Baguio Central University’s Research and Development Center (RDC), under the leadership of Dr. Michael T. Sebullen, Director for Research, participated in the two-day workshop, “From SDG Activities to Measurable Institutional Impact: Building BCU’s Sustainability Impact Ratings 2027 Readiness,” on October 15–16, 2026.
With Dr. Sonny Soriano as resource speaker, the workshop focused on identifying, documenting, and measuring the University’s contributions to sustainable development. It brought together institutional stakeholders to examine existing initiatives, identify evidence gaps, and develop plans for strengthening BCU’s sustainability impact.
The RDC’s engagement centered on mapping research projects and publications against the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), strengthening publication tracking, and organizing verifiable research evidence. The workshop also emphasized assessing how research findings inform policies, improve institutional practices, and benefit communities.
Aligned with the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, these priorities support SDG 4 (Quality Education) through research capacity development, SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure) through strengthening research and innovation, and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals) through collaborative research and knowledge sharing.
Building on the workshop’s insights, the RDC aims to strengthen coordination with research coordinators, faculty, and partner offices to improve research documentation and monitor outcomes. These efforts advance BCU’s commitment to purposeful research and evidence-based contributions to sustainable development.
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