The University of San Agustin (USA) successfully hosted the Commission on Higher Education Regional Office VI (CHED RO VI) Re-Orientation on the Strategic Internationalization Plan (SIP), titled “Strengthening Global Pathways: Re-Orientation on CHED’s Strategic Internationalization Plan (SIP) in Advancing the ACHIEVE Agenda,” for the Private Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) Cluster on 07 April 2026, at the College of Business Conference Room, Aguirre Hall.
The whole-day activity gathered representatives from private HEIs across the region to strengthen institutional capacities in internationalization and align initiatives with CHED’s ACHIEVE Agenda. The program formally opened with preliminaries, followed by welcome and inspirational messages from Rev. Fr. Arnel S. Dizon, OSA, President of the University of San Agustin, and Dr. Raul F. Muyong, Regional Director of CHED RO VI.
In his opening remarks, Fr. Dizon emphasized that internationalization has become a strategic imperative for higher education institutions, calling for more coherent, sustainable, and results-driven approaches. He underscored the need for institutions to strengthen systems and translate plans into concrete actions, while highlighting the importance of collaboration among private HEIs in advancing global engagement and positioning Philippine higher education on the international stage.
A highlight of the morning session was the sharing of institutional experiences in developing Strategic Internationalization Plans. The University of San Agustin, represented by Mr. John Paul P. Mondejar, Director of the International Relations Office, presented its journey and policy development in advancing internationalization. This was followed by presentations from Filamer Christian University, Inc., John B. Lacson Foundation Maritime University, and Central Philippine University, showcasing best practices and collaborative approaches in crafting their respective SIPs.
In the afternoon, CHED RO VI facilitated the reorientation proper, which covered key components of the Strategic Internationalization Plan, including the ACHIEVE Agenda, internationalization pillars, SIP matrix, student and faculty mobility, transnational higher education (TNHE), and other priority initiatives. Participants also engaged in a workshop on drafting and submitting their SIP matrices, alongside the completion of an internationalization survey.
Through this initiative, the University of San Agustin underscores that its commitment to strengthening global pathways is grounded in its active collaboration with CHED RO VI. As part of this collective effort, USA continues to support and advance initiatives that promote internationalization, capacity-building, and meaningful global engagement across the region.
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