NBSC RESEARCHERS PRESENT MULTIDISCIPLINARY STUDIES AT ADZU REGIONAL RESEARCH CONFERENCE 2026
Faculty researchers from Northern Bukidnon State College (NBSC) participated in the Ateneo de Zamboanga University (AdZU) Regional Research Conference 2026, held on March 11-12 at the AdZU Campus in Zamboanga City. Anchored on the theme “From Theory to Impact: Multidisciplinary Insights for Sustainable Development,” the event gathered scholars from various institutions to exchange innovative ideas addressing contemporary societal challenges. NBSC’s participation featured five research presentations, highlighting the College’s continued commitment to knowledge development and community engagement.
Highlighting the college’s success, Dr. Jovelyn G. Delosa, NBSC’s Vice President for Academic Affairs, received the Best Paper Presenter award for her plenary presentation. Dr. Delosa shared insights from two papers: “Teaching Presence and Multicultural Student Experiences,” co-authored by Mr. Reynan S. Salo, MAPsy, and Ms. Mary Luz S. Pelesco, and “Promoting a Pedagogy of Care in Higher Education Through Faculty Development: Bridging Divides”. These studies explored the vital role of faculty engagement and supportive teaching practices in fostering inclusive and responsive learning environments within multicultural academic settings.
The collaborative nature of the institution’s research was further demonstrated by Ms. Jee Ann Marie E. Guibone, MA, who presented “Utilizing HEI Resiliency Index to Improve Organizational Outcomes”. This study, co-authored by Dr. Delosa, Dr. Sheilou Amor B. Ubagan, Ms. Helen B. Ajon, MAED, Dr. Mary Cris J. Go, Dr. Ermelina C. Bardilas, Ms. Rowena E. Bagongon, MA, and Ms. Caisy Lee U. Dominto, examined how resilience indicators in higher education can be utilized to strengthen institutional performance and adaptability.
Meanwhile, Ms. Grace P. Quiblat presented “Evaluating the Integration of Indigenous Communities and Peace Studies in Selected College Curricula in Northern Mindanao: Inclusion of Indigenous Communities and Peace Studies as Required Subjects Not Just Elective Subjects in Higher Education Courses”. Co-authored by Dr. Edilyn A. Culajara, Ms. Milleane Kaye O. Remotigue, and Ms. Cherry Mar T. Tutica, the study emphasized the importance of embedding indigenous perspectives and peace education within curricula to promote cultural understanding.
Rounding out the presentations, Mr. Salo presented “Resilience and Vulnerability: Exploring the Mental Health Landscape of a Multicultural State College,” co-authored by Dr. Delosa, Ms. Pelesco, Ms. Guibone, and Ms. Judy Grace E. Cuerquis. The study examined the interplay between resilience factors and mental health challenges among students.
These academic milestones were achieved through the leadership of NBSC President Christie Jean Villanueva-Ganiera, Ed.D., CESE, and the continued support and dedication of the Research Development and Innovation Division (RDID).
Such accomplishments demonstrate NBSC’s flourishing capacity to transform academic inquiry into meaningful contributions that address the evolving needs of the community and the higher education sector.
