identifying research gaps, formulating significant research problems, designing responsive research agendas, conducting systematic literature mapping and synthesis, and utilizing digital research tools to produce scholarly work that informs educational leadership, policy, and institutional development.

The seminar featured Dr. Felomino P. Alba, Dean of the College of Information and Digital Sciences, as the distinguished resource speaker. Drawing from his expertise in research, innovation, and higher education, Dr. Alba underscored the importance of generating evidence-based research that responds to emerging educational challenges while integrating technology and innovation to create meaningful and sustainable solutions.

The seminar-workshop covered four key areas essential to advanced educational management research:
(1) Research Gap Identification and Problem Formulation;
(2) Research Agenda Development;
(3) Literature Review and Synthesis Techniques; and
(4) Mendeley and Reference Management

Throughout the sessions, participants explored practical strategies for identifying significant research opportunities, designing responsive and impactful research agendas, synthesizing scholarly literature, and managing academic references using digital tools such as Mendeley. The discussions emphasized methodological rigor, ethical scholarship, and the effective integration of technology in research processes to enhance the quality, credibility, and impact of academic outputs.

An engaging open forum concluded the program, providing participants with the opportunity to present research concerns, seek expert guidance, and exchange ideas on their ongoing research proposals, theses, and dissertations. The collaborative learning environment encouraged critical thinking, scholarly dialogue, and the translation of research into practice, key competencies expected of future educational leaders and researchers.

Through initiatives such as this, the DSSC Graduate School continues to strengthen its commitment to developing competent scholars, educational leaders, and research practitioners capable of producing innovative, evidence-based solutions that address contemporary educational issues and contribute to institutional and societal advancement.

The seminar-workshop also advances several United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 4 (Quality Education) by promoting quality graduate education, lifelong learning, and research excellence; United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure) by encouraging research, innovation, and the utilization of digital technologies to strengthen knowledge generation and academic productivity; United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 16 (Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions) through the promotion of ethical, transparent, and responsible research practices; and United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 17 (Partnerships for the Goals) by fostering collaboration among graduate students, faculty, researchers, and academic institutions in advancing research, innovation, and educational transformation.

𝗗𝗦𝗦𝗖 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗱𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗦𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿-𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵

The College of Graduate and Professional Education of Davao del Sur State College (DSSC) successfully conducted the virtual Seminar-Workshop titled "Elevating Educational Management Research: Mastering Scholarly Standards, Methodological Rigor, and Academic Integrity" on June 27, 2026, via Google Meet.

The seminar-workshop was conducted under the PhD-EM class of Dr. Queenie Lyn G. Almerez, as part of the Graduate College's continuing commitment to strengthen the research competencies of graduate students and future educational leaders. The activity provided an avenue for participants to deepen their understanding of scholarly research standards, methodological rigor, and the ethical principles essential in producing high-quality educational research.

The seminar featured Dr. Ephryl Shaira J. Catalan, RRT, MSRT, RPO, Program Chairperson of the Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Technology and Research Director at AMYA Polytechnic College, Inc., as the distinguished resource speaker.

Drawing from her extensive experience in research and higher education, Dr. Catalan shared valuable insights on strengthening research quality through sound methodological approaches, adherence to scholarly standards, and unwavering commitment to academic integrity. She also discussed practical strategies for data gathering, research design, and navigating contemporary challenges in educational management research.

In her presentation, Dr. Catalan emphasized that meaningful research goes beyond compliance with academic requirements it should generate evidence-based solutions that contribute to educational improvement and institutional development.

The seminar concluded with an engaging open forum, where participants actively raised questions and exchanged ideas regarding their ongoing research, theses, and dissertations. The interactive discussion enabled students to gain practical guidance that they can directly apply to their respective studies.

Through initiatives such as this, the DSSC College of Graduate and Professional Education continues to cultivate a strong culture of research excellence, critical inquiry, and academic integrity among its graduate students. The activity reflects the College's dedication to developing competent educational leaders and researchers capable of addressing contemporary educational challenges through quality, evidence-based research.

The seminar-workshop also supports the attainment of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 4 (Quality Education) by promoting quality graduate education, research excellence, and lifelong learning opportunities. Likewise, it contributes to United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 16 (Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions) by fostering academic integrity, ethical research practices, and accountable knowledge production, and to United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 17 (Partnerships for the Goals) through meaningful collaboration between academic institutions and research experts in advancing higher education.