MUST Goals and Objectives 2010-2014

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The Mindanao University of Science and Technology has now begun growing and improving. Growing in terms of buildings and its other structures and improving in terms of giving quality education. All of these developments were possible because the administrators, faculty, staff, and other stakeholders have been united in achieving one goal. In the MUST web-page I have read their strategic plans for the five years (including this year) of developing the said young university. These are the 10 goals and objectives that they have set.



Goal 1: Pursue Excellence in Instruction.
Sub-Goal A. Aim for Program COD/COE Status.
1. COE in Mathematics
2. COD in Electrical Engineering
3. COD in Information Technology
4. COD in Mechanical Engineering
5. COD in Civil Engineering
Sub-Goal B. Offer New and Innovative Programs.
1. BS in Computer Science
2. BS in Fine Arts
3. Master of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering
4. Master of Engineering in Civil Engineering
5. Master of Science in Chemistry
Sub-Goal C. Continuously Improve Programs through Quality Assurance.
1. Improve/Enhance program offerings through AACCUP accreditation.
2. Attain AACCUP institutional accreditation.
3. Attain Category A -Research in CHED IQUAME Evaluation.
4. Sustain SUC Level IV status of the University.
Sub-Goal D. Widen Access to Higher Education through Non-Traditional Modes of Instruction.
1. Promote and implement CHED’s deputized programs of Expanded Tertiary Education Equivalency and
Accreditation Program (ETEEAP).

> In my stand, I know this won't be easy, it'll take time, more effort and cooperation. I hope that the university would be able to sustain the the level status they (we) have now and continue improving through accreditation. I think all of this sub-goals is realistic as long as everyone including the students would cooperate in achieving this..

Goal 2: Pursue Excellence in Research.
1. Create an organizational climate conducive to research productivity and address the research priority areas of the six centers: Engineering and Architecture, Technology, Advance Science, Mathematics, Marine
Biomodelling and Mariculture, and Policy Studies, Education and Socio-Economics.
2. Enhance the visibility of MUST in the national and international research arena.
3. Enhance access to research grants from external sources (international, national, or regional research funds).
4. Ensure intellectual property rights registration and licensing agreements for transfer of technologies.
5. Aim for distinctive research awards.

> As a university that aims to pursue a quality research, instruction, production and extension it is a must to have these goals (Goal 2: Pursue Excellence in Research). For the university's great development, research is greatly needed. I hope that the instructors and students would be well trained to conduct good researches not only in national level but even international level. 

Goal 3: Pursue Excellence in Extension.
1. Develop capability and organizational culture for more productive extension activities.
2. Utilize research outputs and package technologies.
3. Build up community outreach through community and campus-based extension projects.
4. Provide consultancy services and expand networks.
5. Aim for distinctive extension awards and implement reward system.

> The university's real transformation should not only be seen in how the institution  was change but also in the way it changed the lives of the community around them, like these goals of building up community outreaches. For me this is realistic as long as there is enough budget and trained individual for the said activity.

Goal 4: Establish the Center of Energy and Environment.
1. Create a research think-tank that will address policy and technical issues related to energy and environment.
2. Become the leading National Research Institute in the fields of energy and environment.
3. Commercialize sustainable technologies on energy and environment.

> Having these goals, I hope that the university would be able to realized these things. It needs money, well trained people, dedicated people, and good research. But it's not really that impossible to achieve these things. 

Goal 5: Promote Student Affairs, Welfare and Success.
1. Attract quality entrants to the University.
2. Promote the students’ wholesome and holistic development.
3. Continuously improve student performance in the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) proficiency exams.
4. Promote the students’ cultural awareness and appreciation of skills in the arts.
5. Strengthen the reward system for student achievements.
6. Provide more scholarship grants to deserving students.

> As a student of this university, we are not only to be trained for the courses/profession that we are enrolled in but we should also be developing other skills and to be developed as a whole ( holistic development). I know this is possible and realistic.

Goal 6: Maximize Library and other Resource Support to the Teaching, Learning, and Research Environment.
1. Upgrade library resources to University standards.
2. Develop and sustain the E-Library.
3. Restructure the library organization and facilities.
4. Produce instructional materials and manuals.
5. Sustain efforts in resource sharing and networking activities with other organizations/institutions.

> This things are very important that it must be available to the students. It is really needed that the library and E-library will be developed so that this will be used effectively in the learning process of the students. Because the students are also paying for these, they must also be able to use the facility as it functions well.
 
Goal 7: Implement Massive Infrastructure Development.
Sub-Goal A. Construct New Buildings.
1. ICT Road and Powerhouse Science Complex
2. University Dormitory
3. University Student Center
4. University Cafeteria
5. Engineering Building
6. Technology Building
7. Education Building
8. University Library
Sub-Goal B. Renovate Old Buildings.
1. University Gymnasium
2. Old Administration Building
Sub-Goal C. Establish State-of-the-Art Laboratories.
1. Establish and Equip Laboratories for COD/COE Programs.
a. Electrical Engineering Laboratory
b. Information Technology Laboratory
c. Mechanical Engineering Laboratory
d. Civil Engineering Laboratory
2. Establish and equip laboratories to sustain the existing programs.

> How wonderful it is to see the university as developed as this. As the changes arises so do as the needs of the students to learn as much as they need to become a quality graduate and as a professional in their respective fields. These things written that are need to be developed and to be built are not far from reality. Actually there are already buildings that are built, these things are stating to happen.

Goal 8: Implement Massive Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Development.
1. Fully automate management information systems.
2. Upgrade MIS infrastructure (hardware/network capability).
3. Enhance computing facilities in the main and external campuses.
4. Develop technology-enhanced teaching and learning environment.

> As an institution having expertise in the field of technology it is also important that there must have a massive ICT development. Technology is a fast changing field that is why the university must be well updated or should I say it must be in the latest trend in terms of  ICT developments.

Goal 9: Pursue Outstanding Human and Organizational Development.
Sub-Goal A. Enhance Human Resources Management.
1. Recruit, retain and develop outstanding faculty and staff.
2. Promote the health and well-being of the MUST community .
3. Enhance recognition system for excellent performance.
4. Improve HR processes, systems and infrastructure to provide high levels of efficiency, quality and cost-effectiveness.
Sub-Goal B. Ensure Quality in Administration and General Service Delivery.
1. Revise the existing University Code.
2. Implement innovative administrative systems.
3. Maintain excellent physical ambiance of the campus.
Sub-Goal C. Build Institutional Strength and Reputation.
1. Pursue institutional development planning.
2. Create and maintain an organizational culture that supports the vision, mission, and values of the University.
3. Establish the institutional knowledge and data base system.
4. Ensure smooth flow of University news for internal and external audiences.
5. Foster good media and public relations.
6. Coordinate the University image building and branding.

> All of these things are vital things that the university must also have for the total development of the school and its students. Also to have good flow of learning and the relationships in the institution.
 
Goal 10: Ensure more Efficient and Effective Resource Management and Generation.
1. Manage budget efficiently and effectively to finance the University’s various programs and projects.
2. Maximize income potentials of income-generating projects.

> It is indeed important to have efficient and effective management and generation. All of these plans would not be possible without the capacity of managing the finances and budgeting the money that the university have for these developments. Without money everything will be just a plan on a paper.

I hope that all of these plans of developing our dear university would be soon realized. By the help and cooperation of everyone in the institution and with God's provision, power and strength nothing will be impossible.
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Handicraft

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Need accessories? Sometimes, it's not necessary to buy expensive glittering jewelries to wear, we have what we call fashion jewelries which are cheaper and it looks beautiful at its cost. This kind of jewelries are product of handicrafts. Handicraft, also known as craft work or simply craft, is a type of work where useful and decorative devices are made completely by hand or using only simple tools. It is usually applied to traditional means of making goods. There are various things that could be made just by hands like stuffed toys, cards, pots, decors, jewelries and many more. The photos above shows a sample pictures of a jewelry made by hand.

How to make Fashion Jewelry ?

Materials:  
*beading wire- 30 - 32 gauge is quite soft and not stiff enough for forming loops in wire to attach jump rings to, so wire in gauges of 22 - 24 is much better for making bracelet links.
*fastening clasp
*wire cutters
*round nosed pliers
*selected beads
*jump rings-jump rings are small metal hoops with one cut placed in them so that they can be attached to another metal link and then closed carefully with pliers.

To create the bracelet, cut the beading wire into equal lengths. The exact length you’ll need will depend on whether you'll be using one or several beads on each wire piece, plus the sizes of the beads you chose. Make a little loop on one end of each piece of wire before adding one or more beads to the wire. Finish the beaded link by forming another loop on the other end of the wire piece. To complete the bracelet, connect the beaded links with jump rings and then attach the metal fastening clasp.
You can use any beads that you love when you make bead bracelets. Glass and crystal beads usually look more tasteful than plastic ones. You can decide whether you prefer to make bracelets with gold or silver colored beading wire and findings. Beading wire is also available in colors such as pink, orange, purple, green and blue.

It's good to start making simple things first before going on to complicated ones. You can also start by making necklace or earrings. 











To know more about making bracelets by hand you can check the video below.

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Graphic Science and Arts

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In this subject we are able to make different kids of artwork and also developed our talents and skills in the field of arts.One project that we have is the scrapbook making. A photo album just shows you the photos but a scrapbook tells the story. A scrapbook can contain photo, mementos, notes about the event and by the page's look and feel; it can depict a 'mood'.
What you need..

Materials Needed:
Paper - Acid and lining free card stock, paper, and vellum are some of the options.
Adhesive - You need some good adhesive or you will have pictures falling out of your scrapbook, Some of the commonly used adhesives include sticky dots, double sided tape, spray glue.
Cutting Equipment- A good craft scissor will be a good option to give a nice wavy effect to the pictures.
Scrapbook - Embellishments
You will use embellishments to decorate your scrapbook page layouts, these come in different forms like wire, ribbons, stickers, stamps, brads etc another good option is to purchase a machine that will cut shapes and create your own embellishments.
Glue or Paste


SCRAPBOOK-PROCESS
by: Herman M. Dias


Once you have decided the theme of your scrapbook, you need to select a picture or pictures that will be the focal point of first page and then you can use the colors in the picture to determine the color scheme of the whole page.

Once the picture are on you can use some fancy wording and then decorate it with brads, ribbons, paper etc.
When you are doing your scrapbook, do not over do it, don't make it bulky with embellishments because you will need to place the sheet in a plastic sleeve.

An one last tip, when you by the paper, choose acid and lignin free products, using anything else will deteriorate your scrapbook over time. 
One of the most important things to remember when creating scrapbook page layouts is not to overdo them, remember they will need to be placed into a thin plastic sleeve so attaching bulky embellishments simply won't work and will look unsightly in your scrapbook.



                                                    This is my scrapbook project


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Basic electronics

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Electronics is the branch of science and technology which makes use of the controlled motion of electrons through different media and vacuum. In this course you will be able to make electronic devices and components. An AC DC Power Supply is one of the devices that we had as our project. What is a power supply?A power supply could be something as simple as a 9v battery or it could be as complex as a precision laboratory power supply. 




Terms and materials to remember:

*Rectifier-is an electrical device that converts alternating current (AC) to direct current (DC), a process known as rectification. 
*Capacitor- is a passive electronic component consisting of a pair of conductors separated by a dielectric (insulator).
*Transformer- is a device that transfers electrical energy from one circuit to another through inductively coupled conductors—the transformer's coils.


This is a very basic unregulated dc power supply. The ac from the transformer secondary is rectified by a bridge rectifier D1 to D4 which may also be a block rectifier such as WO4 or even four individual diode such as 1N4004 types. The principal advantage of a bridge rectifier is you do not need a center tap on the secondary of the transformer. A further but significant advantage is that the ripple frequency at the output is twice the line frequency (i.e. 50 Hz or 60 Hz) and makes filtering somewhat easier. 

As a design example consider we wanted a small unregulated bench supply for our projects. Here we will go for a voltage of about 12 - 13V at a maximum output current (IL) of 500ma (0.5A). Maximum ripple will be 2.5% and load regulation is 5%.Now the rms secondary voltage (primary is whatever is consistent with your area) for our power transformer T1 must be our desired output Vo PLUS the voltage drops across D2 and D4 ( 2 * 0.7V), all divided by 1.414.This means that Vsec = [13V + 1.4V]  / 1.414 which equals about 10.2V. Depending on the VA rating of your transformer, the secondary voltage will vary considerably in accordance with the applied load. The secondary voltage on a transformer advertised as say 20VA will be much greater if the secondary is only lightly loaded. If we accept the 2.5% ripple as adequate for our purposes then at 13V this becomes 13 * 0.025 = 0.325 Vrms.  The peak to peak value is 2.828 times this value. Vrip = 0.325V X 2.828 = 0.92 V and this value is required to calculate the value of C1. Also required for this calculation is the time interval for charging pulses. If you are on a 60Hz system it it 1 / (2 * 60 ) = 0.008333 which is 8.33 milliseconds. For a 50Hz system it is 0.01 sec or 10 milliseconds. 






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Basic electricity

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Basically, electricity is a form of energy is produced by the movement of electrons.This form of energy can be sent through wires in a flow of tiny particles. It is used to produce light and heat and to run motors. The main source of electricity is induction. What is induction? Induction is the process of heating an electrically conducting object.The generation of electromotive force in a closed circuit by a varying magnetic flux through the circuit. There are two classification of electricity which are AC (Alternating Current) and DC (Direct Current).

    AC waves flows many directions, continually changing between positive (+) and negative (-). The rate of changing direction is called frequency of the AC and it is measured in hertz (Hz) which is the number of forwards-backwards cycles per second.
    This shape is called sine wave

    DC always flows in one direction, but it may increase or decrease. A DC voltage is always positive (or always negative) ,but it may increase or decrease. Electronic circuits normally require a steady DC supply which is constant at one value or a smooth DC supply which has small variation called ripple.  
    Steady DC
     

    Smooth DC
    In basic electricity, a circuit is a path between two or more points along which an electrical current can be carried. A simple circuit contains a minimum things needed to have a functioning electric circuit, it requires the following:
    • A source of potential difference or voltage. (battery or electrical outlet)
    • A conductive path which would allow for the movement of charges. (typically made of wire)
    • An electrical resistance (resistor) which is loosely defined as any object that uses electricity to do work. (bulb, electric motor, speaker, etc.)

    Example of a simple circuit




    SAFETY FIRST: 
    We all know that working with electricity involved in it is hazardous. In this field it is a need to be extra careful to avoid accidents/electric shocks. Electrical safety is primarily dependent upon appropriate job planning and correct testing procedures and techniques.





    reference: 
    © John Hewes 2010, The Electronics Club, www.kpsec.freeuk.com
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    Drafting

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    In our drafting subject, one of the topics that we have taken is the "Geometric construction". This geometric construction is basically an important thing for engineering aids, as a draftsman. A draftsman must possess the knowledge of the principles of geometric construction and also its application. This often involves drawing lines, a circle, an arc of a circle or a fillet, a circular curve, or a combination of these basic types of line.

    Here is an example of a basic steps in geometric construction.

    The following are needed:
    • paper
    • pencil
    • compass
    • straightedge ruler
    Bisecting a Line
    Steps:

    Start with a line segment PQ.


    Place the compass on one end of the line segment.


    Set the compass width to a approximately two thirds the line length. The actual width does not matter.


    Without changing the compass width, draw an arc on each side of the line.


    Again without changing the compass width, place the compass point on the the other end of the line. Draw an arc on each side of the line so that the arcs cross the first two.


    Using a straightedge, draw a line between the points where the arcs intersect.


    Done. This line is perpendicular to the first line and bisects it (cuts it at the exact midpoint of the line).




    This is how to bisect a line. It's one of the basics done in drafting, and there are still many kinds of construction in drafting, there are also bisecting an angle, getting the center of a circle, equilateral triangle etc. All these things are very useful and it's important to learn all about these things.



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    Basic Carpentry

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    Life in this country is hard enough with a roof over your head, so we cannot even begin to imagine how difficult it must be to be homeless. Most of us want to have our dream house--in the very near future as possible; it's one of our basic needs, a place for comfort and protection.

    Talking about a house, every part of it or its structure is important, one of these is the roof, and you can't live in a house or any building without it. Roof is the top covering of a building that serves as a protective covering from weather.


    Roof comes in different types.

    ⌂ Shed or Lean-to-Roof
    It is considered as the simplest form of roof consisting one single slope.



    ⌂ Gable or Pitch Roof
    The most common type of roof, made of triangular sections consisting of two slopes meeting at the center of the ridge forming a gable.



    ⌂ Saw Tooth Roof
    It is the development of the shed made into a series of lean-to-roof covering one building.



    ⌂ Double Gable Roof
    It is a modification of gable or a hip and valley roof.



    ⌂ Hip Roof
    It is also a common form used in modern houses having straight sides all sloping towards the center of the building terminating at the ridge.



    ⌂ Hip and Valley Roof
    It is a common combination of hip roof and intersecting gable roof forming a T or L shaped building.



    ⌂ Pyramid Roof
    It is a modification of the hip roof wherein the four straight sides are sloping towards the center terminating at a point.



    ⌂ Gambrel Roof
    It is the modification of the gable roof with each side having two slopes.



    ⌂ Ogee Roof
    It is a pyramid having steep sides sloping to the center.



    ⌂ Mansard Roof
    The sides slope steeply from each side of the building towards the center forming a flat deck on top.



    ⌂ French or Concave Mansard Roof
    It is a modification of the mansard roof where the sides are concave.



    ⌂ Dome
    It is a hemispherical form of roof usually used in observatories.



    ⌂ Conical Roof or Shire
    It is a steep roof of a circular base to a central point.



    ⌂ Butterfly Roof It is a two shed roof where the slope meet at the center of the building.

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