Lesson 1 Vision, Mission, Goals, Objectives, Core Values

Learning Objectives

By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:

 Express ideas based on learners understanding of the University’s VMGO (Vison,

Mission, Goals, and Objectives), Core Values and Quality Policy.
 Share learners personal plan to accomplish in life
 List down and report expectations for the course.

ACTIVITY – Concept Mapping

Direction: Write your prior ideas about these set of words.
Vision

Mission

Goals

Objectives

Core Values

ANALYSIS
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Answer the questions below briefly:
What do you want to do or experience in your life?

What do you want to accomplish in your life?

ABSTRACTION

Read and Understand the SDSSU Operation

THE SURIGAO DEL SUR STATE UNIVERSITY

General Mandate of the University

The University shall primarily provide advanced education, higher

technological, professional instruction and training in trade, fishery, agriculture,
science, education, commerce, engineering, forestry, nautical courses, and
other related fields. It shall also undertake research and extension services and
provide progressive leadership in its areas of specialization (RA 9998, Section 2
or you can read the whole Republic Act 9998 through this url:
https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra2010/ra_9998_2010.html)

History

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 Surigao del Sur State University (SDSSU), formerly Surigao del Sur Polytechnic State College
(SSPSC), is composed of six campuses strategically located in the Province of Surigao del Sur. It achieved its
status as a university through Republic Act 9998 signed on February 22, 2010. The leadership of its dynamic
President, Dr. Remegita C. Olvida, and the dedication and commitment of its faculty and staff and other
stakeholders for quality tertiary education and excellence all played a key role on the conferment of the status
of a state university to the institution after 28 years of existence. The history of the University dates back to
1982 when Bukidnon State College opened their extension in Tandag known as the Bukidnon External Studies
Center. In 1992, it became the Surigao del Sur Polytechnic College. The creation of the College integrated four
DECS-supervised schools in the municipalities of Cagwait, Tagbina, Lianga, and Tago. Six years later in 1998,
the College earned the status of being a state college by virtue of Republic Act 8628. In 2000, the Surigao del
Sur Institute of Technology (SSIT) in Cantilan became the fifth satellite campus of the University
(www.sdssu.edu.ph).

Cantilan Campus
SDSSU-Cantilan is located along the Pacific coast, 3 km.
from the inter-island wharf in the town of Cantilan. It is situated
117 km. south of Surigao City, and 67 km. north of Tandag City.

The campus is considered the College of Technological

Education. It offers ten (10) degree programs and eight (8) of
which are accredited by AACCUP.

The campus boasts of its buildings and facilities in

Architectural Drafting, Automotive and Mechanical Technology,
Electrical and Electronics Technology, Home Economics, Food
Trades, Garments, and Computer/Information Technology also
the state-of-the-art laboratories (Chemistry Lab, Biology Lab,
Speech Lab and AVR).

Philosophy

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 SDSSU believes that higher education is an instrument for the improvement of life through
democratized access to quality education in the development of a well-rounded person.

Vision
A leading “glocal” University with widened academic perspectives that focus on attaining food security,
supporting poverty alleviation, developing renewable energy, and conserving natural environment.

Mission

SDSSU shall provide competency-based higher education training driven by relevant and responsive
instruction, research, extension and sustainable resource management.

Particularly, SDSSU is committed to:

1. Produce competent and skilled graduates prepared for gainful employment;

2. Develop graduates who shall not only foster economic progress but also care for the
environment, adhere to positive value system, and preserve cultural heritage;
3. Engage in high-impact research for instruction and develop technology for food security and
renewable energy;
4. Collaborate with government and non-government agencies to help improve the lives of the
marginalized groups; and
5. Promote cooperation/partnership among regional, national, and ASEAN institutions in Higher
Education.

Core Values

Competence
A combination of observable and measurable knowledge, skills, abilities, and personal attributes that
contribute to enhance SDSSU employee and student performance and ultimately result in organizational
success.
Accountability
Responsibility for own actions, decisions, and commitment to accomplish work in an ethical, efficient,
cost-effective and transparent manner manifesting the value of sound stewardship in the wise use of
resources for common good.
Responsiveness

A prompt action, consistent communication, quality information, and a focus on providing a superior
experience to stakeholders.
Excellence

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 The quality spectrum at exceptional levels demonstrated by learning outcomes and the development
of shared culture of quality consistent with the vision, mission and goals of University.
Service
Dedication for a continuous improvement of services, stakeholder’s relationships and partnership
which stresses interdependence and collaboration for a sustainable success of clients and their
communities in helping build a just, peaceful, stable and progressive Filipino nation.

SDSSU CARES…
These core values are not descriptions of the work we do, nor the strategies we employ to accomplish our
University vision. They are the core values that underlie our works and interactions as we internalize
responsibilities to fulfil our mission. They are the basic elements of how we go about our work and how we deal
with stakeholders, molds students to become competent, innovative, globally competitive and service-oriented.

Goals
These are the specific goals in the four (4)-fold functions of the University:
KRA 1. Instruction
Develop highly competent, globally competitive, and morally upright graduates.
KRA 2. Research
Produce research for the advancement of knowledge, new technology and innovative
approaches for competitive endeavors.
KRA 3. Extension
Empower the rural poor to improve their lives through transfer of technologies and knowledge.
KRA 4. Production
Sustain University operations through viable and profitable income generating projects.

Quality Policy
The Surigao del Sur State University commits itself to produce highly motivated, globally competitive,
and morally upright human resource through the delivery of transformative and quality higher education that
conforms to international standards driven by excellent instruction, relevant researches, sustainable extension
and production services.
Together with our stakeholders, we shall endeavor for continual improvement of our quality management
system in consonance with statutory and regulatory requirements for clients and industry satisfaction for quality
of life.

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SDSSU Hymn
Hail! Oh, our greatest pride, SDSSU
Hail! Oh, our greatest pride
Surigao del Sur State University

The golden seeds of your education

Now spread to serve mankind
With labor, love, and true dedication
Your name and splendor sublime

For thy honor and thy noble mission

Our hearts and mind sound resound
The virtues you adhere you carry on SDSSU our home

Hail! Oh, our greatest pride, SDSSU

Your light guide SDSSU our loyalty resides
Here our loyalty resides!
LYRICIST: Prof Evelyn T. Bagood
Composer: Rex L. Ingotan
Music Arranger: Demeiboy T. Rosales

You can also watch and sing along the SDSSU Hymn through this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=ktLJiuD0K_I&t=6s.

ASSESSMENT CHECK YOUR

UNDERSTANDING
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 I. DISCUSSION:
Direction: Answer the following questions briefly, you can write your answer in the space provided.
(15points each)

1. What is your responsibility as an SDSSU student to carry out the Vision, Mission, and Goals of the
University? Why?

2. Can you say that you have practiced the core values of the University? Cite specific examples.

3. Is the VMGO clear and definite to its purpose? How?

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ASSIGNMENT
Direction: Construct an essay of the topic “What do I see myself 10 years from now”. Use at least
150-300 words. You can utilize the space below for your output. You can use an extra sheet if needed.

Rubric for the discussion:

Scoring Rubrics
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 Criteria 5 points (1-1.5) 3 points (1.6-2.1) 1 point (2.3-3)

Most/ all ideas are related to the Some ideas are related to the Few ideas are related to the
Relevance
topic topic. topic

Ideas are well organized Ideas are illogically

Coherence Some of the ideas are organized
arranged.

Committed more than 16

Mechanics Committed 1-8 errors Committed 9-16 errors
errors.

Lesson Summary:
The institution’s VMGO provides purpose, meaning, and significance to the work of
the University and enables to motivate and empower the concerned individual to contribute
to the realization and attainment of the undertaking. Specifically, the four steps facilitate a
collaborative development of a shared VMGO, Core Values and Program details. The
following are:

 Know your organization - Clarify the nature and purpose

 Involve critical individuals - Include those affected

 Explore the possibilities - Consider possible futures

 Put it into writing - Vision is committed to paper by writing their understanding on it.
Resources:
Offline:
SDSSU Handbook
Online:
www.sdssu.edu.ph

https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra2010/ra_9998_2010.html

RA 9998

CMO No. 25, series of 2015

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