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𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 Cooperation in a team comes from unity in purpose, voice, and vision. A shared purpose serves as the team’s “heart,” giving members direction and motivating genuine commitment. When members internalize this purpose, cooperation happens naturally. A team must also speak with one voice to avoid confusion, division, and conflict, as unity in message strengthens collective action. Finally, a common …

Sustaining its commitment to internationally recognized quality standards, Central Mindanao University (CMU) opened its fourth ISO 9001:2015 Surveillance Audit on February 19 at the Farmers Training Center—marking the second surveillance audit under its current certification cycle since first earning ISO 9001 certification in 2021.

To further advance its strategic foresight community, Central Mindanao University (CMU) sent selected members of its Administrative Council, including top management leaders, directors, unit heads, and college deans, to complete the four-day “Bending Reality” Strategic Foresight Training facilitated by the Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP) on February 10–13, 2026.

Central Mindanao University (CMU), through the Office of Environmental and Safety Management (OESM), hosted representatives of SEEWAY Inc. during an on-site visit on February 4, 2026, to explore a possible partnership on wastewater management and renewable resource research initiatives.

Value of the Week | February 16-20, 2026 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 People often struggle to position themselves when faced with conflicting choices, regardless of their roles as leaders, subordinates, parents, or team members. Indecisiveness—whether from authority or followers—creates confusion, delays, and inefficiency. Effective decision-making requires careful thought rather than haste, but once a decision is made, one must stand by it with …

Two senior education students of Central Mindanao University (CMU) are currently undertaking their international teaching internship at Takpittayakhom School in Thailand, gaining valuable cross-cultural experience and bringing CMU’s brand of excellence beyond Philippine borders.

Dr. Ronley C. Canatoy, associate professor from the Department of Soil Science at Central Mindanao University (CMU), delivered a special research lecture at Gyeongsang National University (GNU) in Jinju, South Korea, on January 27, 2026.

Reinforcing its commitment to the continual improvement of quality management processes, Central Mindanao University (CMU) highlighted ISO 9001:2015 and strengthened quality awareness among the CMU community during its monthly convocation held on February 2, 2026, at the University Convention Center.

Central Mindanao University (CMU) has formalized a partnership with Southern Leyte State University (SLSU) for library resource exchange through the ceremonial signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) on January 30, 2026, held at the Office of the President Conference Room and via Zoom.