INSTITUTIONAL LINKAGES

Institutional linkages are formal agreements forged between the CSC and a partner agency based on organizational mandates and efforts. The formalized agreement has written and laid down goals and procedures. This is in contrast to informal networks that depend more on individual initiatives to network and remain in this level.

As a partner institution in a linkage the CSC is involved in joint planning and implementation with clear and acceptable division of tasks, sharing of resources, and control/use of information data. Linkages may be pursued in the following areas:

1.  Exchange programs: exchange students, faculty/visiting fellowships
2.  Collaborative research
3.  Facilitation of mutually beneficial projects
4.  Extension service

RESEARCH AFFILIATION

The CSC has linkages with individuals who, with their own research projects on the Cordillera and independent research funding, wish to make CSC their research base while doing their research in the Philippines. These individuals are called Research Affiliates.  However, to stress that the linkage is between the affiliate’s institution and the CSC, the application for affiliation has to be noted and approved by the adviser/head of institution.

The privileges of a CSC Research Affiliate include:

1. Use of library facilities and materials and access to relevant research publications of UPB faculty members and the CSC;
2. Use of facilities such as telephone, fax machine, computer, printer, and photocopying machine (for a fee);
3. Referral to local government units, and other competent individuals that may assist in the conduct of the affiliate’s research;
4. Use of CSC as mailing address for the duration of affiliation;
5. Assistance in personnel recruitment (when requested);
6. Provision of workspace and shelves at the CSC office (subject to availability of space).

Research Affiliates are required to provide the CSC copies of research materials and research reports, as well as copies of progress reports submitted to their funding or base  institutions. They are required to deliver at least one lecture before the end of their affiliation, and may also be requested to contribute to on-going institutional researches. They have to acknowledge the CSC for assistance in all publications arising from the affiliation.