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WVSU Contingent Attends Project FORTH in Europe

by Leo Almonte

West Visayas State University representatives are participating in Project FORTH meetings in Europe. As of this writing, WVSU President Dr. Joselito F. Villaruz is attending a dissemination session at the University of Bologna, Italy.

Project FORTH, or Formation of Teachers in Emerging Challenged Areas in the Philippines, aims to develop a network of Higher Education Institutions, associations, and stakeholders, creating a system of quality, motivation, and support to teacher training in a number of emerging challenged areas in the Philippines that could serve as a model of teachers training for similar contexts in the world (www.projectforth.org).

“For WVSU, Project FORTH is FOR educating the future through Trailblazing innovations and Honing champions,”  said WVSU President Dr. Joselito F. Villaruz during his presentation at the University of Bologna. 

Also in attendance are College of Education Secretary Dr. Rosemarie Felimon, Ms. Joyce Tondo, and Jessica Gegantoca, MAEd major in Teaching in Challenged Areas students and Department of Education project partners. They are scheduled to share action research results in the meeting.

VPAA Dr. Ma. Asuncion Christine Dequilla, Dr. Purita Bilbao, COE Undergraduate Associate Dean Dr. Amabel Siason; COE Graduate School Associate Dean Dr. Baby Rose Robles; and Ms. Rosalie Quicoy are attending FORTH activities in Groningen, Netherlands. Dr. Antoniette Cortez (Program Adviser, MAEd TCA) and Ruby Blando (DepEd teacher) are in Bilbao, Spain, attending the dissemination of the project.

All participants will be in Brussels, Belgium, to meet with the European Commission, which co-funded the project. Project FORTH dissemination meetings in Europe are slated from November 1 to 6, 2022.

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WVSU Successfully Hosts World Research and Innovation Festival

By Leo G. Almonte

After months of painstaking preparations for a virtual conference, WVSU’s hard work finally paid off with the successful hosting of the World Research and Innovation Festival (WRIF) that ensued from October 17 to 19, 2022.

Responding to the call-to-arms of University President Dr. Joselito Villaruz to heighten efforts in establishing WVSU as a research university, Dr. Greta G. Gabinete, Vice President of Research, Extension & Training, led the charge in organizing the event as WRIF Lead Convenor.

Through the concentric effort of the different committees for keynote and plenary speakers, abstracts, invitations, IT infrastructure, technical support, marketing, and staffing, WRIF pushed through despite a short timetable and other operational issues.

Keynote and plenary speakers who are experts in the fields of Education and Social Sciences; Pure and Applied Sciences; Medical, Health, and Allied Sciences; and Business, Hospitality, and Management, inspired brought new knowledge and inspiration to the participants.

The virtual conference drew 425 participants (283 attendees and 142 presenters) from North America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.  WRIF garnered positive assessments from the participants, although there were a few technical glitches during the conference.

Overall, WVSU’s WRIF attained its goal “to connect the global community through research,” a feat that the institution can be proud of and proved their commitment to research and innovation.

 

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WVSU Aims for a Spot in Global University Rankings

By Leo G. Almonte, MDC

As part of its institutional effort to rank higher in global university standings, the Office of Quality Assurance under Director Dr. Dolly Rose F. Temelo organized Training-Workshop on Internationalization last October 7, 2022, at the Center for Teaching Excellence Building.

Dr. Adrian P. Ybañez, Vice President for Research at Cebu Technological University, facilitated the one-day training workshop. WVSU President Dr. Joselito F. Villaruz lauded the workshop’s objectives and stressed the significance of the global university rankings assessed by different global accreditors. 

Among in attendance at the workshop were the vice presidents, directors, and heads of units who are involved in preparing documents for global university ranking and accreditation.

Dr. Ybañez combined his expert technical knowledge in the accreditation processes and experience as the lead person who helped CTU attain the 7th highest place among the 50 best Philippine universities in Alper-Doger (AD) Scientific Index.

He discussed the accreditation process and techniques to gain a good spot in Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Ranking and the World’s Universities with Real Impact (WURI). Most, if not all, global university ranking entities based their scores on the impact of the school on the fulfillment of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Dr. Adrian P. Ybañez is placed in the Top 18 among the top-ranking scientists in the Philippines. He obtained his Bachelor of Animal Science (Cum Laude) and DVM degrees (Cum Laude) from the Visayas State University.

Dr. Ybañez finished the post-graduate Diploma in Research and Development from the University of the Philippines Open University and completed his doctorate in Veterinary Sciences (Internal Medicine) from the United Graduate School of Veterinary Sciences of Gifu University and Obihiro University of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, Japan. (CTU).

As a direct impact of the Training Workshop on Internationalization, Dr. Joselito F. Villaruz formed WURI Accreditation Committee headed by Director Dr. Dolly Rose F. Temelo. The committee formed sub-teams tasked to fulfill documentation for institutional achievements related to the SDGs.

 

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WVSU, US Embassy Explore Opportunities in Internationalization

By Leo G. Almonte, MDC

US Embassy Deputy Public Attaché Ms. Pauline Anderson visited West Visayas State University last October 25, 2022. The visit aims to discover opportunities for WVSU in the United States in exchange programs, student mobility, academic research, and partnerships with American educational institutions. Ms. Anderson was accompanied by Ms. Jennifer Anna J. Pascua, American Spaces Program Coordinator, Public Affairs Section.

WVSU President Dr. Joselito F. Villaruz headed the representation from the university, together with Dr. Ma. Asuncion Christine V. Dequilla, VP for Academic Affairs; Dr. Porferio J. Barlas Jr., VP for Administration and Finance; Dr. Celina C. Gellada, Vice President of Medical & Allied Sciences; Dr. Wilhelm P. Cerbo, Director of UPDO; Dr. Alona M. Belarga, Director of Instruction; Dr. Dolly Rose F. Temelo, Director of Quality Assurance; Dr. Ryan Michael Oducado, Director of URDC, Prof. Edel Carmela S. Subong-Csoka, Director of ILLO; Dr. Ian C. Espada, Dean of the College of Communication; and Mr. Leo G. Almonte, Director of PAMCO.

 In his opening talk, Dr. Villaruz discussed the past and ongoing engagements with academic institutions in the United States. He mentioned the challenges and issues that WVSU experienced in their exchange programs involving US universities. Aside from medicine, the university president stated that agriculture is another area of possible partnership.

After a video presentation about WVSU, Ms. Andersen gave her response and insight on potential collaborations between the university and the United States. “I am very optimistic about future partnerships,” she said. “There are doors of opportunities in education between the university and United States in the new normal.”

A group photo-taking and the exchange of tokens between Dr. Villaruz and Ms. Andersen capped the meeting. The WVSU-US Embassy talk was made possible through the coordination of ILLO led by Prof. Edel Carmela S. Subong-Csoka.

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FAB Project equipment, supplies turned over to CBM

The supplies and equipment to be used to teach Master of Science in Family Business Management (FAB) were turned over to the College of Business and Management (CBM).
FAB is a new postgraduate course in 2023 as an output of the FAB project, which is cofunded by the Erasmus+ of the European Union.
 
CBM was led by Dean, Dr. Ma. Corazon Samorin with WVSU President Dr. Joselito F. Villaruz, Director of Instruction Dr. Alona Belarga, and WVSU International and Local Linkages Office – ILLO Director Edel Carmela Subong-Csoka witnessing the event.
Dr. Joselito Villaruz, WVSU President, stresses that FAB is one of the University’s contributions to the academe and the community.
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WVSU joins EduCanada 2022

West Visayas State University participated in the EduCanada Pathways to Partnership event at the Grand Hyatt, BGC, Taguig.  
EduCanada Pathways to Partnerships provides a venue for Philippine Higher Educational Institutions to collaborate and create networks with Canadian colleges and universities.
 
This year’s event was joined by different higher educational institutions from the Philippines and a record-high 66 Canadian institutions.
WVSU was represented by Director of the International and Local Linkages Office, Ms Edel Carmela S. Subong-Csoka.
 
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WVSU has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Korea University of Media Arts (KUMA) , represented by Ms. Park Yun-A, Director of International Education.

Present in the signing ceremony were WVSU’s President Dr. Joselito F. Villaruz, Vice Presidents Dr. Ma. Asuncion Christine Dequilla and Dr. Greta G. Gabinete, International and Local Linkages Office Director Edel Carmela Subong-Csoka, Calinog Campus Administrator Dr. Rosario Clarabel Contreras, Calinog Campus KUMA project coordinator Dr. Marie Candy Celeste, Calinog IZN focal person Dr Raymund Moreno, College of Communication Dean Dr. Ian Espada, and College of Information and Communications Technology Dr. Ma. Beth Concepcion.
 
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Yeungman University Medical Center (YUMC), Korea visits WVSU College of Medicine

Dr. Ho-woong Yoo (Researcher of YUMC & Visiting Professor of DSSID)and Ms. Young Sook Song (Researcher and Nurse, YUMC) discuss possible collaborations with the College of Medicine team led by Dean Dr. Victor Amantillo. WVSU’s VP for Academic Affairs Dr. Ma. Asuncion Christine Dequilla was also present.

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WVSU’s World Research and Innovation Festival Kicks Off

by Leo G. Almonte, MDC

West Visayas State University takes a giant step towards its aspiration to be a research university by hosting the 2022 World Research and Innovation Festival (WRIF) today, October 17, 2022. After months of preparation led by WRIF Lead Convenor Dr. Greta G. Gabinete, WVSU opens the remote conference through Zoom to researchers worldwide.

With the theme “Connecting the global community through research,” the festival has four main clusters, namely, International Conference in Education and Social Sciences;  International Conference in Pure and Applied Sciences; International Conference in Medical, Health, and Allied Sciences; and International Conference in Business, Hospitality, and Management.

After the preliminaries, prayer, and the Philippine National Anthem, WVSU President Dr. Joselito F. Villaruz gave an insightful welcome message that set the stage for the conference. He started his remarks with a probing question:  What have we done in this world that you will leave behind when your physical body is no longer around? Dr. Villaruz said that many participants in the conference might already have a long list, while some may have just started, and a number have no legacies yet to leave behind.

“To those who have started,  carry on, and you will reach your goal,” said the WVSU president. “To those with many on their list, please be a guiding light to others. I posted the question because the World Research and Innovation Festival is a perfect venue for reflection organized by WVSU. This research festival is not just for a show. This three-day event is fulfilling a mission in the world”.

Honorable Rolando B. Distura, SP Member 4th District of Iloilo, gave an opening message on behalf of Iloilo Province Governor Arthur Defensor, JR. Dr. Greta G. Gabinete took the spotlight to introduce the guests and plenary speakers of the day. Dr. Raul C. Alvarez Jr. introduced Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Chairperson Dr. J. Prospero E. De Vera III while Dr. Ryan Michael F. Oducado read the CHED chairperson’s message.

Utah Valley University President  Dr. Astrid Segovia Tuminez capped the morning session with her inspiring story in her keynote speech. A native of Iloilo City, Dr. Tuminez related her humble beginnings as a child from a low-income family living in an impoverished area. “Who would have thought that someone like me would one day become the president of one of America’s biggest universities? Her keynote speech expounded on the theme “Knowledge is Power. Research and Innovation give us the Key”.

Plenary speakers for the different conference clusters will share their expertise along with papers presenters from October 17 to 12. Dr. Josette Talamera-Biyo, Dr. Achim Dobermann, Dr. Christopher Millora, and Dr. Mary Precy Aguilar-Lego are scheduled to speak on the afternoon sessions of the research festival’s first day.

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WVSU Co-Hosts Regional Futures Consortium Workshop

WVSU co-hosted the Regional Futures Consortium Workshop: A High-Level Anticipatory Leadership and Governance Executive Course at the moment at JR HALL Diversion 21, Iloilo City. The Regional Futures is an Initiative of the Senate Committee on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Innovation, and Future Thinking, chaired by Senator Pia Cayetano.

The regional workshop aims to train and guide SUCs in future-proofing their programs in instruction, research, and linkages through capacity-building, scenario planning, and Futures Thinking strategies.

 Speakers and facilitators of the Regional Futures Consortium Workshop include Dr. Lizan E. Perante-Calina, Dr. Reginald G. Ugaddan, Dr. Ruperto S. Sangalang, Mr. Emmanuel de Guia, Dr. Olivia Z. Domingo, Ms. Jalaine Joyce Malabanan, Mr. Ramces M. Dili, and Professor Michville A. Rivera.

After the virtual workshop from October 4 to 6, the series culminated with face-to-face facilitation of modules at Diversion 21 Hotel last October 7, 2022.

WVSU President Dr. Joselito F. Villaruz gave the opening remarks while VP of Academic Affairs Dr. Ma. Asuncion Christine V. Dequilla recapitulated the learning from the previous sessions.

“As academic leaders, we must be able to face future challenges head-on, but we need to be equipped with the knowledge and skills as well as full understanding of what has been, what currently is, and what is yet to come, “ said Dr. Villaruz. “Only then can we prepare and brace ourselves for the impact of the changes and challenges of the future.”

Representatives from the Aklan State University, Capiz State University, Carlos Hilado Memorial State University, Central Philippines State University, Guimaras State University, Iloilo Science and Technology University, Iloilo State College of Fisheries, Northern Negros State College of Science and Technology, University of Antique, and West Visayas State University are participating in the ongoing regional consortium workshop.