Learning Development Center
SOUTHERN LEYTE STATE U – KINGFISHER’S LEARNING ACADEMIC SUPPORT HUB (KLASH)
“We commit to help you be prepared for your academic skills, keep on top of your studies and get the best out of your potential”
The Southern Leyte State U – Kingfisher’s Learning Academic Support Hub is the learning development center sponsored by the Institute of Arts and Sciences and the Southern Leyte State U University Library. The team commits to help the students in their academic life - providing math support, academic writing development, ICT Skills and advice and strategies for managing university life.
Trainings and Workshops
The Learning and Development Center offers a comprehensive lineup of training and workshops aimed at fostering the holistic development of students. These initiatives are designed to enhance academic skills, support personal growth, promote emotional well-being, and build professional readiness. Key focus areas include effective study habits, academic writing, communication skills, leadership development, mental health awareness, career preparation, and digital literacy.
Academic Coaching by Peers in Mathematics and Statistics
This program offers student-to-student academic support where trained peer coaches assist fellow learners in understanding key concepts, solving problems, and developing confidence in Mathematics and Statistics. It promotes collaborative learning and provides a supportive environment for improving academic performance through guided practice and shared strategies.
Academic Research Writing
This program provides students with structured support in academic research writing through close guidance from faculty mentors. It focuses on enhancing students’ skills in formulating research problems, conducting literature reviews, organizing content, and applying proper citation and academic style. Faculty mentors offer individualized coaching to help students produce well-structured, scholarly research aligned with academic standards.
ICT Skills
This coaching program equips students with essential Information and Communication Technology (ICT) skills for academic and professional use. Guided by faculty mentors, students receive hands-on training in digital tools, productivity software, online platforms, and basic programming, enabling them to effectively navigate technology-driven learning environments.
Linguistic and Foreign Language
This coaching program equips students with essential Information and Communication Technology (ICT) skills for academic and professional use. Guided by faculty mentors, students receive hands-on training in digital tools, productivity software, online platforms, and basic programming, enabling them to effectively navigate technology-driven learning environments.
Academic Stress Management Skills
Designed to support students’ well-being and academic performance, this coaching program helps students manage academic stress through faculty-guided sessions on time management, study habits, mindfulness, and coping strategies. It fosters resilience and self-regulation, contributing to a healthier, more balanced learning experience.
The KLASH Team
Mr. Mark Donald Oja
Director of Instruction
moja@southernleytestateu.edu.ph
Mr. Emilio Cagurol Jr
Math Lead Mentor
ecagurol@southernleytestateu.edu.ph
Dr. Marie Khul Langub
Academic Writing Lead Mentor
mlangub@southernleytestateu.edu.ph
Dr. James Brian Flores
ICT Skills Lead Mentor
jflores@southernleytestateu.edu.ph
Ms. Mona Rea R. Cabalo
Stress Management Lead Mentor
mcabalo@southernleytestateu.edu.ph
Dr. Eda J. Opina
Linguistics Support
eopina@southernleytestateu.edu.ph
Dr. Ingrid M Uy
Foreign Language Support
muy@southernleytestateu.edu.ph
Ms. Catherine Redondo
Appointment Setter
credondo@southernleytestateu.edu.ph
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What the KLASH can offer?
The KLASH is available to all students of Southern Leyte State University. The learning hub is staffed by carefully chosen mentors who works with the other faculty members from different colleges can help students to understand and fulfil the academic requirements of their course through appointments, online information, and one-on-one mentoring set up.
The areas which we can offer support includes math and Statistics, academic research writing, ICT skills, Linguistics, Foreign Language, and Academic Stress Management skill.
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What the KLASH cannot offer?
We are a support service unit, and we cannot answer activities that are meant for your classes. We can only help you be prepared and confident for your classes.
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What is our schedule?
We can offer a maximum of 30-min face-to-face session per student on a scheduled basis. However, if it is necessary to indulge some extra time, an online session can be set beyond the 30-minute schedule.
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Where are we located?
The KLASH Learning Academic Support Hub is located in the 2nd floor of the Arts and Sciences Building.
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How to contact us?
We can be contacted through Ms. Catherine Redondo via email credondo@southernleytestateu.edu.ph