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Dr. Villaruz addresses WVSU faculty during the general assembly

Here’s an excerpt from Dr. Villaruz’s message.
 
As we embark on the academic year 2024-2025, it is essential for us to reflect on the achievements and challenges of the past year. Have we met our goals and targets? If so, congratulations on the successes of the previous year. If not, it is an opportunity to identify areas for improvement and renew our commitment to our roles as educators. As we strive to nurture the minds of future leaders, let us remember the profound impact we have on our students’ growth and academic success.
 
I challenge each of you to approach the academic year 2024-2025 with conviction and purpose. Let us build upon past achievements to create a more impactful and transformative educational experience for our students and communities.
 
You, the esteemed faculty, are the driving force behind the success of our school. Through our collective efforts and shared vision, we can achieve great things in the coming year. Let us begin this school year with positivity and productivity in this meaningful assembly!
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WVSU joins Canada-based Global Reach symposium

West Visayas State University (WVSU) participated in this year’s Global Reach 2024 virtual symposium last August 7-8, 2024. The symposium, themed “Food Systems and Community Agriculture’’ and ‘’Climate Smart Agriculture’’ was organized by Dalhousie University Faculty of Agriculture (Dal-AC), in partnership with universities and colleges around the world.

 

Two graduate students from the WVSU College of Agriculture and Forestry represented the university, allowing graduate students from partner universities to present their research findings and collaborate to an international audience. It also served as an important networking opportunity while showcasing Graduate Student research.

 

Rhea Joy Descalso Flora presented her study on “Effects of Creeping Daisy (Wedelia trilobata) Invasion on the Properties of the Soil Under the Selected Plantation Crops” and Charie T. Toledo for her study “The Importance of Community Participation in the Implementation of the Forestland Management Project: The Case of Jalaur River Basin”.

 

Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University (FAFU), Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU), Meru University of Science and Technology (MUST), Mariano Marcos State University, University of the Philippines Visayas (UPV), and UP Los Baños, were also represented in the said symposium.

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VPAA attends 2024 World Korean Educators Conference as WVSU hailed as King Sejong Institute

Dr. Ma. Asuncion Christine Dequilla, Vice President for Academic Affairs (VPAA) of West Visayas State University (WVSU) represented the university in the 2024 World Korean Educators Conference at Seoul, South Korea from August 5 to 8, 2024.

 

During this conference, Dr. Dequilla joined groups of other Korean educators and teachers from King Sejong Institute branches around the globe. WVSU is selected as one of the two academic institutions in the Philippines to participate in the said conference.

 

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has been hosting the event annually alongside King Sejong Institute Foundation (KSIF), which supervises the network of King Sejong Institutes (KSIs) around the world. King Sejong Institutes are state-run Korean language institutes set up to better promote the language and traditions of Korea all around the world.

 

Annually, teachers and educators from all over the world come together to officially launch new KSIs and to reward outstanding ones, as well as to exchange information and experiences.

 

Dr. Dequilla expressed her excitement in exploring the diverse instruction and academic benefits offered by the KSI.

 

It is recalled that WVSU has been officially designated as a Sejong Institute for 2024, as part of an international network dedicated to spreading the Korean language and culture.

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Dr. Villaruz opens Budget Hearing for FY 2025

Dr. Joselito Villaruz welcomed the academic and administrative units, campuses, and the University Medical Center to the commencement of the Budget Hearing, setting the stage for a critical review and discussion of the proposed budget for the University.
 
The hearing runs from August 7-9, 2024 at the WVSU Board Room.
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WVSU Drop-In Center hosts Precious Tribute Summer 2024 culminating program

The Gender and Development (GAD) Office Drop-In Center at West Visayas State University (WVSU) celebrated its Precious Tribute Summer 2024 Culminating Program, held at the Center for Teaching Excellence on August 5, 2024.
 
With the theme, “Splashes and smiles make the best summer files,” the program highlighted the achievements and growth of the young pupils who attended the Drop-In Center.
 
The event featured a keynote address by Raisa Treñas-Chu, Leader of the Uswag Ilonggo Party List, sharing her personal experiences as a mother.
 
“The most important thing nga ihatag sa aton kabataan is to love them and to believe in them because if we do, they will be capable of achieving great things and their fullest potential,” Treñas-Chu said.
 
The program included the presentation of medals and ribbons to the pupils, recognizing their accomplishments throughout the summer.
 
Parents were also honored with certificates for their support of their children’s educational journey.
 
The Drop-In Center was established in 2002 as per the Board of Regent Resolution, establishing the child-minding facility under the GAD’s supervision. It provides care for children aged two to four years old, ensuring a nurturing environment for their early development.
 
Text and photos by Keven Rizzo Sitjar, PAMCO
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Dr. Villaruz joins ASEAN Day kick-off

Dr. Joselito Villaruz joined the ASEAN Day Celebration kick-off activity organized by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Regional Office VI, with the theme “ASEAN: Enhancing Connectivity and Resilience” on August 5, 2024.
 
The event aimed to foster greater understanding and cooperation among educational institutions, promoting a stronger and more resilient ASEAN community.
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WVSU still top univ in WV; ranks 18th nationwide in Webometrics July 2024 PH rankings

West Visayas State University (WVSU) ranks first among universities in the Western Visayas region, fourth in the Visayas, and 18th among Philippine universities in the July 2024 Webometrics Ranking of World Universities released recently.
 
According to its website, the Webometrics Ranking is an initiative of the Cybermetrics Lab, a research group that belongs to the largest public research body in Spain, the Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC). The objective is to rank universities based on impact or online visibility, transparency or open access initiatives, and excellence or quality of electronic publications.
 
WVSU has retained its number one ranking in Region VI from the Webometrics of July 2022, though it went a notch lower this year in the Philippine university rankings.
 
Among the criteria, WVSU performed worldwide with a rank of 13,005 for impact, 5,466 for openness, and 5,267 for excellence.
 
WVSU trails behind University of San Carlos, Visayas State University, and Cebu Technological University in the whole of Visayas, while it leads in the Western Visayas region and is closely followed by the University of the Philippines Visayas.
 
For more information on the Webometrics country ranking, please click on this link:
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University’s Physical Accomplishments as of 2nd Quarter of FY 2024

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Dr. Villaruz meets with BJMP Region 6 for collab

On July 30, 2024, Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) Region VI met with Dr. Joselito Villaruz to discuss possible collaboration on the 3P’s (Pagbulig, Pagpabakod, Pag-Uswag) project, aiming to enhance literacy, numeracy, and entrepreneurial skills of Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDLs).
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Dr. Villaruz confers MD degrees to WVSU COM graduates

Dr. Joselito Villaruz conferred the Doctor of Medicine degrees upon 109 students during the West Visayas State University (WVSU) College of Medicine’s Commencement Exercises, held today, July 25, 2024 at the WVSU Cultural Center.
 
Congratulations, taga-West MDs!