The paper on “An Exploratory Study of Alumni Awareness and Perceptions on Civil Engineer’s Role in Quality of Life (QOL)” by DLSU Dept. of Civil Engineering (DCE) faculty, Dr. Andres Winston C. Oreta, Dr. Joenel Galupino and Dr. Erica Elise Uy will be presented at the convention and technical workshops hosted by the Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers (PICE). This study explores how civil engineering alumni perceive the discipline’s role in improving quality of life, focusing on its impact on the built and natural environments. Using a Civil Engineering–Quality of Life (CE-QOL) Framework, key areas like sustainability, public health, infrastructure, and disaster resilience were assessed. A survey of De La Salle University BSCE alumni examined their understanding of civil engineering’s societal contributions and the curriculum’s integration of these concepts. Results identify strengths, gaps, and suggest improvements to better prepare graduates to address societal needs and enhance community well-being.
The paper was first presented by Dr. Andres Winston Oreta at the 2025 PICE Midyear National Convention and Technical Conference held on June 25-27, 2025 at the Iloilo City Convention Center. Dr. Oreta presented in the Track Session on Civil Engineering Education.
After the PICE Midyear
National Convention, the various Chapters of PICE will host Regional Technical
Conferences (RTC) at their provinces or
cities. The DLSU DCE Faculty were invited to present the paper in the following
scheduled RTCs with the corresponding presentor:
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RTC-III
(Bulacan) on August 29, 2025 – Dr. Erica Elise Uy
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CAR
Technical Conference (Benguet) on Sept. 11-12, 2025 – Dr. Joenel Galupino
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RTC-XI
(Davao del Sur) on Sept 18 – 19, 2025 – Dr. Andres Winston C. Oreta
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RTC-VIII
(Calbayog, Samar) on Sept. 26-27, 2025 – Dr. Joenel Galupino
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RTC-VII
(Cebu) on Oct 9-10, 2025 – Dr. Erica Elise Uy
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