COMMUNITY-BASED
RESEARCH
>> CSIT Leap Day
College of Arts and Sciences
Empowering Local Development through Student-Led
Manila Central University
March 07, 2025
Projects
>> ARVIN SANTOS BUENDIA, LPT
Chief Executive Officer, SPRYtech Solutions Corp.
INTRODUCTION
COMMUNITY-BASED RESEARCH
Empowering Local Development through Student-Led Projects
INTRODUCTION
COMMUNITY-BASED RESEARCH
Empowering Local Development through Student-Led Projects
“ Community-Based Research (CBR) is a
participatory approach that involves
students, faculty, and community
members working together to investigate
“
community issues and develop practical
solutions
BENEFITS
COMMUNITY-BASED RESEARCH
Empowering Local Development through Student-Led Projects
BENEFITS
COMMUNITY-BASED RESEARCH
Empowering Local Development through Student-Led Projects
>> Practical Learning
Students apply classroom knowledge to real-
world problems.
>> Community Impact
Research projects lead to tangible improvements
in community well-being.
BENEFITS
COMMUNITY-BASED RESEARCH
Empowering Local Development through Student-Led Projects
>> Stronger University-
Community Relations
Builds trust and cooperation between
academic institutions and local communities.
>> Policy Development
Communities can use student research to
create/reform policies and programs.
PROCESS
COMMUNITY-BASED RESEARCH
Empowering Local Development through Student-Led Projects
PROCESS
COMMUNITY-BASED RESEARCH
Empowering Local Development through Student-Led Projects
>> Identify Community
Needs
Students and faculty members engage with
the community to understand pressing community
concerns and problems.
>> Co-Design the Project
Project are developed collaboratively with the
community to ensure relevance.
PROCESS
COMMUNITY-BASED RESEARCH
Empowering Local Development through Student-Led Projects
>> Data Collection and
Analysis
Quantitative and qualitative data collection
methods are used to gather evidence-based
insights.
>> Developing and
Implementing Solutions
Findings are translated into community programs,
PROCESS
COMMUNITY-BASED RESEARCH
Empowering Local Development through Student-Led Projects
>> Sharing Findings with the
Community
Results are presented in an accessible format,
such as reports, community forums, or educational
materials.
CHALLENGES | SOLUTIONS
COMMUNITY-BASED RESEARCH
Empowering Local Development through Student-Led Projects
CHALLENGES | SOLUTIONS
COMMUNITY-BASED RESEARCH
Empowering Local Development through Student-Led Projects
>> CHALLENGES
Lack of community trust in
research
>> SOLUTIONS
Build long-term relationships
and involve community members
from the start.
CHALLENGES | SOLUTIONS
COMMUNITY-BASED RESEARCH
Empowering Local Development through Student-Led Projects
>> CHALLENGES
Limited resources and
funding
>> SOLUTIONS
Seek grants or sponsors or
use low-cost data collection
methods.
CHALLENGES | SOLUTIONS
COMMUNITY-BASED RESEARCH
Empowering Local Development through Student-Led Projects
>> CHALLENGES
Difficulty in sustaining
projects after research ends
>> SOLUTIONS
Train end-users to continue
the initiative.
AT THE END OF THE DAY
COMMUNITY-BASED RESEARCH
Empowering Local Development through Student-Led Projects
AT THE END OF THE DAY
COMMUNITY-BASED RESEARCH
Empowering Local Development through Student-Led Projects
“Community-based research bridges the gap
between the academe and the community’s
needs. By engaging students in projects that
directly benefit their communities, CBR fosters
both local development and student growth. It
creates lasting solutions, empowers
communities, and strengthens the relationship
“
between universities and communities.
COMMUNITY-BASED
RESEARCH
>> CSIT Leap Day
College of Arts and Sciences
Empowering Local Development through Student-Led
Manila Central University
March 07, 2025
Projects
>> ARVIN SANTOS BUENDIA, LPT
Chief Executive Officer, SPRYtech Solutions Corp.
thank you!