RDC Strengthens Faculty Research Skills Through Mixed Methods Seminar-Workshop
February 5, 2026 — The Research and Development Center (RDC) successfully conducted a capacity-building seminar-workshop on mixed methods research, aimed at enhancing faculty members’ research competencies and deepening their understanding of this research approach.
The activity primarily benefited faculty members currently pursuing master’s and doctoral degrees. It sought to help participants appreciate the value of mixed-methods research and to encourage its application in future academic and institutional studies.
The seminar featured Dr. Lawrence Anthony Dollente as the resource person, who facilitated a mini-workshop to assess and reinforce participants’ understanding of the topic. Through interactive discussions and hands-on activities, participants applied key concepts, clarified challenges, and strengthened their confidence in conducting mixed-methods research.
The program was informed by the results of the RDC survey conducted in August 2025, which identified mixed methods research as one of the most challenging approaches and the method with the lowest mean rating among respondents. These findings highlighted the need for targeted intervention, which the RDC addressed through this capacity-building initiative.
To ensure sustained learning and application, the RDC will implement follow-up support through one-on-one consultations and the development of a digital resource library containing workshop materials. Faculty members will be encouraged to submit mixed-methods research concept papers, supported by peer mentoring and institutional monitoring. A follow-up survey scheduled for May 2026 will assess improvements in research confidence and measure the program's impact on the quality of NDMC’s research outputs.