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British Council of the Philippines visited West Visayas State University (WVSU) on July 10, 2024 marking a significant leap in fostering educational and cultural ties between the two institutions.
The visit was made possible through International and Local Linkages Office (ILLO) Director Edel Carmela Subong-Csoka who expressed the University’s intent to collaborate with the British Council.
The British Council was in full force, led by Lotus Postrado, Country Director; Pierre Pecson, Head of Education; Andrei Nikolai Pamintuan, Head of Arts; Mike Cabigon, Exams Business Development Manager; and Janelle Almosara-Capiral, Communications Manager.
Present during the meeting were Dr. Greta Gabinete, Vice President for Research; Dr. Celina Gellada, Vice President for Medical and Allied Sciences; Dr. Mary Josephine Bautista, Lambunao Campus Administrator; Dr Garry. Cachuela, one of the grantees of the British Council EME; College of Law Dean Atty. Pauline Alfuente and her faculty; and the Federated and University Student Council (USC) representatives.
The discussion focused on potential academic opportunities for West Visayas State University’s students and faculty, such as exchange and assistantship programs, and language courses offered by the British Council.
Prof. Edel Subong Csoka, Director of International and Local Linkages Office discussed nature of internationalization, in which she underlined the importance of IZN in higher education institutions and the initiatives in the Philippines.
Subsequently, Dr. Greta Gabinete, Vice President for Research, Innovation and Extension presented the nature of research, innovation and extension in WVSU.
Lotus Postrado, country director of the British Council in the Philippines, highlighted how important the organization has been as a pioneer in foreign education and cultural relations in the Philippines.
The meeting was part of British Council’s roadshow in higher education institutions around the country, aiming to showcase their educational campaign for students and researchers.
Boston and Cambridge, Massachusetts; Tempe, Arizona, USA, June 14-24, 2024 – Dr. Joselito F. Villaruz of West Visayas State University has successfully completed the UPSKILL-CHED U.S. Benchmarking Mission, focusing on design innovations within higher education institutions. This significant educational initiative was held in the leading academic hubs of Boston and Cambridge, Massachusetts, and Tempe, Arizona.
During this mission, Dr. Villaruz, together with CHED Officials and selected HEI Presidents, had the opportunity to engage with top-tier institutions, including Harvard University, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), and Arizona State University (ASU). The program aimed to explore and integrate cutting-edge educational practices and design innovations into Philippine higher education.
Dr. Villaruz’s participation underscores West Visayas State University’s commitment to advancing educational standards and fostering international collaboration. By visiting and learning from these globally renowned universities, Dr. Villaruz gained invaluable insights into innovative educational methodologies and practices.
As Dr. Villaruz returns to the Philippines, he is poised to implement these learnings, furthering West Visayas State University’s mission to provide quality education and produce globally competitive graduates. His participation in the UPSKILL-CHED U.S. Benchmarking Mission represents a significant step towards elevating the standards of higher education in the Philippines.
This benchmarking mission was made possible through the collaborative efforts of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), the U.S.-Philippines Partnership for Skills, Innovation, and Lifelong Learning (UPSKILL), RTI International, and the Commission on Higher Education (CHED).
The National University of Singapore (NUS) took time to visit West Visayas State University-College of Nursing (WVSU-CON) on July 3, 2024, at the CON Amphitheater.
The Dean of CON, Dr. Madonna S. Palmes welcomed the arrival of 23 student-nurses and two faculty members from NUS. Then they had a courtesy call with Dr. Joselito F. Villaruz, WVSU President.
During the program, which is called, Project Barrios, the best practices of WVSU-CON and the NUS were shared. For instance, the emphasis on the use of evidence-based interventions of both WVSU-CON and NUS. This indicates that treatment decisions are guided by scientific research and clinical evidence to ensure effectiveness and safety. The sharing was followed by the discussions about Mental Health, which was tackled by the students from NUS and the Universal Health Care by the WVSU-CON Level IV Student Nurse, George Wilson T. Escordial.
This event has been vital in fostering mutual understanding and respect among the student-nurses from WVSU-CON and NUS.
Through this collaboration, both institutions share traditions, languages, and perspectives, enriching and promoting peace and cultural exposure.
The Project Barrios is an annual activity of the National University of Singapore which sends selected students overseas. Its goal is to strengthen the bond between nurses and the community.
The National University of Singapore marked its third visit at WVSU for the Project Barrios.
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