Dr. Ruth G. Cabahug, Vice President for Academic Affairs, together with three faculty members of the College of Engineering and Architecture (CEA), were in Singapore from January 26 to 28, 2015 to attend the Conceive, Design, Implement, and Operate (CDIO) Framework for Re-thinking Engineering Education Workshop for Master Trainers in Singapore Polytechnic International.

VPAA, Eng’g faculty attend Master Trainers Workshop in Singapore

Editorial Board Editors:Joan J. SabaloAnne Lorraine R. Sitoy

Graphic Artist:Ren G. Ybañez

Contributors: Lera Fay I. Cotiangco, Christopher Balaba

Photo Credits: Ren Ybañez, KP Hortilano, Engr. Rojien V. Morcilla

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Two career center consultants from Florida State University (FSU) were at the University on January 22 and 23, 2015 for an intensive in-campus training in preparation for the USAID STRIDE and MUST collaboration on Career Center.

Dr. Jeffrey Ayala Milligan, Director of the FSU Learning Systems Institute, and Dr. Jeff Garis, Director of the FSU Career Center, conducted the training as part of the United States Agency for International Development’s Science, Technology, Research and Innovation for Development Program (USAID STRIDE) activity on Career Centers Development. Participants of the activity were university officials, faculty, staff,

Florida consultants equip MUST for upcoming Career Center collaborationBy Anne Lorraine R. Sitoy and Lera Fay I. Cotiangco

MUSTN E W S L E T T E RThe Official Newsletter of Mindanao University of Science & TechnologyC.M. Recto, Lapasan, Cagayan de Oro Citywww.must.edu.ph

Volume 4 No. 1 | January 2015

By Anne Lorraine R. Sitoy

Engr. Rojien V. Morcilla, chairperson of MUST’s Department of Electrical Engineering, Engr. Lloyd Jhon B. Estampa, chairperson of the Department of Electronics Engineering, and Engr. Aileen O. Amora, faculty of CEA, were among the participants of the said workshop.

The Temasek Foundation and Singapore Polytechnic conducted several workshops the previous year and have selected potential master trainers from the participants of all five components of the CDIO Framework to attend the workshop in Singapore.

Together with MUST, participants of the workshop for master trainers were from Ifugao State University, Batangas State University, Central Luzon State University, Laguna State Polytechnic University, Negros Oriental State Univesity, Surigao del Sur State University and Eulogio “Amang” Rodriguez Institute of Science and Technology.

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STRIDE is a five-year initiative by USAID that will spur inclusive economic growth by boosting science and technology research.

The workshop aims to provide practical guidance to prepare master trainers to plan and conduct cascading training in CDIO Training.

industry representatives, alumni and student leaders involved with career guidance, career placement, job searches and fairs, curriculum vitae and interview preparations, internships and OJT, alumni relations and tracking, and industry partnerships.

Mindanao University of Science and Technology is a recipient of a Career Center Development Training Program of the USAID STRIDE. Through the establishment of the model centers, STRIDE aims to promote better linkages and communication between universities and the industries that employ its graduates.

During the training, Prof. Romeo de Asis gave a presentation on MUST’s Current Career Practices and Procedures and the existing Career Program of MUST. On the other hand, Dr. Garis presented the Current Best Practices in the Delivery of University Career Services in the USA.

Forty five (45) visitors composed of trainers and students from Lugait Technical and Vocational School arrived at the University on January 29, 2015 for an exposure trip to further enhance their learning in relation to the field of Information and Communications Technology (ICT), Computer Hardware Servicing and Office Technology.

The group was initially welcomed at the Performing Arts Theater (PAT) located at the 6th floor of the Engineering Complex where the University video was shown to give them insights on what MUST has to offer.

Afterwards, they proceeded to the ICT Building where they were toured by Ms. Aire Taga and Engr. Maricel Esclamado to the different IT facilities of the university. Students were given a chance to ask questions regarding computer hardware servicing and computer programming.

The group also visited the Automotive and Mechanical Technology Department where they were warmly welcomed by Mr. Arnelo D. Naelga, chairperson of auto-mechanical technology department, and Mr. Demetrio Bonayog.

Technical and vocational students hold exposuretrip at MUST By Christopher Balaba

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University honors 2011 – 2014 retireesBy Anne Lorraine R. Sitoy

Former faculty and staff of the Mindanao University of Science and Technology (MUST) who retired in 2011 to 2014 gathered together with the current MUST personnel and other retirees to celebrate the Christmas season during the MUST Cosplay Blast last December 18, 2014 at the university gymnasium.

The venue was filled with excitement as former colleagues exchanged warm greetings before the start of the party.

The 30 retirees were presented plaques of recognition by University President Dr. Ricardo E. Rotoras for their dedication, commitment and invaluable services which has been a great contribution towards the attainment of the University’s vision, mission, goals and objectives.

NAME OF RETIREE DESIGNATION LENGTH OF SERVICE2014

TRINIDAD T. ATAMOSA Associate Professor 35DEMETRIO B. BONAYOG Assistant Professor 32OSCAR C. CANENCIA Associate Professor 34FLAGENILA B. CRUZ Associate Professor 27RODELITO J. CULANGGO Assistant Professor 32REGINA A. OBGUIA Associate Professor 33CELERINA M. ONGCOL Chief Administrative Officer 36TESSIE V. TALINGTING College Librarian 29

2013AIZAR U. ACAIN Administrative Aide 34LORENZO U. AGBALOG Associate Professor 30ROGELIO R. GOLOBIO Administrative Aide 31MARICEL B. MARAMARA Administrative Officer 33MEDEN N. MENDOZA Assistant Professor 39AMELINDO V. SANDIMAS Administrative Aide 34CORAZON D. SARIGUMBA Associate Professor 45

2012ESTHER M. BATICADOS Instructor III 35FLOR A. BLACER Administrative Aide IV 33LEONORA B. CAMBARI Associate Professor V 41EMETERIO D. CASTRO Assistant Professor III 34ESTRELLITA A. FABELA Associate Professor II 34MYRNA C. MANDAC Assistant Professor 37NONIE R. SABALO Administrative Aide VI 35RUDY A. TADO Watchman I 31BRIGIDO G. ZAMAYLA, JR. Watchman I 32

2011ZENAIDA R. AMBA Administrative Aide IV 20JURY R. ANAYA Associate Professor III 37ANNIE R. ARAZO Associate Professor III 42NONITA P. EMILA Associate Professor III 30ERNESTO B. NAMOC Instructor III 15ANTONIO P. PANG-AN Watchman I 38

The first day started out with a visit to SPI’s School of Business Administration, School of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, School of Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering and School of Life Sciences, Chemical Engineering. A benchmarking of CDIO implementation in Singapore Polytechnic capped off the day.

A focus group discussion with industry representatives from Nestle, Syntactics, Concentrix and FDC Misamis Power Corporation; representatives from the alumni and student leaders; department chairpersons; guidance counselors; and the Academe-Industry Relations (AIRO) Head, Ms. Lera Fay I. Cotiangco, also ensued.

Dr. Garis also emphasized that a Career Center should have career advising, assessment and information of careers, career resource guide for the students to refer to, peer assistance program to help and assist students in making a résumé and a career portfolio. The résumé and portfolio will be stored in the database where students can simply upload their résumé and industries may also be given access for job opportunities.

NEW HIREES. Ms. Leila Bug-os of the Procurement Office and Ms. Lyn Murallon of the Innovation and Technology Support Office (ITSO) were sworn in as regular employees on January 22, 2015 by Mr. Romeo N. Naces CESO IV, Vice President for Administration and General Services.

COMELEC REGISTRATION. In line with the System of Continuing Registration and to ensure a higher turn-out of registration particularly among student who are 18 years old and above, the Office of the City Election Officer of Cagayan de Oro conducted a satellite registration at the University Gym on January 19 and 20, 2015.

BBL YOUTH CARAVAN. MUSTeans gathered at the Performing Arts Theater on January 28, 2015 to know and discuss the important features of the Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL).

The exposure trip was facilitated by the University’s ICT Department; Student Affairs and Welfare Unit (SAWU); IT Department of the College of Industrial and Information Technology (CIIT); Planning, Monitoring and Communication (PMCU); BS TCM student Thea E. Sanchez; BS CE student Cris Allen B. Cirunay; and BS Architecture student Tynne Van Ernee V. Ubaub.

Students take a closer look at the equipment of the Automotive and Mechanical Technology Department.

The workshop proper occurred the following day with a number of preparations of cascading workshop materials by the respective teams. The 3-day workshop culminated with a summing-up session through presentations on CDIO implementation in the Philippines for various universities.