In support to the university’s direction in strengthening international linkages, the Office of International and Alumni Affairs (OIAA) Director Dr. Joanna Paula E. Verano together with the university officials: University President Dr. Doracie B. Zoleta-Nantes, Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Gondelina A. Radovan, Dean of College of Arts and Sciences Dr. Sheila M. Manzanilla, Dean of College of Administration, Business, Hospitality, and Accountancy Dr. Chona V. Cayabat, and Head of Institute of Human Kinetics Mr. Federico A. Ceribo traveled to Vietnam on December 3 – December 11, 2022 for the project launching, international research presentation and academic cooperation meeting with international partner institutions.
OIAA, in serving as a conduit in bringing global initiatives into realization and engaging alumni to worthwhile undertakings, presented the completion of its projects to its partner institution – Thai Nguyen University (TNU): Cross-border Tracer Study on SLSU-TNU joint programs and the International Alumni Coffee-table Book which provides pertinent information on the assessment of international academic programs and the journey of success of the alumni.
The results of the Tracer Study and a research paper on internationalization showcasing the university’s initiatives and experience were presented at the International Research Conference hosted by Thanh Hoa University of Culture, Sports and Tourism (TUCST) and co-organized with Mindoro State University (MinSU) and Southern Luzon State University (SLSU).
Academic meetings on various programs such as business administration, hospitality management, environmental science, teaching English, exercise and sports sciences, and intensive English program were also facilitated with the foreign partner institutions in Vietnam– Halong University, Thai Nguyen University, and Thanh Hoa University of Culture, Sports and Tourism, on the implementation of terms and conditions stipulated in the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This provides a good opportunity in strengthening our ties with international partners.