Mathematics Department Extension

On October 13, 2025, the Mathematics Department of Mindanao State University formally concluded its partnership with MIT-Marawi under the REEL (Researchers and Educators' Enhancement and Literacy) Extension Prject. This collaboration, initiated through a Memorandum of Agreement signed on October 23, 2024, was designed to enhance research competencies and promote software and statistical literacy among educators and students.  Highlights of the Culmination Activity A Research Methods and Statistics Seminar-Workshop served as the program’s final activity, equipping participants with practical tools and insights for academic inquiry and data analysis. Faculty and students from MIT-Marawi actively participated, demonstrating the program’s success in fostering collaborative learning and capacity-building. Although the formal partnership has ended, monitoring efforts remain ongoing to ensure the long-term sustainability and impact of the initiatives introduced. This milestone marks not...

The culmination of the REEL Extension Project in partnership with MIT, Inc. - Marawi will be this year 2025. A study will follow in two years to assess the impact of the extension project to the community. The key insights of the REEL extension project are as follows:              Focus on Practical Skill Development. The hands-on approach for the second seminar highlights a growing recognition among educational institutions that practical skills in tools like LaTeX and Python are essential for modern research and academic work. By emphasizing hands-on training, participants are more likely to gain confidence and competence in using these tools for their projects.              Stakeholder Engagement. The initiative reflects an ongoing commitment to involving various stakeholders—educators, stakeholders from the Marawi institute, and accreditation teams—in the formulation of educational programs. Th...

Program: Bachelor of Science in Mathematics Strength of the extension and community involvement: The college conducts a benchmark survey to assess the needs of its extension partners. The BS Mathematics Program has a highly skilled pool of experts capable of delivering impactful and program-specific extension projects. Program: Bachelor of Science in Statistics Strength of the extension and community involvement: The Manual on Research / Extension Operations, approved through Special Order No. 94-OP, Series of 2003, provides clear implementing guidelines and incentives for Research and Extension programs at MSU Marawi, ensuring structures and weel-regulated operations that support academic and community engagement activities. The Researchers and Educators' Enhancement and Literacy Project showcases the university's proactive approach to extending academic expertise to the community, fostering professional development and capacity building among educators. The Enhancement Progra...

Performance assessment measures how well an organization has performed to achieve its set of defined goals. The Mathematics Department did the performance assessment and planning for 2025 on January 24-26 in Claveria, Misamis Oriental. The accomplishments and future plans for the area for extension was presented by the REEL Extension Project Leader , Omensalam A. Japar. The Mathematics Department Extension Committee (MDEC) proposed to conduct the REEL Extension Project culmination in March 2025. Faculty Members of the CNSM Mathematics Department REEL Extension Project Leader Photo credits to Mathematics Department

Feedback to Seminar-Training 1 A two-day training on December 13-14, 2024, was organized by the Mathematics Department Extension Committee in response to the demand of the participants of the September 2024 REEL (Researchers and Educators' Enhancement and Literacy) Seminar-Training . The four topics introduced last September 20-21 were the overview and basics of the LaTeX document preparation system, Python Programming, open-source Statistical software, and Research and Statistics. The discussion was more of appreciation of the topic by the participants of the partner institution, MIT, Inc. - Marawi . The feedback and evaluation made by the participants of the seminar-training resulted to the planning of the hands-on training as the community demanded it thus the second seminar-training for the REEL Extension Project came about. Recommendation by Accreditation Team The planning of the two-day hands-on seminar-training was strengthened more due to the visit of the AACCUP Accreditat...

After the meeting with the partner institution on November 17, 2024, which resulted in planning the REEL hands-on training, the Mathematics Department Extension Committee (MDEC) convened to schedule the second seminar-training.  The meeting of the MDEC included the stakeholders, who are the faculty and students of the Mathematics Department. On November 29, 2024, among those present in the meeting held in Room 213 of Math Building are: (1) Prof. Japar, the project leader of the REEL Extension Project and the head of the MDEC; (2) Prof. Abdulcarim, member of the MDEC; (3) Prof. Ballenas and Prof. Dibagulun, representing the faculty of the Mathematics Department, and (4) Miss Bago, a graduate student of the Mathematics Department. Including the stakeholders in the planning of the extension projects of the Mathematics Department is among the recommendations by the AACCUP Level I Accreditation Team. Meeting with stakeholders for scheduling the hands-on training (seminar-training II)

Evaluation of activities in implementing a project is essential for gauging the goals attained. Feedback from the community can be the basis for change to improve planned activities in the community. Evaluation strengthens the partnership between two organizations aiming for a common goal. The college secretary of the partner community, MIT Inc. - Marawi, has given a copy of the result of the evaluation of the September 2024 first seminar-training conducted by the Mathematics Department of CNSM, MSU. The feedback will be a basis for planning the second seminar-training of the REEL Extension Project.  The summary of the evaluation result was prepared by Prof. Analyn Malines, a member of the Mathematics Department Extension Committee. This document is one of the attachment in the Activity Undertaking Report (UESC Form 3) submitted to the MSU Main University Extension Services Center (UESC). The evaluation result was disseminated to the partner community, and the meeting resolved to c...

 A Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between partner institutions serves several key purposes. A MOA is a legally binding document that (1) creates enforceable rights and obligations for the parties involved; (2) lays out detailed terms and conditions of the partnership, including specific actions to be taken, timelines, responsibilities, and financial commitments; (3) provides clarity on the roles, responsibilities, and expectations of each party, ensuring accountability; (4) specifies the allocation of resources, such as funding, personnel, equipment, and other support necessary for the partnership's activities; (5) includes mechanisms for resolving disputes and conflicts that may arise during the collaboration, (6) may outline performance metrics and milestones to evaluate the progress and success of the partnership; and (7) sets the duration of the agreement and the conditions under which it can be terminated, amended, or extended. Overall, an MOA formalizes the partnership, ensuri...

Achieving quality education was found to have slow progress globally. Prioritizing this goal in research and extension endeavors will have a great impact on achieving the overall 2030 Agenda . Enhancement and literacy extension projects that capacitate educators will have a tremendous effect on the economic growth of the nation. Schools whose educators have adequate knowledge and skills will produce graduates who are capable of accelerating progress and development in their workplaces.  The Researchers and Educators' Enhancement and Literacy (REEL) Extension Project of the  Mathematics Department    of the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics has the objective of addressing quality education and decent work and economic growth developmental goals. This action will consequently address the goals of reducing inequality within and among countries thereby making cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable. The REEL project specifically...

After several visits to the extension partner schools, a memorandum of agreement was drafted to finalize each party’s roles and responsibilities in the implementation of the REEL extension project . The Mathematics Department Extension (MDE) Committee led the planning for the implementation on September 20-21, 2024, beginning with an MDEC meeting on September 11 . Training kits were prepared, including handouts from the four speakers on online and free software useful for research and academic work. Led by the MDEC, the working committee consists of Prof. Dibagulun, Prof. Mastura, and Prof. Kabirun. They organized the seminar and prepared the training kits for the participants. A personalized notepad, designed by Prof. Madid, was included. The handouts from the speakers were compiled by Prof. Abdulcarim. seminar and training materials

Fostering connection and partnership through extension projects is vital for mutual growth. These initiatives bridge gaps between organizations or communities, creating a collaborative environment where resources and knowledge are shared.  In September 2024, the REEL extension project will be implemented. Visits to partner schools, MIT and JPI, are conducted to review documents and include provisions that are mutually agreed upon, clearly defining each party’s responsibilities. Extension projects cultivate a sense of community and shared purpose. They empower both parties, fostering a culture of cooperation and continuous improvement.

Meeting Venue: RC105 Riconalla Building Time start: 3:30 PM Timed end: 4:40 PM Discussions: 1. The total units assigned to the committee members including the extension units are as follows: Abdulcarim 21.0, Japar 21.1, Madid 19, and Malines 18.0. 2. It was agreed that the schedule of meeting will be on a Friday afternoon. 3. The Mathematics Department may proceed with the REEL training with the ethical clearance and Memorandum of Agreement to follow. 4. A new CNSM Extension Coordinator is assigned to wait for the release of the Special Order from the Office of the President. 5. The website for the Mathematics Department Extension shall be https://mathdepartmentextension.blogspot.com . All committee members are invited to be authors on the website.  6. The yearly Statistical consultation free clinic of the department every Science Week celebration is not considered an extension activity as it caters to the MSU constituents. It can be categorized as Mathematics department academic a...

Program: Bachelor of Science in Mathematics Strength of the extension and community involvement: The program under survey has a very strong pool of experts to deliver relevant extension services. Funds for the conduct of extension projects and activities are adequate. Extension projects conducted by the program are based on the result of the benchmark survey. Program:  Bachelor of Science in Statistics Strength of the extension and community involvement: The College has a Research and Extension Office equipped with facilities and managed by qualified and competent faculty members/personnel that oversees the processes involving extension projects. Training Needs Assessment of beneficiaries has been conducted as a basis for extension project proposal conceptualization, planning and implementation of extension activities in the College. The partnership between MSU and partner agencies/LGU in the extension project is sealed by MOA. Program: Master of Science in Mathematics Strengt...

MSU overlooking the Lake Lanao Meeting Venue: Room 213 Math Building Discussions: 1. The REEL Extension Project of the Mathematics was approved with Special Order No. 708 Series of 2024 on May 21, 2024. 2. The timeline of the implementation of the project shall be requested to be moved to either during the summer period or the first semester SY 2024-2025 as the approval was late for the second semester SY 2023-2024.  3. The extension load granted for the Mathematics Department Extension Committee (MDEC) as indicated in the REEL Extension Project shall be decided yet as it was not consumed during the second semester SY 2023-2024. A letter to the Dean of CNSM shall be attached to the Special Order No. 708 for the MDEC to be granted the deloading for the next term. 4. A memorandum of agreement between MSU and the partner school shall be drafted. 5. Planning for the REEL Extension Project has started with the partner school.

In August 2023 a writing workshop was initiated by the OVCRED for the research and extension coordinators of the University leading to the creation of the Mathematics Department Extension Committee (MDEC). After proposing two extension projects, finally one was approved by the administration for implementation. The REEL (Researchers and Educators Enhancement and Literacy) Extension Project was approved in May 2024. The image below is a portion of the released Special Order. Portion of the Special Order Granting the Implementation of the REEL Extension Project of the Math Department  

Meeting Venue: Bestea's Diner Time started: 3:40 pm Time ended: 5:07 pm MDEC with the Department Staff Mrs. Alcantara Matter covered in the discussion: 1. The REEL extension project of the Mathematics Department was approved by the UESC and Form 02 shall be utilized for it to be endorsed to the administration.  2. The specific part of Form 02 was assigned to the committee members to ensure fast submission to UESC to get the special order within the proposed period of implementing the extension project. 3. The main thing to be added to the approved proposal is the Project Implementation Plan for every specific objective of the extension project. The document shall be created and shared using Google Documents. MDEC Meeting at Bestea's Diner

Matters discussed in the meeting: The proposed projects submitted in November 2023 were outside the approved and awarded for the year 2023.  The committee shall push again to submit the proposed project in 2024.  It was announced that the department extension coordinators and the college dean would agree upon the budget for the college extension and how it would be allocated and utilized by the departments.  MDEC with Prof. Mastura

Matters discussed: 1. A letter of specificity shall be prepared as an attached document to the extension project proposal and shall be endorsed by the office of the dean to the UESC.  2. Plans regarding one of the Mathematics Department's activities in the coming Science Week in March 2024, which is the Free Statistical Consultation, was presented. A tarpaulin and posters shall be printed and posted to designated areas in Riconalla building and the Old Math building. MDE Committee Meeting (Feb 2024) 3. Motion for approval of the minutes of the previous MDEC meeting was done by Prof. Malines and seconded by Dr. Abdulcarim. 4. In preparation for the posttest of the Grade 12 students of Mulondo National High School (MNHS), Dr. Aldulcarim volunteered to encode the test questions. The highest performance in the pretest is 43 percent. 5. In preparation for the culmination of the college extension activity in MNHS, an evaluation form shall created and reproduced. The items to be included ...

In Celebration of Science Week 2024, the Statistics Center and Mathematics Department of the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics (CNSM), Mindanao State University-Marawi City is offering a free Statistical Consultation from March 5 - 8, 2024 in RC105, Riconalla building, CNSM, MSU-Main, Marawi City. For  online  appointment, please visit the following link: Online Appointment link This is open to all students (senior high to graduate level) and faculty researchers from MSU-Main and other nearby schools.   Note : Statistical analysis of data is  NOT  included in the free consultation. Read more... Statistics Free Clinic 2023 Statistics Free Clinic 2022 More Extension Activities

Matters covered in the discussion: 1. Two extension activities are proposed for the Math Department: STAR for the BS Statistics program and REEL for the BS Mathematics and MS Mathematics programs. 2. The STAR extension program has just undergone the needs assessment stage and is about to propose the guidelines for the Memorandum of Understanding for partner private HEIs. 3. The REEL extension program is being drafted and is to undergo the needs assessment stage. 4. The REEL program proposes the SELP goal or objectives to share the Statistical software, Basic of MS Excel, LaTEx, and Python programs to the private HEIs. 5. The needs assessment will be conducted in December 2023. 6. The Needs Assessment Survey Questionnaire (NASQ) for REEL will be distributed and to be retrieved after a week. 7. Dr. Adulcarim and Prof. Madid will draft the proposal for the REEL extension program of the BS Mathematics and MS Mathematics program. 8. Prof. Malines will secure the format of the line-item budg...

Matters covered in the discussion: 1. The proposed seminar-workshop in the first week of December will be postponed as there are rules for conducting extension activities inside and outside the campus that need to be verified with the University Extension Services Center (UESC). 2. The line-item budget is to be checked yet for availability.

The first MDEC (Mathematics Department Extension Committee) meeting was held in September 2023 at The Dining Room, Commercial Center, MSU, Marawi City. The meeting flow is as follows: 1. Distribution of MDEC notepads to the members of the committee. 2. The Committee Chairperson provided copies of the STAR Extension Program Proposal and the Needs Assessment Survey Questionnaire given to the intended recipients of the program who are private higher education institution (HEI) academicians and researchers. 3. The Committee Chairperson expressed her appreciation for each member for accepting the committee membership.  4. The committee was created primarily to draft the formal STAR Extension Program proposal to the highest administrative body of the Mindanao State University - Marawi City. 5. The STAR Extension Program proposal shall contain the following: (a) Title, (b) Target SDG (Sustainable Development Program), (c) Objectives, (d) Activities, and (e) Line-Item Budget. 6. A research...

In May 2023, the Mathematics Department STAR Extension Program proposal was sent to selected private higher education institutions of Marawi City. Copies of the needs assessment survey questionnaires (NASQ) are attached to the proposal. Needs Assessment Survey Questionnaire (NASQ) The response rate obtained in the survey are: JMM (4); JPI (5), PMTC (15), LIPCF (14), LCCI (3), and MIT (14). There are a total of 59 answered NASQs that are returned. The results of the needs assessment survey are the following: The top perceived important areas in doing research are the method of data collection, research design, and sampling design. The top commonly used in research studies according to the respondents are percentage measure, mean/median/mode, and frequency or counts. They are interested in joining a training workshop (with computer hands-on) on the following topics: Item/Reliability Analysis, Drafting Survey or Research Instrument, and Logistic Regression. STAR Extension Program Proposal...