TAU sustains Anti-COVID-19 initiatives in the new normal

As with other establishments and institutions, the TAU Task Force sustains its efforts in implementing safety protocol measures against COVID-19 pandemic when work resumes at TAU after the national government placed the Tarlac province under General Community Quarantine (GCQ) on May 16.

After work was suspended for 58 days when Tarlac was under the Enhanced Community Quarantine, all TAU employees who returned to work as part of the TAU skeletal workforce followed strict Anti-COVID-19 protocols as initiated by the TAU Medical and Dental Services Unit. The skeletal workforce members also adapted the alternative work arrangement as per the Philippine Civil Service Announcement No. 13 s. 2020 released on March 17, 2020. Employees experiencing symptoms like cough, headache, and colds are not allowed to enter the University. Visitors may be given entry subjected to the approval of the TAU Task Force. Meanwhile, the “vulnerable” employees such as the senior faculty/personnel, pregnant women, students age 21 years old below, and PWDs shall not report to the University, instead they will be doing their tasks/work from home.

CHED Chair De Vera lauds TAU during its 75th Founding Anniversary

CHED Chairperson J. Prospero De Vera III personally lauded Tarlac Agricultural University as he graced the convocation program of TAU’s 75th Foundation Anniversary last December 18, 2020.

Accompanied by the CHED’s OIC-Deputy Executive Director and the Director of International Affairs, Atty. Lily Freida M. Milla, Chairperson De Vera personally greeted the TAU administrative council who were physically present during the program and the rest of the TAU community who were watching the live streaming of the program via Zoom and Facebook.

Despite the pandemic, TAU celebrated its foundation anniversary with the theme “TAU@75: Celebrating Hallmarks of Tradition, Transition, and Transformation.” Chairperson De Vera delivered his speech focusing on the essence of celebrating traditions and customs as well as the duty of the academic sector to address the inevitable changes in society.

He added that the TAU has now achieved greater heights as it successfully forged its name in the region and even on the global academic map as a result of its internationalization efforts, innovation in research and instruction and community development projects.

TAU launches virtual international exchange program amid pandemic

To collaboratively address the global challenges in higher learning amid pandemic, the Tarlac Agricultural University and six partner universities in Indonesia foregrounded their internationalization efforts by launching a virtual student exchange program via a Zoom meeting last March 8, 2021.

Director Christine N. Ferrer of TAU-External Linkages and International Affairs reiterated that strengthening academic partnerships with premier universities abroad is imperative to students’ global future. Despite the diverse needs of the students, Dr. Ferrer stressed the benefits of harmonizing the curriculum through global cooperation, providing the students their prospective careers, and expose them to varying cultures.

Consequently, TAU President Max P. Guillermo welcomed the rectors and the deans from the six Indonesian universities who participated in this virtual student exchange program. Dr. Guillermo added that the essence of the international exchange program is to initiate the sharing of the best practices with global partners. He also hopes that this program would continue to expand the University’s network in providing quality education, research productions, and community development services.  

The participating Indonesian universities in this virtual student exchange program are the Institut Pertanian Bogor (IPB), the Universitas Pancasakti Tegal (UPS), the Universitas Islam Malang (UNISMA), the Universitas Pembangunan Nasional “Veteran” Yogyakarta (UPNVY), the Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS), and the Universitas Negeri Surabaya (UNESA).

Tarlac farmers seek aid from TAU experts

A group of eggplant farmers in Sta. Maria, Camiling, Tarlac sought technical assistance from TAU experts about the wilting of their crops last March.

When TAU President Dr. Max P. Guillermo and a team of experts visited the infested crops of the farmers, they found out that an estimate of one (1) hectare of farmers’ land has been infested, and this infestation may spread to other nearby farms if not prevented.

DA-RIII taps TAU expert to conduct training on Value Chain Analysis under MAYA Program

The Department of Agriculture – Region III taps TAU expert to conduct a 3-day training on Value Chain Analysis which was held at CLIARC, Agricultural Technology Building, Paraiso, Tarlac City last March 22-25.

The Department of Agriculture Region III headed by Regional Executive Director Crispulo G. Bautista, Jr. initiated the conduct of the training under the Mentoring and Attracting Youth on Agribusiness (MAYA) Program.

They tapped Mr. Bryan B. Rabonza, instructor at TAU’s College of Agriculture and Forestry, to be the resource speaker of the said training.

Dr. Waminal bags 1st best paper during 1st BASC national R&D online conference

Dr. Yancy O. Waminal, assistant professor III and the assistant dean of the College of Agriculture and Forestry, won the 1st Best Paper award under the Agriculture, Fishery, Environment, and Industrial Category during the 1st Bulacan Agricultural State College (BASC) National Research and Development Conference with the theme, “Shaping the Future of Research and Development: Emerging from the Covid-19 Pandemic” held last April 8, 2021 via Zoom.

His paper titled, “Molecular Characterization and Association of Lactoferin Gene to Subclinical Mastitis in Goats (Capra hircus) is among the 14 research papers presented by the faculty-researchers from the different SUCs in the Philippines.

The judges and the participants in the conference agreed that Dr. Waminal’s research revealed potential knowledge that would benefit the goat production.

TAU fully complies with the enhanced FOI requirements

To assert that the Tarlac Agricultural University (TAU) continuously upholds integrity and transparency in providing quality services to all of its stakeholders, the Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) awarded the Certificate of Compliance to TAU on April 12, 2021.

Pursuant to Section 5.7.b. of Memorandum Circular No. 2020-1 issued by the Inter-Agency Task Force on the Harmonization of National Government Performance Monitoring, Information, and Reporting Systems (Task Force Administrative Order 25. S. 2011), TAU has duly complied with the FOl requirements and reports.

TAU holds teacher induction program for new faculty members

The Tarlac Agricultural University’s Office of the Vice President of Academic Affairs and Department of Extension and Training, through the Office of the Director for Curriculum and Instruction and the College of Education, facilitated a virtual Teacher Induction Program for the new faculty members of TAU last March 2.

The said program was conceptualized to make the faculty members more equipped in carrying out their tasks in the new normal of teaching and to help them become effective partners in achieving the University’s vision and mission.

The director of Curriculum and Instruction Dr. Claire Anne A. Olivares conveyed the salient features of TAU’s Flexible Learning Plan, which is now Learning Continuity Plan, as context for the topics and preparation of syllabuses and Learning Resource Packs (LRPs).