Central Mindanao University Academic Paradise of the South
Central Mindanao University (CMU) and Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta (UMY) strengthened their internationalization partnership through an Executive Meeting and Information Session held on May 14 at the Office of the President Conference Room.
The meeting, themed “Solidifying Internationalization,” gathered university officials from both institutions to discuss academic collaboration, mobility programs, and transnational education initiatives.
University President Dr. Rolito G. Eballe led the host university in welcoming the UMY delegation alongside Dr. Raquelyn J. Dadang, Director of the Office of International Relations, who formally opened the program.
Representing UMY were Prof. Slamet Riyadi, Vice Rector for Quality, Reputation, and Partnership, and Dr. Idham Badruzaman, Head of International Mobility under the Directorate of Global Partnership and Employability.
In his statement of purpose, Prof. Riyadi emphasized UMY’s commitment to building long-term academic partnerships in Southeast Asia and highlighted the shared goals of both universities in promoting quality education and regional collaboration.
Moreover, Dr. Badruzaman presented UMY’s Scholarship Campaign, which offers graduate scholarships, short-term mobility programs, and faculty development opportunities for international students and faculty members.
Meanwhile, Dr. Eballe reaffirmed CMU’s compmitment to strengthening global academic cooperation and expanding international opportunities for students and faculty.
The second part of the meeting focused on discussions on the Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) Program, faculty and student exchange, and Transnational Education (TNE). Both universities explored ways to operationalize these initiatives to strengthen academic exchange and enrich learning opportunities for Filipino and Indonesian scholars.
Both delegations expressed support for developing sustainable programs that will benefit students, faculty members, and researchers from both institutions.
The executive meeting is part of CMU’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its presence in regional academic networks and expand partnerships across ASEAN.
[Information from Mr. Ronel John L. Guarte, Faculty, CAS]
