CAPSU welcomes Linan as 4th president

Dr. Efren L. Linan received a heartwarming welcome as he takes the helm as the 4 th president of Capiz
State University (CAPSU).
Linas was overjoyed with the joyous welcome that took place at the main campus of CAPSU in Roxas City
last September 9, 2024.
The formal welcome for Linan was attended by university key officials, family members, campus
administrators, and satellite college directors, faculty members, and students.
In his first presidential address, Linan presented his vision, mission, goals, targets, and commitment for
the CAPSU community.
“As your new university president, my plans for CAPSU are encapsulated in my vision. That is to become
a leading university of academic excellence and innovation for future ready communities,” Linan said.
“I envision our university as a beacon of academic distinction, renowned for its unwavering commitment
to instruction, research, and community engagement,” he added.
Linan’s agenda is summarized in the acronym IMPACT.
This stands for Institutionalization of relevant research and innovation; Melioration of production
enterprise development for sustainability; Progressive management and steward leadership;
Advancement of excellence through international program and configuration; Contextualization of
inclusive instruction and training; and Transformation of responsive extension programs and significant
local and global linkages.
Linan also presented his 5-year roadmap plan, innovation ecosystem development framework and the
enhancement of niche programs offered by respective campuses and satellite colleges.
Linan guaranteed the academic community that he will keep track of all the plans that he presented,
and looks forward to the next presidential addresses so that he will be able to present on what has been
committed on his plans.
In his closing message, Linan encouraged the CAPSU community and stakeholders to work together
towards the transformation of CAPSU into a university of innovation. (CAPSU Public Information Office)