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Department of Veterinary Para-Clinical Sciences

GRADUATE FACULTY

E Lanada

Eugene B. Lañada

Professor

Highest Degree Attained

  • Ph.D. Veterinary Epidemiology

Specialization

Research Interest

Role

  • Teaching Faculty and Research Adviser

Status of Appointment

  • Permanent

 

 

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Shereen A. Merro

Associate Professor II

Highest Degree Attained

  • M.S. Fisheries

Specialization

Research Interest

Role

  • Teaching Graduate Faculty

Status of Appointment

  • Permanent

 

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June Rey A. Montajes

Assitant Professor IV

Highest Degree Attained

  • Ph.D. in Food Science and Technology

Specialization

Research Interest

Role

  • Teaching Graduate Faculty

Status of Appointment

  • Permanent

 

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Quenstein D. Lauzon

Assocate Professor I

Highest Degree Attained

  • Ph.D in Aquaculture

Specialization

Research Interest

Role

  • Teaching Graduate Faculty and Research Adviser

Status of Appointment

  • Permanent

 

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Rizalyn P. Gonzales  

Assistant Professor III

Highest Degree Attained

  • M.S. Fisheries Biology

Specialization

Research Interest

Role

  • Teaching Graduate Faculty

Status of Appointment

  • Permanent

 

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Maria Dulce L. Alibangbang

Assistant Professor I

Highest Degree Attained

  • M.S. Food Science and Technology

Specialization

Research Interest

Role

  • Teaching Graduate Faculty

Status of Appointment

  • Permanent

 

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Fermina C. Genson  

Instructor III

Highest Degree Attained

  • M.S. Ecological Marine Management

Specialization

Research Interest

Role

  • Teaching Graduate Faculty

Status of Appointment

  • Permanent

 

 

Mary Ann B. Madeja  

Instructor III

Highest Degree Attained

  • M.S. Aquaculture

Specialization

Research Interest

Role

  • Teaching Graduate Faculty

Status of Appointment

  • Permanent

 

 

Brandon Briggs C. Silvano

Instructor III

Highest Degree Attained

  • M.S. Fisheries

Specialization

Research Interest

Role

  • Teaching Graduate Faculty

Status of Appointment

  • Permanent

 

 

This VSU Style Manual for Graduate Manuscripts is intended toThis VSU Style Manual for Graduate Manuscripts is intended toprovide graduate faculty and graduate students with a helpful referenceand guide on how to write a thesis or dissertation manuscript and anarticle for publication in a refereed journal. It includes an overview,standard procedure in the approval of the manuscript, writing themanuscript and citing references in the text.It also presents a wide range of style regulations, from specifyingtext to the presentation of tables and figures, from specifying margins tothe exact spacing of section headings, from rules on page numbers toprescribing the set of pages/sections that must be included in everydissertation/thesis. All regulations specified in this manual must besatisfied in order for a dissertation or thesis to be approved by the Graduate School. It has also an active link for samples where graduatestudents can access and easily follow in writing their manuscript.We hope that this manual will be of great help to all our graduatestudents especially in processing their thesis or dissertation manuscripts.

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GRADUATE EDUCATION COUNCIL

MMB

DR. MARILYN M. BELARMINO

Associate Professor IV

Director, Graduate Education

SMPL

Ms. SHEENA MAE P. LUBRIO

Assistant Professor III

Director, Distance Education Programs Office

SBL

DR. SUZETTE B. LINA

Professor V

Dean, Faculty of Agriculture and Food Sciences

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DR. DEEJAY M. LUMANAO

Associate Professor V

Head, Dept. of Soil Science

Gacutan

DR. MANUEL D. GACUTAN

Associate Professor V

Head, Dept. of Animal Science

LCC

DR. LYNETTE C. CIMAFRANCA

Associate Professor V

Head, Dept. of Food Science and Technology

LGA

DR. ULYSES A. CAGASAN

Professor V

Head, Dept. of Agronomy

ADV

DR. ALJAY D. VALIDA

Associate Professor III

Head, Dept. of Horticulture

RTP

DR. ROBELYN T. PIAMONTE

Associate Professor V

Head, Dept. of Pest Management

JBS

DR. MA. GWENETH M. ABIT

Assitant Professor IV

Head, Dept. of Plant Breeding and Genetics

LJC

DR. ROSEMARIE B. GONZAGA 

Instructor III

Head, Dept. of Agricultural Education & Extension

UBA

DR. ULDERICO B. ALVIOLA

Assistant Professor IV

Head, Dept. of Development Communication

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DR. LEO A. MAMOLO

Professor IV

Dean, Faculty of Teacher Education

RPA

DR. CHRISTY M. DESADES

Associate Professor IV

Head, Dept. of Secondary Education

AAM

DR. CHARIS L. RIVERA

Associate Professor V

Director, Institute of Human Kinetics

GGP

DR. MARIA VANESSA E. GABUNADA 

Associate Professor V

Dean, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

5

DR. CHERRY N. ROLA

Associate Professor II

Head, Dept. of Arts, Languages and Literature 

LBN

Prof. MA. AURORA TERESITA W. TABADA 

Associate Professor IV

Head, Institute of Strategic Research & Development Studies

MRRT

DR. REV RHIZZA L. AURE

Associate Professor

Dean, Faculty of Natural and Mathematical Sciences

MRRT

MS. SWEET CHARISH Q. GODINEZ

Instructor I

Head, Dept. of Statistics

MRRT

MR. MARK RYAN R. TRIPOLE

Instructor I

Head, Dept. of Pure & Applied Chemistry

CCB

DR. DARIUS NOEL C. MIÑOZA

Assistant Professor IV

Head, Dept. of Biological Sciences

AEP

DR. RENEZITA S. COME

Professor VI

Dean, Faculty of Forestry and Environmental Sciences

APB

DR. HERNANDO L. MONDAL

Associate Professor II

Head, Dept. of Forest Science

patindol

DR. BERNA LOU L. ABA-REGIS

Assistant Professor IV

Head, Institute of Tropical Ecology and Environmental Management

LBN

DR. MARK C. RATILLA

Associate Professor III

Dean Faculty of Management and Economics

ZMC

DR. ZYRA MAY H. CENTINO

Assistant Professor IV

Head, Dept. of Economics

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DORYN JAN L. AVILA

Instructor III

Head, Dept. of Business Management

EPD

DR. HANZEL N. MEJIA

Associate Professor V

Dean, Faculty of Engineering

EPD

ENGR. NILO L. LEORNA

Assistant Professor II

Head, Dept. of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering

QDL

DR. QUEENSTEIN D. LAUZON

Associate Professor I

Chancellor, VSU-Tolosa

QDL

DR. RIZALYN P. GONZALES

Assistant Professor III

Dean, VSU-Tolosa Faculty of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences

Head, VSU-Tolosa Dept. of Fisheries

QDL

MS. FERMINA C. GENSON

Instructor III

Head, VSU-Tolosa Dept. Aquatic Sciences



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VSU offers a unique opportunity for advanced study through highly innovative and relevant graduate programs covering a wide range of disciplines relating to agricultural and rural development.

Students make use of extensive instructional and research facilities of the academic as well as of various VSU-based research centers. The University also provides general amenities including housing, social, recreational, spiritual and shopping facilities. The scenic campus is situated at the foot of Mt. Pangasugan and facing the beautiful Camotes Sea, making VSU a conducive place for study.

The University regularly updates its program to keep pace with the ever changing needs of students and to ensure an atmosphere for optimum academic advancement.


                                                                            

 

The Graduate Education of VSU strive for excellence in graduate education for regional growth and rural development. It offers graduate courses to teachers, researchers, extensionists, administrators and other professionals to upgrade their educational competencies. It also offers weekend classes and distance education for those who do not have enough time to attend to conventional schedule.

Philosophy. A teacher must foster intellectual curiosity among students and train them in the art and science of searching for truth to achieve excellence whether in the classroom or in the laboratory, in nature or in society

Vision. A globally competitive university for science, technology, and environmental conservation.

Mission. Development of a highly competitive human resource, cutting-edge scientific knowlegde and innovative technologies for sustainable communities and environment.

Goal. Produce high quality manpower in agriculture and its allied fields through graduate education to serve the development needs of the region.

General Objective. To strive for excellence in graduate education for regional growth and rural development.

Specific Objectives

  • To offer graduate courses to teachers, researchers, extension workers, administrators and other professionals.
  • To train and guide graduate students in conducting productive and independent research studies relevant to agriculture and its allied fields.
  • To design and implement innovative strategies for the enhancement of managerial and leadership skills of professional and development workers.
  • To strengthen personal discipline and moral character of graduate students to better serve their clientele.

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