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.