Annual Report Design for International Relations Office

“BSU to the World, the World to

PROGRAM 1: Capacity – Building for Internationalization

This program is focused on the international capacity-building projects lodged in the university. BSU is currently handling six projects ( 4 Erasmus+ funded: INNOTAL, ANTENA, CDAE; Magic 7+ and the British Council ACT IHE). The IRO is responsible for the monitoring of the activities and accomplishments of these projects.

Another activity under this program is the evaluation of potential membership in international organizations. This is to expand the networks and linkages of BSU. This can help enhance BSU’s academic reputation.

CAPACITY BUILDING FOR

PROJECT NAME:

Integrating Talent Development into Innovation Ecosystems in Higher Education (INNOTAL)

PROJECT DURATION: November 2017 September 2021

IMPLEMENTING UNIT:

Agri based Technology Business Incubator/ Innovation Center ATBI/IC

2021 HIGHLIGHTS:

• BSU INNOTAL team participated the Entrepreneurial Education Training conducted by the University of National and World Economy (Bulgaria) and Ulster University (UK)

• An activity titled “ Train the Trainer Echo Webinar” is a 5 day activity which aimed to cascade the Entrepreneurial Education Training to local stakeholders

• An Information Dissemination Webinar was on September 30, 2021 to publicize the INNOTAL project and to promote the Talent Co Creation Lab.

involves 5 EU partners from Bulgaria, Greece, Finland and the UK, and 10 Partner Country universities: 4 from India, 2 from Sri Lanka, 2 from Nepal and 2 from the Philippines Benguet State University is one of the university grantee in the Philippines together with Ifugao State University

The duration of the project is 36 months, starting in November 2017 and ending in October 2020 Due to the CoViD 19 Pandemic, the project is extended until September 2021 The INNOTAL project is lodged at the BSU ATBI/IC as the project lead while OSS and HRDO are the project members

For 2021, the BSU INNOTAL Team conducted series of capacity building workshops and activities An activity titled “ Train the Trainer Echo Webinar” is a 5 day activity conducted on May 31, June 2, 4, 8 and 10 The training intends to cascade the Entrepreneurial Education shared by the University of National and World Economy (Bulgaria) and Ulster University (UK) to the local stakeholders.

Moreover, BSU INNOTAL Team conducted an Information Dissemination Webinar on September 30,2021 The webinar aimed to inform interested stakeholders on the INNOTAL Project, its activities and accomplishment. It also served to promote the Talent Co Creation Lab

PROJECT NAME: Internationalisation of Higher Education in the Philippines

PROJECT DURATION: February 2019 2022

IMPLEMENTING UNIT: International Relations Office

2021 HIGHLIGHTS:

• BSU ANTENA team attended 4 coordination meetings, 2 online conferences and 1 Virtual Fair of Capacity Building for Higher Education

• IRO consolidated and finalized the BSU Strategic Internationalization Plan 2021 2025 which will serve as the University’s guide to IZN.

• The ANTENA Consortium finalized the IRO Management Guide for Philippine HEIs and soon to be disseminated to other on consortium members

on its third University continually the consortium International Relations team attended meetings, 2 online Virtual Mobility Accreditation) and Building for Higher

One of the accomplishments of the ANTENA Consortium is the finalization of the IRO Management Guide for Philippine HEIs which gives direction to Higher Education Institutions a direction towards Internationalization. Each Consortium member were tasked to disseminate a copy to other non member HEIs in the country

On December 3, 2021, a meeting was conducted to discuss the about the ANTENA In Net The ANTENA In Net is a consortium of Philippine HEIs which aims to strengthen and structure the collaboration of the universities in the country in the field of Internationalization for Higher Education Moreover, the consortium chose Laurene Chua Garcia the Secretary General making De La Salle University the ANTENA In NET Headquarters

that aims and research Philippines through of internationalization

PROJECT NAME:

Curriculum Development for AgroEcology

PROJECT DURATION: February 2020 2023

IMPLEMENTING UNIT: College of Agriculture

2021 HIGHLIGHTS:

• BSU CDAE project staff produced 11 articles, 23 photo stories, 49 categorized as online dissemination initiatives and actions by the consortium and other partners These includes sharing of posts from the CDAE website and Facebook Page.

• For BSU, there are four conducted activities for the stakeholders These activities are for the preparation for the Master of Science curriculum development, course syllabus, harmonization of the European Credit Transfer System and Philippine Credits System from the CDAE website and Facebook Page

The CDAE was also able to host events such as press conferences, workshops, broadcast dissemination. This aims to present the project in the local, regional, national and international There were 3 presentations conducted by Philippine partners two from BSU and one for CLSU. BSU was also able to implement a stakeholder workshop and orientation. A virtual tour was also hosted by the Mendel University, Brno, Czech Republic

For BSU, there are four conducted activities for the stakeholders. These activities are for the preparation for the Master of Science curriculum development, course syllabus, harmonization of the European Credit Transfer System and Philippine Credits System.

PROGRAM 1:

CAPACITY –BUILDING FOR

PROJECT NAME: Promoting the employAbility and enTrepreneurship of High education graduates through innovative WAYS in the Philippines

PROJECT DURATION: February 2021 2023

IMPLEMENTING UNITS:

Office of the Student Services, College of Agriculture, College of Home Economics and Technology, International Relations Office

2021 HIGHLIGHTS:

• PATHWAY Project kicked off on February 23, 2021

• On April 17, 2021, a focus group discussion was conducted to determine the feasibility of the project in the University

• BSU PATHWAY Team were able to craft the PATHWAY Dissemination and Visibility Plan

• Five BSU PATHWAY members were selected to travel to University of Alicante, Spain to attend the face to face training for the project.

addition State entrepreneurship Higher Philippines governmental partners in the PATHWAY program (2 SUCs, 3 private HEIs, 2 NGOs, CHED, 1 university in France, 1 university in Spain).

BSU PATHWAY team attended the kick off meeting on February 23, 2021 together with BSU President Felipe Salaing Comila.

Work Package 5: Dissemination and Visibility was given to the BSU PATHWAY Team Project Leader Ramon Fiangaan and Jennyline Tabangcura crafted and presented the Dissemination and Visibility Plan to the PATHWAY Consortium

The BSU team actively attended the Pre and Kick off meeting, and 5 Virtual Coordination Meetings. They were also able to conduct a Focus Group Discussion for the Feasibility of PATHWAY Project on April 17, 2021

PROGRAM

CAPACITY –BUILDING FOR

PROJECT NAME:

Philippine Canada Education Consortium (Magic 7+)

PROJECT DURATION:

March 2020 (2022 as BSU Secretariat)

IMPLEMENTING UNITS: Research and Extension Sector

2021 HIGHLIGHTS:

• A Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the 7 Philippine Universities was signed on May 14, 2021

• A virtual signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Magic 7 Philippine SUCs and the University of Saskatchewan (USask) was conducted on May 14, 2021

• On August 19, 2021, the Magic 7 launched the Indigenous Knowledge Management and Systems Project.

• Twelve study leaders were selected for the BSU IKMS Project, “Encyclopedia on Ethno Linguistic Groups in Benguet ”

University and the University of Saskatchewan) The consortium aims to collaborate on the fields of agriculture, food security, climate change, and indigenous education

A virtual signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Magic 7 Philippine SUCs and the University of Saskatchewan (USask) was conducted on May 14, 2021 The MOU forges the partnership of the Philippine SUCs and the Canadian University in various academic and research collaborations. BSU President Felipe Salaing Comila together with the 6 Philippine SUC Presidents and USask Vice President Darcy Marciniuk signed the MOU The same day, a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) was forged between the Philippine SUCs. The MOA entails the implementation of the Indigenous Knowledge Systems Project

On August 19, 2021, the Magic 7 launched the Indigenous Knowledge Management and Systems Project and conducted the Inception Meeting. For BSU, Prof. Stanley F. Anongos Jr is the project lead for the Encyclopedia on Ethno Linguistic Groups in Benguet Twelve study leaders were selected for the project

PROJECT NAME: Access and Competitiveness through Internationalization of Higher Education (ACT IHE)

PROJECT DURATION:

October 2021 December 2023

IMPLEMENTING UNIT:

College of Arts and Humanities,, International Language Center, International Relations Office

2021 HIGHLIGHTS:

• A Certificate of Partnership was received by the University on May 19, 2021 during the 1st National Higher Education Day and a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) was signed to forge the partnership

• Three BSU faculty members, Kara S Panolong, Ronda B Tullay and Jhordan T Cuilan, were selected for the English Medium Education (EME) training which started on October 2021.

Agreement (MOA) was signed to forge the partnership

This grant is composed of 2 major training programs: the English Medium Education (EME) training and the Internationalization training course.

Three BSU faculty members were selected for the training Kara S Panolong, Ronda B Tullay and Jhordan T Cuilan passed the screening process facilitated by the IRO and the British Council The EME training started on October 2021 which will end on September 2022 Upon completion, they will also provide cascade trainings to their colleagues from the University and other SUCs in the region.

Meanwhile, the IRO personnel will be participating the Internationalization Training Course which will be conducted on October 2022 December 2023

INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION MEMBERSHIP

ORGANIZATION NAME: Association of Universities of Asia and the Pacific

DURATION: 2021 2022

MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION: Annually

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION: AUAP acts as a platform for interaction and collaboration among its members and be the voice of universities in Asia and the Pacific

MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS:

• International and General Conferences

Student and Staff Exchanges

For a and Sharing

Competitions

Leadership Programs

Industry Academia Collaboration

Program

Internationalization of University

ORGANIZATION NAME: Asian Association of Veterinary Schools

DURATION: 2021 2022

MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION:

Annually

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION: AAVS is an international organization for veterinary educational institutions in Asia that was established in 2001 for the purpose of advancing and enhancing the education, research and public services in veterinary sciences

MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS:

Post graduate Programs

Internships

Professional Education

Scientific/Educational Events

Resources

PROGRAM 2: Internationalization of Academic Engagements

This program focuses on improving BSU’s academic programs. It aims to expand the academic collaborations with partners to increase faculty and student mobility engagements and knowledge product sharing. It is also to support students in international competitions, trainings, special programs and shortterm exposures.

STUDENT AND FACULTY IZN ACTIVITIES

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT VIRTUAL MOBILTY PROGRAM (ISVMP) 2021

ISVMP 2021 is a three day online activity conducted on April 20, 22,and 24, 2021 which gathered students from different countries to discuss multiculturalism The event was an initiative of UPN “Veteran” Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Five students from BSU participated the activity.

LEARN MANDARIN, GO TO NANJING

The Learn Mandarin, Go to Nanjing Program is an initiative from the Association of Friendship and Education Promotion (AFEP) wherein students engage in a Mandarin language course from March until May 2021. Sixteen students from BSU completed the three month course

EU WHIZ COMPETITION

Benguet State University placed second runner up in the EU Whiz Online Trivia Competition on June 26, 2021 Ronica Raine Babsa ay, Miriam Agnes Dampilag, and Sharilyn Rufino, represented the university The team competed against 175 participants from different colleges and universities across the country P

AEYA 2021

Clarence Gio S Almoite (CF) and Ma Angielou B Reyes (CHET) joined the essay writing contest of the ASEAN Energy Youth Awards 2021 They were both coached by Ramon Fiangaan and Jhordan Cuilan The results were announced on October

STUDENT AND FACULTY IZN ACTIVITIES

VIRTUAL SIT IN CLASSES WITH UMPAR

BSU and the Universitas Muhammadiyah Pare pare (UMPAR), Indonesia conducted the Virtual Sit in Classes Students from UMPAR attended series of lectures from BSU Faculty

The lecture sessions ran from June 2 29, 2021 Topics in Agriculture (Animal Science, Agronomy, Crop Protection and Crop Science) and English language were discussed.

STAFF TEACHING & STAFF TRAINING IN UNIVERSITY OF OVIEDO SPAIN

Bernard Peter O. Daipan (CF), Martes Dionisio Jr. (CTE), Maricel A Guron (CAS) and Marissa R Parao (CF) engaged in a faculty mobility in University of Oviedo, Spain on July 19 23, 2021 Aside from the faculty mobility, the group were also able to visit University of Huelva and the Autonomous University of Barcelona.

The group returned to the Philippines on August 8 and 9, 2021

INTERNATIONAL PAPER PRESENTATIONS participated take . (ICN)

Congress is a global platform that aims to gather and empower the global nurse community.

RESEARCH TITLES

• Public and Private Nursing Schools Mitigating the Impacts of CoViD 19 Pandemic in Nursing Program: The Philippine Experience

• Development of Risk Assessment Mobile Health Applications for Older Adults in La Trinidad, Benguet

• Lessons Learned During COVID 19 Pandemic in Community Setting Nursing Educator’s Perspectives

PARTNERSHIPS AND LINKAGES

IRO facilitated two Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) Signing for the Academic Sector The partnership were initiated by the College of Teacher Education and the College of Arts and Sciences

BSU AND TIIKM, SRI LANKA SIGN MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT (MOA) signed 2021 International facilitating and

BSU SIGNS MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT (MOA) WITH EHL, GERMANY Ludwigsburg Sciences), Agreement on September initiative

CALLS DISSEMINATED

One of the functions of the International Relations office is to disseminate calls and internationalization engagements from different international agencies, Universities abroad and others

For 2021, a total 102 calls were disseminated Calls are classified in 15 different categories The graph shows that 16 7%, which is the highest percentage, were international contests and competitions Followed by webinars and lectures being 13 7% Information sessions with 11 8 % The 8 8% were International Course International event, Internship/ Assistantship/ Fellowship and International Conference were 7 8% each Scholarships/ Grants has 6.9% and 5.9 % for the Virtual Fair. Both Training Workshop and International Forum have 2.9%. Followed by Virtual Mobility, Exchange Program and Funding each having 2% of the calls disseminated

Figure 2 Media Used for Dissemination

IRO disseminated calls using social media, electronic mails and physical postings With the this, 83 3% of the calls are shared using social media via BSU IRO Facebook Page, FB account and chat groups while 15 7% are distributed via email and the remaining 1% is for posting on campus bulletin boards.

Figure 1 Categories of Calls Disseminated

PROGRAM 3:

Internationalization of Research Engagements

This program focuses in strengthening the research institutes’ internationalization efforts and increase research outputs through enhancing faculty-researchers’ capabilities. It is a program which encourages university researchers to become internationally engaged. This entails international collaborations in research works such as co-authorship of research papers and publishing of research outputs in international publications.

BALIK SIYENTISTA PROGRAM

NAME:

Guillermo A. Mendoza

PROFILE:

Guillermo A. Mendoza is a professor emeritus of the Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences at the University of Illinois, USA

SPECIALIZATION:

GIS, Remote Sensing, Forest Management

DATE OF ENGAGEMENT: March August 2021

COORDINATING BSU UNIT: Center for Geoinformatics and College of Forestry

trainings on GIS, Remote sensing and Precision Agriculture Advanced Geographic Information Systems the proposals: PATAtAS: Precision Agriculture and Technology (PA for Potato Production) submitted to DOST PCAARRD and of the Potato Growing Areas in Benguet using Precision submitted to CHED

BSU hosts Balik-Scientist Prof. Guillermo A. Mendoza

BSU hosted Prof Guillermo A Mendoza, a Professor Emeritus of the University of Illinois, Chicago USA. BSU conducted a welcoming program on March 11, 2021

Before his arrival, Prof. Mendoza was able to conduct 2 webinars: Webinar on Forestry Researches and Community Based Policies last November 21, 2021 and the Webinar on Precision Agriculture on February 18, 2021 During his engagement with the university, He was able to conduct several training workshops on GIS, Remote Sensing and Precision Agriculture

He officially concluded his Balik Scientist engagement through an Exit Seminar and Report Presentation on August 16, 2021. Prof. Gil is expected to come back on January 2022 under a Fulbright grant.

BALIK SIYENTISTA PROGRAM

NAME: Zenaida N Ganga

PROFILE:

Dr Ganga is a potato research and production independent consultant She was formerly associated with various international academic and private institutions

SPECIALIZATION:

Plant Breeding and Entomology

DATE OF ENGAGEMENT: June December 2021

COORDINATING BSU UNIT:

Northern Philippines Root Crops Research and Training Center

SUMMARY OF ENGAGEMENT:

1. Assisted the NPRCRTC in strengthening of the variety improvement program of the center

2. Contributed in the capability building of the human resource development of researchers, faculty members and students of BSU as well as member institutions of CorCAARD in terms of best management practices on potato production, and research and development activities.

BSU Welcomes Balik-Scientist Dr. Zenaida N. Ganga

Benguet State University conducted a welcome program for Balik Scientist Dr Zenaida Ganga last June 25, 2021, at Solibao Hall, NPRCRTC Building hosted by the Office of Research Services, Northern Philippines Root Crops Research and Training Center, and the International Relations Office

BSU officials and Research and Extension directors attended the program. Dr Ganga expressed her interest in working with different R&E units and the College of Agriculture during her six month engagement as a Balik Scientist

OF RESEARCH ENGAGEMENTS

WEBINARS, TRAININGS, & WORKSHOPS

The Center of Geoinformatics (GIS) conducted a Webinar on Precision Agriculture on February 18, 2021 International Relations Office co facilitated the activity Balik Siyentista Prof Guillermo Mendoza shared his expertise in the topic MAGIC 7+ members and partners were invited to join the webinar. A total of 165 registered in the activity. After the webinar, the BSU Magic 7 PA team conducted a workshop in proposal writing on Precision Agriculture

A webinar workshop series was conducted in partnership with the Highland Science Convergence of Agriculture and Tourism: Benguet Landscapes and Ornamental Offerings of Magsasaka Siyentista (Highland Sci CAT: BLOOMS) Project

The webinar workshop series was to help the farmer partners of the HIGHLAND: Sci CAT: BLOOMS project to acquire new skills in income generating apart from farm tourism.

The webinar was conducted via Zoom and livestreamed in IRO Facebook Page Students and faculty from the Universitas Muhammadiyah Pare pare (UMPAR), Indonesia were invited to join the webinar series.

The Webinar on Dish Garden Making was the first webinar conducted on November 18, 2021 There was a total of 162 online participants and 10 on site participants The video posted on Facebook live garnered 1, 800 views

Followed by the Webinar in Terrarium Making on December 3, 2021 A total of 70 online participants joined the webinar and 10 on site participants The video garnered 936 views in Facebook Live

The final webinar is the Online Demonstration on Basic Flower Arrangement conducted on December 14, 2021 There were 69 online participants and 10 onsite participants The Facebook video has a total of 1, 500 views

PROGRAM 4:

Promotion of Multinational Atmosphere in the University

This program focuses on promoting multinational atmosphere in BSU through international exposures of faculty, researchers, staff and students. Some of the activities in this program are conducting home-based/ borderless internationalization and increasing international linkages and networks. An addition to this program is the compliance to the QS Stars Standards for Internationalization.

HOME-BASED INTERNATIONALIZATION ACTIVITIES

GLIMPSES OF SPANISH LANGUAGE AND CULTURE

The CTE Department of Secondary Education, CAS Department of Humanities and IRO conducted the “ Glimpses of the Spanish Language and Culture” on April 28, 2021 University of Huelva Professor Pablo Antonio Cano Jimenez and University of Seville Professor Manuel Jesus Hermosin Mojeda were the lecturers The Facebook Live reached 662 views

ASEAN MONTH

The IRO spearheaded the University’s celebration of the 54th Founding Anniversary of ASEAN with this year’s theme, “We Care, We Prepare, We Prosper ”

ASEAN MONTH ACTIVITIES

• Virtual Sit in Classes with UMPAR

• Inclusion of the ASEAN Anthem in Flag Ceremonies and Hoisting of the ASEAN flags

• Virtual ASEAN Quiz Bee

• ASEAN Cuisine: Myanmar (Interactive Session)

• Production of ASEAN Anthem AVP

VIRTUAL ASEAN QUIZ BEE

CHAMPION: CA : Tiffanie Grace C. Bengeg Mineralito F. Simon

1st Runner up: CHET: Shanerisse Tamondong Leah Eun Kyung D. Yi

2nd Runner up: CTE: Karen D. Nang is Quim M. Embong

UN DAY QUIZ BEE

The International Relations Office conducted the first UN Day Quiz Bee on October 29 , 2021. The activity is an initiative to raise awareness about the United Nations and to amplify the Sustainable Development Goals

CHAMPION: CTE : Kristine Grace D. Acosta Adrianne Love M. Ignas

1st Runner up: CF: Clarence Gio S. Almoite Mikaela Gabriel Esquejo

2nd Runner-up: Bokod Ruth T. Palitog Campus Premelyn C. Selmo

PROGRAM 4: PROMOTION OF MULTINATIONAL ATMOSPHERE IN THE UNIVERSITY

PARTNER UNIVERSITIES

MOU

UNIVERSITY

VIHN LONG UNIVERSITY

COUNTRY DATE/S SIGNED ASIA

VIETNAM

April 24, 2014 July 29, 2015 December3, 2015

MOU LAMPANG TECHNICAL COLLEGE THAILAND May 9, 2015

MOU TOTTORI UNIVERSITY JAPAN June 19, 2015

MOU SEKOLAH TINGGILMUKE SEBATAN KARSA HUSADAGARU INDONESIA February 23, 2016

MOU HIGHEST SCHOOL OF SCIENCES OF SUBUKAMI INDONESIA 2016

MOU NATIONAL PINGTUNG UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY TAIWAN May 23, 2017

MOU ALMA ATA UNIVERSITY INDONESIA January 4, 2018

MOU SAIMIT INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS GROUP

THAILAND February 8, 2018

MOU NATIONAL CHIAYI UNIVERSITY TAIWAN February 19, 2019

MOU CHUNG SHAN MEDICAL UNIVERSITY

MOA

TAIWAN February 19, 2019

THE INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT SRI LANKA July 21, 2021

EUROPE

IIA/MOU UNIVERSITY OF HUELVA

MOU UNIVERSITY OF OVIEDO

MOU UNIVERSIDAD POLITECNICA DE MADRID

MOU

SPAIN November 17, 2015

SPAIN October 7, 2015

SPAIN January 6, 2016

AGRICULTURE ACADEMY OF VYTAUTUS MAGNUS UNIVERSITY LITHUANIA 2017

IIA ODISEE UNIVERSITY BELGIUM

MOA EVANGELISCHE HOCHSCHULE LUDWIGSBERG (PROTESTANT UNIVERSITY FOR APPLIED SCIENCES) GERMANY September 21, 2021

NORTH AMERICA

MOA UNIVERSITY OF SASKATCHEWAN CANADA May 14, 2021

CANADA

UNIVERSITY OF SASKATCHEWAN

4:

PROMOTION OF MULTINATIONAL ATOSPHERE IN THE UNIVERSITY

PARTNER UNIVERSITIES

BELGIUM GERMANY

ODISEE UNIVERSITY

LITHUANIA

SRI LANKA

Benguet State University is in partnership with 16 international universities and academic institutions in 11 countries Eight universities and 1 private institution in Asia, six universities in Europe and one university in North America.

SPAIN

JAPAN

TOTTORI UNIVERSITY

TAIWAN

• NATIONAL CHIAYI UNIVERSITY

• NATIONAL PINGTUNG UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

• CHUNG SHAN MEDICAL UNIVERSITY

VIETNAM

VINH LONG UNIVERSITY

INDONESIA

ALMA ATA UNIVERSITY

THAILAND

• LAMPANG TECHNICAL COLLEGE

SAIMIT INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS GROUP

• UNIVERSITY OF HUELVA

UNIVERSITY OF OVIEDO

UNIVERSIDAD POLITECNICA DE MADRID

VYTAUTAS MAGNUS UNIVERSITY

EVANGELISCHE HOCHSCHOLE LUDWIDGBERG

THE INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT

CHINA

PROGRAM 5: Services and Support System for Internationalization

This program focuses on the improvement of BSU services and support systems for internationalization. This program includes the creation of new policies and revision existing protocols to facilitate the delivery of services of the International Relations Office.

IRO ORGANIZATIONAL CHART 2021

SUPPORT

IRO IZN Activities

The International Relations Office transferred to a new office with a larger space which allows the following:

Establishment of a student lounge

Simultaneous conduct of meeting

Virtual learning space

Office for the staff

Office for Visiting Professors

Modern audiovisual and teleconferencing facility

The Blessing of the International Relations Office was conducted on January 27, 2021 Along with this, the newly appointed IRO focal persons had an oath taking ceremony.

A Pre Departure Orientation Session (PDOS) was conducted last July 13, 2021. The orientation session is to prepare the participants of the Faculty Mobility. Janet P. Pablo (CA), Marvin T. Valentin (CEAT) and Jennifer Paltiyan Bugtong (CAS) were invited to share their experiences and tips for the delegates

The Guidelines on Determining International Partners is a basis for BSU internal stakeholders in selecting international partners and linkages

The Bridging Intercultural and Intergenerational Gaps (BIIG) program is a study program for foreign students who wish to take up a multidisciplinary course in the Philippines. Both were approved by the Board of Regents (BOR) on November 8, 2021.

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AND SUPPORT SYSTEMS FOR

REQUESTEDIRO SERVICES IN 2021

IRO SERVICES

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chart shows that 29.4% of the requests receive by IRO is on scheduling for videoconferencing, 20.6 % for borrowing items from IRO and 17 6% for requests for Funding/ Financial Assistance, 11 9 % for the preparation of outbound and inbound travel documents, 11 8% on the facilitation of

of token and lastly, 2 9 % on

agreements ,5 9% for

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PROGRAM 5:

SERVICE AND SUPPORT SYSTEMS FOR INTERNATIONALIZATION

Approved Agenda Presented in Administrative Council and BOR Meetings 2021

AGENDA

Approved the proposed partnership agreement on Promoting the employability and entrepreneurship of High Education graduates through innovative Ways in the Philippines (PATHWAYS) with University of Alicante Spain

Approved the proposed Renewal of the Agreement between BSU and the University of Lithuania and endorsed the same to the Board for Approval

Approved the MOA with Commission on Higher Education (CHED) on Indigenous Knowledge Systems and Management (IKSM) Funding and endorsed the same to the Board for Approval

Approved the Proposed Short Course Proposal on Bridging Intercultural and Intergenerational Gaps (BIIGS) Program

Approve the proposed Guidelines on Determining International Partners

Proposed Return Service Agreement between CHED and BSU English Medium Education (EME) Trainees

Proposed Grant Agreement between CHED and BSU English Medium Education (EME) Trainees

Proposed Establishment of Cordillera Homeland

Nomination of Students to the Erasmus Student Mobility Program in the University of Huelva, Spain

Memorandum of Understanding between Benguet State University and University of Guelph, Canada

Participation of BSU PATHWAY Project Team in Workshop 1 (WS1): Employment/Entrepreneurship (E/E) Models, Prospective Analysis, Services including Observatory at the University of Alicante, Spain

STATUS

Approved Admin Council And BOR

Approved Admin Council And BOR

Approved Admin Council No Need For BOR Approval

Approved Admin And BOR

Approved Admin Council And BOR

Approved Admin Council And BOR

Approved Admin Council And BOR

Approved Admin Council

Approved Admin Council

Approved Admin Council

Approved Admin Council

Source: Office of the University Board Secretary (OUBS)