PSU Social Work Department - Research & Extension

08/05/2026

𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟑𝟎, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 | 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐏-𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐀𝐈𝐃𝐄 𝐏𝐡𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝟐
Mr. Jayson P. Molina, the CASL Research Coordinator, presented Phase 1 of Project: GRAND during the P-MENTORAIDE Phase 2 program, highlighting the success stories of students in the licensure examination through the pilot testing of the Social Work Department’s research-based approach.

The activity was attended by Dr. Dickson Adom, a researcher from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, who serves as the senior mentor of P-MENTORAIDE Phase 2 through the partnership between the university and Pangasinan State University, as part of the initiative to strengthen research practices. Several BS Social Work students from the Social Work Department of Pangasinan State University also participated in the activity in preparation for their upcoming thesis defense.

02/03/2026

𝐅𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟐𝟎, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 | 𝐏𝐒𝐔–𝐀𝐏𝐒𝐂𝐈 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐃𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐥
The Social Work program of Pangasinan State University participated in an activity under the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between Pangasinan State University and Asian Pacific Christian School, Inc. (APSCI). Faculty members from different colleges and units—John Bernardo from the College of Fisheries and Environmental Sciences; Crislyn Villanueva and Great I Am W. Gismundo from the College of Arts, Sciences and Letters; and Dr. Jun S. Camara from the Campus Research and Development Unit—served as Research Consultants and Research Panelists during the Grade 12 Research Public Defense held on February 20, 2026, at Asian Pacific Christian School, Inc., Capas, Tarlac.

The team of research experts from Pangasinan State University provided valuable insights and mentored students from various strands in enhancing their research write-ups, ensuring proper alignment among their objectives, methodology, and analysis. The APSCI students actively and enthusiastically presented their outputs, demonstrating openness and a strong willingness to respond to questions for the further improvement of their studies.

23/02/2026

𝐅𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟏𝟐, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 | 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞 - 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐥𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞 (𝐍𝐀𝐂𝐂 𝐑𝐀𝐂𝐂𝐎) 𝐈
The Social Work Department of Pangasinan State University Lingayen Campus commends its student researchers, Gillian E. Gumpeng, Sherly Ann Meneses, and Camille Palma, for conducting a consultation visit with the National Authority for Child Care Regional Alternative Child Care Office I in line with their undergraduate thesis.

Their study on open adoption examines its potential as a basis for future policy recommendations or possible amendments to adoption laws in the Philippines. The consultation reflects their commitment to ensuring that the research is grounded in field realities, informed by experts, and aligned with existing laws and the best interest of the child.
The visit aimed to discuss the researchers’ study on “open adoption”, a practice in Western countries. Primarily, the study seeks to explore the possibility whether the concept of open adoption can be used as a basis for policy recommendation or for future amendments in the related laws on adoption in the Philippines.

09/12/2025

𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟔 – 𝟐𝟖, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 | 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐝𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐀𝐒𝐖𝐄𝐈’𝐬 𝐁𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

Catherine Anne P. Atutubo, a faculty member of the Social Work Department, successfully presented the findings of her research titled Trajectory of Success, Community Engagement, and Professional Development of Pangasinan State University (PSU) Social Work Alumni Working in Secondary Settings during NASWEI’s 51st Biennial Convention held at Grand Xing Imperial Hotel, Iloilo City.

The study focuses on the role of social work education in shaping competent professionals. Its findings highlight the link between licensure examination performance and long-term career success. The recommendations are geared toward strengthening field instruction, mentorship, and institutional support systems.

07/12/2025

𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟕, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 | 𝐃𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐞 𝟏: 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐓𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐜 𝐃𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐞
Eight groups from the Bachelor of Science in Social Work program presented their researchable topics for Defense 1. This stage, which is equivalent to the traditional title defense, has been innovatively redesigned by the BS Social Work Department’s Research Coordinator, Mr. Great I Am W. C. Gismundo, to shift the focus away from creating research titles during the first defense. Instead, students are guided to identify researchable, literature-grounded problems that will form the foundation of their research journey.

he panel of evaluators was composed of Mr. Great I Am W. C. Gismundo, CASL/Social Work Department Research Coordinator and accredited statistician, who served as the chair of the defense; Ms. Donabel C. Sabas, Social Work faculty member and esteemed researcher of the department, who served as the content expert; and Dr. Potenciano D. Conte, Jr., an esteemed researcher and accredited statistician recognized as an Outstanding Educator, Outstanding Researcher, and Outstanding Extensionist, who served as the method expert.

Moreover, several students from the lower year levels also attended the activity as part of the department’s best practice of introducing students to the processes they will encounter in the future.

The defense proceeded smoothly and was completed within the allotted time. The student-researchers presented their topics confidently, and no major issues arose during the presentations. The session concluded with enthusiasm as the students prepared for 𝐃𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐞 𝟐: 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐞, scheduled before the end of the semester.

25/11/2025

On September 7, 2025, four BS Social Work students presented their undergraduate thesis at the Gemilang Maju Publikasi Ilmiah (GMPI) International Conference on Teacher Education, Learning Assessment, and Graduate Studies 2025.

Two groups participated in the event. Ms. Ruth Khryssa Ubilas and Ms. Lea Cayabyab presented their study titled “Factor Analysis of the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situations (AICS) Programs: The Social Work Helping Process for Educational Assistance,” while Ms. Tanya Biblanias and Ms. Nel Jessa Operaña delivered their research “Strong Hands, Soft Hearts: Realities and Challenges of Solo Fathers in Anda Solo Parent Association (ASPA).”

Other students from the BS Social Work program, especially those preparing to take their Social Work Research courses, also attended as observers to learn from the international conference setup and to show support to the presenters.

Moreover, Ms. Ruth Khryssa Ubilas was awarded as the Best Participant in their cluster. This marks a historic milestone for the Social Work Department of Pangasinan State University, as it is the first time students have presented their research at an international conference.

07/11/2025

30/09/2025

𝐌𝐑. 𝐆𝐈𝐒𝐌𝐔𝐍𝐃𝐎 𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐑𝐎𝐃𝐔𝐂𝐄𝐒 𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐅𝐑𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐊 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐒𝐄𝐋𝐅 𝐅𝐀𝐂𝐈𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐓𝐎𝐎𝐋 𝐓𝐎 𝐆𝐋𝐎𝐁𝐀𝐋 𝐀𝐔𝐃𝐈𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄 𝐀𝐓 𝐆𝐌𝐏𝐈 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓

Mr. Great I Am W. C. Gismundo, a dedicated researcher and a faculty of College of Arts, Sciences, and Letters - Social Work Department of Pangasinan State University Lingayen Campus, was an invited speaker at the prestigious GMPI International Conference on Teacher Education, Learning Assessment, and Graduate Studies 2025. This international academic exchange was organized by Gemilang Maju Publikasi Ilmiah (GMPI) in Serang, Indonesia, in collaboration with Mahasarakham University, Thailand, and Educators for Learning Assessment and Research Education (ELARE), Philippines. Held virtually via Zoom, Mr. Gismundo delivered his session during the pre-conference workshop on September 6, 2025.

The core of Mr. Gismundo's highly relevant session was the GRAND Framework, an acronym for Guidance, Reinforcement, Ameliorative, Negotiation, and Deterrence. This innovative academic-based social work framework uniquely applies social work principles to strategically address often-overlooked non-academic factors such as stress, motivation, and environmental challenges that significantly influence student performance, particularly in high-stakes assessments like licensure examinations. He emphasized that passing the exam is not determined by a single factor but by multiple, interconnected elements, which the GRAND framework integrates into students’ preparation. A major application of the framework is its current use by social work students in preparing for the licensure examination, beginning as early as admission and continuing through to the actual exam.

The GRAND Framework is designed to serve a dual purpose: first, as a structure for implementers in managing students, and second, as a basis for learners’ development by providing measures of success indicators. This emphasis on holistic student support, rooted in social work principles, represents a forward-thinking approach to academic success. To immediately demonstrate the utility of his work, Mr. Gismundo engaged the participants by introducing an innovative self-facilitated tool just before the workshop proper. This practical resource allowed attendees to bypass lengthy theoretical discussions and immediately explore and apply the GRAND Framework's concepts for their own assessment and evaluation needs. Mr. Gismundo not only ensured high engagement but also reinforced the framework’s accessibility and potential for real-world impact across diverse educational settings. His presentation successfully highlighted PSU's contribution to integrating social science with educational assessment.

26/09/2025

IN-HOUSE PROPOSAL REVIEW
On September 26, 2025, the faculty members of the Social Work Department presented their research and extension proposals during the In-House Review for FY 2027 funding.

17/04/2024

Implementation of Home-Based Synchronous Online Classes (April 19 - 30, 2024)