Based on the comprehensive analysis of the study, the following recommendations per domain are
proposed, which aim to foster a balanced and inclusive digital transformation across Mindanao's
SUCs, enhancing the quality of education and research while ensuring that these institutions are
well-prepared to meet future challenges and opportunities:
For the domain of Leadership and Governance:
- Enhance Strategic Integration: Develop comprehensive strategies to integrate digital
transformation into institutional visions uniformly, focusing on aligning goals and missions
across main and satellite campuses.
- Policy Standardization: Implement consistent and clear digital policies and governance
frameworks across all regions to ensure a unified approach towards digital transformation.
- Resource Allocation: Advocate for equitable distribution of resources and budgeting for digital
initiatives, prioritizing regions and campuses that are currently behind.
For the domain of Infrastructure:
- Modernization and Equity: Prioritize the modernization of digital infrastructure across all
regions, ensuring equitable access to advanced tools and systems.
- Targeted Investment: Focus investments on bridging infrastructure gaps, particularly in
satellite campuses and regions with outdated systems.
- Infrastructure Utilization: Encourage the effective utilization of existing digital resources
to maximize their impact on teaching, learning, and administrative processes.
For the domain of Teaching and Learning:
- Digital Pedagogy Integration: Foster a more inclusive and comprehensive approach to embedding
digital technologies in teaching and learning processes.
- Faculty Development: Implement region-specific programs for faculty training in digital tools
and methodologies, particularly in regions with lower digital integration.
- Resource Accessibility: Ensure that students and faculty across all campuses have equitable
access to digital learning resources.
For the domain of Research Commons:
- Digital Research Resources: Equalize the distribution of digital research tools and resources
across all regions to enhance research capabilities.
- Innovation Promotion: Encourage innovative research methods, including AI-assisted research,
particularly in regions lagging in digital adoption.
- Research Collaboration: Facilitate inter-regional collaboration to share best practices and
resources for digital research.
For the domain of Sustainability and Resiliency:
- Resilience Building: Develop comprehensive business and ICT continuity plans tailored to
regional needs and capacities.
- Infrastructure Resilience: Invest in resilient digital infrastructure to ensure continuous
operation under various challenges.
- Adaptation and Flexibility: Encourage institutions to adopt adaptable and flexible systems for
long-term sustainability.
For the domain of Institutional Support System:
- Digital System Enhancement: Modernize administrative and logistical systems, prioritizing
regions with lower levels of digital adoption.
- Efficient Service Delivery: Streamline processes through digital systems to improve service
delivery and operational efficiency.
- Training and Support: Provide training and support for staff and administrators to manage and
utilize digital systems effectively.