The Center for Innovative Learning and Enterprise Development at the Romblon State University (C-iLearnED@RSU) is in full swing after DOST-MIMAROPA turns overcutting and bending equipment for the school factories housed by the C-iLearnED@RSU, the pioneering Research Center of the University.
Dr. Merian P. Catajay-Mani and Lina V. Servañez, the Provincial Director of DOST- PSTC Romblon lead the ribbon-cutting with Dr. Alfredo F. Fortu Jr., Dean of the College of Engineering and Technology. Also in attendance are Dr. Bilshan F. Servañez, Vice President for Research Extension Development and Innovation, Dr. Tomas T. Faminial, Vice-President for Administration and Finance, Dr. Emelyn R. Villanueva, the Vice-President for Academic Affairs, and Atty. Glenn Niño M. Sartillo, Chief Administrative Officer on the first day of October at RSU main campus.
CET spearheads the metalworking and woodworking laboratories considered as an in-campus business enterprise managed by RSU.
DOST funding of more than 2 million for the metalworking and woodworking enterprise aims to enhance the K-12 and outcomes-based (OBE) engineering program as technopreneurship is one of the required courses in the new engineering curriculum.
This project will also beef up the research capabilities of students and faculty members through the addition of equipment for developing new products.