Holy Cross College believed that having a school with a strong research foundation will boost the competence of the academe. Thus, pursuing its core value Libertas (Liberty) the school supported teachers who engage in research by launching the first Faculty Research Colloquium last October 28.
The school will also publish the first Research Journal headed by the Research and Development Unit Head, Rizalde Capio, and Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Leticia Flores.
This will be the first publication of HCC in the span of its 75 years of operations which was pushed to reality by President, Atty. Dennis C. Pangan.
“As teachers do not rely on what’s written, because if you have students like me, we will have problems because I will out research you. We are in the age of the internet, do not stop reading, and always ask questions. I will reward teachers who delve into research even at the time when the board will scold me. I will reward the teachers who are doing their jobs,” Atty. Pangan said.
During this first colloquium, four types of research were presented. The school’s Associate Guidance Counselor, Frizza Antonio presented two studies entitled “Behind Stories: The Needs, Concerns, and Psychological Well-being of OFW’s Children at Holy Cross College,” and “Body Image Perception in the Development of Filipino Adolescents’ Self Esteem.”
Frizza Antonio focused her studies on the current situation of the sons and daughters of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) in the school. The research revealed that a big number of enrolled students in the school are relying on the financial assistance of parents who are abroad. The findings of the study aim to identify and address their issues and concerns.
“At least one in the family works abroad to find work opportunities and to support the financial needs of the family. So this focused on what happened on the people left behind,” Antonio said.
She also presented another research that tackled the stereotypes and perceptions of the youth on the body image.
Survey research entitled “HCC Faculty Members’ Status and their Perceived Advantage and Disadvantage Using Digital Technology.” This study was conducted to look into the Flexible Learning System and concerns arising during the online classes amid pandemic.
“All research and manuscript will be published in the research journal, we are hoping through this first colloquium we can encourage more teachers and students will join and write research,” RDU Head, Rizalde Capio said.
Capio presented also their study on the “Level of Research Capabilities of HCC Faculty Members.” He stated that this is an integral part of strengthening the research culture in the school. The study shows the capabilities and knowledge of teachers to do research.
The school targets to publish the first research journal during the academic year of 2020-2021. All the research mentioned in this article will be published in the said journal.