LNU stands on its commitment towards gender inclusivity with a significant number of female students enrollees starting their first degree in the institution. Providing equal accessibility mirrors equity towards equality, symbolizes interconnectedness rooted in gender responsiveness, removes gender-bias educational agenda, and emancipates gender expressions enmeshed in the narratives of academic freedom.
| Metrics | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Students | 7,374 | 6,868 |
| Number of students starting a degree | 2,056 | 1,696 |
| Number of first-generation students starting a degree | 1,136 | 662 |
| Number of woman starting a degree | 1,623 | 1,142 |
| Number of first-generation woman starting a degree | 974 | 446 |
Leyte Normal University endeavors to ensure that all students, regardless of their gender, are afforded equitable opportunities to pursue education that is sensitive to their unique needs and fosters their inherent potential, thereby empowering them to contribute meaningfully as productive members of the community. The rise in the enrollment of women in educational institutions is indicative of a significant increase in gender inclusivity and participation within school-related endeavors that acknowledge and honor diverse forms of expression
In the university setting, it is imperative to ensure that women are provided with equitable opportunities in both academic and co-curricular pursuits, allowing them to fully develop and harness their potential. LNU consistently demonstrates its commitment to fostering a culture of excellence and service by ensuring that students, regardless of their gender, receive comprehensive support, mentoring, and academic assistance to facilitate their holistic development.Tracking Access Measures
- For Academic Year 2021-2023
- For Academic Year 2020
Leyte Normal University provides clear and inclusive guidelines on student application and entry in the university regardless of gender and race. Anchored on the mandates of the LNU Layag GAD Code, the university ensures that women are given the equal chance to be admitted in the campus and be given access to services offered by the university. The code highlights the equal participation and representation of women in the university recognizing fundamental equality before the law of women and men (Article II, Sec. 14).
- LNU Admission Procedures
- LNU Gender and Development (GAD) Code
- GAD Policies and Mandates
- Policy of Non-discrimination Against Women
As an academic institution, LNU provides various access schemes to all students across disciplines. Women are given opportunities for scholarships, mentoring, and other targeted support. Based on the data from the Guidance and Testing Office, there is a high number of women in the university who are given scholarships funded by various government and non-government organizations. Apart from this, they are also provided with services related to mentoring, counseling, and others.During the AY 2021-2022, out of the 1652 scholars in the university, 1, 280 (77%) were women. However, out of 2,375 recipients of government and private funded scholarships, there were 1,780 (75 %) grantees were women during the AY 2022-2023. This data shows that women in the university are given equal access to opportunities that can contribute to the development of their full potentials. Women Application in Under-represented Subjects
In the context of striving for gender equality within the academic sphere, LNU acknowledged and address the persistent issue of women’s and the vulnerable sector’s underrepresentation in specific fields. In order to effectively address this matter, the university adopted a proactive approach by actively engaging in outreach and collaborative initiatives with various institutions and community groups with ensured quality and relevance.The Leyte Normal University outreach programs have the potential to significantly contribute to the dismantling of barriers that impede women, children and the vulnerable sectors’ participation in underrepresented subjects. Through the implementation of mentorship programs and the facilitation of awareness workshops, universities have the potential to cultivate an environment that empowers and encourages female members of the community and the underrepresented groups to pursue their academic passions, free from the limitations imposed by gender stereotypes.The collaboration with other universities and community institutions play a pivotal role in enhancing the effectiveness and influence of these endeavors. Facilitating the exchange of best practices, resources, and experiences among institutions fosters a collaborative learning environment, allowing for the implementation of effective strategies to tackle the pervasive issue of gender inequality. Joint initiatives encompass a range of collaborative endeavors, such as interdisciplinary projects, research partnerships, and exchange programs, which collectively contribute to fostering a more inclusive educational landscape. By establishing robust pipelines for mentorship and career development, these groups play a pivotal role in fortifying the support networks accessible to women who are embarking on non-traditional academic trajectories.
- LNU IMRC 2023
- BIBLiyahanan Program in Partnership with the Philippine National Police (PNP)
- Establishment of Research Ethics Committee
- Balay ni Berong Project with the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP)
- Graduate School Donation of Learning Resource Materials
- Needs Assessment to Local Partner Institution
Women leadership in Leyte Normal University with senior academic staff or faculty status is one testament of gender power and inclusion relative to the overall data on institutional membership. This magnifies gender distribution in the teaching force occupying senior roles with important responsibilities.
| Metrics | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Employees | 301 | 334 |
| Number of academic staff | 206 | 196 |
| Number of senior academic staff | 110 | 103 |
| Number of female senior academic staff | 63 | 59 |
The advancement of women’s status in society includes having strong academic and educational opportunities. The university had been continuously providing equal opportunities for women and all genders in providing quality and relevant education.
| Metrics | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Graduates | 1,893 | 312 |
| Total number of graduates by subject area | 432 | 245 |
| STEM graduates | 181 | 77 |
| Medicine graduates | 0 | 0 |
| Arts & Humanities/Social Science graduates | 251 | 168 |
| Total number of female graduates by subject area | 285 | 147 |
| Female STEM graduates | 113 | 29 |
| Female medicine graduates | 0 | 0 |
| Female arts & humanities/social science graduates | 172 | 118 |
Grounded on recognizing and rethinking women’s rights, roles, responsibilities, maternal and paternal policies, as well as childcare programs, LNU solidifies women issues and predicaments through the implementation of institutional guidelines. policies, and programs anchored in the university goal and in the the achievement of SDG # 5 (Gender Equality). As an institution of higher learning, LNU upholds gender sensitivity and inclusivity in an atmosphere of democracy where women’s voice is privileged and not marginalized, where balance is achieved through intersectionality and interconnectedness of gender issues overlapping in society, enlightened through critical discourse.
Policies of Non-discrimination Against Women- LNU Gender and Development (GAD) Code
- GAD Policies and Mandates
- Policy of Non-discrimination Against Women
- Civil Service Commission (CSC) Agenda and Memo
- LNU Gender and Development (GAD) Code
- Non-discrimination Policy for Transgender
Gender responsiveness and equity are exemplified in researches authored by the faculty of Leyte Normal University that are interspersed within the lens of gender intersectionality. Scholarly papers were published in peer-reviewed international journals that illuminates gender empowerment benefiting the studentry, the institution, and the society at large. Having a strong research grounding on gender concerns forms an extensive basis for implementing policies and programs guiding the institution in its strong commitment towards privileging women and other marginalized groups in an atmosphere of gender equity towards gender equality.
