In a move to gain insights and learn from best practices, University of Southern Mindanao (USM) embarked on a benchmarking visit at West Visayas State University on October 24, 2024. The primary objective of this activity was to provide USM with comprehensive insights into WVSU’s management practices, student organizations, legal affairs, inputs on the finance and management operations, and strategic approaches.

The visiting delegation was led by by Atty. Sunny Rye Nogalo, Legal Director; Mr. Jared Virgil Bangcaya, Internal Audit Unit Head; Ms. Charisse Angela Quiambao, FMS, SAO; Irvin Salise, Accountant; Nikki Corpuz, Accountant; University Student Government (USG) leaders, including President Kenny Montelija, Senate President Angeline Alcala, and Executive Secretary Eric John Pagayon.

Dr.  Ma. Asuncion Christine Dequilla, Vice President for Academic Affairs (VPAA) of WVSU, welcomed the USM visitors, and thanked the delegates for considering WVSU in its benchmarking activities.

Furthermore, the group was invited into a focused discussion apportioned in four clusters: student governance, legal affairs, inputs on the finance, and internal audit management operations.

A series of questions were also answered by the WVSU representatives to facilitate guests’ active involvement and healthy information exchange.

The benchmarking session served as a platform for substantial exchange and learning through engaging discussions significantly contribute to the prospective plans, engagement and collaboration between the two institutions.