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Vol. 1 No. 3 August- September 2016 THEThe Official NewsletterPREMIER of Cebu Technological University What’s Inside US Ambassador GJNUE inks swears-in CTU volunteers 10-year deal with CTU KOPEC boosts skills for CTU hits grand slam internationalization at 2016 PICE THE QuizPREMIER Bowl | 1 GJNUE inks 10-year deal with CTU Gong Ju National University of Education (GJNUE) and efforts shall be made by both sides to find financial and in- and Cebu Technological University (CTU) have committed kind resources. to a ten-year development program to further exchange and cooperation programs. GNUE is a coeducational higher education institution founded in 1938. It serves a big population in the town of The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed on Gongju, South Chungcheong, South Korea. August 30, 2016 by CTU President Rosein A. Ancheta Jr. and GJNUE President Byoung-Geun Ahn signals for international Other universities linked with GJNUE are Lansing opportunities for students and faculty. College (U.S.A), University of Alberta, Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology (New Zealand), Hunan Normal Based on the respective institutions’ needs, key aspects University (China), Kobe University (Japan), University Of are streamlined in the agreement: exchange of students,educators Oregon (U.S.A), and University of the Philippines. and information/academic materials, cooperation in student internship programs and organization of joint research programs South Korea and Philippines have continuously (leading to publication in academic and professional journals). promoted the value of reciprocity hence the pact between GNUE and CTU is indicative of this mutual understanding that The implementation of specific exchange programs specifically enhances the quality of education. (UPO) shall be separately negotiated as determined by both institutions, Editorial Board DR. RHODORA G. MAGAN University Publication Editor-in-ChiefEditor-in-chief THE PREMIER DR. DORIS O. GASCON, DA PROF. JOHANNA PAULO ENGR. ELENA APARENTE PROF. JOEBERT MONACILLO (CAS-Main) (CoEd-Main) (COE-Main) (COT-Main) DR. ARIEL L. RAMOS PROF. JOSEPHINE ANNE C. PROF. JIHAN S. COMEROS PROF. ROSALEA FENINA A. (CTU-Argao) TALEON (CTU-Carmen) MARGALLO (CTU-Barili) (CTU-Moalboal) PROF. ROWENA P. DATO-ON PROF. ANTONIETTE BELLE The Premier is the official newsletter of the (CTU-Daanbantayan) PROF. LAILA HOBRERO REYES PROF. LESLEY KAREN PENERA Cebu Technological University ( CTU ). (CTU-(CTU-Sanfrancisco) San Francisco) (CTU-Tuburan) (CTU-Danao) Published by the University Publication Office (UPO) , sixth floor, Engineering CHERWINN J. JUNGOY building, right wing. Layout Artist Corner M.J. Cuenco Ave. & R. Palma St., Cebu City DR. ROSELYN T. BUSTOS University Publication Director Consultant DR. LEDESMA R. LAYON DR. VICTOR D. VILLAGANAS DR. GLORIA G. DELAN DR. EDGAR U. TIBAY VP- Administration and Finance VP- Academic Affairs VP- Research and Development VP- Production Extension & Business Affairs ADVISERS THE PREMIER | 1 KOPEC boosts skills for internationalization Korean Traditional Skills Group conducted Resource speakers shared their thoughts on the training with College of Technology students on the growing demand for skills training in today’s August 31 as part of the Memorandum of Agreement internationalization-driven education. GNUE (MOA) between Gongju National University of representatives presented the course offerings of the Education (GNUE) -Cebu Technological University institution before the training commenced. They are (CTU). positive about bringing skills diversity to CTU, one The group coordinated with Korea-Philippine of the country’s leading universities. Cultural and Educational Exchange Center Corporation (KOPEC) President Dr. Choi Hoon Young who has Support from the administration helped been promoting Korean culture in the country. much in materializing the two-day affair. CTU President Dr. Rosein A. Ancheta Jr. reiterated in COT Dean Marde T. Ponce initiated the his speech the need for programs that link students activity to enhance participants’ skills in dressmaking to the application of knowledge as this reflects the and crafting tea coaster (thread and wood), baby crib university’s productive awareness of the ASEAN hanging mobile, book marker, packaging design and thrusts. (UPO) leather handicraft. 2 | THE PREMIER US Ambassador swears-in CTU volunteers US Ambassador to the Philippines consultation with the assigned work partner; and Philip S. Goldberg has sworn- in four (4) (3) increase opportunities for school community American professionals as volunteers of participation by getting involved in research and Cebu Technological University.Michele, extension activities and ensuring that the projects Tim, Marissa, and Robbie will be doing their are designed and implemented. assignments in various CTU Campuses. The volunteers were sworn-in along with These Peace Corps Volunteers (PCVs) the others in Batch 275 of the Philippine Peace are expected to (1) improve teaching of Corps Volunteers who are assigned in the three English-related subjects by co-planning and (3) different sectors: Education, Coastal Resource co-teaching classes with the assigned campus Management (CRM), and Child, Youth, and organic work partner/ counterpart, designing Families (CYF) in Luzon and Visayas. and conducting training for teachers, and assisting in developing teaching materials; (2) The ceremony was held on September 14, raise academic performance of students by 2016 at the Charles Parsons Ballroom, Chancery conducting review sessions as necessary and in Building, U.S. Embassy in Manila. (Lesley Karen Penera, CTU-Danao Publication Chair) THE PREMIER | 3 Defining the future of mushroom culture: CTU sets tone Sakura International collaborates with Cebu the two southern campuses mentioned. They await Suginouchi’s Technological University (CTU) to provide internship program directive on the screening details. His company has served as a in Japan’s Yume Koubo (Dream Factory for Mushroom) . manpower agency that caters to, among others, Yume Kouba. CTU-Barili Campus Director Genes Pasaje said that the “I think they will be conducting the screening linkage was initiated by Sakura International’s CEO Masaharu hopefully in the first week of October this year, and CTU-Main Suginouchi when he contacted CTU-Argao’s OJT coordinator. is the ideal site for the interview as it is accessible by everyone By then CTU-Barili was informed, and both campuses decided concerned.” to have an initial talk with the CEO in the first week of September in Carcar. A minimum of four(4) successful applicants necessitates one (1) university representative or a practicum coordinator to “There is no specific degree in our curriculum which supervise their welfare in the internship location. The coordinator caters to mushroom culture but it is one of the courses under BS is provided free round trip airfare and accommodation. Horticulture program in CTU-Barili at present. This might be one of the major concerns in the next curriculum review,” Dr. The agreement is valid for two(2) years as stipulated in Pasaje said. the agreement signed on September 18 at CTU-Main Campus. But as of now, Japan offers a working permit for one year. Students currently enrolled in BS Agriculture degree Dr. Pasaje assumed then that OJT program will range from 3 program and/or related courses are to comply with the major months to one year, so it is most likely that after the first batch requisites : articulate in English or the language spoken in the host another will follow. country; passed pre-practicum requirements; psychologically, emotionally and spiritually balanced; has written approval or “There is a possibility that other companies will join by consent from parents/guardians; passed the IQ and personality then if the program will be successful.” test conducted by the Guidance Council officer (where Yume Koubo defines the passing parameter); and physically healthy as As of the moment, only Yume Koubo is certain certified by the university medical officer. about accommodating CTU interns. Yume Koubo President Hiroshi Kawamori and CTU President Dr. Rosein A. Ancheta “I think our students have the capacity to qualify for the Jr. strengthen the ASEAN thrust of skills development among international internship training. I know they can do the job.” student constituents. CTU-Tuburan has already submitted the names of Masaharu is married to a Filipina from Mandaue, Cebu their prospective interns as the training does not only limit to and has been dealing with clients in Japan ever since. (UPO) 4 | THE PREMIER Japan awaits more of university’s grads Gilbert Navidad-Mancia, a graduate of Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology (BSIT) major in automotive 1. Terana, Michael P., Certificate in Industrial Technology, technology, is scheduled for deployment at Mitsubishi FUSO ; Mitsubishi Motors Corporation-Nagoya Factory; Trucks and Bus Corporation in Nagoya, Japan this September as 2. Villaluz, Horace John O. , BSIT-Automotive Technology, part of CTU-PESO’s enrollment-employment mechanism. ;Hitachi Automotive Systems Steering, Co., Ltd.; 3. Tuñacao, Keen Vincent C. , BSIT, At present, there are twenty-four CTU graduates ;Hitachi Appliances, Inc.; trained on skills and Japan’s language at Phil-Nippon Technical 4. Abasolo, Gil P., BS Mechatronics, College (PNTC) in Laguna. PNTC has already helped over ;Hitachi Appliances, Inc.; 9,000 graduates in getting a job they deserve in one of the 5. Aloyan, Denmark P., BSIT-Machine Shop, world’s