Visayas State University (VSU) ,: Memorandum of Agreement
Visayas State University (VSU) ,: Memorandum of Agreement
Visayas State University (VSU) ,: Memorandum of Agreement
and
and
Team Advance,
an undergraduate Civil Engineering Project team under the Department of Civil Engineering VSU,
created specifically for the fulfillment of requirements for the course
CEng 156 (Civil Engineering Project) SY 2017-2018
of the BS Civil Engineering program of the Visayas State University,
with postal address
Dept. of Civil Engineering, Engineering Building Annex,
Visca, Baybay City, Leyte,
represented by
Jessie B. Corrales, Team Leader,
hereinafter referred to as Team Advance
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the course CEng 156 (Civil Engineering Project) of the BS Civil Engineering program of
the Visayas State University requires teams of undergraduate students to conduct studies and projects on
the science of civil engineering.
WHEREAS, the heavy traffic in Ormoc exposed the need for technical assistance in addressing the
problem of insufficient traffic movement techniques implemented/used in the city of Ormoc.
WHEREAS, Team Advance, expresses intent and capability of investigating and proposing a solution to
the aforementioned problem of insufficient traffic movement techniques implemented/used in Ormoc
City, Leyte.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing premises, the parties hereby stipulate the
following conditions:
Team Advance will conduct a project entitled “A Traffic Investigation and Data Analysis on the Two (2)
Major Intersections of Ormoc City Proper” in collaboration with LGU Ormoc, from January 2018 to
May 2018, as a recognized CE Project of the course CEng 156 (Civil Engineering Project) of the BS Civil
Engineering program of the Visayas State University.
Role of VSU:
1. VSU shall provide project guidance for Team Advance and LGU Ormoc through a faculty
member of the Department of Civil Engineering VSU acting as project adviser.
2. VSU shall monitor and control the timeframe of the project activities and shall define the project
outputs to be submitted by Team Advance to LGU Ormoc through a faculty member of the
Department of Civil Engineering VSU acting as CE Project Coordinator.
1. LGU Ormoc will permit Team Advance to conduct project activities (e.g. data collection, site
investigation, etc.) on areas or locations under the jurisdiction of LGU Ormoc as long as the said
activities are planned by representative/s of both parties.
2. Whenever necessary, LGU Ormoc will provide person/s who can accompany and assist
representatives of Team Advance in areas under the jurisdiction of LGU Ormoc where some
project-related activities must be performed (e.g. collection of data, site investigation, etc.)
3. Whenever necessary, LGU Ormoc will advise Team Advance, on some safety, health and
security risks involved when working in areas under the jurisdiction of LGU Ormoc, and will
provide, if possible, the necessary protection for Team Advance, against such risks.
4. LGU Ormoc will permit Team Advance, to observe and participate in operations of LGU
Ormoc that are related to the project activities.
1. Team Advance, shall submit to LGU Ormoc a copy of the objectives and plan of activities of
the aforementioned project.
2. Team Advance, shall coordinate with representatives of LGU Ormoc for planning and
coordination of project activities.
3. At the end of the aforementioned project, Team Advance, shall submit to LGU Ormoc a copy of
the relevant project outputs as determined by the CE Project Coordinator of VSU.
It is further understood that the intellectual property produced as a result of the conduct of the project will
be subject to the rules as stated in the governing Research Manual of Visayas State University during the
publishing of the project manuscript and other outputs.
This agreement may be terminated by any or all parties, if in their judgment, the welfare of any or all
parties are not served well.
This agreement shall take effect upon signing hereof and may be terminated, modified or supplemented
only by written agreement of all parties.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have hereinto set their hands this ______ day of
____________, 2018 at ______________________________, Philippines.
JESSIE B. CORRALES
Leader, Team Advance
Dept. of Civil Engineering
Visayas State University
Visca, Baybay City, Leyte