TSU EduTourism Project 2021

Tarlac State University Community-Based Tourism Center towards

Title

Transforming

And

Revitalizing

Local

Arts &

Culture

TSU CBTC TARLAC

Community-Based

Tourism

Community-based Tourism

It is defined as a tourism activity, community owned and operated, and managed or coordinated at the community level that contributes to the well-being of communities through supporting sustainable livelihoods and protecting valued socio-cultural traditions and natural and cultural heritage resources (ASEAN Community Based Tourism Standard, 2016).

Objectives of TSU CBTC TARLAC

1

Capacitate local residents of the Municipality of San Jose in the planning, implementation, and monitoring or the total management of their community’s tourism development towards sustainability;

4

Imbue among the local residents and other stakeholders the understanding and appreciation of the local culture and arts of the Tarlaqueños.

2

Establish partnerships with National Commission for Culture and Arts, National Historical Commission of the Philippines, Provincial Tourism Office of Tarlac, DTI Tarlac, DENR, Provincial Government of Tarlac, and the local government unit of San Jose;

3

Promote the culture, local wonders, and products of San Jose through short term courses for international students on (1) the use of English as an International Language; (2) understanding and investigation of environmental issues; (3) food industry management; (4) capability training and youth leadership; (5) greening the environment through architectural design; (6) management of environmental aesthetics; (7) entrepreneurship and hospitality management; (8) environmental engineering; and (9) human rights and environmental rights;

Target Outcomes

1

Well-informed and committed local residents, students, and other stakeholders of the culture, local wonders, and products of San Jose, and to their social and environmental responsibilities;

4

Enhanced local, regional and national linkages;

Outcomes

2

5

Empowered and involved local residents in promoting and pursuing sustainable tourism development in their respective communities;

Respect to and preservation of local culture, tradition, and natural resources;

3

Improved quality visitor experiences through meaningful host and guest interaction;

6

Gained recognized standing with relevant authorities and other stakeholders;

Responsive to the challenge of internationalization of higher education by fostering a unique learning environment and experience to the local and foreign students with global perspectives and multicultural competence

Will provide TSU faculty and students international opportunities that will broaden their global perspective; promote and deepen their awareness of social and cultural similarities and differences; and enrich and diversify their teaching and learning experiences

03

02

Responsive to the need of revitalizing the tourism industry with the help of the higher education sector, specifically to the CHED EduTourism program

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01

Significance

Will further require the participation of more local residents and open more opportunities for income-generating activities which will support the promotion and sustainability of tourism development in the province in general and in San Jose in particular

TSU CBTC TARLAC

UN SDGs

Goal 1 on No Poverty

Goal 17 on Partnerships

Goal 4 on Quality Education

Significance

Goal 8 on Decent Work and Economic Growth

Goal 10 on Reduced Inequalities

Ambisyon 2040

Possible studies

• Biodiversity studies:

Inventory of flora and fauna

Possible studies

• Local Environmental issues
• Environment and engineering

• Development and/or enhancement of local products

Training of local residents and entrepreneurs in the following areas:

Industrial education: skills training

Communication skills

Local history

Website development

Local

residents

Conservation and improvement of natural resources

Business management

Events coordination

Management of safety and security

Development of information & packaging & quality of tours

Human rights and environmental rights

Effective & transparent management

of the local tourism

Further training is likewise provided to the TSU faculty who will be handling the short term courses for international students

• ESP
• English for International Communication

Possible Projects

Possible projects

ENVIRONMENTAL ARTS

SOLAR-POWERED FACILITIES

ROAD SIGNAGES/MARKERS

DESIGN, LAYOUT and ZONING/MAPPING

Activities for 2021

PRODUCTION OF TRAINING MANUAL

PRESENTATION OF THE PROJECT PROPOSAL TO TSU ADMIN COUNCIL and BOARD OF REGENTS

Activites

PRESENTATION OF THE PROJECT PROPOSAL TO THE LGU OF SAN JOSE

CONDUCT OF CAPACITY BUILDING BY THE TSU FACULTY TO THE LOCALS OF SAN JOSE

CONDUCT OF NEEDS ASSESSMENT

- RESEARCH PROPOSAL IS APPROVED BY THE URO