Center for Partido Studies

The Center for Partido Studies is an academic hub dedicated to preserving, promoting, and advancing Partido’s history, culture, and heritage. Through research-driven initiatives and collaborative exchanges, the Center affirms local identity and pride while strengthening the University’s presence across regional, national, and global communities.

Goals

Advance Research and Knowledge Mobilization on Partido
Promote Partido Heritage Engagement and Sustainable Development
Strengthen Partido Studies in Curriculum Integration and Youth Empowerment
Build Strategic Partnership and Networks for Partido.

Services Offered

The Center for Partido Studies offers a range of academic and cultural services that support research, education, and heritage preservation:

Provides platforms for scholarly outputs, including journals, books, and contributions to the University website.
Organizes seminars, lectures, workshops, and related activities at local, regional, and national levels.
Maintains a dedicated archive on Partido and Mount Isarog Studies, integrated into the University Library’s Bikoliana Collection and accessible to researchers.
Curates published and unpublished works on Partido’s culture and history.
Hosts talks by local and international scholars to foster academic exchange and dialogue.
Offers expert guidance on cultural and historical matters to individuals and institutions.

As part of its commitment to the University’s social responsibility, the Center engages in community-based and institutional partnerships through:

Coordinates with University offices, campuses, and departments to implement extension activities focused on history, heritage, and culture.
Acts as a liaison to LGUs, promoting awareness of tourism and heritage assets, and assisting in the development of conservation and management plans.
Conducts training, seminars, and technical assistance for LUCs and DepEd teachers in crafting culture-sensitive and contextualized instructional materials.
Provides consultancy support to LGUs, NGOs, and cultural advocates in establishing and managing local museums, heritage centers, and historical research initiatives.