The Global Goals can only be met if we work together.International investments and support is needed to ensure innovative technological development, fair trade and market access, especially for developing countries. To build a better world, we need to be supportive, empathetic, inventive, passionate, and above all, cooperative.
A possible collaboration between West Visayas State University and the United States Embassy was discussed at 2 p.m. today, August 8, 2023, at the University Teleconference Room.
The visitors conducted a benchmarking and presentation to share American English programs, resources, professional development, and opportunities that are available to the faculty of 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.
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.
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.
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.
The West Visayas State University Gender and Development Office (GAD) organized a study visit and benchmarking activity for representatives from the University of the Philippines-Los Banos (UPLB) today, June 7, 2023.
The team had an ocular visit to the Art Therapy Room, University Drop-in Center, Breastfeeding Room, Anti-Sexual Harassment Room, Center for Law Advocacy Room, Moot Court, and Woman and Children Protection Unit.
It was an opportune moment to have the WCPU Services at the University Medical Center presented by Dr. Marie Faith B. Villaruz, GAD Coordinator.
The WVSU GAD Office is committed to promoting gender equality through programs and activities that provide equal opportunities for women and men.
Congratulations!
The West Visayas State University- Journal for Law Advocacy (WVSU-JLA) Selection and Executive Committee is pleased to announce the Juris Doctor (JD) Students that will constitute the WVSU-JLA Board of Editors and Contribution Editors Year 2 following a competitive commentary writing marathon held on March 5.
WVSU-JLA is envisioned as a student-run publication of highly prestigious, credible and intellectual articles, commentaries and analyses about the law, both in the Philippines and the international arena.
The journal’s thrust is aligned to the core mission of the WVSU Center for Law Advocacy which is the legal aid arm of the College of Law pursuant to the Rule 138-A of the Revised Student Practice Rule of the Supreme Court.
The concept is plain and simple—a student-run publication, providing a window of opportunities for law students wanting to take their legal writing, analysis, and research skills to new heights; providing avenues for “a robust marketplace of ideas”, empowering the students to responsibly exercise their freedom of expression and academic freedom.
The undertaking of the JLA is to edify the legal research proficiency of JD students to train and support them in their advocacy for solving legal concerns. Capacity-building initiatives have been undergone by the Editorial Board to develop competencies and skills to make them more effective writers about the law and its development in the country. It will definitely encourage the JD students to take action through critical thinking, provide legal advice and counseling and have the potential to solve legal matters and issues.WVSU-JLA shall act as a catalyst for the development of legal scholarship in the Western Visayas through the publication of primarily student-authored articles involving the application of legal principles and doctrines, concepts and procedures in relation to relevant issues in the Philippines and abroad.
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.
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!
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”.