𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟭 | 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗨𝗡𝗘𝗦𝗖𝗢 𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗪𝗜𝗡 𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺
The journey has officially begun!
Selected faculty members from the Basic Education Department, various colleges, directors, and staff of the University of the Assumption have officially commenced their six-day 2026 UNESCO UNITWIN Benchmarking and Immersion Program on Collaborative Faculty Development in partnership with Handong Global University.
The first day was filled with meaningful learning, collaboration, and innovation as the delegation toured the Handong Global University campus and participated in workshops at the Handong AI Services for Education and the Institute for Holistic Intelligence Scholarship and Education Development. These sessions provided valuable insights into emerging educational practices, the transformative role of artificial intelligence in education, and holistic approaches to academic excellence.
The program is headed by Dr. Michaella Castillo, Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs (AVPAA) and Director for Internationalization.
Representing the University of the Assumption are:
1. Anele Mallari – College of Nursing and Pharmacy
2. Denilyn Munar – College of Nursing and Pharmacy
3. Maribeth Rivera – College of Information Technology
4. Rosalinda Perez – College of Accountancy
5. Raleigh Najera – Marketing, Alumni Relations, Internationalization and Engagement
6. Jona-Liza Cruz – College of Hospitality and Tourism Management
7. Denzelle Kayla Sabado – College of Hospitality and Tourism Management
8. Maria Heidi Arconado – School of Arts and Sciences
9. Romario Polintan – Center for the Holistic Advancement of Religious Instruction, Spirituality and Mission (CHARISM)
10. Joseph Edward Dela Cruz – College of Engineering and Architecture
11. Francis Gilbert Cortez – School of Education
12. Violy Fernanda Santos – Quality Management Office
13. Edita Sagmit – Junior High School
14. Kenneth Dizon – Junior High School
15. Chrysanta Rodriguez – Senior High School
16. Camille Franco – Senior High School
17. Albert Martinez – Senior High School
18. Estrella Mateo – Grade School
19. Irene Sibug – School of Business and Public Administration
As the program continues, the delegation looks forward to gaining deeper insights into innovative teaching strategies, artificial intelligence integration, active learning methodologies, and instructional design approaches that enhance classroom engagement, foster critical thinking, and promote meaningful student learning.
Through this international collaboration, the University of the Assumption reaffirms its commitment to faculty excellence, global engagement, educational innovation, and the continuous pursuit of quality education for every Assumptionist.
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