02/05/2026
Proudly present our featured CODITE-NCR member, Dr. Roselia C. Morco. Join us as we recognize her contributions and celebrate her impact this month!
Dr. Roselia Celestino Morco is a Professor IV and the Information Systems Program Chair at the Technological Institute of the Philippines โ Quezon City, with over two decades of experience in Information Technology education, research, and academic leadership. She holds a Doctor in Information Technology and has been actively involved in advancing outcomes-based education, curriculum development, and industry-aligned learning in Information Systems. Before joining T.I.P., she served as the Chairman of the Information Technology program at Isabela State University, Ilagan Campus, Isabela, and was one of the pioneers in establishing the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology program.
Dr. Morco has made significant contributions to quality assurance and academic excellence, having actively participated and been involved in multiple accreditation initiatives of the College of Computer Studies, including the Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities Commission on Accreditation (PACUCOA) - Levels I to IV, CHED Center of Excellence, PCS Information and Computing Accreditation Board (PICAB), Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET), and ASEAN University Network-Quality Assurance (AUN-QA). Her involvement in these accreditation efforts has helped ensure program quality and global alignment of IT education standards.
An advocate of innovation in teaching and student development, she led initiatives that earned the Best Initiated Department Action (BIDA) Award under Student Development, organized by the Council of Deans and Program Heads for Information Technology Education โ NRC, becoming the first recipient for her work in integrating industry certifications into Information Systems courses, strengthening studentsโ competencies and employability.
Dr. Morco is also deeply engaged in research, with numerous publications and presentations in international conferences focusing on business and data analytics, business process management, information systems management, decision support systems, and information security. Her research contributes to both academic advancement and practical solutions to real-world problems.
She is one of the key proponents behind the establishment of the Junior Information Systems Security Association (JISSA) at TIP Quezon City. Under her guidance as adviser, the organization has conducted impactful activities such as Capture the Flag competitions, cybersecurity seminars, and workshops.
Dr. Morco has received recognitions for excellence in teaching, research, and mentoring, including awards for coaching student teams to success in national and international competitions such as the Southeast Asia UN Cybercrime Hackathon (1st Runner-up). She is also a recipient of awards in research presentation, outcomes-based teaching, and faculty excellence. She also holds several professional certifications, including Business Model Canvas Essentials, Scrum Foundation, Business Intelligence Foundation, and DB2 Academic Associate, demonstrating her continued commitment to professional growth and industry relevance.
Currently, she serves as the Secretary of the ACM Manila Chapter and remains an active member of several professional organizations in IT, analytics, and cybersecurity. Through her leadership, research, and service, Dr. Morco continues to shape the future of Information Systems education and contribute to the development of industry-ready and socially responsible computing professionals.
