Davao del Sur State College (DSSC) held its 2nd regular Monday convocation for May on May 11, 2026. The event was sponsored by the National Service Training Program (NSTP) Office and took place at the DSSC Gymnasium. The activity focused on ‘Value for Work’ as the value focus of the week. Institutional updates were also discussed.
Records and Archives Officer Lurevie D. Pausal led the Values Restoration segment, which explored the concept of ‘Value for Work’ and the importance of maintaining a positive attitude towards one’s responsibilities. She encouraged employees to view their work from a higher perspective by considering it as a calling, making it more meaningful and less of a feeling mundane and routine.
NSTP Coordinator Raji-Un Pedtamanan shared updates from their office, highlighting the ongoing and upcoming initiatives of their office, such as donation drives, tree planting activities, outreach programs, Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) Unit improvements, and strengthened community linkages. The update also highlighted achievements related to the recent PAATI competition and Fancy Drill performances.
Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Siverlyn M. Camposano, also shared an update from her office and discussed the college’s ongoing compliance efforts for universityhood, including the Certificate of Program Compliance (COPC) requirements for new programs and the upcoming accreditation for the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology program. Dr. Camposano also discussed the practice of proper workplace protocols, particularly in addressing colleagues and supervisors professionally as part of the institutional readiness for university status.
Fresh from an international engagement, DSSC President Dr. Augie E. Fuentes expressed her gratitude to the office heads and employees for their dedication and continuous efforts in managing their respective offices. She also extended her belated Mother’s Day greetings to all mothers and mother figures in the institution. In her message, Dr. Fuentes shared updates from her recent Taiwan escapades with other SUC presidents. She also bid her well wishes for the students who joined the SEA Teachers Program in partnership with Universitas Islam Sultan Agung (UNISSULA). She likewise acknowledged the College’s latest achievement in the World University Rankings for Innovation (WURI) rankings, recognizing the collective efforts of the DSSC community in advancing innovation and global recognition.
By holding regular Monday Convocations, DSSC not only advances its support for the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SDG 4 for Quality Education, but also reaffirms its commitment to nurturing a compassionate, responsible, and purpose-driven community. Each convocation inspires collective action and ongoing growth, ensuring DSSC continues to positively impact its stakeholders and society at large.
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