West Visayas State University (WVSU) welcomed a delegation from Capiz State University (CapSU) on September 17 for a benchmarking engagement with the International and Local Linkages Office (ILLO), aimed at strengthening academic exchanges and global linkages in agriculture.
The team, led by Dr. Salvacion Legaspi, Vice President for External Affairs and Linkages, together with Dr. Annalie Campos, Vice President for Academic Affairs; Dr. Marien Laureto, International and National Affairs Director; Dr. Ryan Sarimong, Dean of the College of Agriculture and Forestry (Burias Campus); Dr. Ronel Reproto, Dean of the College of Agriculture and Forestry (Pontevedra Campus); and Prof. Gelene Roda Alvarez, Faculty Member of the College of Agriculture.
Ms. Edel Carmela Subong-Csoka, Director of ILLO, shared valuable insights on WVSU’s internationalization activities and programs. The discussion highlighted best practices in forging global academic linkages, mobility programs, and partnerships that support faculty and student exchanges.
As part of their visit, the delegation also paid a courtesy call to WVSU President Dr. Joselito F. Villaruz, underscoring the strong commitment of both universities to building meaningful collaborations that advance internationalization and academic excellence.
The benchmarking activity provided a platform for mutual learning as both universities expressed their commitment to enhancing collaborations that promote quality education and global competitiveness in agriculture and allied fields.
By Gladwyn B. Gustilo/ILLO
