Month: October 2024

To learn the best practices of West Visayas State University (WVSU) in the area of physical education, sports, culture and the arts, and recreation, University of the Philippines (UP) Mindanao embarked on a benchmarking activity at WVSU’s College of PESCAR on October 29, 2024.

The Department Head of Human Kinetics, Prof. Jezreel M. Abarca together with Prof. Jonathan Cagas, and Professor Erwin Protacio took part in the exchange of knowledge about the academic affairs, review programs, teaching methodologies, best practices implemented, and curriculum under the said college.

Furthermore, UP Mindanao is eyeing to establish its own Bachelor of Science in Exercise and Sports Sciences (BSESS) program and has sought guidance from the WVSU College of PESCAR (COP).

The meeting-discussion was led by Dr. Porferio J. Barlas Jr., Dean of COP; Dr. Paulo Abrico, Department Chair of Physical Education; Dr. Ma. Nenette Bajador, COP Faculty; and Prof. Noel Mondejar, COP Faculty.

This visit demonstrates WVSU’s spirit of mentoring.

West Visayas State University (WVSU) with its stride in the World University Rankings for Innovation (WURI) will be recognized once again in the prestigious Commission on Higher Education’s Internationalization Champions of Nation-Building and Sustainability (ICONS) Awards, set on October 25, 2024 at the Philippine International Convention Center in Pasay City.

The ICONS Awards is a significant platform that celebrates the achievements of higher education institutions for demonstrating excellence in international rankings (QS, THE, and WURI), successfully undergoing the AUN QA Institutional Assessment, and attaining the status of AUN QA Associate Member Universities in 2024.

In 2023, it can be recalled that WVSU broke into the stringent WURI, earning spots in Global Top Innovative Universities (Top 201-300). Having also been recognized for the latter in 2022, gaining three stars in the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS).

WVSU has consistently advanced its performance and visibility in global rankings that measure academic reputation, research and innovation, impact and social values, sustainability and development, and international engagement.

The said award is bestowed to WVSU for championing the global reputation through its commendable performance in international rankings and ratings, trailblazing efforts to advance internationalization, and innovative initiatives to contribute to the country’s economic and societal goals.

West Visayas State University (WVSU) International and Local Linkages Office (ILLO) concluded its three-part DagYoung Sessions activity with the topic, Pitching the Institution, via Google Meet, on October 20, 2024, seeking to integrate student ambassadors with concepts in pitching WVSU and build a brand identity around it.

Professor Edel Carmela Subong-Csoka, Director of ILLO, emphasized that setting up a series of workshops is not only to teach practical skills but also to inspire and empower student ambassadors for strategic growth.

During the workshop, resource speaker, Mr. Daryl Lasafin, Head of Operations, Dame Digital, highlighted the importance of branding in the University’s marketing plan, especially if that institution is not particularly well-known. Creating a solid identity is the best way to draw more partnerships on a global scale as it helps promote distinctiveness that sets an institution apart from others.

He started the discussion by outlining WVSU’s particular strengths and focusing on what exactly makes it unique. Student ambassadors must begin with gaining a clear understanding of the University’s vision, mission, and core values.

Additionally, he underpinned the branding story framework which pinpoints three specific components: purpose, drive, and culture. These foundational elements served as the guiding principles for branding decisions. Knowing who you are, what you stand for, and who you aim to reach is essential in creating a brand that resonates.

Through these discussions, student ambassadors were reminded of how they can be ‘game changers’, especially with the kind of influence that comes being a branding arm of the university.

After the discussion, a forum session took place and participants posed questions as well as comments to the speaker.

The DagYoung Sessions was conceptualized by the ILLO in an effort to provide student ambassadors with skills necessary for the future and prepare them to become global citizens at the forefront of international education in the years to come.