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RESEARCH & EXTENSION AGENDA
RESEARCH & EXTENSION AGENDA
The research and extension agenda framework for the Department of Hotel, Restaurant and Institution Management (DHRIM) is deeply rooted in its vision to become a transformative leader in quality education, research, and public service in hotels, restaurants, and related institutions. It not only serves the needs of the Department but also aligns with the vision of the College and the University to be a value-laden and transformative leader focused on enhancing families’ quality of life, fostering national growth, promoting sustainable development, and achieving a meaningful global impact in service to the nation.
The research and extension agenda is built upon the foundational pillars of sustainability, encompassing economic, physical, socio-cultural, and environmental dimensions. This integrates diverse perspectives and contexts, spanning local and global settings, and leverages knowledge from various fields, particularly in accommodation, food and beverage, and related institutions.
Nine themes are critical trajectories for the Department's research and extension initiatives to encompass emerging fields of study. These include hospitality data analytics to enhance decision-making processes, empowering small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to thrive in competitive markets, exploring the rich dimensions of gastronomy, agritourism and its role in rural development, and investigating consumer behavior to better understand the preferences and trends shaping the hospitality industry.
The Department is dedicated to driving meaningful change through knowledge dissemination, which includes paper presentations at local and international conferences and keynote and plenary speaker engagements. Other alternative routes for disseminating research involve book and book chapter writing, case studies, and outreach initiatives. These undertakings aim to address the needs of both internal and external clients, including the University of the Philippines, grassroots communities, government, the private sector, and the international community.
A vital aspect of the Department's research and extension agenda underscores the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which take into account local and global contexts. To enhance relevance and impact, four additional SDG targets were incorporated into the original research and extension agenda. These targets are SDG #9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure), SDG #11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), SDG #15 (Life on Land), and SDG #17 (Partnerships for the Goals).
Finally, the Department commits to systematic reporting of its research and extension project impacts through the University of the Philippines’ varous SDG reporting mediums, which is imperative to enhancing UP’s position in SDG index ratings. The system also serves as an essential tool for monitoring performance and evaluating UP's overall progress in achieving SDGs at multiple levels—nationally and internationally. Within this context, DHRIM contributes to the University's strategic plans by becoming a co-creator of hospitality solutions.
The HRIM faculty and staff approved the Department’s research and extension framework on August 28, 2024 during its annual strategic planning.
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