Southern Leyte State U unveils updated internationalization roadmap prioritizing online learning, global partnership

Southern Leyte State University has recently conducted an activity to update its internationalization roadmap for 2024-2028.

This activity sustains and enhances the university's internationalization efforts, aligns them with current and future needs, fosters stakeholder engagement, ensures compliance and credibility, and facilitates monitoring and evaluation.

By focusing on clear objectives, strategies, and action plans, Southern Leyte State U aims to position itself internationally as a leading institution of higher education.

The roadmap implementation includes an innovative focus on Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) and SEED Canada programs.

These groundbreaking initiatives provide unparalleled opportunities for faculty and students to participate in collaborative online learning, exchange invaluable experiences, and cultivate cross-cultural competencies.

By seamlessly integrating COIL and SEED Canada into its internationalization initiatives, Southern Leyte State U seeks to expand its global partnerships, champion diversity, and inclusivity, and elevate the quality of education and research through international collaborations.

During the event, resource speaker Dr. Christine N. Ferrer, the Director for External Linkages and International Affairs of Tarlac Agricultural University (TAU), shared her insights and guidance resonated deeply with the Southern Leyte State U community, inspiring key stakeholders, faculty, and staff to embrace global engagement and wholeheartedly strive for excellence in internationalization.

Southern Leyte State has been an ardent pursuer of internationalization initiatives, actively bolstering its global visibility and reputation as a distinguished institution of higher education.

In the previous roadmap period in 2020 to 2023, the university achieved remarkable milestones by forging strategic partnerships with renowned international universities, engaging in collaborative research ventures, fostering student and faculty mobility, and expanding its global footprint.

In response to the evolving landscape of global higher education, Southern Leyte State U recognizes the need to review and update its internationalization strategies regularly to further foster global engagement, sustainable development, and academic excellence, ensuring that it remains at the forefront of international education in the years to come.