The United States Embassy tapped West Visayas State University for an activity once again, but this time it was not about instruction, but research.
Six English Language fellows manned by Ruth Goode, the Regional English Language Officer (RELO) of Jakarta, Indonesia came to the University and discussed research-related topics to aid in WVSU’s vision to be a full=-fledged research university. Jamila Barton, an English Language Coordinator, was also present.
Dr. Susan Crosbie Suradejvibul discussed Writing Critiques; Dr. Darcey Gray tackled Chat GPT/AI in Writing; Dr. Arthur E. Schneider talked on How to Structure a Publishable Article; Mr. Philip Taw delivered tips on Responding to Peer Review Comments; meanwhile Dr. Geoff Starron and Ms. Gina Karlin gave plenary speeches on Transforming into a Research University and the Relevance of Publications and Finding the Right Journal and Conference to Showcase Your Research, respectively.
Dr. Joselito Villaruz, WVSU president, took the chance to thank the US Embassy for opening opportunities to the Taga-West faculty researchers.
The second day of the training-workshop was spent on one-on-one mentoring and consultation regarding manuscript editing and research publication.
It is recalled that November last year, the US Embassy also teamed up with the International and Local Linkages Office to hold a Reading INstruction Seminar among English teachers in the WVSU system.