Lasallian Community Development Center
Summary
TLDRThe Salan Community Development Center, as the extension arm of La Salle University, Dasmariñas, focuses on fostering sustainable, inclusive, and innovative community programs. Guided by its mission to serve the marginalized, the center emphasizes collaboration, social awareness, and academic engagement to promote sustainable development. Aligned with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, it integrates Catholic social teachings and empowers communities to face economic, social, and environmental challenges. Programs like Quest, the service-learning initiative, merge academic learning with real-world applications, creating transformative experiences for both students and partner communities.
Takeaways
- 🌱 The Salan Community Development Center (SCDC) is the extension arm of La Salle University Des Marinas, focusing on sustainable, inclusive, and innovative community programs.
- 🎯 SCDC has over three decades of experience in fostering collaborative and inclusive partnerships, driven by Lasallian values and the mission of community development.
- 🌍 Their mission is to serve the poor, marginalized, and inspire inclusive participation, emphasizing sustainable development and social transformation.
- 💡 SCDC implements impactful programs aligned with research, collaborative engagement, and transformative education to create sustainable communities.
- 📚 The institutional extension framework emphasizes excellence and innovation for a just society through responsive academic, research, and extension programs.
- 🤝 Social development is central to SCDC's mission, addressing the needs of marginalized communities with a focus on gospel values and Lasallian faith, service, and community.
- 🛠 Key initiatives include promoting social awareness, advocacy campaigns, and partnerships to empower marginalized groups, aligning with the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
- 🏡 The center’s community development projects, like in Gawad Kalinga Pela, are backed by in-depth research and baseline studies to address local community needs.
- 🎓 The QUEST program integrates academic learning with meaningful community service, promoting student engagement in socially responsible projects.
- 💪 SCDC's programs aim to build resilient, inclusive communities by fostering partnerships and empowering individuals to contribute to sustainable futures.
Q & A
What is the Salan Community Development Center (LCDC)?
-The Salan Community Development Center (LCDC) is the extension arm of De La Salle University, Dasmariñas that manages and facilitates sustainable, inclusive, relevant, and innovative extension programs.
What is the vision and mission of the LCDC?
-The vision and mission of the LCDC are to create sustainable communities, serve the poor and marginalized, and inspire inclusive participation towards social transformation by implementing impactful and sustainable extension programs through relevant research, collaborative engagement, and transformative education.
How is the institutional extension framework of De La Salle University, Dasmariñas structured?
-The institutional extension framework of De La Salle University, Dasmariñas is deeply rooted in the University's vision and mission, which aim to foster excellence and innovation for a just and sustainable society through responsive and inclusive academic, research, and extension programs.
What are the key components of the LCDC's framework?
-The key components of the LCDC's framework include promoting social awareness through advocacy campaigns and capacity-building activities, fostering collaboration with various organizations, and leveraging academic expertise to empower marginalized communities.
How does the LCDC align with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?
-The LCDC aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals by promoting sustainable communities through a holistic approach to human development, fostering inclusive participation, and prioritizing the empowerment and rights of the poor and marginalized.
What is the purpose of the Social Engagement and Formation Program?
-The purpose of the Social Engagement and Formation Program is to provide the academic community with opportunities to engage in socially responsible projects and activities that address social issues and strengthen the Lasallian identity and mission.
What are the objectives of the Sustainable Development Programs at LCDC?
-The objectives of the Sustainable Development Programs at LCDC are to build resilient, inclusive communities that are capable of driving positive change and addressing challenges, aligning with the SDGs and inspired by Catholic social teachings.
What is the QUEST program at De La Salle University, Dasmariñas?
-The QUEST (Quality Education through Service and Transformation) program is the service-learning program of De La Salle University, Dasmariñas that combines academic learning with meaningful community service.
How does the QUEST program benefit students and the community?
-The QUEST program benefits students by helping them apply theoretical knowledge in practical settings, develop essential skills like critical thinking and teamwork, and engage in meaningful research projects. It benefits the community by addressing local needs through organized service activities and building sustainable partnerships.
What is the overall goal of the LCDC's community development efforts?
-The overall goal of the LCDC's community development efforts is to foster sustainable growth and social equity within partner communities by working together to build stronger, inclusive, and resilient communities where every individual is empowered to drive and contribute to a sustainable future.
Outlines
🌍 Commitment to Sustainable Community Development
The Salan Community Development Center (SCDC), part of De La Salle University - Dasmarinas, drives sustainable, inclusive, and innovative extension programs. With over three decades of experience, SCDC is dedicated to fostering collaboration, inclusive partnerships, and embodying the Lasallian spirit. The vision is to serve marginalized communities, inspire inclusive participation, and lead social transformation through research, education, and community engagement. The institutional framework aligns with social development goals, addressing the needs of oppressed communities while integrating gospel values and Lasallian principles.
🤝 Collaborative Efforts for Social and Sustainable Impact
SCDC emphasizes partnerships and academic collaboration to promote social awareness and empower marginalized communities. Through advocacy, capacity-building, and leveraging academic expertise, the center aligns its mission with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals. The framework addresses economic, social, and environmental challenges, promoting inclusivity and empowerment, especially for the poor. SCDC’s holistic approach fosters a just, equitable society, rooted in faith and the Lasallian mission of service.
🏘 Community Empowerment in Gaad Kalinga Pella
SCDC’s work in Gaad Kalinga Pella reflects its commitment to sustainable growth and social equity. Their approach, backed by comprehensive community development plans and baseline research, ensures tailored initiatives that address specific community needs. The center’s programs—Social Engagement and Formation, and Sustainable Development—provide academic opportunities for engagement in responsible social projects, fostering resilience, inclusivity, and community empowerment, all while aligning with Catholic Social Teachings and sustainable development goals.
📚 Quest for Transformative Education through Service
The Quality Education through Service and Transformation (Quest) program combines academic learning with meaningful community service. It encourages students to apply theoretical knowledge in real-world settings through organized service activities. Quest fosters critical thinking, teamwork, and research skills while addressing community needs. The program promotes holistic student development, nurturing responsible and academically competent individuals who contribute to society. It also strengthens community partnerships, aligning with the Lasallian mission of serving the poor and marginalized.
🎓 Transformative Learning for Students and Communities
Quest not only benefits students by enhancing their academic and personal growth, but it also builds sustainable partnerships and addresses local community needs. By integrating academic learning with service, Quest aligns with the transformative vision of De La Salle University - Dasmarinas, promoting an educational experience that is impactful for both learners and communities. The university invites participation in this mission to create lasting, sustainable change, fostering a spirit of love, service, and meaningful social impact.
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Keywords
💡Sustainable Development
💡Community Engagement
💡Lasallian Spirit
💡United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
💡Catholic Social Teachings
💡Social Transformation
💡Inclusive Participation
💡Capacity Building
💡Faith and Zeal for Service
💡Service-Learning
Highlights
The Salan Community Development Center (SCDC) is an extension arm of La Salle University Des Marinas that focuses on sustainable and innovative community development programs.
SCDC has over three and a half decades of experience in fostering collaborative and inclusive partnerships guided by the La Sallian spirit.
Their vision and mission emphasize creating sustainable communities, serving the poor and marginalized, and inspiring inclusive participation for social transformation.
SCDC's programs are deeply rooted in the university’s vision to foster excellence and innovation for a just and sustainable society.
The community extension programs emphasize social development, addressing the needs of marginalized communities, while promoting gospel values and the La Sallian charism of faith, zeal for service, and communion.
Key components of SCDC’s programs include promoting social awareness, advocacy campaigns, and capacity-building activities.
Collaboration with various organizations is a central strategy to achieve common goals and leverage academic expertise.
SCDC's framework aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by promoting sustainable communities through a holistic approach to human development.
A priority of SCDC is ensuring that the voices of marginalized communities are heard and that their empowerment and rights are prioritized.
The Gaad Kalinga Pella project is a prime example of SCDC’s commitment to sustainable growth and social equity through comprehensive community development plans.
SCDC integrates a baseline study in its community development plans to ensure that initiatives are tailored to specific community needs.
The Social Engagement and Formation Program offers academic opportunities for socially responsible projects that strengthen La Sallian identity and mission.
Sustainable Development Programs focus on building resilient, inclusive communities aligned with Catholic social teachings and the SDGs.
SCDC believes in the power of community and partnerships to create lasting, positive changes, fostering stronger and more resilient communities.
The Quest program at La Salle University Des Marinas combines academic learning with community service, addressing local needs and promoting holistic student development.
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marinas is deeply rooted in the
University's vision mission which aims
to Foster excellence and Innovation for
a just and sustainable Society through
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research and extension programs as the
community extension arm of the
university the lalian Community
Development Center is dedicated to
implementing Community extension
programs aligned with this vision
mission the framework emphasizes Social
Development as a core aspect of the
lalian mission addressing the needs of
the marginalized and oppressed
communities while embodying gospel
values and the lalian charism of Faith
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Mission key components include promoting
social awareness through various
advocacy campaigns and capacity building
activities fostering collaboration with
various organizations to achieve common
goals and leveraging academic expertise
to empower marginalized communities the
framework also aligns with the United
Nations sustainable development goals by
promoting sustainable communities
through a holistic approach to human
development fostering inclusive
participation to ensure everyone's voice
is heard and prioritizing the
empowerment and rights of the poor and
marginalized this framework aims to
address economic
social and environmental challenges
contributing to a sustainable and
Equitable Society at the lasan Community
Development Center we are deeply
committed to fostering sustainable
growth and social Equity within our
partner communities our work in gaad
Kalinga Pella is a prime example of this
commitment embodied in our comprehensive
Community Development plan this plan is
not just a road map for development but
the product of an in-depth Baseline
study research ensuring that our
initiatives are tailored to the specific
needs and reties of the community the
foundation of our approach lies in our
programs the social engagement and
formation program and sustainable
development programs social engagement
and formation program provides the
academic Community with opportunities to
engage in socially responsible projects
and activities that not only address the
social issues but also strengthen the
our lalian identity and Mission while
our sustainable development programs
aligned with the sustainable development
goals and of course inspired by Catholic
Social teachings of the church focus on
building communities that are resilient
inclusive and capable of driving amids
challenges our initiatives are designed
to create lasting positive change we
believe in the power of community and
the strength of Partnerships by working
together we build a stronger inclusive
and resilient communities where every
individual is empowered to drive and
contribute to a sustainable future the
quality education through service and
transformation or Quest is the service
learning program of the lasal University
Des marinas the program combines
academic learning with meaningful Comm
community service by actively engaging
students in organized service activities
that address partner community and
institution
needs by combining classroom education
with real world applications Quest helps
students apply theoretical knowledge in
Practical settings develop essential
skills like critical thinking and
teamwork and engage in meaningful
research projects the program promotes
the holistic development of students
nurturing well-rounded individuals who
are academically competent and socially
responsible on the community side quest
addresses local needs through organized
service activities it builds sustainable
Partnerships with various organizations
ensuring a collaborative approach to
Community Development this engagement
not only benefits the community but also
aligns with the lalian mission of
serving the poor and the
marginalized this program is crucial for
both academic MC and Community
engagement of the University because in
dlsud we believe that learning should be
transformative to Learners and impactful
to communities we invite you to be a
part of this journey join us in our
mission to create transformative and
sustainable impact together let's be
instruments of God's love and make a
meaningful difference
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