
Philippine Society of Information Technology Educators Foundation, Inc.
UP-Information Technology Training Center (UP-ITTC), Vidal Tan Hall, Quirino Ave. cor. Velasquez St.
University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City
14th PSITE National Convention
Family Country Hotel and Convention Centre
Mateo Road, Lagao, General Santos City
February 23-25, 2012
Theme: Strengthening IT Education Paradigm Through Organizational Development
PROGRAM OF ACTIVITIES
Day 1, February 23, 2012, Thursday
AM Arrivals
Registration/Check-in
PM (OD: GREGG GABISON)
01:30-02:30 Opening Ceremonies
Invocation Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Colleges
National Anthem Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Colleges
Welcome Remarks HON. MAYOR DARLENE MAGNOLIA R. ANTONINO - CUSTODIO
Mayor, General Santos City
Opening Remarks & MR. EDWIN MARAÑON
Roll Call of Participants Chair, PSITE NatCon2012
Inspirational Message ELOISA PADERANGA, Ph.D.
CESO IV, CHEDRO-12 Director
Intermission Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Colleges
02:30-03:00 Keynote Address 1 HON. CONG. PEDRO ACHARON, JR.
Chairperson, CHED (to be invited)
03:00-03:30 Keynote Address 2 ROSALINA O. FUENTES, Ph.D.
President and Dean, SAIDI School of OD
03:30-03:45 Beverage Break
03:45-04:30 Plenary Session 1: Organizational Development
Presentation 1: PSITE as a National Organization RANDY S. GAMBOA, Ph.D.
PSITE National President
Presentation 2: PSITE Regional Chapters as Backbone JOHN ABRAHAM PETER RUERO
PSITE NCR President
04:30-04:45 Sponsor’s Time (INTEL)
04:45-05:15 Election Guidelines and Nominations for PSITE National Board
07:00-10:00 CITY TOURISM NIGHT and FELLOWSHIP NIGHT
Overall In-charge: Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Colleges
Day 2, February 24, 2012, Friday
AM (OD: JONATHAN CABALLERO)
07:00-08:00 Breakfast
08:00-08:30 Registration/Recap
08:30-09:30 Plenary Session 2: Curriculum and Instruction
Presentation 1: Curriculum Development OLIVER A. MALABANAN
Chair, Information Technology Department
De La Salle University
Presentation 2: Student Practicum/Internship/OJT EDWIN MARAŃON
PSITE VP-Mindanao, ADDU-BSIS Program Head
09:30-09:45 Beverage Break
09:45-10:00 Sponsor’s Time (Hawk Corporation)
10:00-11:00 Plenary Session 3: Research and Development
Presentation 1: NCITE, PITJ and Launching of Research Manual ALLAN SIOSON, Ph.D.
PSITE Board Member, Chair, PSITE Research Committee
ADNU-Dean, College of Computer Studies
Presentation 2: Regional Research Conferences DR. LORENA W. RABAGO
Chair, Information Technology Department
Technological Institute of the Philippines – Quezon City
11:00-12:00 Sponsor’s Time
12:00-01:00 Lunch
PM (OD: Dr. Bartolome T. Tanguilig)
01:00-01:30 Registration/Recap
01:30-02:30 Plenary Session 4: Extension and Linkages
Presentation 1: Community Engagement and Service DR. DAVA E. MARCIAL
Dean, College of Computer Studies
Silliman University
RHEA-LUZ R. VALBUENA
Dean, School of Computer Studies and Information Technology
Asia Pacific College
Presentation 2: Faculty Immersion and Consultancy MARIA FE N. FERRIOLS
President and Chief Operating Officer
Beacon Frontline Solutions, Inc.
02:30-02:45 Sponsor’s Time
02:45-03:00 Beverage Break
03:00-04:00 Plenary Session 5: Partnerships
Presentation 1: Faculty Development Program DR. JAIME D. L. CARO
Assistant Vice President for Development
University of the Philippines
Diliman, Quezon City
Presentation 2. Academic Alliances and Initiatives MARIA CORAZON M. AKOL
President
Phil. National IT Standards Foundation, Inc.
IRIS HESTER TAN CHIU
Country Leader-IBM Academic Initiative & Developer Relations
IBM Philippines
MELVIN MATULAC
President
Pinoy Robots Game Foundation
04:00-06:00 Organizational Matters
Chapter Reports
Treasurer’s Report
President’s Report
Election Results
07:00-10:00 Fellowship Dinner (SMART Night)
Overall In-charge: Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Colleges
Day 3, February 25, 2012, Saturday
AM (OD: Farley Abrigo)
07:00-08:45 Breakfast
08:45-09:00 Registration/Recap
09:00-09:30 Plenary Session 6: Issues and Trends
Presentation 1: The 2016 Philippine Digital Strategy COMM. MONCHITO B. IBRAHIM
Commissioner, Policies and Standards
09:30-09:45 Beverage Break
09:45-10:00 Sponsor’s Time
10:00-10:30 Presentation 2. Geodata Systems MS. DITTAS A. FORMOSO
Senior Management Adviser
Geodate Systems Technologies
11:30-12;00 Closing Ceremonies
Final Announcements
Closing Remarks MARTINA P. TAGACAY, MBA, MIM
President, PSITE-12
Program Head, College of Computer Studies
Notre Dame University, Cotabato City
Distribution of Certificates
12:00-01:00 Lunch
PM
Rest and Recreation Tour Package Options