SMN Workshop on Advanced Empirical Methods for Research

The School of Management (SMN) cordially invites the UA&P faculty, managers, supervisors, and administrative staff to “A Workshop on Advanced Empirical Methods for Research” on January 25, February 8, February 22, and March 8 (Wednesdays).

This four-session workshop will provide a conceptual understanding of the application of two widely used Structural Equation Model (SEM) approaches prevalent in the academic literature and businesses doing research. The workshop will focus on the understanding, interpretation, and analysis of the theoretical output and shall rely on the R software to do the heavy lifting on the statistical and computational part of the methodology.

The lecturer is Dr. Robert Roque, Assistant Professor and the Executive Director of the Center for Family Business Excellence of SMN.

Those who wish to attend may register here. 

For inquiries, kindly email [email protected]. 

Call for papers for IST journal Innovatus

The Information Science and Technology (IST) department of the School of Sciences and Engineering of UA&P is now accepting paper submissions to Innovatus: A Journal on Computing Technology Innovations, the official research journal of the IST.

Industry leaders, think tanks, and other relevant stakeholders are encouraged to share their thoughts in the areas of Information Technology and Digital Transformation, Data Science and Business Analytics, FinTech, Augmented and Virtual Reality, and related fields.

Submissions may come in the following forms:

Expert Opinion articles
These are short articles that point out strengths and weaknesses of specific topics, techniques, or results.
Suggested minimum word count: 2000 words

Perspectives pieces
These are short articles that discuss the future direction of a specific topic. Such insights should be based on recent literature (at the latest, 3 years ago).
Suggested minimum word count: 3500 words

Commentary pieces
These are short articles that discuss reactions to specific publication articles, highlighting specific critiques and viewpoints.
Suggested minimum word count: 1000-1500 words

Research articles
These are complete research works under the following fields: Information Technology and Digital Transformation, Data Science and Business Analytics, FinTech, Augmented and Virtual Reality, and other related fields. 
Recommended number of pages: 4 or more.

The above submissions should be evidence-based and drawn from personal expertise with logical reasoning, backed by properly cited literature, and need not present new research results or findings.

Important Dates:
Deadline for full paper submission: April 15, 2023
Time to first decision: Approximately 4 weeks after submission confirmation

Papers submitted under this category will require a peer review phase with evaluators consulting the editor-in-chief regarding revisions and its acceptance for publication. The submission guidelines can be found in the submission portal. Article processing charge will be waived for now as it is supported by UA&P.

For inquiries, please email Mr. Giuseppe Ng at [email protected].

School of Management launches UA&P Helm Awards 2022

As part of the year-round celebration of the School of Management’s 25th Anniversary, SMN successfully launched the UA&P Helm Awards 2022, the first-ever Alumni Achievement Awards that aims to recognize the alumni who have made important contributions to society and whose accomplishments, affiliations, and careers have upheld the institution’s tradition of excellence. 

In the awarding ceremonies held on December 10, 2022 at the Li Seng Giap Auditorium of UA&P, the following awards were bestowed to the outstanding SMN alumni:

Alumni Award for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
The Alumni Award for Innovation and Entrepreneurship is given to forward thinkers and entrepreneurs. This award recognizes the efforts and accomplishments of remarkable entrepreneurs who will serve as an inspiration and motivate others to become successful business owners.
Awardee: Anthony Mark Ong Ng

Alumni Award for Community Engagement and Social Advocacy – Social Enterprise
This award is given to alumni who are engaged in voluntarism, social work, business inclusion, and grassroots development.
Awardee: Jose Alvaro Severino Cruz Nito

Alumni Award for Community Engagement and Social Advocacy – Public Enterprise
This award is given to alumni who are engaged in voluntarism, social work, business inclusion, and grassroots development.
Awardee: Ferdinand Viceo Estrella

Alumni Award for Professional Achievement
This award is for the alumni who have excelled in the corporate world, research, and other related professional fields.
Awardee: Nicolette Soriano Bambao

Alumni Achievement Award (National/International Level)
This award is given to alumni with exceptional achievements on a national or international level.
Awardee: David Tan Leechiu

Read more about each awardee and see the photos here: https://uap.asia/news/helm-awards-2022

SMN also presented the 25th School of Management Anniversary Exemplary Service Award to alumni who have exhibited and sustained excellence in their respective fields, as well as remarkable dedication, service, and loyalty to the University. The awardees were the following:
 
          Kevin Lim Tan
          Thomas Raymond Umale Lising
          Justin Chua Ongsue
          Joseph Augustin Luym Tanco

A plaque of recognition was given to the following nominees:         

          Mark Vincent Tanseco Del Rosario (ABHPCMGT, 2002)
          Ralph Stephen Timothy Ong Go (BSEM, 2012)
          David James Balza Gomez (BSEM, 2009)
          Marylou Laconico Gomez (MSCM, 2003)
          Karen Olivia Ventura Jimeno (ABHPCMGT, 2001)
          Angeline Margaret Meroy Lee (ABHPCMGT, 2008)
          Renato Estibal Lopena Jr. (ABHPCMGT, 2009)
          Mark Anthony Lim Tan (BSEM, 2006)
          Miguel Alissandro Vazquez Tan (BSBAM, 2018)
          Harvard Merillo Uy De Baron (BSEM, 2003)

This event was made extra special thanks to the stellar jury members from both the academe and industry: 

          Dr. Anna Maria E. Mendoza – Dean, School of Management (Jury Chairwoman)
          Dr. Winston Conrad B. Padojinog – President, UA&P
          Dr. Bernardo M. Villegas – University Professor, UA&P
          Dr. Jose Rene C. Gayo – Executive Director, Agro-Industrial Technology and Enterprise Center (AI TEC). Founding Dean, SMN
          Ms. Jacqueline S. Fernandez – President, East West Banking Corporation
          Mr. John Eric T. Francia – President and CEO, ACEN
          Dr. Thomas G. Aquino – Director, NOW Corporation

SMN would like to thank everyone who attended and joined in achieving this significant milestone, proving that SMN alumni continue to blaze the trail. The School is also grateful to its two sponsors, LEADS Agri and Victory Liner, for making this event possible.

For inquiries, email [email protected].

Announcement from the CAS OpCom

The College of Arts and Sciences Operations Committee is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Philip Michael I. Paje as the Department Chair of Asia Pacific Studies effective 2nd semester of AY 2022-2023.

We thank Dr. Elizabeth T. Urgel who served as Chair of the APS from AY 2011-2012 up to AY 2017-2018 and the previous academic years.

We encourage everyone to give their full support to the new Department Chair of APS.

BSIT capstone project defense

The Department of Information Science and Technology of the School of Sciences and Engineering invites everyone to the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology Capstone Project Defense at the SSE Workroom (CAS 5/F) on January 9 (Monday) from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm.

The capstone project is entitled "A Sales and Inventory System for Jayson Shoes." Its proponents are Andrea Colleen C. Perez, Mack Andrew T. Rosario, and Marcus Euwan F. Trinidad.