Vision

A future where creative and innovative learning is accessible, adaptable, and empowering for all.

Mission

Provides a transformative learning environment that inspires innovation, promotes lifelong learning, and empowers learners to thrive in a dynamic world.

Core Values

• Diversity and Inclusion
• Strength in collaboration
• Innovation and ingenuity
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Lifelong learning inspired by St. John Baptist de La Salle

Core Offices Within SIFL

Center for Innovative Learning Programs (CILP):

The Center for Innovative Learning Programs (CILP) takes charge of providing technologically driven learning and instruction through faculty and student trainings on the use of up-to-date platforms. It supervises the University's virtual learning environment, the DLSU-D Schoolbook.

The Center for Innovative Learning Programs (CILP) is dedicated to advancing innovative and technology-driven learning experiences at De La Salle University-Dasmariñas. The CILP plays a crucial role in providing faculty and students with training on the use of cutting-edge educational platforms, ensuring that they are equipped with the necessary skills to leverage technology in their learning and teaching endeavors.

Furthermore, the CILP oversees the University's virtual learning environment, the DLSU-D Schoolbook, providing essential support and ensuring its smooth operation. By fostering a culture of innovation and technological integration, the CILP empowers students and faculty to embrace new learning modalities and enhance their educational experiences.

Language Learning Center (LLC):

The Language Learning Center (LLC) is a dynamic and responsive center that offers a wide range of language learning programs to meet the diverse needs of students from both within and outside the Philippines. The LLC prioritizes providing creative and effective language instruction, focusing on language proficiency, communication skills, and sociocultural understanding.

The center offers programs in various world languages, including English, Japanese, Spanish, French, Mandarin, Filipino, and more, catering to students of all levels. In addition to regular language courses, the LLC also organizes annual language proficiency programs, English for International Communication courses, and language and culture camps or study tours.

Furthermore, the LLC plays a vital role in ensuring the language readiness of foreign student applicants to DLSU-D and assesses the language proficiency of DLSU-D students and graduates. The center also takes the lead in conducting intensive and flexible TESOL teacher-training certificate courses to equip current and prospective teachers of English with the necessary skills to effectively teach English to speakers of other languages.

The LLC is committed to helping its diverse clientele develop strong communication skills and cultural sensitivity in their target language, enabling them to overcome geographic barriers and promote diversity in multilingual communication contexts.

Center for Curriculum Development and Instruction (CCDI):

The Curriculum Development and Instruction Office (CDIO) plays a crucial role in ensuring the quality and alignment of the curriculum at De La Salle University-Dasmariñas. By overseeing curriculum checking and review, the CDIO helps to guarantee that the syllabi of all eight colleges are aligned with the University's Vision-Mission, Institutional Learning Outcomes, Program Educational Objectives, Program Learning Outcomes, and Course Learning Outcomes.

The office conducts regular checks to ensure that Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs), Topic Learning Outcomes (TLOs), teaching-learning activities, and assessments are aligned. Additionally, the CDIO director regularly conducts training sessions on constructive alignment to educate faculty members from different colleges and departments on best practices in curriculum development and assessment.

Academy of Continuing Education (ACE):

The DLSU-D Academy of Continuing Education (DLSU-D ACE) was established to provide the University’s quality education through innovative use of technology to anyone, anytime, anywhere. Courses are offered online, and upon completion, students receive certificates or diplomas.

DLSU-D is renowned as a premier higher education institution in the Philippines. It holds a Level 4 status from PAASCU and is recognized as a Center of Development for Excellence in Information Technology. The University also won the Microsoft Showcase School Biggest Impact Award for Asia.

As the virtual arm of the University, DLSU-D ACE continues the tradition of excellence with three major thrusts:

• Advancement: Opening global opportunities for students through excellent instruction.
• Competence: Enhancing competence for professionals through baccalaureate and graduate degrees.
• Enrichment: Providing a learning experience that helps achieve lifelong goals and self-actualization.

Center for Creative Program (CCP):

The Center for Creative Program (CCP) at De La Salle University-Dasmariñas is a dynamic unit dedicated to fostering designing creative and experiential programs. The CCP plays a pivotal role in supporting the university's efforts to generate revenue through the implementation of creative initiatives designed by various academic and administrative units.

Center for Artificial Intelligence (CAI):

The Center for Artificial Intelligence (CAI) is a pioneering hub dedicated to advancing AI research, education, and ethical development. Established to lead the integration of AI technologies across academic programs at De La Salle University-Dasmariñas, CAI fosters a culture of innovation, inclusivity, and excellence. Through cutting-edge research in areas such as machine learning, natural language processing, and computer vision, CAI aims to develop AI applications that address real-world challenges and benefit society.

By providing students, faculty, staff and administrators with access to state-of-the-art AI tools and resources, CAI ensures that they remain at the forefront of the rapidly evolving AI landscape. Committed to responsible AI, CAI actively engages in ethical discussions and societal impact, promoting a future where AI serves humanity with integrity, purpose, and positive impact.