INTRODUCTION

Extension projects and programs are activities that aim to persuade, communicate, and help certain sectors of the community for the improvement of their quality of life.  As a mandated function of higher education institutions, it is imperative that all academic programs prioritize the implementation of extension activities.

Pangasinan State University adheres to the Extension and Community Outreach mandate, as reflected in the University Charter of PSU (PD 1497).  This mandates the University to focus its development efforts on relevant concerns along areas in agriculture, fisheries, education, trade and industry, health and nutrition, computer literacy, local government administration, socio-economic and environment management that are responsive to the immediate needs  of its clientele, thereby helping improve their quality of life.

Extension services are carried out to complement the research and instruction functions of the University. The extension programs and activities of the university are primarily addressed in the transfer of technology to improve the lives of rural people in the localities served by the University. In response to this, the PSU extension activities are geared towards bringing the appropriate technologies, skills, and knowledge of practical application to its clientele and educating them, making them more productive and responsible citizens of the country.

Well Defined Objectives

In response to the provision of the Philippine Development 2017-2022, the institution is continually contributing to the national development goals through its four main functions, particularly in the area of extension. It is committed to meet the learning needs to those unable to avail of the educational services and programs of formal education, provide opportunities for the acquisition of technical skills necessary to enhance and ensure continuing employability, efficiency, productivity and competitiveness in the labor markets, and serving as a means of expanding access to educational opportunities to citizens of varied interests.

These, along with the different thrusts and agenda of the province of Pangasinan, are cascaded and considered in the crafting of the University Thrusts and Agenda down to the PSU Campus level.

Thus, the extension programs and projects of the university focused on poverty reduction, quality education, gender equality and empowerment, sustainable agriculture, food security, climate change and environmental protection, health care, human resources, business and finance, policy and governance, and technology promotion.

Extension Priorities

As indicated in the PSU Extension Manual of Operations (2017), Extension projects of the university are determined through the following criteria:

1. Alignment to Extension Agenda
2. Response to local, national and global issues and demands
3. Direct support to community and its environment
4. Availability of funds and other resources

Institutional Learning Outcomes

The Pangasinan State University Institutional Learning Outcomes (PSU ILO) are the qualities that PSUnians must possess. These outcomes are anchored on the following core values: Accountability and Transparency, Credibility and Integrity, Competence and Commitment to Achieve, Excellence in Service Delivery, Social and Environmental Responsiveness, and Spirituality – (ACCESS).

Anchored on these core values, the PSU graduates are able to:

1. 1. Demonstrate through institutional mechanisms, systems, policies, and processes which are reflective of transparency, equity, participatory decision making, and accountability;
   2. Engage in relevant, comprehensive and sustainable development initiatives through multiple perspectives in decisions and actions that build personal and professional credibility and integrity.
   3. Set challenging goals and tasks with determination and sense of urgency which provide continuous improvement and producing quality outputs leading to inclusive growth;
   4. Exhibit life-long learning and global competency proficiency in communication skills, inter/interpersonal skills, entrepreneurial skills, innovative mindset, research and production initiatives and capability in meeting the industry requirements of local, ASEAN and international human capital market through relevant and comprehensive programs;
   5. Display, socially and environmentally responsive organizational culture, which ensures higher productivity among the university constituents and elevate the welfare of the multi-sectoral communities and;
   6. Practice spiritual values and morally upright behavior which promote and inspire greater harmony to project a credible public image.

Program Outcomes