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| Dr. Aida Yap, UP NISMED Director, updates the
staff on NISMED projects and programs. (Photo credit: Jerry Maramag) |
NISMED conducted its
Annual Review and Assessment of Programs last May 30-31, 2019 at Bakasyunan
Resort and Conference Center, Iba, Zambales. NISMED Director Dr. Aida Yap,
together with the deputy directors, Dr. Erlina Ronda and Mr. Eligio Obille Jr.,
spearheaded the said activity.
Review and Assessment of
Programs
To boost the energy of NISMED
staff after a 5-hour drive to Zambales, the morning session started with an
icebreaker facilitated by the Socials Committee. When everyone was ready to do
the main task for the day, Dr. Yap began the workshop by presenting the Institute’s
mandate in line with the mandate of the University of the Philippines. She then
introduced the draft of the revised NISMED’s vision, mission, and core values, the
product of an earlier strategic planning workshop with a resource speaker and
selected NISMED staff.
The session continued with
the presentation of the current status of the Institute’s programs and
projects, and its accomplishments from 2013 to 2017. The NISMED staff, grouped
according to their choice, evaluated the projects that they had been involved
in. To end the morning session, each group gave a report on their consolidated
evaluation and suggestions.
After a refreshing lunch
break, the NISMED staff gathered for the afternoon workshop. Mr. Obille presented
the consolidated version of the SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and
Threats) analysis submitted by the academic workgroups last December 2018. He
also shared the draft of the strategies formulated to achieve the vision and
mission of the Institute.
Mr. Obille then asked the
different groups, composed of staff from different academic and administrative workgroups,
to identify possible program, projects, and
activities that could be done to carry out the strategic initiatives. As soon
as the groups were done with the task, representatives from each group reported
on their suggestions.
The first day was punctuated by fellowship time
among the staff. They had a chance to bond and enjoy the sunset at the beach. While
they were enjoying a sumptuous dinner, some staff showcased their singing
talent through karaoke night.
Strengthening Collaboration Among Staff
Strengthening Collaboration Among Staff
On the second day, NISMED
staff participated in activities that aimed to strengthen harmonious collaborative
atmosphere among staff. The participants were divided into four teams; each
team was composed of staff from different academic and administrative groups.
From the boisterous interaction among NISMED staff,
it was evident that they enjoyed and gave their all in the three activities
namely Loop the Hoop game, Kadang-Kadang race, and Earth Ball game. Team 1 and
Team 3 were declared the teams with the most number of wins.
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Team 2 versus Team 3 during the Earth Ball game.
(Photo
taken by Mr. Jerry Maramag) |
After
these activities, the NISMED staff had their morning snacks and prepared for
accommodation check out. Before heading
back to Manila, Dr. Yap and Mr. Obille wrapped up the program during lunch time
by acknowledging the working committees and staff for their cooperation and for
making the two-day review and assessment of programs successful.
by A. Gonzales
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