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ππππππππ ππ ππππ | In a bid to foster national development through sustained competitiveness of state universities and colleges (SUCs), the Philippines Association of State Universities and Colleges (PASUC) holds the Annual Convention and General Assembly at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City, 15-17 July, convening SUC Presidents and other University officials from across the nation.
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Tarlac Agricultural University (TAU) President Dr. Silverio Ramon DC. Salunson, together with Dr. Arnold R. Lorenzo, OIC Vice President for Finance and Administration (VPFA); Dr. Edmar N. Franquera, OIC Vice President for Research, Extension, and Training (VPRET); and Dr. Leonell P. Lijauco, OIC Director of Planning and Development Office (PDO), joins hundreds of leaders in exploring strategies to improve SUC performances in finance, innovation and digital governance, quality assurance, internationalization, and sustainable development.
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ππππππππ ππ ππππ | Leading the flag-raising ceremony on 15 July is the Department of Extension and Training (DET) team, headed by its OIC Director Dr. Agnes C. Perey and Assistant Director Ms. Myrje J. Patricio.
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DET is mandated to spur rural development in Tarlac Province and Central Luzon, through programs geared toward enhancing food security, poverty alleviation, policymaking, productivity, and competitiveness. It also innovates and assesses extension strategies for small farmers and members of marginalized sectors.
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ππππππππ ππ ππππ | Members of the technical working group from Don Honorio Ventura Technological State University (DHVTSU) confer with their counterparts from the Tarlac Agricultural Universityβs (TAU) World University Rankings for Innovation (WURI) committee at the Office of the President (OP) Conference Room on 9 July.
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Together with Dr. Benny S. Soliman, OIC Director of External Linkages and International Affairs (ELIA), Dr. Sheila S. Lingaya, Assistant Director of ELIA, and Ms. Caroline N. Gabis, Chief of Partnership Development, Mr. Jerome L. Duque and Mr. Julius C. Consul from the TAU-WURI Secretariat share the methodologies of the rankings published annually by the Hanseatic League of Universities (HLU).
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ππππππππππ | TAU clerks, personnel undergo pioneer training on basic office protocols
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Aiming to improve their skills and competencies in carrying out the operations of their respective offices, clerks and assistants from the different colleges, offices and units of Tarlac Agricultural University (TAU) gathered at the TAU AgriTourism Hostel Function Hall on 11-12 July for the 1st Annual Capacity Building for Office Clerks and Office Assistants.
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The two-day orientation-seminar was spearheaded by the Office of the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) for Administration, the CAO for Finance, the Budget Office, the Procurement Office, and the Human Resource and Management Office (HRMO).
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ππππππππππ | To strengthen solidarity with SUCs in the North TAU employees join mid-year festival in Isabela Province
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Led by Tarlac Agricultural University (TAU) President, Dr. Silverio Ramon DC. Salunson, the 125-strong TAU delegation gathered for the Sociocultural and Sports Mid-year Festival at Isabela State University (ISU) in Echague, Isabela from 1-5 July.
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The annual assembly of faculty and non-teaching staff from state universities and colleges (SUCs) north of Metro Manila, steered by the Association of State Colleges and Universities - Solid North (ASCU-SN), showcased friendly games and competitions, celebrating the distinct heritage of Northern and Central Luzon provinces, and fostering the advancement of sports culture and promotion of health and wellness among SUC workers.
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ππππππππππ | TAU-CBM's BSTM program undergoes reg'l CHED quality evaluation
The Regional Quality Assessment Team (RQAT) of the Commission on Higher Education Regional Office III (CHEDRO 3) visited the Tarlac Agricultural University's College of Business and Management (TAU-CBM) on 5 July for a survey visit to evaluate its Bachelor of Science in Tourism Management (BSTM) program and validate the universityβs adherence to the requirements for the Certificate of Program Compliance (COPC).
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The RQAT assessor, Dr. Maria Anna David-Cruz of Don Honorio Ventura Technological State University (DHVTSU), was welcomed by Dr. Silverio Ramon DC. Salunson, TAU president, and the TAU-CBM faculty members led by their current dean, Dr. Erlie SD. Totaan at the Office of the President (OP) Conference Room.
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