Office of University Management Information Systems (OUMIS)
Information and Communications Technology Services
Information and Communications Technology Services
The ICT Office was established by virtue of Office Order No. 201, series of 2010, dated 10 November 2010, creating the Information and Communication Technology Department, signed by the then University President, Dr. Teresita Lardizabal-Salva. The Office was directly assigned under the direct supervision of the University President.
The ICT Department was responsible for implementing, maintaining, and archiving all network systems, computer workstations, servers, and other related devices and software applications. It was also responsible for the procurement allocation and the repair or replacement of any of the aforementioned components of the information systems network, as determined by established protocols and procedures and procedures. Finally, the ICT Department was held responsible for the creation of and implementation of operational procedures and protocols for the information system network at the University as approved by the University President of the university Board of Regents.
The first Director of the ICT Office was Mrs. Carolina Baloran. Upon her retirement in 2005, Mr. Jessu Francois Serafica was designated as Officer-In-Charge of the Office. In 2013, Mr. Venzon L. Limpiada was designated Director of the Office by virtue of Officer Order No. 226, series of 2013, issued on 20 June 2013, effective up to the present. The Office is now under the direct supervision of the Vice President for Finance and Administration headed by Mrs. Marilyn G. Pablico under the presidency of Dr. Jeter S. Sespeñe.
The Office is responsible in the following major concerns: (a) maintenance of the University website, (b) providing technical support to ICT hardware and software -related problems, (c) provision and maintenance of local area network, telephone, and internet services, and (d) development of software needed by specific PSU stakeholders.
To provide quality ICT support services responsive to the information needs and computerization requirements of the PSU's academic community
The following ICTO objectives shall provide the impetus for achieving specific goals and projects at Palawan State University:
Use technology to enhance, expand and expedite the services utilized by students, faculty, and staff
Provide appropriate and adequate technology to all faculty and staff to support academic program objectives.
Use information technology to facilitate communication among PSU employees and students.
Identify and allocate fiscal resources for acquisition and support of information technology at PSU.
Create and support ongoing opportunities for technology-related professional development and training.
Establish a schedule for routine maintenance and updates of current information technology resources.
Provide technology access to students throughout Palawan State University Campuses.
Condense and unify backend systems and databases for administrative information to support a strong foundation for web-based access and self-service.
Provide increased support for faculty researchers, especially those using high performance computing.
Design and implement of technology support services and facilities for the Transnational Education program of the University
Implement high-bandwidth connectivity for PSU Main and Manalo campuses.
Maintain University Website and transparency of government information through the University website as a compliance to existing pertinent laws of the Philippines.