By Keziah G. Huelar

CPU President, Dr. Teodoro C. Robles and Ms. Sherri Bell, President, Camosun College sign the memorandum of understanding. Present during the signing were CPU Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Irving Domingo L. Rio; CPU Vice President for Student Affairs, Rev. Joniel Howard H. Gico; Director, CPU Office of Transnational Programs and Acting Dean of the CPU School of Graduates, Dr. Rowena M. Libo-on; Acting Director of the Office of International Relations and Cooperation, Prof. Anna May A. Yap-Zerrudo; Dean, CPU College of Business and Accountancy, Dr. Lorna T. Grande; Dean, CPU College of Hospitality and Management, Asst. Prof. Medalla P. Baliao; Principal, CPU Kindergarten, Prof. Hannah C. Siosan; and faculty, CPU Kindergarten. Mrs. Praise Enriquez Glory.

Central Philippine University and Camosun College, British Colombia, Canada signed a memorandum of understanding to initiate cultural and academic exchanges between the two educational institutions. The said agreement was signed at the Administration Building, Conference Hall on January 23, 2019.

CPU President, Dr. Teodoro C. Robles introduced the administrative and academic officials of the university. He also highlighted CPU’s academic partnerships and exchanges with universities and colleges across the globe. Dr. Robles further stated that the university was pursuing more partnerships for international academic and cultural immersions by actively promoting the university’s holistic and competitive programs.

The said agreement was signed by Dr. Robles; Ms. Sherri Bell, President, Camosun College, Mr. Geoff Wilmshurt, Camosun College Vice President for Partnerships; and Mr. Rudy Sabas, Consultant, Commission on Higher Education-Canadian Bureau for International  Education (CHED-CBIE) International Partnerships.

Warm exchanges – CPU President, Dr. Teodoro C. Robles welcomes Ms. Sherri Bell, President, Camosun College and Mr. Geoff Wilmshurt,
Camosun College Vice President for Partnerships.

Present during the signing were CPU Vice President for Academic Affaairs, Dr. Irving Domingo L. Rio; CPU Vice President for Student Affairs, Rev. Joniel Howard H. Gico; Director, CPU Office of Transnational Programs and Acting Dean of the CPU School of Graduates, Dr. Rowena M. Libo-on; Acting Director of the Office of International Relations and Cooperation, Prof. Anna May A. Yap-Zerrudo; Dean, CPU College of Business and Accountancy, Dr. Lorna T. Grande; Dean, CPU College of Hospitality and Management, Asst. Prof. Medalla P. Baliao; Principal, CPU Kindergarten, Prof. Hannah C. Siosan; and faculty, CPU Kindergarten. Mrs. Praise Enriquez Glory.

During the said meeting, both parties tackled the possibility of conducting student and faculty exchanges primarily on tourism and hospitality management programs, internships, creating an integrated system for academic credit transfer, internationalization technical and academic trainings, joint programs and a comprehensive curriculum for early childhood curriculum.