In a bid to foster a culture of robust research within the academic community, La Consolacion College Bacolod played host to a compelling lecture delivered by esteemed academician Dr. Mervyn Misajon. Sponsored by the Expanded Tertiary Education, Equivalency, and Accreditation Program alongside the Graduate School, the seminar drew an impressive crowd of approximately 300 attendees, comprising both eager students and faculty members.
The lecture, spanning three hours, unfolded both within the confines of the Auditorium and virtually via Zoom, catering to a diverse audience. Dr. Misajon, renowned for his wealth of experience and expertise, deftly navigated through the intricacies of basic and applied research, employing the local language to ensure accessibility and comprehension among participants.
At the heart of Dr. Misajon’s discourse lay a poignant emphasis on the imperative task of identifying pertinent and well-founded research problems. With a resolute conviction, he underscored the pivotal role of research in addressing societal needs, transcending the confines of mere academic pursuit to emerge as a potent instrument for societal transformation.
Echoing this sentiment, LCC Bacolod President Sr. Joan Brigida Corazon S. Infante, OSA, reaffirmed the intrinsic value of research to society at large. Encouraging attendees to embrace research as a conduit for positive change, Sr. Infante’s words resonated deeply, inspiring a renewed commitment to scholarly inquiry.
In a show of solidarity and support, Dr. Ramon Ponce de Leon, the Chairman of the Board of Trustees and Consultant in the Graduate School of LCC Bacolod graced the seminar with his presence, further underscoring the institution’s unwavering dedication to academic excellence.
The impact of Dr. Misajon’s lecture reverberated throughout the audience, with students lauding its practicality and timeliness, particularly as they gear up for their impending thesis and dissertation endeavors. Armed with newfound insights and a renewed sense of purpose, attendees departed the seminar empowered, equipped to embark on their respective research journeys, poised to make meaningful contributions to academia and society alike.