North Valley College QA Director is set to inspire Scholars at LUMINA 2026 Research

Quality assurance, and transformative education will take a center center stage as Dr. Rogelio P. Bayod, Quality Assurance and Research Director of North Valley College Foundation, Inc., will give a talk as one of the plenary speakers during LUMINA 2026, a gathering of researchers, educators, and academic leaders hosted by the University of Mindanao. The event brought together scholars and practitioners committed to advancing research excellence, innovation, and community engagement in higher education. Known for his contributions to quality assurance, indigenous studies, educational leadership, and research development, Dr. Bayod is set to inspire and challenge participants to view research not merely as an institutional requirement but as a transformative tool for social change. Drawing from his extensive experience in academic administration and community-based scholarship, he will emphasize in his talk that research must remain responsive to the realities of marginalized communities, indigenous peoples, and emerging societal challenges. Speaking before faculty members, graduate students, researchers, and institutional leaders, Dr. Bayod will highlight the evolving role of higher education institutions in fostering a culture of evidence-based decision-making, innovation, and ethical leadership. He will underscore the importance of integrating quality assurance mechanisms with research productivity to ensure that educational institutions remain relevant, responsive, and globally competitive. For Dr. Bayod, “Research must not only generate knowledge; it must generate hope, empowerment, and transformation for communities.” A central theme of his plenary presentation was the need to cultivate a research culture that transcends publication metrics and accreditation requirements. For Dr. Bayod, meaningful scholarship should address pressing social concerns, contribute to policy development, and empower communities through knowledge creation and dissemination. The organizers of LUMINA 2026 recognized Dr. Bayod’s significant contributions to educational leadership and research development in Mindanao. His participation will further strengthen the event’s commitment to promoting scholarly excellence, interdisciplinary collaboration, and community-centered innovation. The conference itself reflects broader efforts among Mindanao institutions to strengthen research partnerships, capacity-building initiatives, and academic collaboration. For the North Valley College Foundation community, Dr. Bayod’s invitation as a plenary speaker serves as a testament to the institution’s growing reputation in quality assurance, research excellence, and transformative education. It also reflects the college’s continuing commitment to producing academic leaders who contribute meaningfully to regional and national development.