Virtual MOU Signing Ceremony between Universitas Negeri Surabaya and Samar State University – December 21, 2021
ELMER A. IRENE, Ed.D.
Salient Features of the MOU
This MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) is designed to foster a friendly relationship through mutual cooperation in teaching, research and joint projects between Universitas Negeri Surabaya and Samar State University. No financial obligations are assumed under this agreement.
SSU Participants to the Event
The MOU signing virtual ceremony was participated in by no less than the University President, Dr. Marilyn Cardoso, the two Vice Presidents VP Amante and VP Orale, Director Palencia and Director Irene were also present during the event. The MOU signing ceremony coincided with UNESA’s 57th founding anniversary and the MOU signing ceremony is one of the highlights of the event.
Below are the screenshots of the activities.
GLP Lecturers of ITS Surabaya
ELMER A. IRENE, Ed.D.
What is Global Learning Program (GLP)?
Sepuluh Nopember Institute of Technology (ITS), an Indonesian public technological university located in Surabaya, East Java, is one of the best technological institutions in Indonesia. ITS Surabaya is ranked 164 in the QS Asian University Rankings 2021, and committed to proactively be engaged in internationalization to improve the quality of education at ITS as well as to enhance global competence.
ITS called for participation from professors and lecturers around the globe to take part in this common goal by participating in its Global Learning Program (GLP). Through GLP, guest lecturer will have the opportunity to directly deliver an online lecture for ITS undergraduate students enrolled in the International Undergraduate Program (IUP) and expand international exposure. Guest lecturers will have the chance to inspire IUP students in fundamental university subjects according to his/her area of expertise.
In 2020 ITS had 13 speakers from various countries and partner universities deliver online guest lectures in this GLP program to more than 600 students at ITS, and also hosted three speakers who delivered physical guest lectures at ITS earlier in the year right before the pandemic.
Following the success of GLP at ITS in 2020, ITS is again inviting professors and lecturers from all over the world to deliver online guest lectures for its program in 2021.
Available Courses for GLP
The following courses are common subjects delivered for various year levels in the International Undergraduate Program (IUP) at ITS Surabaya. Semester 1 of the academic year in ITS starts in September, whereas Semester 2 starts in March. One semester consists of 16 weeks (final examination included). One is welcome to participate in a suitable course of expertise to deliver a single or multiple guest lecture. A course syllabus is also provided in the program.
Semester 2 (Spring) Semester 1 (Fall)
March – July 2021 September 2021 – Jan 2022
English English
Physics 2 Physics 1
Chemistry 1 Chemistry 1
Citizenship Citizenship
Mathematics 1 Mathematics 1
Mathematics 2 Technopreneurship
Technopreneurship Insights and Applications of Technology
Insights and Applications of Technology
Benefits
- Official decree from ITS Rector
- Certificate of appreciation
- Souvenir
SSU Lecturers
Dr. Nathalie Ann A. Acosta
Accepted and Conducted lecture on June 14, 2021
Day, date : Monday, 14 June 2021
Time : 03.30 – 05.10 pm (GMT+7) / 04.30 – 06.10 Philippine time
Course : English
Expected topic : Reading strategies
Estimated number of students : 36 students
Dr. Acosta’s zoom room with her 32 ITS students
Dr. Alona Medalia C. Gabejan
Accepted and Conducted lecture on May 21, 2021
Day, date : Friday, 21 May 2021
Time : 07.00 – 08:30 pm (GMT+7) / 08:00 – 9:30 pm (Philippine time)
Course : Insights and Applications of Technology
Expected topic : Communication skills for successful community service technical projects
Estimated number of students : 405 students
Engr. Raven Tabiongan
Letter of invitation: Accepted
Day and Date : Tuesday / November 2nd, 2021
Time : 03.30 – 5.30 pm (GMT+7) / 4:30 – 6:30 pm (Phil time)
Tentative Topic : A Technopreneurial Future: World of Innovations, Services, and Businesses
Related SDGs : SDGs Goal 11
Estimated attendees : 300 people
UBAYA Summer Program
ELMER A. IRENE, Ed.D.
What is Ubaya Summer Program?
The Association of Universities in Asia and the Pacific (AUAP) in cooperation with Surabaya University organized an Online Summer program 2021 on February 1-5, 2021 with the theme “Dealing with the Covid-19 Pandemic: Best Practices from Indonesia”. The program was delivered online in a serious but fun manner through a Zoom platform and included a virtual tour of Indonesia Tourism sites and Ubaya campus. Participants not just learned how Indonesia dealt with the effect of COvid 19 pandemic on the economic, scientific, law and social perspectives but also the unique Indonesian culture.
Program Features
- E-certificate for all participants
- Webinar classes
- Virtual Tours
- Indonesian Culture Class
Participants
| STUDENT NAME | PROGRAM | YEAR |
| 1. April Joy Barcoma | BSECE | 3rd |
| 2. Danielle Tuazon | BSECE | 2nd |
| 3. Eduardo Pacoma, Jr. | BSECE | 2nd |
| 4. Harvey Tan | BSECE | 2nd |
| 5. Jaypee Panganiban | BSECE | 3rd |
| 6. John Carlo Ladipe | BSECE | 2nd |
| 7. John Patrick Jumagdao Quemaño | BSECE | 3rd |
| 8. Paulo Memoracion | BSECE | 2nd |
Impression from students:
John Patrick, BSECE3: “I enjoy participating these online summer program because I’m gaining more knowledge about Indonesia especially how they dealt with the covid 19 pandemic. I’ve also seen their beautiful places and their culture through the virtual tour.”
Jaypee, BSECE3: “I have gained information about how indonesia dealt with covid 19 and the best practices they do, and also Indonesia have good places to visit. University of Ubaya is very nice because it has a lot of resources.”
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