Rizal Technological University (RTU) marked a significant milestone on November 17, 2025, by hosting a pivotal Town Hall Meeting to introduce the Revised Online Faculty Performance Evaluation System. Held at RTU Plenary Hall, this was far more than a simple meeting; it was a powerful exercise in collaborative governance, bringing together administrators and faculty to actively shape the future of the university’s evaluation process.

The gathering began with welcoming remarks from Dr. Rodolfo L. Ducut, Vice President for Finance and Administration (VPFA), who set the tone with a passionate advocacy for incorporating the faculty’s voice into institutional policy-making. He stressed that a truly effective system must be built upon a collaborative foundation, fostering shared responsibility across the campus.

Following this foundation, the Human Resource Management Office (HRMO) team took the floor. Led by its director, Instr. Dyneghre Villavicencio, alongside Instr. Shaira Rona and Instr. Gino Aquino from the Performance Management Section expertly walked the audience through the new platform’s features.

They detailed the changes to the platform and the faculty evaluation system, including a stronger qualitative feedback mechanism designed to provide meaningful input that supports professional growth. Faculty members’ profile photos are also being integrated to improve and streamline identification on the platform. Finally, new listings have been introduced to simplify and manage the evaluation process for program heads, enhancing efficiency.

These key enhancements were presented as critical elements of RTU’s broader vision for a system that is transparent, fair, and intrinsically supportive of its academic community.

The most dynamic segment of the afternoon was the faculty’s engagement. Participants eagerly reflected on how these structural changes could enhance their professional development and reinforce institutional accountability. The discussion was notably constructive, with optimism that the university is actively moving toward a more equitable and effective evaluation framework.

Concluding the vital session, Dr. Kristine Y. Opulencia, Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs (VPASA), offered compelling final thoughts. She emphasized the importance of embracing evolving systems while maintaining an unwavering commitment to the university’s twin goals of academic excellence and sustained faculty development. Her message reinforced the idea that dedication and collaboration are the essential ingredients for a robust and just evaluation framework.

The Townhall Meeting ended on a high note, leaving faculty members not only thoroughly informed about the revised system but also newly motivated to contribute to its success. The event served as a powerful affirmation of RTU’s institutional commitment to fostering a sustainable culture of growth, fairness, and collaborative partnership among its academic workforce.