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Calvin University International Instritute explores collaborative oppurtunities at WVSU

On August 2, 2023, the esteemed representatives from Calvin University International Institute led by Dr. Incheon Yeou, dean of International Education Institute, paid a significant visit to West Visayas State University in a bid to foster academic collaboration and strengthen international ties.

The delegation, together with Mr. Woo-Jong Lee; Mr. Allan Sweeney, the director of Sta. Clarita International School; and Ms. Prima Buckley-Sweeney, directress of the same school, was warmly welcomed by Prof. Edel Carmela Subong-Csoka, director of International and Local Linkages Office.

During the afternoon visit, the korean university took fruitful discussions with Dr. Alexander Balsomo, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, on various subjects including student exchange programs, and faculty development opportunities. Both parties expressed keen interest in leveraging each other’s expertise to broaden academic horizons and enrich the educational experiences of their students.

In addition to the academic meetings, the delegation from Calvin University had the chance to tour the picturesque campus of West Visayas State University, getting acquainted with its state-of-the-art facilities and witnessing the vibrant campus life.

As the visit concluded, Calvin University International Institute looked forward to formalizing the details of their potential collaboration and enriching the educational journey through Memorandum of Understanding.

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WVSU welcomes US Embassy

Dr. Carleen Velez, Regional English Language Officer (RELO) and Public Affairs Section representative of the US Embassy Ms. Connie Chico at the WVSU Telecon.

In her message, Dr. Velez expressed that being with the US Embassy makes her work—although not with the students, because she was in the academe for years but through the teachers—to develop ‘educational bridges’ and transformational ideas for schools and universities, which is the purpose of today’s visit.

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Simulation-based education seen to up-skill med, nursing, dentistry faculty and students

By Hazel P. Villa, Ph D
Photos by Ma. Antonette D. Aguilar & Joseph Henry Nebres
 
The post-pandemic times and the new normal has made the medical field and its educational system take strategic steps in being responsive to the needs of the field.
This includes the up-skilling of faculty and students, which in the case of the West Visayas State University Colleges of Medicine, Nursing and Dentistry -means collaboration with institutional partners here and overseas.
Thus, the conduct of the “Simulation-Based Education Faculty Development” on July 17, 2023 at the COM’s Roxas Hall Auditorium from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Simulation-based medical education refers to any educational endeavor that employs simulation tools to recreate clinical situations.
A partnership between the WVSU, University of the Philippines Manila and Mindanao State University-General Santos through the CHED LAKAS 2022-001 “Optimising Simulation-based Education (SBE), Training, Collaboration and Research – A Focus on Technology-driven Teaching and Learning Strategies” paved the way for this program which highlights the commitment of these institutions to providing cutting-edge technology in the field of health care.
The facilitators are all from Adelaide Health Simulation. They are Adam Montagu, director; Ellen Davies, research program lead; and Michael Gilmour, simulation technician.
The activities and workshops include a team-based scenario, how to break bad news, Visually Enhanced Medical Simulation (VEMS), and a panel discussion.
The participants numbering 57 are faculty from the WVSU Colleges of Medicine, Nursing & Dentistry, UP Manila, Cebu Normal University, Northern Negros State College of Science and Technology, Mindanao State University- General Santos, University of Southern Mindanao, Iloilo Doctors’ College and Central Philippine University.
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WVSU goes to Southern Philippines to share best practices, discuss collabs (Part 2 0f 2)

West Visayas State University embarked on a journey to Mindanao recently for discussions on collaboration and sharing of best practices.

 

Internationalization, planning and development, research, quality assurance, and possible partnerships in Information and Communications Technology were prioritized as WVSU visited Zamboanga Peninsula Polytechnic State University (ZPPSU).

Dr. Josephine Sulasula, ZPPSU’s VP for Administration and Finance and currently the OIC-President representing Dr. Nelson Cabral, headed the discussion, with Mr. Alexius Silorio, Internationalization Officer, and heads of units, including Quality Assurance, Information Technology, and Planning.

 

The WVSU delegation was led by Ms. Edel Carmela Subong-Csoka, Director of the International and Local Linkages Office. With her were Dr. Wilhelm Cerbo, Director for Planning and Development; Dr. Dolly Rose Temelo, Director of Quality Assurance; Dr. Arlyn Salistre, Secretary of the College of Nursing, representing the Nursing Dean Dr. Madonna Palmes; Prof. Shem Durst Elijah Sandig, faculty of the College of Information and Communications Technology, representing CICT Dean Dr. Ma. Beth Concepcion; and Architect Gerard Ibanez, Head of the Campus Physical Planning office.

 

This is just an initial activity for institutional expansion to the south, where WVSU sees potential in sustainable projects with consideration for diversity and inclusion.

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WVSU goes to Southern Philippines to share best practices, discuss collabs (Part 1 0f 2)

West Visayas State University embarked on a journey to Mindanao recently for discussions on collaboration and sharing of best practices.

One of the state universities the WVSU delegates visited was Western Mindanao State University (WMSU) where internationalization, planning and development, research, quality assurance, and possible partnerships in academic programs (focusing on BS Nursing, Information and Communications Technology, and Journalism) were prioritized.

Both WVSU and WMSU, though in different geographical areas, have many similarities in program offerings and almost the same age—WVSU was founded in 1902 and WMSU was founded in 1904.

Dr. Mario Obra, WMSU’s Director for International Relations and Quality Assurance, , together with their top officials Dr. Nursia M. Barjose, Vice President for Academic Affairs; Dr. Joel G. Fernando, Vice President for Research Extension Services & External Linkages; and, Dr. Joselito D. Madroñal, Vice President for Administration and Finance , welcomed the WVSU delegation. Deans and unit heads were also present to grace the occasion. WMSU President Dr. Ma. Carla Ochotorena expressed warm regards to the WVSU delegates while on travel during the discussion-sharing visit.

The WVSU delegation was led by Ms. Edel Carmela Subong-Csoka, Director of the International and Local Linkages Office. With her were Dr. Wilhelm Cerbo, Director for Planning and Development; Dr. Dolly Rose Temelo, Director of Quality Assurance; Dr. Arlyn Salistre, Secretary of the College of Nursing, representing the Nursing Dean Dr. Madonna Palmes; Prof. Shem Durst Elijah Sandig, faculty of the College of Information and Communications Technology, representing CICT Dean Dr. Ma. Beth Concepcion; and Architect Gerard Ibanez, Head of the Campus Physical Planning office.

This is just an initial activity for institutional expansion to the south where WVSU sees potential in sustainable projects with consideration for diversity and inclusion.

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WES, WVSU talk on collab, assessment for nurses

For further understanding the health care education in institutions as well as developments of different health sectors in the Philippines, World Education Services (WES) Managing Director, Canada, and Deputy Executive Director, Shamira Madhany, together with Megan Blackburn, Senior Director of Strategy and Planning and Chief of Staff, visit the University on October 4, 2023.

 

The issues and challenges concerning the immigration, registration and employment of Internationally Educated Nurses were tackled as well as the procedures and processes of applications for academic exchange or international travels for potentially interested WVSU students.

 

The people present in the meeting were University President, Dr. Joselito F. Villaruz; together with Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Ma. Asuncion Christine Dequilla; Vice President for Administration and Finance, Porferio Barlas Jr.; ILLO Director, Edel Carmela Subong-Csoka; Office of Director for Quality Assurance, Dr. Dolly Rose F. Temelo; and College of Nursing Faculty, Carla P. Gustilo.

 

“You came to the right school!”, stated Dr. Villaruz as he explained how WVSU is the perfect prospect for the opportunity after WVSU nursing students yielding as topnotcher in the Nursing Licensure Exam every year.

 

Both parties expressed interest regarding the opportunities and how they are willing to share resources and build relationships with other educational institutions and organizations in the country.This discussion was organized through the efforts of the Canadian Trade and Education Commission.

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WVSU once again joins OPAPRU’s MasterPEACE with 7 participants!

Seven students from the College of Communication were selected to be among the 70 Filipino youth leaders for the Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity’s (OPAPRU) annual MasterPEACE project. Now in its sixth year with the theme “MasterPEACE VI: Youth as Vanguards of Society against Violent Extremism”.

 

They are Gene Joy Gabasa, Angela Acanto, and Karylle Grace Tuya of BAJ, Jan Andrew Gelera, Karl Martin Lopez, Aleta Marie Zeller, and Ivan Jay Salgado of BSDC.

 

Best of luck students and congratulations!

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WVSU’s exchange students all the way from Indonesia!

Today marks the day WVSU, led by VPAF Dr. Porferio J. Barlas Jr. and VPAA Dr. Ma. Asuncion Christine V. Dequilla, welcomes Universitas Ahmad Dahlan exchange students, Miftahul Ichlas and Muflih Abdullah Zufar, for their month-long exchange study program at WVSU College of Education—Ichlas majors in Early Childhood Education and Zufar in Mathematics Education.

 

The two students were the 9th Batch of SEA-Teacher program under the Student Academic Mobility Programme (SEMEO), a project wherein they aim for students to conduct practicum within the Southeast Asian countries.

 

Dr. Barlas proudly honored WVSU students and their nature as he said, “Our students respect our teachers. That is the beauty of WVSU”.

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WVSU joins Ge4 Summit 2023, focusing on AI transforming Higher Education

In photo: Ms. Subong, Dr. Dayot, and Prof. Mateo join Dr. Greg Foliente of the University of Melbourne; Ms. Isabella Dufour-Baumgartner, President of Ge4 Network; Dr. Laurene Chua-Garcia, VP for External Affairs, DLSU; Dr. Marcelo Ang of National University of Singapore; and Dr. Guy Fournier of Pforzheim University, Germany.
 
International and Local Linkages (ILLO) Director Ms. Edel Carmela S. Subong-Csoka with faculty from the College of Information and Communications Technology, Dr. Ralph Dayot and Prof. John Mateo were among the delegates to the Ge4 Network Summit 2023, hosted this time in the Philippines, by De La Salle University (DLSU) Manila.
Ge4 network has been connecting competent students with the best universities worldwide, providing the opportunity for their sustainable professional and personal development.
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WVSU STUDENTS’ VIRTUAL TOUR OF THE ISLAND OF PANAY

By Ma. Antonette D. Aguilar
Photos By Joseph Nebres

WVSU Main Campus students attended a virtual tour of the topography of the Island of Panay, presented by Mr. Albert L. Galan, Head of Municipality Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (MDRRMC) Lambunao, Iloilo.

Aside from the virtual tour, Mr. Galan also discussed with the students the different weather stations they have and how it operates. During the discussion, Mr. Galan showed the high-risk places where dangers could plausibly occur once the natural disaster attacks.

The WVSU College of Forestry (CAF) proposes building a ‘dome’ in the Municipality of Lambunao. This artificial forest aims to rehabilitate wildlife and breed endemic animals in captivity to later release in the wild.

The activity helped the students from the main campus to get closer to mother nature and value our environment more.