The BSMT delegation which includes Ms. Salvacion Degillo, Ms. Cecilia Toledo, Ms. Cynthia Hinoso, Ms. Mariza Solano, and Ms. Ma. Victoria Españo, was welcomed by Dr. Jenylyn V. Oboza (Acting Campus Executive Director), Ms. Chenee Marie C. Cacho (Chairperson, Secondary and Professional Education Department), Mr. Elmer C. Diocares (Coordinator for Student Services and Alumni Affairs), and Mr. Brandy Celino (Campus Head, Admission and Guidance Services).

All members of the BSMT were scholars of National Science and Development Board (now DOST) under Project 8102 Ed. They graduated with either BS Mathematics for Teachers or BS Physics for Teachers. Driven by their strong desire to help teachers and students in learning Science and Math subjects, used books from the USA are collected by one of BSMT’s members and are sent to the Philippines for distribution by other members to selected public schools and state universities in the country.

The said meeting was spearheaded by PSU-ACC Executive Director, Dr. Renato E. Salcedo, and Campus Coordinator for Extension, Dr. Jocelyn S. De Vera along with Extensionist and Campus Executive Secretary, Mr. Levi Jethro Balgua, and Madam Loida Irabagon of CLSU Extension Center. The meeting focused on the flow of the webinar wherein the staff of the CLSU Extension Center will be sharing their strategies and best practices in implementing extension projects.

The Campus looks forward for stronger ties and further collaboration with CLSU not just in Extension but also in the different core functions of the University.

NSTP Coordinator, Mrs. Divina C. Abogado briefed the employees one (1) hour before the activity. Employees were informed and reminded to duck, cover, and hold once the first alarm goes off, evacuate when the second alarm stops, and exit the campus and assemble in their designated safe areas.

Such activities are aimed towards occupational safety and ensuring that all the employees are prepared when natural disasters such as earthquake strikes in the workplace.

PSU-ACC remains steadfast in its aim in providing its employees the necessary preparation for disastrous events and in promoting occupational safety as they are at the core of the University operations.

With erosion of faith and trust in government recognized as a challenge by the national administration, the Government Quality Management Program (GQMP) aims to make services accessible, convenient, and pleasant to the transacting public. Moreover, one of the objectives of the program is to improve the workplace quality and organization of the national government agencies.

Thus, the Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP) is organizing a capability building program on GQMP focusing on 5S Quality Workplace. The DAP generally seeks to empower local government units, national agencies, and state universities and colleges to use quality workplace standards/visual control standards as one of the means to contribute in achieving quality workplace environment for both the employees and the transacting public.

The Pangasinan State University Alaminos City Campus was chosen as one of the beneficiary agencies of the program in the country. The capability building program includes activities such as:

1. Seminar on 5S
2. Training of Trainers on 5S Quality Workplace
3. Training Course on 5S Audio

To familiarize the selected government agencies on the program, an orientation was conducted by the DAP through its Productivity and Development Center last November 9, 2021. The attendees from the Campus were Dr. Renato Salcedo, Campus Executive Director; Dr. Jenylyn Oboza, Coordinator for Human Resources Management and Development; Ms. Shyeleen Nunez, Coordinator for Quality Assurance; Mr. Levi Jethro Balgua, Campus Executive Secretary; and Mrs. Luisa Andrea Junio, Campus Librarian.

As these officers take the wheel, they are expected to fulfill the duties and responsibilities stipulated in the Goals and Responsibilities of the SSC. These include standing for the right and welfare of the students, implement policies and projects, and organizing student activities for the students of the campus.

These fortunate students were voted by about 1, 677 students during the SSC Election last November 5, 2021. It was the first time for the Student Services and Alumni Affairs Office to conduct a virtual election to the university.

With about 872 casted votes, Reymundo Donato of SANA ALL Partylist made it to top.

Congratulations to the new Supreme Student Council Officers of PSU-ACC!

Dr. Ducut, Associate Professor IV, former Dean of the College of Business and Technology, presently the Coordinator for Income Generating Projects with more than 15 years in the teaching profession, shared her teaching experiences and words of inspiration in the program. In a nutshell, her talk focused on how she sees the teaching profession as a fulfilling job through the years because as a teacher, one can touch the lives of the Filipino youth by inspiring them to be the best that they can be, lead them to the right track, and attain success in their respective journeys.

Inspiring words for the aspiring teachers were given by Dr. Ducut elaborating on the feeling of being a teacher, that it is more precious than any material thing. That if one loves to teach, one will never feel as if it is a burden. As for the qualities needed by aspiring teachers, Dr. Ducut expounded on patience, passion, and the love for the profession.  Dr. Ducut also delivered some inspiring words for the parents to continue to support their children all throughout their academic endeavors since what all teachers and parents alike want is success for “THEIR” children; given that teachers are the second parents of students. For the students, Dr. Ducut advised them to continue to strive for success, cherish the opportunity of being able to study, and always remember that they are the inspiration of teachers in providing quality education especially during these trying times.

More than ever, PSU-ACC is equipped with passionate and competent teaching workforce, committed to develop and produce future professionals and individuals, capable of meeting the needs of industry, public service, and civil society.

In line with the celebration’s theme: “Transforming Public Service in the Next Decade: Honing Agile and Future-Ready Servant Heroes”, Mrs. Divina C. Abogado (NSTP Coordinator) virtually lead the whole Campus to an energetic and exciting Zoomba session. The PSU-ACC employees started with a simple warm up, proceeded with the different groovy Zoomba dance steps, and ended with a calming cool down. Zoomba sessions will definitely help the employees boost their energy while having fun in order to become agile and future-ready servant heroes!

The event was under the initiative of HR Coordinator, Dr. Jenylyn V. Oboza and Campus Executive Director, Dr. Renato E. Salcedo. For the morning session, plenary speaker, DR. JUAN PRIMITIVO P. PETROLA, Education Supervisor II of the Commission on Higher Education Regional Office 1 (CHEDRO1), delivered his talk on Designing Learning Experiences: Aligning Goals, Methods, and Assessments. After his talk, an open forum followed wherein the faculty members voiced out their questions and concerns in the problems that they have and will be encountered while teaching in the new normal, to which Dr. Petrola willingly provided answers and suggestions.

In the afternoon, parallel sessions were conducted where the faculty members were grouped according to their specialization. The speakers for parallel sessions who delivered their talk on Teaching Approaches, Methods, and Current Trends in the different specializations include: DR. EDUARD M. ALBAY, Associate Professor V from Don Mariano Marcos Memorial Statue University (DMMSU), South La Union Campus for Mathematics; DR. STEPHENIE ONG-BUSBUS, Graduate Program Coordinator of School of Advanced Studies at Saint Louis University for Language Education; DR. RICARDO A. CATANGHAL, Dean of the College of Computing Sciences at University of Antique for Information Technology; DR. MARK IRVIN C. CELIS, Assistant Vice President of the Lyceum of the Philippines University (LPU), Cavite Campus for Hospitality Management; MR. ERUS ANGELO A. LUMAGUE, Instructor and Project Staff of Bulacan State University for Business Administration; and DR. JOY DELA PENA-TALENS, Program Chair of the Education Department of the College of Education, Arts, and Sciences at De La Salle Lipa for Professional and General Education. After the parallel sessions, a 30-minute open forum was held where faculty members raised questions regarding their speakers’ topic, expressed their appreciation, and shared their best practices with the speakers.

At the end of the program, certificates of recognition were awarded to the speakers. The program was officially closed by the Campus Administrative Officer, Professor Rene D. Cacho.

PSU-ACC continues to equip its teaching personnel by providing relevant professional trainings in order to have a solid workforce which will hone future individuals and professionals capable of meeting the needs of industry, public service, and civil society.

The virtual meeting between the two HEIs were attended by PoliBatam officials Rahmat Hidayat, Arniati, Irkham, and Ria Anggraini and PSU ACC officials, Dr. Renato E. Salcedo (Campus Executive Director), Mr. Lemuel Ventayen (Dean, College of Business and Technology), Dr. Charlaine Lopez (Chairperson, Business Administration Department), Dr. Gloria Ducut (Faculty Member, Business Administration), and Mr. Levi Jethro Balgua (Campus Executive Secretary).

The credit transfer program entails the enrolment of selected Business Management students of the said Indonesian HEI to the Business Administration program of PSU ACC.

Surely, this collaboration is geared towards the realization of PSU’s vision to become an ASEAN premier state university in 2025.