A delegation from North Eastern Mindanao State University (NEMSU) visited the West Visayas State University-College of Agriculture and Forestry (WVSU-CAF) on April 15, 2025, to explore potential academic collaboration and learn from WVSU-CAF’s best practices in agricultural and forestry education.

 

The NEMSU team was led by University President Dr. Nemesio G. Loayon, accompanied by Dr. Annie Y. Samarca, Dean of the College of Teacher Education; Dr. Marie Cristina C. Dela Cerna, Director of Extension Services; and Ms. Jenni Montero, Regional Manager of Camosun College, Canada and External Consultant for Internationalization.

 

The visiting team was warmly welcomed by Dr. Joel Araquil Sr., Campus Administrator of CAF; Dr. Anthony Leal, Director of the College of Agriculture; Dr. Jerry A. Ceballos, Director of the College of Forestry; and Mr. Michael Gonzales, Internationalization (IZN) Coordinator.

 

The discussion centered on academic program alignment, extension initiatives, and the sharing of best practices in curriculum development. Both universities expressed interest in forging partnerships for instruction, joint research, and internationalization efforts.

 

As part of the visit, the NEMSU delegation toured the Mari-it Wildlife and Conservation Park. The tour sparked ideas for collaborative research focused on biodiversity conservation, sustainable practices, and environmental education—initiatives that aim to benefit not only both institutions but also the broader academic and local communities.