Fostering Inquiry, Innovation & Impact: CCDC Reinforces Its Mission with 2nd Research Colloquium

In pursuit of its mission to cultivate socially responsive, research-oriented graduates committed to both local and global transformation, Cordillera Career Development College held its 2nd Research Colloquium on October 10, 2025, at Iyaman Hall. Anchored on the theme “Grassroots to Global: Excellence Across Disciplines,” the event powerfully expressed the institution’s dedication to fostering authentic inquiry, innovation, and community-rooted researches.

The colloquium offered a vibrant platform for students to actualize the mission’s call: to integrate critical scholarship with social relevance. Across three presentation sessions, twelve student groups presented their completed research studies, followed by engaging question-and-answer exchanges that invited deeper reflection, constructive challenge, and intellectual growth.

Their research topics spanned numerous domains—mental health support, pedagogical strategies, food science, social work pathways, caregiving experiences, substance use, residential safety, and corporate-community relations. The full list of papers included:

A Descriptive Analysis of the Utilization of Psychosocial Support and Its Perceived Effectiveness on the Mental Health of 4th-Year College Students of CCDC
Coping Mechanism of Nursing Students in Their Graveyard Shift in Related Learning Experience (RLE)
Level of Impact of Different Factors on the Academic Performance of Nursing Students
Effectiveness of Digital Gamification Strategy in Teaching Mathematics
Acceptability and Physico-Chemical Properties of Watercress-Flavored Puto
Exploring the Role of Quipper in Facilitating Blended Learning
Exploring the Lived Experience of Single Fathers in Raising their Children
Journey Towards Registered Social Worker: Understanding Challenges by Social Work Practitioners
Lived Experience of Informal Caregivers of Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease
Exploring Alcohol Consumption Among Third Year CCDC Criminology Students: Patterns, Motives, and Its Negative Impacts
Assessing Safety and Security Measures in Apartments and Boarding Houses of CCDC
Grievances Management of Mining Corporation in Barangay Itogon, Benguet

The evaluative panel guiding the event comprised distinguished external scholars: Michael Sebullen, CRS, PhD (Research Director, Baguio Central University), Jessica Balag-ey, MAEd (Research Development and Extension Director, Easter College), and Judelyn Alones, MA ESL (Instructor, Benguet State University). They offered insightful commentary, evaluating alignment to community needs, methodological rigor, presentation clarity, and potential impact. Certificates of appreciation were presented to the panel by Atty. Annabelle B. Gondales (Vice President for Administration) and Sherry Junette M. Tagle, PhD (President).

In recognition of exemplary inquiry and practice, the paper “Grievances Management of Mining Corporation in Barangay Itogon, Benguet” from the College of Criminal Justice Education was awarded Best Paper, and its presenters received the distinction of Best Presenter—honoring the study’s clarity, relevance, and methodological depth. All presenting students were likewise recognized and certificates were conferred.

By weaving mission-driven research, external partnerships, and student development into this single event, CCDC reaffirmed its vision: turning inquiry into action, elevating community voices, and cultivating graduates who make meaningful social contributions. Aligned with SDG 4 (Quality Education), SDG 9 (Innovation & Infrastructure), and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals), the colloquium embodied the institution’s intent to anchor student scholarship in both local insight and global relevance.

Looking forward, CCDC plans to extend the reach of future colloquia, deepen partnerships with other institutions, widen the diversity of research foci, and more fully integrate mission, scholarship, and community engagement in every student’s experience.