West Visayas State University (WVSU) International and Local Linkages Office spearheaded a collaborative workshop on ASEAN Citizenship Goals: Initiating Partnerships and IZN projects and Induction among Student Ambassadors on Oct. 11, 2024 at Sam’s 21 Hotel.
The workshop aimed to identify and specify goals, measurable objectives, and activities that will guide the student ambassadors in decision-making and will ensure that everyone will work toward a common goal, ushering the University’s roadmap in IZN.
In her welcome message, Prof. Edel Carmela Subong-Csoka, Director of WVSU International and Local Linkages Office said that as a student ambassador they are enjoined to serve as exemplars of what WVSU can achieve and contribute in nation building and in the international community, by spreading good word about the culture of honor and excellence in the university.
During the workshop, resource speaker Prof. Bryan Dayuta, Director, International Affairs and Linkages, Philippine Normal University (PNU), discussed the strategic overview and identified the student ambassadors’ strengths, untapped potentials, and opportunities. He also led in creating an academic-centered IZN activity plan to set key directions for the current academic year.
Furthermore, the student ambassadors were divided into three groups. Each group focused on crafting plans and programs based on the six committees: Membership and Recruitment Committee (MRC); Promotion and Documentation Committee (PDC); Finance and Logistics Committee (FLC); Education and Training Committee (ETC); Research and Publication Committee (RPC) and Alumni and Associations Committee (AAC).
The internationalization project proposals of the student ambassadors will undergo the next phase of evaluation. With the next phase of evaluations and deliberations, it is targeted that the implementations of the projects commence the soonest as possible. Prof. Edel together with the IZN Coordinators from different colleges and campuses will take the lead in realizing the ways forward of the internationalization project proposals.
The event was also highlighted by the induction of the new officers. Dr. Peter Ernie Paris, Vice President for Administration and Finance (VPAF) served as the inducting officer for the ceremony.
The workshop marked a significant milestone in WVSU’s ongoing efforts to expand its international presence and prepare its students to become global citizens at the forefront of international education in the years to come.
| Written by Gladwyn Gustilo
