The Research Center on Culture, Education and Social Issues (RCCESI) is the research arm of UST in the fields of culture, art, humanities, social sciences, and education. It gathers together research associates from three former centers namely, the Center for Educational Research and Development (CERD), the Social Research Center (SRC), and the Center for Intercultural Studies (CIS). With the new disciplinal thrust of UST as a research university, RCCESI will soon be transitioning into two new centers, the Research Center on Culture, Arts, and the Humanities (RCCAH), and the Research Center on Social Sciences and Education (RCSSED).
The RCCESI as a center in transition reconstitutes its research thrusts along academic disciplines managed by research interest groups (RIGs) namely, Philosophy Studies; Literary and Cultural studies; Communication Research; Architectural Studies; Economics, Business and Finance Studies; Language Studies; Education and Leadership Studies; Studies in Psychology, and Contemporary Social Issues researches (covering studies on inter-generational relations; social health; migration, politics and policies; and environmental vulnerability, security, and sustainability). Emerging working groups (WGs) in the fields of musicology, linguistic studies, and peace and conflict studies are also currently supported by the center. At present, special projects on inclusive education, relevant Catholic church-related matters (CBCP), and finance soundness and literacy (CIMA) are also being undertaken by the center.
MISSION
To engage in meaningful and responsive research in the field of culture, arts, the humanities, social sciences, and education, committed to the service of the Church, the nation, and the global community.
VISION
To be a center of excellence in doing researches in the fields of culture, arts, the humanities, social sciences, and education for social transformation.
CORE PRINCIPLES
Inclusive – recognizes knowledge multiplicity rooted in Catholic identity.
Ethical – adheres to the highest standard relative to the practice
Collaborative – recognizes diversity and works in the spirit of synergy and collegiality
Creative – induces passionate for new ways to scholarship
Integrative – fuses theory with practice
Transformative – inspires individuals, institutions and society towards improved quality of life
ACADEMIC DISCIPLINES
• Anthropology
• Architecture
• Commerce
• Communication
• Economics
• Education
• Languages
• Environmental Science
• History
• Languages
• Literature a& communication
• Philosophy
• Psychology
• Social development
• Sociology
CULTURE, ARTS AND HUMANITIES
| Research Interest Groups (RIGs) | Research Agenda |
| Philosophy Studies | Oriental Philosophy |
| East-West Comparative Philosophy | |
| Thomism and Scholasticism | |
| European and Anglo-American Philosophy | |
| Literary & Cultural Studies | Philippine Literary Text and Cultural Symbols |
| Inter-textual Translation in Philippine Context | |
| Communication Research | Film & Media Studies |
| Journalism | |
| Development Communication | |
| Architectural Studies | Architectural History |
| Heritage & Conservation Studies | |
| Urban Design & Community Planning | |
| Architectural Design |
SOCIAL SCIENCES AND EDUCATION
| Research Interest Groups (RIGs) | Research Agenda |
| Economics, Business & Finance Studies | Sustainable Economics |
| Energy Economics | |
| Macroeconomic Indicators | |
| Investment | |
| Tourism research | |
| Hospitality Management Studies | |
| Language Studies | Forensic Linguistics |
| Reading Literacy & Education | |
| English for Specific Purposes | |
| Discourse Analysis | |
| Education & Leadership Studies | Teacher Education |
| Leadership & Policy Studies | |
| Inclusive Education and ECE | |
| Health Education | |
| Studies in Psychology | Clinical |
| Counseling | |
| Educational | |
| Psycho-spiritual | |
| Assessment | |
| Industrial | |
| Contemporary Social Issues | Intergenerational studies |
| Environmental Studies | |
| Social Health Studies | |
| Migration Studies |
GRANTS RECEIVED:
1. Catholic-Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP), Philippines
Duration: March-June 2015
Project Title: Connecting the Connected: A Qualitative Assessment Study of the CBCP Episcopal Commissions, Committees and Offices (ECCOs) Reports (2013-2014).
Project Leader: Dr. Arlen A. Ancheta
2. The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, London, UK
Duration: April 30, 2015 – Jan. 31, 2016
Project Title: Economy of Giving in Simbahayan Community Development Program: A Qualitative Research
Project Leader: Prof. Ma. Belinda S. Mandigma, PhD.
3. Anonymous- Catholic Donor from Europe
Duration: 2014-2019
Project Title: Ugnayan, Sanayan at Tulay: Comprehensive Special Education Project
Project Leader. Assoc. Prof. Maripia Rabacal
4. Commission on Higher Education – Philippine Higher Education Research Network (CHED-PHERNET), Philippines
Duration: April 1, 2013 – March 31, 2014
Project Title: Constructing Social Vulnerability Indicators in Coastal Water Management: Manila Bay as Context
Project Leader: Prof. Arlen A. Ancheta, Ph.D.
5. Commission on Higher Education – Philippine Higher Education Research Network (CHED-PHERNET), Philippines
Duration: April 1, 2013 – March 31, 2014
Project Title: Social Investigation on the Lives of Istambays in the Philippines (SILIP)
Project Leader: Assoc Prof. Clarence M. Batan, Ph.D.
6. International Federation of Catholic University (IFCU), France
Duration April 28, 2010 – April 28, 2013
Project Title: Studies on Policies and Studies on Drug Use and Abuse: The Catholic Universities in Dialogue with Political and Social Actors
Project Director: Prof. Armando F. de Jesus, Ph.D.
7. Global Development Network (GDN), India
Duration April 8, 2011-April 1, 2013
Project Title: Remittance Investment Climate Analysis in Rural Hometowns (RICART) Part 1
Project Director: Prof. Alvin P. Ang, Ph.D.
8. Anonymous – Catholic Donor from Europe
Duration June 2012-May 2013
Project Title: Remittance Investment Climate Analysis in Rural Hometowns (RICART) Part II
Project Director: Prof. Alvin P. Ang, Ph.D.
9. Department of Interior and Local Government – Local Government Academy (DILG-LGA), Philippines
Duration May 15, 2012 – Nov. 30, 2012
Project Title: Policy Review on HIV Prevention and Harm Reduction among People Who Inject Drugs (PWID) in the Philippines (under GOP-UNDP Scaling-Up Effective and Sustained Response to HIV and AIDS)
Project Leader: Prof. Armando F. de Jesus, Ph.D.
10. Department of Science and Technology (DOST), Philippines
With FEATI, MAPUA, ADU, CEU, FEU, ITDI & PCIERD
Duration: Feb. 1, 2010 – Jan. 31, 2011
Program Title: Pasig River Stewardship Initiatives Through Science and Technology (S&T) advocacy
Project Title: Component 3. Advocacy and Awareness – Project 6: Study on the Technological Management Practices of Multi-sectoral Stakeholders in Estero de Paco
Project Leader: Prof. Arlen A. Ancheta, Ph.D.