Vision

Clearing the paths while laying new foundations to transform the Polytechnic University of the Philippines into an epistemic community.

Mission
Reflective of the great emphasis being given by the country's leadership aimed at providing appropriate attention to the alleviation of the plight of the poor, the development of the citizens, and of the national economy to become globally competitive, the University shall commit its academic resources and manpower to achieve its goals through: a. b. c. d. Provision of undergraduate and graduate education which meet international standards of quality and excellence; Generation and transmission of knowledge in the broad range of disciplines relevant and responsive to the dynamically changing domestic and international environment; Provision of more equitable access to higher education opportunities to deserving and qualified Filipinos; and Optimization, through efficiency and effectiveness, of social, institutional, and individual returns and benefits derived from the utilization of higher education resources.

Philosophy
As a state university, the Polytechnic University of the Philippines believes that:

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Education is an instrument for the development of the citizenry and for the enhancement of nation building; Meaningful growth and transformation of the country are best achieved in an atmosphere of brotherhood, peace, freedom, justice and a nationalist-oriented education imbued with the spirit of humanist internationalism.

Strategic Objective: 8-Point Agenda

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Pursuing Academic Excellence through Disciplinal Integrity Embedding a Culture of Research Insuring Transparency and Participatoriness in Giving Rewards and Sanctions Modernizing and Upgrading of Physical Facilities, Equipment, Library, and Campus Development Academic Freedom Institutionalizing Civil Society Engagement and Involved Extension Service Program Assuring Transparency in Fiscal Responsibility Assessing Institutional Processes and Reviewing Critically and Rationally the Organization

(View more information on the PUP 8-Point Agenda)

Shared Values
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God-Fearing Love for Humanity and Democracy Collegiality Integrity and Credibility Transparency and Accountability Passion for Learning Humanist Internationalism

Mandate
Presidential Decree No.1341 mandated the PUP to expand the program offerings of the University to include courses in polytechnic areas and has also given the University the authority to expand diametrically through the establishment of branches, consortia and linkages.

Checklist of Personal Skills

The following words describe work-related characteristics. Check off the ones that describe you best and also add your own.

Accurate: Careful, precise, free from error. Adaptable: Able to adapt oneself to new surroundings; to make suitable change so as to fit new conditions. Alert: Watchful, wide awake, ready to act. Ambitious: Full of ambition, strong desire "to do" something. Amiable: Feeling and inspiring friendliness; lovable. Analytical: Employing analytic methods; separating things into their parts of elements. Articulate: Able to express oneself clearly, do not mumble. Assertive: Insist on one's rights or opinions. Attentive: To notice, pay attention to, careful attention. Broad-minded: Being tolerant or liberal in thought or opinion. Businesslike: Practical, systematic. Calm: Stillness, serenity, peaceful, undisturbed. Capable: Having the skills/ability or fitness for. Careful: Watchful, cautious, concerned for. Competent: Adequately qualified, ability. Confident: Trusting, fully assured, belief, trust in yourself. Conscientious: Good moral understanding of right and wrong. Consistent: Constant to same principles, not changing. Cooperative: Work well with others.

Dedicated: Devoted to aims or vocation. Dependable: May be relied on. Determined: To do, resolve, on a course of action. Efficient: Competent, capable, able to get results. Energetic: Active, full of life, vigorous, an energetic worker. Enterprising: Strong interest, great eagerness. Flexible: Manageable, adaptable, versatile. Hardworking: Done with energy, industrious. Honest: Not lying, cheating or stealing, sincere. Independent: Ability to work on your own without being constantly supervised. Industrious: Hardworking, diligent. Innovative: Make changes, introduction of something new. Motivated: The inner reason for any act; as, hunger might be the motive for working. Optimistic: View that good prevails over evil. Organized: Place things in working order. Patient: Calm. People-oriented: Enjoy working/being with people. Persevering: Steadfast pursuit to an aim, refusal to give up; continued effort. Practical: Inclined or suited to useful action, rather that speculation. Productive: Tending to produce. Realistic: Practical views/policy, truth/detail, presenting people/scenes as they are. Reliable: Dependable. Resourceful: Ability to supply what is needed, quick wit. Responsible: Capable of rational conduct, trustworthy. Versatile: Turning easily or readily from occupation/job to another, changeable.