Misamis University, in collaboration with the University of the Philippines Los Baños, successfully held the Mixed-Methods Research Appreciation Training on March 1, 2025, at the Function Hall.
Recognizing the growing interest in Mixed Methods Research, the Linkage Office, Research Center, and Graduate School faculty initiated this training to equip participants with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively apply various Mixed Methods Research designs. The training also aimed to guide the implementation of these methods in undergraduate and graduate theses across colleges, enabling Misamis University researchers to integrate both quantitative and qualitative approaches effectively.
Rufo Gil Z. Albor, PhD, Assistant Professor and College Secretary of the College of Human Ecology, served as the resource person for the training. He was assisted by Reniel S. Pamplona, PhD, Assistant Professor and Head of the Crop Biotechnology Division, Institute of Crop Science, College of Agriculture and Food Science. Both are from the University of the Philippines Los Baños, Laguna.
A total of 33 selected participants joined the training and were divided into five groups based on their disciplines. Cluster A1: Humanities and Social Sciences included selected faculty from the College of Arts and Sciences, College of Business and Management, and College of Education. Cluster A2: Humanities and Social Sciences consisted of faculty from the College of Criminology, Basic Education, and Graduate School. Cluster B: Health Sciences comprised faculty from Nursing and Radiologic Technology, the College of Medical Technology, and the College of Dentistry. Cluster C: Technology included faculty from the College of Computer Studies, College of Engineering and Technology, and College of Maritime Education. Cluster D: Agriculture and Environmental Science was composed of faculty from the College of Agriculture and Forestry, Natural Science Department, and MU Community Extension Program (MUCEP).
