Day: September 28, 2023

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WVSU faculty elects new Faculty Association Inc. officers for 2023-2025

The WVSU Faculty Association Incorporated held its election of officers on August 30, 2023, at the Center for Teaching Excellence, with the Oath-taking officiated by WVSU President Joselito Villaruz on September 18, 2023.

The members of the Committee on Election were chaired by Dr. Lea Mae Cabalfin, with the following members: Dr. Arnel Secondes and Prof. Kristoffer Deguma.

This election was witnessed by Vice President of Medical and Allied Sciences, Dr. Celina Gellada, and College of Law Dean, Atty. Pauline Alfuente.

Below are the new officers:

PRESIDENT: PETER ERNIE D. PARIS – COE

VICE PRESIDENT: SHIM LESTER G. DE PIO – CAS

SECRETARY: ANGELOU B. DELOGUINES – ILS

TREASURER: RODOLFO A. GULLERGAN JR – CON

AUDITOR: SR. CYNTHIA G. MIÑON – CBM

BUSINESS MANAGER: ANTHONY L. PANES – LAMBUNAO CAMPUS

PIO: JOESYL MARIE D. ARANAS – COC

BOARD OF DIRECTORS:

  1. MICHELLE C. PAREN – CAF
  2. JOEL T. DE CASTRO – CICT
  3. NOEL A. INSULAR – JANIUAY CAMPUS
  4. BERNADETTE T. SILVEDERIO – POTOTAN CAMPUS
  5. ANNALIZA C. TIBAYDE – HIMAMAYLAN CAMPUS
  6. CEASAR P. GARDOSE – COM
  7. SHEILA ANN Y. MONTERO – COP
  8. FEDERIC LOISE S. REGENCIA – COL
  9. JANINE K. CAPACIETE – COD
  10. REY C. CAÑUTO – CALINOG CAMPUS
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WVSU profs, alumni, win awards in int’l science research conference

Professors of West Visayas State University from the College of Education (WVSU COE) and the College of Arts and Sciences (WVSU CAS) as well as alumni from the COE Graduate School won various awards at the NOSTE 2023 International Research Conference, Training Workshops, and Biennial Convention.

The said event was held at the Plenary Hall of Negros Residences in Bacolod City from Sept. 22-24, 2023, with the theme, “Science as a Tool for Teaching Literacy and Numeracy.”

Winning first place in Cluster 3 of the Best Research Paper category are Roberto Sagge Jr., Mathematics professor and director of the WVSU COE University Learning Assessment Center, together with his fellow researcher Rufino Segura Jr. who is also an alumnus of the WVSU COE Graduate School. Their paper is titled, “Designing and Developing Video Lessons in Mathematics Using Code-Switching: A Design-Based Research.” Prof. Sagge was also the second Best Oral Presenter in the said Cluster.

Winning second place in the same Cluster is WVSU retired Science professor Ignacio Tibajares Jr. and his research partner John Mark Burila, also an alumnus of the WVSU COE Graduate School, with their paper “Musichemistry on Grade Eight Learners’ Motivation, Engagement and Proficiency in Chemistry.” Burila also won first Best Oral Presenter of the said Cluster.

Also winning third place for Best Research Paper and second-Best Oral Presenter in the Cluster 1 Category is Prof. Joey Elechicon from the WVSU College of Arts and Sciences with his paper, “Interactive Science Notebook: Developing Learners’ Conceptual Understanding in Biology”.

Winning second place as Best Research Paper for Cluster 8 is WVSU COE Prof. Chive Gabasa and his research partner Stephan Jade Navarro for their paper, “Navigating Cultural Waters: Intercultural Competence and Experiences of SEA Teachers in a Laboratory High School.”

NOSTE or the National Organization of Science Teachers and Educators (NOSTE), according to its website (https://nosteonline.org/?page_id=10), was formed in 2011 by a group of science teachers and educators based in Iloilo City that aims to provide professional development opportunities to teachers in basic and higher education. Formerly known as the Association of Elementary Science Teachers and Educators of the Philippines (AESTEP), the new organization has widened its membership to include science and mathematics teachers and educators at all levels.

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WVSU College of Dentistry advances dental ed with CHED LAKAS 2022-001 Simulation Based Ed Project

The West Visayas State University College of Dentistry (WVSU-COD) is making significant strides in dental education through its participation in the CHED LAKAS 2022-001 SBE Project.

This initiative encompasses a Collaborative Capacity Building Workshop and Pilot Testing of Simulation-Based Education (SBE)-Centered Modules / Simulated Clinical Experience on Dental Medicine.

The project is under the leadership of Dr. Liza Assumpta M. Jover, dean of the WVSU – COD; Dr. Lester Joseph G. Cardenas, associate dean for Administration; and Dr. Ma. Rosvia B. Bagaforo, associate dean for Academics.

The 3-day event, taking place from Sept. 25 to 27, 2023, was held at Diversion 21 Hotel and WVSU – Main Campus in Iloilo City, Philippines, with the theme “Optimizing Simulation-based Education, Training, Collaboration, and Research – A Focus on Technology-driven Teaching and Learning Strategies.”

This initiative aims to enhance the current philosophies and modalities employed in dental and oral health simulation-based education (SBE) to meet the demands of competency-based pedagogy.

SBE involves the use of simulations to provide safe clinical encounters for students and faculty to bridge the gap between theory to practice.

The WVSU College of Medicine, College of Nursing, and College of Dentistry, in collaboration with experts from other higher education institutions, aim to ensure the feasibility of scenarios and the content of SBE-centered modules before their implementation in the curriculum. This proactive approach ensures that students receive the best possible education in the field of Dental Medicine.

The general objectives of the workshop include the pilot testing of scenarios and module content in various areas of dental medicine, such as Anesthesiology, Dental Public Health, Oral Surgery, Restorative Dentistry, and Oral Pathology.

In a significant development for the project, West Visayas State University and the University of the Philippines Manila – College of Dentistry, being the lead implementing universities, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate in the further development of the CHED LAKAS 2022-001 SBE Project.

This collaboration between the two esteemed educational institutions underscores the importance of joint efforts in advancing dental education in the Philippines.

The said MOU aims to further enhance the collaboration between the two universities in researches and extension projects, seminar workshops, exchange of faculty, and sharing of best practices.

This workshop was also participated by the faculty of Iloilo Doctor’s College – COD and the Faculty and students of WVSU – COD.

The CHED LAKAS 2022-001 SBE Project represents a significant step forward in advancing dental education and promoting the use of technology-driven teaching and learning strategies.

Furthermore, it underscores the commitment of WVSU COD to provide the highest quality education to its students, preparing them to excel in the dynamic field of dental medicine.

This collaborative effort is expected to pave the way for improved dental education in the Philippines, ultimately benefiting both students and patients.

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WVSU ILLO conducts orientation on IZN procedures

WVSU IZN Coordinators and Frontliner-Staff of units gathered at the Center for Teaching Excellence Building for WVSU International and Local Linkages Office’s (ILLO) Communicating in the Workplace Era of Internationalization (IZN) : Orientation of ILLO Procedures and its Reason for Being.


Led by ILLO Director Mrs. Edel Carmela Subong-Csoka, the orientation discussed the different courses of action that were put into organizing the University’s travels: ILLO Mandates, MOU/MOA and International Travel procedures, and Budget and Itinerary Preparation.


Prof. Bryan Dayuta, Philippine Normal University’s Director of International Affairs and Linkages, discussed the importance of an Internationalization Office and the university’s role in helping it to succeed.

This is just the first of two parts of the said event.