UMAK AND PUP: Setting the Stage for Future Initiatives in Student Affairs
In a bid to enhance student services, leadership development, and explore innovative strategies in student affairs management, the University of Makati (UMak) visited the Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) for a benchmarking session last September 11.
FROM: “From L-R: Mr. Joselito Binay III, Ms. Kristine Guiriba, Prof. Ron Hubbard, Mr. Alvin Abejo, Dr. Pablo Napao III, Mr Einnor Asuncion, Dir. Dominador Lera, VP Prof. Virgilio B. Tabbu, Prof. Jimmy Fernando, Mr. Nichol; Portugal, Asst. Prof. Davidson Oliveros, Mr. Bernard Pagulayan, Prof. Pompeyo Adamos III, Mr. Nadeem Guiral, Mr. Chris Roi Almaso, and Prof. Angelito Vargas”TO: From left: Mr. Binay III, Ms. Guiriba, Prof. Hubbard, Mr. Abejo, Dr. Napao III, Mr. Asuncion, Mr. Lera, VP Tabbu, Prof. Fernando, Mr. Portugal, Prof. Oliveros, Mr. Pagulayan, Prof. Adamos III, Mr. Guiral, Mr. Almaso, and Prof. Vargas (Photo by UMak Student Multimedia Organization)
“This is a valuable opportunity to learn from each other and adopt practices that will further enhance the welfare and development of our students,” said Center for Student Organization and Activities (CSOA) Director, Assoc. Prof. Angelito Vargas as the dialogue revolved around PUP’s successful programs in student leadership, academic support, and holistic student development.
The visit also focuses on PUP’s community engagement activities, which are integral to shaping student leaders who contribute to both the university and the wider community.
FROM: “Prof. Virgilio Tabbu (UMak Vice President for Student Services and Community Development), Prof. Tomas O. Testor (PUP Vice President for Student Affairs and Services), Prof. Angelito Vargas (Umak Director for Student Organizations and Activities) and Prof. Jimmy Fernando (PUP Director for Student Services)”TO: “UMak visits PUP to foster cross-institutional learning. From left: VP Tabbu, PUP Vice President for Student Affairs and Services Tomas Testor, Prof. Vargas, and Prof. Fernando (Photo by UMak Student Multimedia Organization)
Meanwhile, PUP Office of Student Services (OSS) Director, Assoc. Prof. Jimmy Fernando, emphasized their initiatives focused on empowering students. These include promoting mental health, supporting student entrepreneurship, enhancing organizational processes, and providing comprehensive assistance for both academic and co-curricular journeys.
The benchmarking activity is a key component of UMak’s broader initiative to enhance its student affairs services and cultivate well-rounded leaders. This partnership between the two institutions is anticipated to lay the groundwork for future collaborations, aimed at continually improving the quality of student life on both campuses.
Present in the benchmarking are Vice President for Student Services and Community Development, Mr. Virgilio Tabbu; Center for Athletic Development Director, Mr. Dominador Lera, Jr.; Center for Student Formation and Discipline Director, Assoc. Prof. Pompeyo Adamos III; CSOA Director, Assoc. Prof. Angelito Vargas; Mr. Pablo Napao III; Mr. Bernard Pagulayan; Mr. Joselito Binay III; Mr. Alvin Abejo; and University Student Council President, Mr. Einnor Asuncion.
The PUP delegation is composed of Sports Development Program Office Director, Asst. Prof. Romulo Hubbard; Sports Coach, Ms. Kristine Guiriba; OSS Director, Assoc. Prof. Jimmy Fernando; OSS Chief, Asst. Prof. Davidson Oliveros; OSS Coordinator, Assoc. Prof. Christo Rey Albason; OSS Administrative Staff, Mr. Nichol Portugal; and Student Council Representative, Mr. Nadeem Guiral.
Written by: Mr. Bernard Pagulayan
