Central Mindanao University Academic Paradise of the South
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.
Facilitated by the Office of Library Services, the agreement allows faculty, staff, and students of both universities to access each other’s library resources and services. It also covers the exchange of publications such as newsletters and other academic materials between the two institutions.
“This MOA binds our commitment to inspiring learning, nurturing innovation, and empowering our academic communities through accessible, collaborative, and future-ready library services,” Ms. Prinyl P. Austral, Director of the Office of Library Services, said.
CMU Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Jose S. Valmorida described the MOA as a clear expression of both universities’ commitment to expanding academic opportunities.
“We joined together today so that we can create better learning experiences, strengthen our institutions, and open more opportunities for our students, faculty, and the academic community,” Dr. Valmorida said in his welcome message.
CMU President Dr. Rolito G. Eballe and SLSU President Dr. Jude A. Duarte echoed this sentiment, describing the agreement as a collaboration that reflects their shared commitment to advancing the quality of higher education.
“This collaboration reflects our shared understanding that higher education institutions grow stronger when they work together through cooperative initiatives, staff development, and knowledge exchange that reinforce our common goal of delivering relevant, inclusive, and quality education,” Dr. Duarte said.
Dr. Eballe added that the partnership demonstrates how higher education thrives through collaboration.
“By working together, exchanging publications, supporting professional development, and sharing the responsible use of our resources, we demonstrate that higher education thrives when institutions collaborate rather than work in isolation,” he said.
Both institutions are set to meet in the coming months to lay out specific plans and activities for the implementation of the MOA. [Johnica Chantal G. Montero]
