VISION
Into the next ten years, we envision UC as an institution providing solutions to the needs of community and national development through the use of geographic information science. The Center for GIS (CGIS) is a multidisciplinary research, lifelong education, and outreach entity that specializes in geographic information science, technology, and related information systems. The vision of t
he center is the improvement of the quality of life, the promotion of social equity and ecological balance, and the support of sustainable development through advancing the knowledge in GISscience and applying that knowledge to address real world problems. GOALS
The center commits to:
1. Develop, implement, integrate, operate and maintain UC’s GIS projects with respect to stipulated project agreement, contracts, and task orders;
2. Strive for the institutionalization of geographic information system and its related technology and information system or the deployment of spatial decision support systems, geographic information system, and geovisualization;
3. Create a research community of GIScience in UC that will foster team work and collaboration among researchers, educators, and students who are interested in GIScience and its applications;
4. Devise an evaluation framework or a proof mechanism on the efficacy of GIScience as a societal problem solution tool;
5. Establish a viable research agenda in GIScience that will attract sustained research funding from local, regional, national, and international funding agencies;
6. Develop scholarly research in GIScience at UC and bring the program to national and international recognition;
7. Assist in the acquisition, preparation, publication and presentation of geographic data;
8. Promote thematic spatial awareness through relevant information dissemination techniques;
9. Procure accessibility for consultations on GIScience;
10. Initiate GIS projects with line agencies, local government units, higher education institutions (HEIs), and non-government organizations(NGOs), and private institution and industries to address pressing real world problems;
11. Foster national and international partnership and collaboration among researchers, educators, and practitioners in GIScience and technology;
12. Boost the employability and entrepreneurial ability of the students and to support the promotion and job security of professional trainees; and
13. Periodically update and coordinate curricular offerings to keep abreast with the ever-changing environment. FOCUSED AREAS OF RESEARCH AND EDUCATION
GIScience and Peace & Order
GIScience and Environmental Protection
GIScience and Resource Management
GIScience and Disaster Risk Reduction & Climate Change Adaptation
GIScience and Public Health
GIScience and Business Administration
GIScience and Tourism Basic research that advances
GIScience GIScience Education and Training
GIS and Institutional Research
GIScience Human Computer Interface (HCI) Research
Web GIS, Information Systems, and Software Development
CGIS CORE VALUES
The Center for Geographic Information Science (CGIS) aims to instill the following values to students and staff, and to project such values to stakeholders and beneficiaries:
Value of Leadership
- The center aims to rear a community of scholars capable as “advocates of positive change” attained through sound leadership qualities. The value of leadership will be indicative of the realization of projects, the ability of vivid articulation, the initiative to perform duties and responsibilities, and the development of social skills. Culture of Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- The center will advocate the beauty of multidisciplinary collaboration in resolving complex problems. The culture of multidisciplinary collaboration will be indicative of being a functional member of a team, an open mind to understand the point of view of others, an ability to harmonize inputs, and to resolve conflicts. Dedication for Excellence
- The center upholds excellence by satisfying the needs of stakeholders and beneficiaries. The dedication for excellence will be indicative of professional practice and ethics, meeting and exceeding expectations, desire for continuous improvement, and the development of quality products and services. Willingness to Serve
- The center molds community oriented students and staff sensitive in addressing real world problems. The willingness to serve will be indicative of unconditional passion to serve the community, the embracement of volunteerism, and the relentless effort to provide solution to the problems of the community. Passion to Learn
- The center sustains the value of “learning how to learn” and the continuous quest for knowledge and technical know-how. The passion to learn will be indicative of resourcefulness in obtaining knowledge, the adoptiveness to new technology and processes, and creative discovery of knowledge.
