Tarlac State University, Universitas Muhammadiyah Prof. DR. HAMKA (UHamka), and DepEd Tarlac City Schools Division entered a tripartite memorandum of understanding to foster international academic cooperation on Thursday morning (May 8) at the Alumni Center, Lucinda Campus.
The three institutions agreed to collaborate in terms of faculty scholarships for master's and doctoral degrees, undergraduate student scholarships, collaborative education programs, English Language Proficiency Program (ELPP), credit-transfer program, laboratory/research facilities sharing, faculty and student exchange, internships, cultural experience programs, and joint seminars, conferences and meetings for education.
"In TSU, we value collaboration and partnership, and in valuing collaboration and partnership, [it is] simply because of our traits of '3Bs:' We believe that we could do our best for our students, who are our primary clientele. We believe in partnership, believing in others, because if we don't have partners, we cannot attain [the] SDGs," Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Agnes M. Macaraeg said.
VP Macaraeg's '3Bs' include believing in what TSU can do, believing in others, and believing in faith.
"As a public education institution, we are committed to providing quality, accessible, relevant, and inclusive education. The Tarlac City Schools Division fully embraces this partnership. We are committed to the pursuit of excellence in teaching and learning, research and innovation, cultural exchange and professional development," Dr. Ruth D. Jimenez, Chief Education Program Supervisor from DepEd Tarlac City Schools Division, said.
Meanwhile, TSU President Dr. Arnold E. Velasco expressed the university's commitment to uphold the partnership and share knowledge, expertise, and resources for academic enhancements and research.
Moreover, Dr. Herri Mulonyo, UHAMKA Institute of Research, Community Service, and Publication Director, also committed to collaborate with the partner institution, notably in research.
"We would like to encourage our esteemed partners to have dedication, collaboration, and that we will have mutual publication in reputable journals," Dr. Mulonyo said.
In the afternoon, an international seminar on thesis and dissertation writing for graduate researchers was conducted with speakers from the partner institutions and Central Luzon State University. (jlm-OPA)
