UMak and SLU engage in a productive dialogue on Education and Institutional Growth

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The University of Makati, led by Vice President for Planning and Research, Prof. Maria Fay Nenette Cariaga, visited Saint Louis University (SLU) as part of UMak’s Annual Program Review and Planning Conference.

The delegation was welcomed by SLU Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Felina Espique. The representatives from both universities engaged in discussions on a wide range of topics, including admissions, research, planning and development, quality assurance, alumni relations, library initiatives, curriculum development, and other key academic activities.

In her welcome remarks, Dr. Espique mentioned that “We are very happy that you do not just want to go to Singapore, to Japan, to do benchmarking, but you have this thought na talagang meron naman siguro kayong malalaman sa amin and all the more that there are a lot of things that we’re going to learn from you.”

Present in the discussion are SLU Vice President for Finance, Dr. Roberto Arguelles; School of Teacher Education and Liberal Arts (STELA) Dean, Dr. Mary Pauline Namoca; School of Accountancy, Management, Computing and Information Studies Dean, Ms. Glory Dela Peña; School of Nursing, Allied Health and Biological Sciences Dean, Dr, Ann Opina; Librarian, Ms. Noemi Ignacio; Psychology Department Head, Ms. Ylona Veronica Bayod.

SLU team is also joined by Community Extension and Outreach Programs Office Director, Ms. Charmaine Mendoza; Center for Culture and Arts Head, Ms. Normita Bing Pablico; Global Relations and Alumni Affairs Coordinator, Mr. Joshua Madongit; Office of the Institutional Development and Quality Assurance Director, Mr. Hector Martin; Research Ethics Committee Chair, Dr. Rainier Moreno-Lacalle; Energy Officer, Engr. Erwin Posadas; Campus Planning Officer, Arch. Henry Desierto; Facilities and Maintenance Supervisor, Engr. Lovely Nievera; Janitorial Supervisor, Mr. George Tawao; Liaison Officer for Outsourced Services, Mr. Leo Flores; and Safety Officer, Mr. Laurence Navalta.

“Together we will continue to pursue innovative pedagogies, enhance student outcomes, foster inclusive learning environments, leverage technology for education, and cultivate partnerships and collaborations” STELA Dean Namoca mentioned in her closing remarks.

The UMak delegates include the Center for Planning and Development Director, Asst. Prof. John David Ayson; Center for Quality Management and Development Director, Assoc. Prof. Henry Magat; Center for Alumni Affairs Director, Ms. Lourlene Joy Ugaddan; Center for Admission and Scholarship Director, Dr. Maria Divina Posadas; Library Learning Commons Director, Mr. Melmar Fresnido; UMak Research Committee representative, Assoc. Prof. Mark Philip Paderan; and Center for Integrated Communications representatives, Mr. Arjun Andrade and Mr. Medarlito Grate, Jr.

Completing the team are Institute of Psychology Dean, Assoc. Prof. Francisco Lambojon Jr.; College of Continuing, Advanced, and Professional Studies Associate Dean, Assoc. Prof. Rhene Tabajen; College of Innovative Teacher Education Secretary, Assoc. Prof. Angelyn Pangilinan; College of Technology Management Secretary, Asst. Prof. Cleofe Alan; and College of Tourism and Hospitality Management Secretary, Asst. Prof. Thomas Ronerick Jao.