Pursuance of Higher Studies

The quality of the education offered by a particular college or university is directly attributed to high-caliber faculty members. One of the factors that shape the quality and competence of faculty members is by pursuing a master’s and/or doctoral degree.  Also, having a roster of faculty members with strong academic backgrounds brings a respectable reputation not only to the bachelor’s degree but also to the whole university. Thus, the Pangasinan State University provides support to its faculty members to pursue advanced degrees by offering research grants, study leaves, time-release, and thesis and dissertation assistance which is further explained below:

1.1 Faculty Scholarship Grants

1.1.1.  Write a letter of request addressed to the University President, noted by the concerned Department Head, and duly endorsed by the Campus Executive Director.

1.1.2.  Upon approval of the University President, the faculty can proceed in preparing the requirements for the scholarship application.

1.1.3.  When all papers are submitted, the faculty member can enjoy taking higher education for free as per the provision of the scholarship grant.

1.2 Study Leave

1.2.1.  Write a letter of request addressed to the University President, noted by the concerned Department Head, and duly endorsed by the Campus Executive Director.

1.2.2.  Upon approval of the University President, the faculty can proceed in preparing the requirements for the scholarship application as described in the PSU Code.

1.2.3.  When all papers are submitted and duly approved, the faculty member can enjoy taking higher education on study leave with pay.

1.2.4.  Academic and non-academic staff members with permanent status are also entitled to a study leave not exceeding one (1) school year after three (3) years or a fraction thereof of continuous service in the University subject to the approval of the Board of Regents upon recommendation of the President. An extension of one (1) school year is allowed if it is needed to finish his/her theses or dissertation for a graduate course, subject to the rules governing the extension of study scholarship grants. Grantees shall render three (3) years of service for every one (1) year of scholarship enjoyed.

1.3 Time Release

1.3.1. The faculty must file an application letter to be recommended by the Chairman to the Associate Dean/Program Dean and to the Campus Executive Director. The Campus Executive Director will endorse the application to the President thru the VP for Academic Affairs. A plan of study for the duration of the time release should be attached in the application letter.

1.3.2.  The faculty who is granted time release must submit a final copy of the research report, a final copy of proposal, a processed data, result of comprehensive examination, and final grade in the enrolled subject whichever is appropriate/applicable to the reason for applying time release.

1.3.3.  Non submission of the output or non-completion of the degree within the specified time table is a disqualification of extension of time release and request for future time release.

1.4 Thesis and Dissertation Assistance

1.4.1. The grantee has to execute a contract with PSU under the following terms and conditions: The grantee shall:

1. a) finish the degree in one year;
2. b) have an approved thesis/dissertation outline;
3. c) serve the University for at least two years after the grant;
4. d) refund the University of his/her tuition, allowances incident to his/her studies for failure to finish his/her degree within the prescribed period and;
5. e) Submit progress reports to the HRMO and concerned.

(Faculty Manual, Article 17, Section 1)