𝐂𝐇𝐑𝐎𝐍𝐈𝐂𝐋𝐄𝐒 | 𝘼𝙙𝙫𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙘𝙝 𝙞𝙣 𝙚𝙙𝙪𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 TAU, Zamboanga univ approve MOU

Tarlac Agricultural University’s (TAU) College of Education (CED) and Western Mindanao State University’s (WMSU) College of Teacher Education (CTE) have formalized their bilateral agreement through a  virtual signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on 29 April.

Represented by their respective presidents, TAU President Dr. Max P. Guillermo and WMSU President Dr. Ma. Carla A. Ochotorena, both state universities signified their commitment to pursue a more active participation in research and academic endeavors. Other officials also took part in the ceremony.

“I am eager to witness the partnership that we can build together which will lead to different activities, programs, and projects” Mr. Marlon B. Espedillon, Acting Director of External Linkages and International Affairs (ELIA), said during his opening remarks.  This was further elaborated by Dr. Rene G. Nanit, proponent and faculty member of CED, who outlined the provisions of the agreement which are geared towards the “development of mutual relationship between the two institutions.”

Considering the MOU signing as another milestone in the journeys of TAU and WMSU, Dr. Guillermo said that the teacher education programs of the two institutions laid the “foundation upon which the future of our society is built.”

“Both TAU and WMSU carry the tradition of academic excellence and commitment to innovation,” Dr. Guillermo continued as he verbalized his dream that TAU and WMSU both “serve as beacon of hope and inspiration” in their respective regions. 

As a response, Dr. Ochotorena underscored the value of collaboration and recognized TAU’s role in teacher education and agriculture. “WMSU can gain valuable exposure to TAU’s knowledge and experience as a Center of Excellence. Our collaboration has a potential for groundbreaking research tailored to the unique needs of Zamboanga Peninsula,” Dr. Ochotorena stated. 

Wrapping up the program, CED Assistant Dean, Dr. Lynn Michelle L. Gorospe, representative of CED Dean Dr. Claire Anne A. Olivares, said she looks forward to working with WMSU CTE faculty to “broaden perspectives” and to visiting Zamboanga City as she also extended the same courtesy to WMSU leadership.

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