In preparation for the opening of classes on January 13, the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs conducted a System wide Pre-opening Conference held at the Grand Xing Imperial Hotel.

During the event, 49 newly appointed faculty from five different campuses of the university took oath.  The new director for the Safety, Security, Environment and Disaster, Management Mitigation Office, Mr. Manfred Von Magat also took his official oath of office. Mr. Magat was a faculty member of the College of Arts and Sciences before he was designated to the position.

Dr. Emily dela Cruz, outgoing Gender and Development Center Director was also given a plaque in recognition of her service to the university. Dr. Emily dela Cruz served the GAD Center from 2008 – 2021 as GAD Focal Person, and served as its Director from January 4, 2021 to January 5, 2025. Dr. Dela Cruz is now the designated Director of the Office of the Student Affairs and Services.

In his speech, the University President, Dr. Gabriel M. Salistre, Jr., congratulated the faculty for their untiring performance to maintain academic integrity and their commitment to serve the clientele. He also recognized the relentless efforts of each one that makes up the ISAT U community. He proudly enumerated the university’s achievements and emphasized that the administration will always work hard for the benefit of everybody, and that no campus will be left behind. ‘Together, we have risen above challenges and demonstrated the power of unity in purpose and action.” Dr. Salistre also encouraged everyone to aspire for even greater accomplishments and work together to elevate ISAT U.

The Vice Presidents for Academic Affairs, Administration and Finance, External Affairs and Research and Extension reported their accomplishments and gave updates and reminders on the programs under their offices.

On the lighter side, Dr. Heinz B. Gumaquil, of the Public Information and Communications Office, introduced the updated University Profile and the modified video for ISAT U Hymn.

The Pre-opening Conference was attended by faculty members from five different campuses of Iloilo Science and Technology University namely the Iloilo City Campus, Barotac Nuevo Campus, Dumangas, Leon and Miagao Campus.