ISU Cauayan - CAS BA Political Science

𝐌𝐄𝐄𝐓 𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐆𝐔𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐋𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄𝐑 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐒𝐀𝐒-𝐈𝐆𝐋 𝐄𝐏𝐈𝐒𝐎𝐃𝐄 𝟏✨

𝐃𝐑. 𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐍 𝐆𝐑𝐄𝐄𝐍𝐄 is a professor of Political Science at NC State University, where he has been a faculty member since 2002 and currently serves as Director of Undergraduate Programs in the School of Public and International Affairs. He earned a BA in Political Science and History from Duke University, followed by an MA and PhD in Political Science from The Ohio State University. Over more than two decades at NC State, he has taught a wide range of courses, including American Politics and Government, Campaigns and Elections, Criminal Justice Policy, American Political Parties, and Public Opinion and the Media.

Dr. Greene is an internationally recognized scholar whose research focuses on American public opinion and elections, with additional expertise in political parties, political psychology, gender and politics, media and politics, and North Carolina politics. His work has appeared in leading peer-reviewed journals such as The American Political Science Review, Political Psychology, Social Science Quarterly, Political Research Quarterly, and American Politics Research. He is the coauthor, with Laurel Elder, of The Politics of Parenthood: Causes and Consequences of the Politicization of the American Family, a widely cited book examining the political implications of family life. His scholarship has been cited thousands of times and includes influential work on party identification, voting behavior, gender gaps in politics, and more recent research on public opinion during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Beyond academia, Dr. Greene is an active public commentator on US national and state politics, with appearances across major television, radio, and print media outlets. Known by students as an engaging and approachable instructor, he is deeply committed to teaching and mentoring. Outside the university, he enjoys spending time with his four children, coaching soccer, hiking, reading, and playing music.

Catch his lecture titled “𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐜𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐬: 𝐔𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐃𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐜𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐦𝐩 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲,” a timely discussion on the evolving boundaries of executive power and democratic norms in the United States.

🗓 March 6, 2026
⏰ 9:30 A.M. (UTC +8)
📍 ISU-CC BPOTS Center
💻 Live on Zoom

For those interested to join, kindly email our BA Political Science Program Chair Sir Jeduard Bernardo at [email protected].

𝐋𝐀𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐇𝐈𝐍𝐆: 𝐒𝐂𝐇𝐎𝐎𝐋 𝐎𝐅 𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐒 & 𝐒𝐂𝐈𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐒 𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐆𝐔𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐋𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄 𝐒𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐒🌐

The School of Arts & Sciences of Isabela State University - Cauayan City Campus proudly launches its International Guest Lecture Series, an initiative designed to bring global scholarship and diverse academic perspectives into our classrooms. Through this series, we create spaces for meaningful dialogue, interdisciplinary learning, and international academic exchange, connecting our students and faculty with scholars from leading universities abroad.

For this academic year, the series will feature distinguished scholars from North Carolina State University (USA), offering our students and faculty sustained exposure to international perspectives across disciplines. Through these lectures, we aim to deepen academic dialogue, strengthen interdisciplinary learning, and foster meaningful international academic engagement.

We are honored to open the series with Episode 1 and Episode 2, marking the beginning of a year of global conversations and collaborative learning with our colleagues from NC State University.

📌Join us as we begin this new chapter in global learning at the School of Arts & Sciences.

The BAPOS OJT Deployment Orientation 2026 was held on January 30, 2026, at 1:00 PM at the ISU Cauayan Hostel. The orientation aimed to prepare students for their upcoming on-the-job training.

Dr. Jessa Marie L. Alvarez, BAPOS OJT Coordinator, discussed CHED Memorandum Order No. 104, s. 2017, outlining the revised internship guidelines and specific OJT program requirements. Sir Jeduard E. Bernardo, BAPOS Program Chair, supplemented the discussion by presenting possible scenarios and clarifications. An open forum followed to address students’ questions and concerns.
The orientation also covered legal and ethical standards, led by Atty. Reygie Mark Nathaniel R. Pascual, focusing on the Anti-Sexual Harassment Act, Safe Spaces Act, and Data Privacy Act.
Engr. Loida Tapaoan discussed emergency preparedness, including safety protocols and crisis management during deployment.
Lastly, Dr. Shiela S. Bacud discussed the do’s and don’ts of OJT deployment, providing guidance and important reminders to encourage vigilance and professionalism among student trainees during their training.

The orientation concluded with students gaining a clearer understanding of their responsibilities, rights, and expectations, equipping them with the necessary knowledge for a safe, ethical, and productive OJT experience.
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𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐢𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐜𝐲: 𝐁𝐀 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐄𝐔 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐲 𝐅𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬

ISU-CC BA Political Science program of the School of Arts and Sciences, in partnership with the College of Education, has reached a significant milestone in its drive toward internationalization.

The departments hosted a specialized guest lecture featuring Dr. Robert Mikac from the University of Zagreb, Croatia, to deconstruct the shifting geopolitical landscape of the European Union and its implications for the Philippines.

The session focused on the critical internal and external pressures facing the EU, particularly regarding migration security and regulatory sovereignty.

A key highlight for the Political Science program was the comparative study of EU regulations and their potential application within the ASEAN framework. Students analyzed how European policy responses to regional crises could provide a technical roadmap for strengthening Southeast Asian cooperation and governance.

Beyond the academic discourse, the event opened doors for tangible international opportunities. Discussions were held regarding a potential student exchange program between the Philippines and Croatia, offering a concrete path for students to gain firsthand experience in European governance.

This initiative marks a decisive step in the BA Political Science program’s mission to move beyond theoretical learning, providing students with direct access to global academic networks and cross-border career opportunities.

𝐌𝐄𝐄𝐓 𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐂𝐄 𝐒𝐏𝐄𝐀𝐊𝐄𝐑✨

We are pleased to welcome 𝐃𝐑. 𝐑𝐎𝐁𝐄𝐑𝐓 𝐌𝐈𝐊𝐀𝐂 as our international resource speaker for the guest lecture, “𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐔 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝: 𝐌𝐢𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐲, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬.”

Dr. Mikac is an Associate Professor of International Relations and National Security at the Faculty of Political Science, University of Zagreb. He is a recognized expert in international and national security, migration and security, crisis and disaster management, civil protection, critical infrastructure protection, and cybersecurity. He previously served as Commander of Civil Protection of the Republic of Croatia and as Head of the National 112 Centre, and was a member of the Council for Homeland Security of the President of Croatia. He has also completed NATO service in Afghanistan and has worked on expert missions with the EU, UNOPS, DCAF, and NATO across Southeast Europe.

An accomplished scholar, Dr. Mikac is the author and coauthor of eight books and more than 50 scientific articles, with publications by Routledge and other international outlets. His work bridges academic research, public policy, and real-world security practice.

We look forward to welcoming our participants for a timely and insightful discussion on migration, policy, and global relations with our distinguished resource speaker.✨

🗓️26 January 2026
⏰9:00 AM to 10:30 AM
📍ISU-Cauayan BPOTS Center

✨𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐆𝐔𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐋𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄✨

The ISU Cauayan BA Political Science program, in collaboration with ISU College of Education - Cauayan, invites you to an enlightening international lecture titled “𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐔 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝: 𝐌𝐢𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐲, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬.”

We are honored to welcome
🎤 𝐃𝐑. 𝐑𝐎𝐁𝐄𝐑𝐓 𝐌𝐈𝐊𝐀𝐂
Faculty of Political Science
University of Zagreb, Croatia

📆 26 January 2026
🕘 9:00–10:30 AM
📍 ISU-Cauayan BPOTS Center

Gain insights into how the European Union shapes and responds to global challenges in migration and international relations. This is a rare opportunity to learn directly from an international scholar and engage with issues that define our contemporary world.

See you there! 🌐✨

𝐈𝐒𝐔-𝐒𝐀𝐒 𝐒𝐓𝐔𝐃𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐅𝐀𝐂𝐔𝐋𝐓𝐘 𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐒 𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐆𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐍 𝐈𝐒𝐔’𝐒 𝐆𝐋𝐎𝐁𝐀𝐋 𝐂𝐎𝐋𝐋𝐀𝐁𝐎𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐓𝐇𝐑𝐎𝐔𝐆𝐇 𝐖𝐈𝐈𝐒𝐏 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓✨

Congratulations to Sir Jeduard Bernardo and Dr. Krisha Camille R. Angoluan, Program Chairs of BA Political Science (BAPOS) and BA English Language Studies (BAELS) respectively, together with our dedicated student researchers, for representing Isabela State University - Cauayan City Campus at the Warmadewa International Interdisciplinary Studies Program (WIISP) 2025.

The event will be held in Bali, Indonesia, from November 10 to 12, 2025, with our ISU delegation participating virtually. With the theme “𝑅𝑒𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑛𝑘𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑁𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛ℎ𝑜𝑜𝑑 𝑡ℎ𝑟𝑜𝑢𝑔ℎ 𝑇𝑜𝑢𝑟𝑖𝑠𝑚, 𝐻𝑒𝑟𝑖𝑡𝑎𝑔𝑒, 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝐸𝑐𝑜𝑙𝑜𝑔𝑦,” WIISP 2025 gathers scholars, artists, and students from around the world to discuss the intersections of tourism, identity, ecology, and nationhood.

The program is organized by Pusat-Pusat Studi Warmadewa (Warmadewa Research Centre), in collaboration with PRAKSIS Oslo (Norway), Isabela State University (Philippines), and the Faculty of Social and Political Science, Universitas Warmadewa (Indonesia). Funding for the event is provided by Pusat-Pusat Studi Warmadewa and the Nordic Culture Fund.

ISU President Dr. Boyet L. Batang will deliver his virtual opening remarks during the opening program, reaffirming and strengthening the partnership between Isabela State University and Warmadewa University.

Sir Jeduard Bernardo will serve as a session speaker for the Policy, Governance, and Plural Sovereignties subtheme, with his presentation titled “𝑇𝑜𝑢𝑟𝑖𝑠𝑚, 𝐿𝑎𝑛𝑑, 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝐿𝑜𝑐𝑎𝑙 𝐺𝑜𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑛𝑎𝑛𝑐𝑒: 𝑅𝑒𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑐𝑖𝑙𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝐷𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑙𝑜𝑝𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝐼𝑛𝑑𝑖𝑔𝑒𝑛𝑜𝑢𝑠 𝑅𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡𝑠 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝐶𝑜𝑚𝑚𝑢𝑛𝑖𝑡𝑦 𝑁𝑒𝑒𝑑𝑠 𝑖𝑛 𝑆𝑜𝑢𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑎𝑠𝑡 𝐴𝑠𝑖𝑎.” He will speak alongside other distinguished invited speakers from various subthemes:

📍Truls Ramberg, Curator at Public Art Norway (Subtheme: Tourism, Identity, and the Making of Nations)
📍Hyungyu Park, Associate Professor in Tourism at Middlesex University, United Kingdom (Subtheme: Decolonising Tourism and Reclaiming Heritage)
📍Cynthia Burgos Lopez, Director of La Maraña, Puerto Rico (Subtheme: Ecological Nationhood: Multispecies and Regenerative Futures)
📍I Nyoman Gede Maha Putra, Head of the Architecture Department, Warmadewa University, Bali (Subtheme: Place-based Imaginaries in Nation-Building)

Dr. Krisha Camille R. Angoluan and her student co-authors, Shekinah A. Lelina VI and Princes Dianne M. Iniego, will present their study “𝑅𝑒𝑖𝑚𝑎𝑔𝑖𝑛𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑇𝑜𝑢𝑟𝑖𝑠𝑚: 𝐿𝑖𝑛𝑔𝑢𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑖𝑐 𝑃𝑒𝑟𝑠𝑝𝑒𝑐𝑡𝑖𝑣𝑒𝑠 𝑜𝑛 𝐴𝑢𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑖𝑐𝑖𝑡𝑦 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑃𝑒𝑟𝑠𝑢𝑎𝑠𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑖𝑛 𝑀𝑖𝑐𝑟𝑜-𝐷𝑖𝑔𝑖𝑡𝑎𝑙 𝑆𝑡𝑜𝑟𝑦𝑡𝑒𝑙𝑙𝑖𝑛𝑔.”

Meanwhile, student researchers Earl Christian A. Gutierrez and Glaiza Noreene T. Vingua will present “𝐺𝑒𝑛𝑑𝑒𝑟𝑒𝑑 𝐺𝑜𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑛𝑎𝑛𝑐𝑒 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑁𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛ℎ𝑜𝑜𝑑: 𝑊𝑜𝑚𝑒𝑛’𝑠 𝑃𝑜𝑙𝑖𝑡𝑖𝑐𝑎𝑙 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝐶𝑢𝑙𝑡𝑢𝑟𝑎𝑙 𝑅𝑜𝑙𝑒𝑠 𝑖𝑛 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑇𝑜𝑢𝑟𝑖𝑠𝑚 𝐷𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑙𝑜𝑝𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑖𝑛 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑃ℎ𝑖𝑙𝑖𝑝𝑝𝑖𝑛𝑒𝑠.”

This marks ISU’s second year of participation in Warmadewa University’s international academic programs, following last year’s successful SOPA Week 2024.

This engagement is part of the ongoing collaboration under the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between ISU and Warmadewa University, furthering ISU’s commitment to internationalization, intercultural learning, and collaborative research.

We proudly celebrate our faculty, students, and university leadership for representing Isabela State University on the global academic stage. 🌏✨

Congratulations to our six students and one alumnus who passed the August 2025 Career Service Examination! Your dedication, perseverance, and passion have truly paid off. This milestone is not only a personal triumph but also a source of pride and inspiration for the entire community.

With pride and honor — tunay na mahusay ang PolSay!

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The Department of Political Science at Isabela State University stands firm against corruption.

"We must never be afraid of those who abuse power, for true power lies in the hands of the people."

✨𝐀𝐍𝐎𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐑 𝐒𝐀𝐒 𝐅𝐄𝐀𝐓✨
The School of Arts and Sciences (SAS) of Isabela State University - Cauayan City Campus proudly recognizes the achievement of three of its faculty members who have been included in the AD Scientific Index 2025 World Scientist and University Rankings.

The following faculty members were ranked based on their scholarly contributions and research impact:
📌Dr. Paul Angelo Tamayo – Biological Science, Education, and Social Science
📌Dr. Shiela Antonette Bacud – Social Sciences / Political Science and International Relations (Political Science, Public Administration, Social Science)
📌Ms. Concordia Marie Lagasca-Hiloma – Philosophy and Ethics (Philosophy, Ethics, Virtue Ethics, Environmental Philosophy and Ethics, Humanities and Social Science)

The AD Scientific Index is a global ranking system that measures researchers’ performance and impact through productivity, citations, and academic achievements. This recognition reflects the SAS faculty’s commitment to advancing knowledge and elevating ISU’s academic reputation worldwide.