The Western Visayas College of Science and Technology Human Resource Department conducted a two-day training workshop to its newly hired faculty members on June 5 and 6, 2014.

                According to Mr. Bonie Arenal of the HR Department, they chose to train the new faculty members of the College because of the significant role they play in the delivery of quality education especially in the expected changes and development in the conversion of WVCST to ISAT-U.

The training aimed to make the participants learn new approaches, methods and instruments for classroom application, gain in-depth knowledge on teaching and learning theories, encourage innovation, teaching and learning process particularly in relation to the role of new technologies, facilitate student learning experience in the College-wide setting, develop and implement a behaviour change program and identify as well as adopt strategies for promoting self-management.

                Dir. Enieda G. Corona, Head of the HR Department, oriented the participants on the Norms and Conduct for public officials and employees as well as important laws and rules of the Civil Service Commission.

                Another topic discussed was Professionalism which was reviewed and explained by Dr. Hilda C. Montaño, Dean of the College of Education of WVSU. She reminded the participants that as faculty members, students look up to them and that their image also represents the institution and the profession they have.

                Dr. Ernesto S. Garin, now a new member of the WVSU Faculty, shared his knowledge on the Positive and Negative Side of Groupings and at the same time gave a short workshop on this matter. Other topics were Dealing with Adolescents, discussed by Dr. Rose Marie P. Prudente, Dean, College of Arts and Sciences and Outcome Based Education by Dr. Russ Allen B. Napud, Dean of the College of Engineering and Architecture. Mrs. Maila S. Alparaque and Mrs. Elbe J. Sotito shed light on the leave laws that are allowed and practiced by employees and faculty.

On the second day of the workshop, Dr. Meriam A. Ohao, Principal of the Laboratory School, discussed Teaching Strategies, emphasizing that in the K to 12 program, the teacher should not manipulate the whole class all the time but should be the reverse and participatory on the part of the students. Self-Introspection: Its Implication to the Institutional Performance was explained by Dr. Nehema K. Misola, VP for Admin and Finance. During her talk, participants were given a short group activity on the most important values they should adapt as a person and as a faculty member of WVCST. Dr. Georgia Demavibas talked about Test and Measurement.

                There were 64 participants in this said workshop, 40 coming from the Main Campus, 7 from Barotac Nuevo Campus, 10 from Dumanggas Campus and 7 from Leon Campus.

Mr. Bonie Arenal of the HRD and Mrs. Hazel Bautista of the Registrar’s Office facilitated the training-workshop.

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The Western Visayas College of Science and Technology Extension and Services Division held a year end meeting and a seminar workshop for its partners in the Busog Lusog Talino Program in Magic Island, Nueva Valencia, Guimaras on May 27-28, 2014.

According to Engr. Cora Corbal, this activity is also a thanksgiving party to the partners of the Extension Division in the successful implementation of Busog Lusog Talino Program in the city and province of Iloilo. “This was scheduled late last year but unfortunately, some of the municipalities involved were hit by Typhoon Yolanda so we decided to postpone it. This is also timely because we have new BLT guidelines for the next implementation of the said program.” She added that Busog Lusog Talino will be again implemented soon with a new batch of beneficiaries.

During the seminar, Mr. Art Jhon Caliste, BLT Cordinator of Lemery, discussed personality profiling, while Engr. Cora Corbal gave the new BLT Guidelines.

Some parts of the activity were the BLT video presentation, team building and island hopping.

Participants to this year-end meeting and seminar workshop were representatives from 91 BLT Public Elementary Schools in the city and province of Iloilo, 7 municipal representatives, MSWDO, BLT coordinators, school principals and district supervisors, the COE Faculty and the Extension Division staff.

BLT or Busog Lusog Talino Program is a feeding program implemented to elementary pupils in the public schools in the city and province of Iloilo, sponsored by the Jollibee Group Foundation, together with the Local Government Unit, DepEd and WVCST.

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The WVCST College of Education conducted a Student Teaching Orientation Seminar to its 4^th year students for the first semester of Academic Year 2014-2015.

In the opening program held on June 3, 2014 at the EdTech Center, Dr. John Eric V. Juaneza, COE Associate Dean, gave the students reminders on how to be effective student teachers. ALERT, he said is the key word in student teaching. He told them that they have to avoid gimmicks, limit backlogs, do an extra mile to achieve excellence and they should always be result oriented and time conscious. He added that student teaching is a big opportunity for everyone to shine and impart their knowledge and skills to the students or pupils that they will cater.

Also present during the program were Dr. Susan Marie Pagunsan and Prof. Gloria Oscares, the teacher supervisors of the student teachers who also gave their pieces of advice. Composing the group who will be doing their student teaching are the BEEd, BSEd TLE, BSEd BioSci, BSEd Math and DIT.

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                The participants of the 5 day Regional training for Grade 9 Math Teachers which concluded on Friday, May 23, 2014 gave WVCST an outstanding rating as a service provider.

                True to what DepEd Regional Director Dr. Corazon Brown said, the training was short but the participants appreciated much what they learned from their trainers. A demonstration class was conducted before the closing ceremony by the class J using a kite as an example in solving mathematical problems to prove that K to 12 curriculum is not about contents but is about pedagogy.

                During the closing program, participants expressed how much they appreciated the trainers who unselfishly shared their knowledge and ideas and gave an outstanding rating to the service provided by the WVCST despite some small problems they encountered. They felt happy according to them that the facilitators and the members of the secretariat committee were always there to help them with their needs and to answer their queries.

 

                On behalf of the WVCST, Dr. Carmelo V. Ambut, OIC to the Office of the President,  conveyed that as a service provider, the College welcomes both positive and negative impressions because they are always taken professionally not personally in order to improve the  service quality that the school offers. He added that he is looking forward to another K to 12 training because such activity is not just for the good of the teachers but most of all for the country. Dr. Ambut also reminded them to continue giving quality education and to love their students.

                Dr. Manuel A. Sanchez, Jr., OIC VP for Academic Affairs and WVCST Campus Administrator, however, challenged the Grade 9 teachers to use what they have learned from the training and to pass it on to their students by giving quality education. The new generation of students spend more time in front of computers, want more excitements but impatient. He said that the challenge is for them to go with their pace and that is what K to 12 is about. He also emphasized that teachers of the K to 12 program are the most important contributors in touching the hearts and minds of the students who will become versatile and productive Filipinos that will make a better society.

Accepting this challenge, the teachers assured that with the week-long training they are now ready to teach as the 21^st century Grade 9 teachers.

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                Now on its second week, WVCST Academic Year 2014 enrolment continues to serve the 2^nd year and the 3^rd year students as well as the transferees, shifters and the returning students.

                Based on Memorandum No. 014, Series of 2014 from the office of the OIC Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Manuel A. Sanchez, Jr., May 26 to May 28 is the scheduled enrolment for the 2^nd and 3^rd year students. Transferees, shifters and returning students will be catered on May 29 to May 30.

                A month earlier, WVCST enrolled the qualified 1^st year College students on April 14 – 30, 2014, while the 4^th and 5^th year students had their enrolment on May 21-23, 2014.

                Classes will officially start on June 3, 2014. Late enrolees will still be accepted on June 3 but with corresponding penalty. Changing, adding and dropping of subjects will be catered on June 9 to June 13.

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                Western Visayas College of Science and Technology was chosen for the second time by the Department of Education to facilitate the K to 12 Regional Math Training for Grade 9 teachers.

                The College provided the participants their trainers, training materials and equipment and facilitated the accommodation and their food.

Dr. Nehema K. Misola, VP for Admin and Finance of WCST and at the same time the Overall Chairman of this activity, cordially welcomed the 692 participants and emphasized that as a service provider, WVCST believes in the importance of this training. She expressed her hopes that the teachers will be able to address the diversified learning styles, strategies, assessments and approaches to make learning Mathematics fun and easy. “Let us all be instruments of learning and carriers of quality education to every Filipino,” she said.

On the other hand, Dr. Corazon P. Brown, Regional Director, DepEd Region 6, mentioned in her speech that although the training is short, the participants will surely learn a lot. She added that she is happy to see faces eager to learn and the attendance in this training shows a picture of commitment. Dr. Brown indicated that every participant is expected to be on time during lectures because every session is essential.

Meanwhile, the Regional Director commended WVCST for accepting the request of the Department of Education to be its service provider despite the small budget allocated for the training. She jokingly said that maybe WVCST has magical powers that they can make ends meet with a small budget.

In May 2013, the College was also chosen by DepEd as the service provider for the K to 12 Regional Math and TLE Training for Grade 8 teachers which was held in WVCST.

 This year’s training is held in Sarabia Manor Hotel and Convention Center which started on May 19, 2014 and will finish on May 23. Dr. Nehema K. Misola, WVCST VP for Admin and Finance is the Overall Chairman and the training implementor is Dr. Asusina Asuncion E. Echaveria, Dean of the College of Education.

Also present in the opening program of the K to 12 Regional Math Training are Dr. Novelyn M. Vilchez, Chief, Curriculum Learning Management Division, DepEd Region 6, Dr. Carmelo V. Ambut, WVCST OIC to the Office of the President and Dr. Manuel A. Sanchez, WVCST OIC-VP for Academic Affairs and Campus Administrator.

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            A send off program was held by the College in honor of Dr. Luis M. Sorolla Jr.,WVCST President who has just been elected as the 7^th President of West Visayas State University on Monday, May 12, 2014.

                In a simple ceremony, Dr. Carmelo V. Ambut, the OIC to the Office of the President of WVCST, expressed pride and honor that another distinct member of its clan is sent to an equally challenging role as President of West Visayas State University. This only shows he said, that Western Visayas College of Science and Technology is the cradle of top notch presidents of higher education institutions in the Republic of the Philippines – a strong indication of quality.

                On his part, Dr.Sorolla jokingly said there is nothing to worry nor a reason to be sad because he is just next door or in the adjacent school. Nevertheless, he also expressed his sentiment because this is the school that moulded him and where he built his dreams from all the beautiful memories he had for very long years. Dr.Sorolla also expressed his heartfelt thanks to everybody who in one way or another has touched his life especially those who had supported his administration and helped WVCST grow.

                Dr.Manuel A. Sanchez Jr., VP for Academic Affairs and Campus Administrator also conveyed appreciation and gratitude on behalf of the College. He extended his best wishes to Dr. Luis M. Sorolla, Jr. as he journeys to another phase of professional life and good health to be able to serve his constituents efficiently and effectively.

                After the ceremony, Dr. Luis M. Sorolla, Jr. took time to personally thank each of his well wishers who gave him gifts as a gesture of thanks and good luck.  The ROTC Command of WVCST then gave him Military Honors as he was ushered to the University car of WVSU.

                Upon his arrival at WVSU Dr.Sorolla was warmly welcomed by the school’s key officials and staff as well as the members of the ADCO who were waiting for him to preside the meeting.

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                After six months of thorough search process for a new President, The West Visayas State University Board of Regents (BOR) finally elected Dr. Luis M. Sorolla, Jr. as 7th President on May 6, 2014 in CHED-Central Office, Quezon City.

                The search for the new president started in November 2014 and held its public forum in December.  Dr. Sorolla was one of the three candidates for the said position, together with the two other existing key officials of the university namely  Dr. Luis A. Abioda, WVSU VP for Academic  Affairs and  Dr. Bobby Gerardo, WVSU VP for Administration and Finance.

                Dr. Luis M. Sorolla will assume office on Monday, May 12, 2014. He served as President of Western Visayas College of Science and Technology for eight years.