cOMMUNITY dEVELOPMENT OFFICE
The Community Development Office embodies the spirit of “Taos Pusong Rizal” through various outreach programs, volunteer initiatives, and partnerships, we work to foster a culture of compassion, leadership, and social responsibility.
Community Development Office
The Community Development Office (CDO) is a department that works to build strong connections between the university and the surrounding community. Through its Sustainable Integrated Community Advancement Program (SICAP), the main goal of the CDO is to create networks with barangays and promote positive social and economic development in the local area while providing students, university personnel, and other stakeholders with meaningful opportunities making them engaged, empowered, and enriched.
The CDO works with community organizations, local businesses, government officials, and residents to identify areas of need and develop programs and initiatives to address them. These include education, health and wellness projects, economic development, environmental sustainability, and social justice.
One of the key roles of the CDO is to facilitate partnerships between the university and community organizations. This involves connecting students with local nonprofits and community groups for volunteer opportunities or internships or working with faculty to develop research projects that address community needs.
The CDO also organizes events and programs to promote community engagement and build connections between the university and the local community. These might include workshops, service projects, community festivals, or other activities that bring together students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community members.
