Benguet State University (BSU) reaffirmed its commitment to inclusive, equitable, and high-quality education through research, teacher training, and lifelong learning initiatives. The University’s programs, community partnerships, and extension activities contribute directly to the realization of Sustainable Development Goal 4 – Quality Education under the United Nations 2030 Agenda.
BSU Expands Lifelong Learning Opportunities Through Extension, Training, and Public Engagement
Benguet State University (BSU) continues to advance lifelong learning by bringing knowledge, skills, and innovation beyond the classroom and into communities across the region. Through its Office of Extension Services (OES), Open University, colleges, and research centers, BSU delivers educational outreach programs that provide learning opportunities for farmers, professionals, students, community members, and other lifelong learners.
As of November 2025, the university had trained 13,187 individuals through 326 endorsed Extension Activity Designs (EADs), with 203 completed and 102 ongoing. These initiatives cover agriculture, education, health, environmental sustainability, entrepreneurship, and technology adoption, enabling communities to access practical knowledge that improves livelihoods and supports sustainable development.
BSU’s commitment to inclusive education is further strengthened by its Affirmative Action Agenda (BOR Resolution No. 320), which prioritizes participation among learners from Geographically Isolated and Disadvantaged Areas (GIDAS), low-income households, and persons with disabilities. The university also extends access to educational resources through its library services, allowing external researchers and visitors to use university facilities.
For individuals seeking professional development outside formal degree programs, BSU offers vocational and short courses in organic farming, apiculture, livestock management, post-harvest food processing, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), remote sensing, and disaster risk management. These flexible learning opportunities provide practical skills and upskilling pathways for working professionals and community members.
Knowledge sharing is further reinforced through outreach platforms such as BSU-on-the-Air, the BIGS Center, Technology Demonstration Farms, and iBSUKTech, which provide lectures, demonstrations, technology-transfer activities, and hands-on learning experiences. BSU also serves as a hub for public dialogue and intellectual exchange, hosting an average of 515 educational events annually over the last three years. A notable example is the 3rd International Conference on Food, Environment and Culture (ICFEC 2025), which convened researchers, policymakers, practitioners, and community stakeholders to discuss food security, climate change, cultural preservation, and sustainable development.
Through these initiatives, BSU demonstrates its commitment to lifelong learning by making education accessible, inclusive, and responsive to the needs of diverse sectors of society, empowering individuals and communities through continuous learning and capacity development.
BSU Office of Extension Services (OES)
https://www.bsu.edu.ph/extension-services
BSU Open University
https://www.bsu.edu.ph/open-university
BSU Library Services
https://library.bsu.edu.ph
BSU Technology Demonstration Farms and Extension Programs
https://www.bsu.edu.ph
BSU-on-the-Air Knowledge Sharing Program
https://www.facebook.com/BenguetStateUniversityOfficial
iBSUKTech Technology Transfer and Extension Initiatives
https://www.facebook.com/BenguetStateUniversityOfficial
BSU Extension Accomplishment Reports and EAD Monitoring Reports (2025)
https://www.bsu.edu.ph/extension-services
BSU Board of Regents Resolution No. 320 (Affirmative Action Agenda)
https://www.bsu.edu.ph
3rd International Conference on Food, Environment and Culture (ICFEC 2025)
https://www.facebook.com/BenguetStateUniversityOfficial
Benguet State University Official Website
https://www.bsu.edu.ph
