The utilization of mathematical software offers numerous points of interest to students, which are fundamentals in the teaching-learning process in the four corners of the classroom. The study determined the effects of Mathcad as an instructional and a computational tool in teaching College Algebra to the Education students in the University of Cebu, Philippines. The study utilized a quasi-experimental using a pretest and posttest design method to 58 Education students. They are grouped by means of their final grades in high school mathematics. The study used standardized instruments such as Aiken and Dreger Revised College Algebra Attitude Scale, and Test in College Algebra by John Tobey and Jeffrey Slater. The gathered data were statistically treated using frequency, simple percentage, weighted mean, and z-test. The study revealed that the attitude towards College Algebra does not significantly affect the post-test scores of understudies in the control and test gatherings. It is inferred that instructing with the guide of media innovation isn't constantly feasible in upgrading understudies' learning in Mathematics. The researchers recommend that faculty handling mathematics should incorporate the use of mathematical software such as Mathcad in their course syllabi and the actual teaching practice.

Research is the heart of every higher education institution (HEI).  Universities are coming under enormous strength to boost the productivity of faculty research to meet the ASEAN integration.  The accrediting agency assures that instructions and community extensions are research-based.  This study assessed the research productivity of teachers at the University of Cebu, Philippines. Based on the gathered data, a University Research Portfolio was proposed to serve as a guide for the administrators to increase production of teachers in the context of a research project, presentation, and publications. The study used a descriptive correlational method with the aid of a researcher-made questionnaire. There were 171 college teachers who were used as respondents of the study. The accumulated data were analyzed, and interpreted using simple percentage, weighted mean, Chi-square test of independence and ANOVA.  Results showed that most of the teachers have low research productivity and that they need training in research methods and statistics. It was concluded that college teachers had limited financial assistance and cash incentives that the University offers to them. The researchers strongly recommend that the proposed University Research Portfolio be used. However, further research on its effectiveness should be carried out to confirm the preliminary findings.