Boac, Marinduque, Philippines — Marinduque State University (MarSU), in collaboration with the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Regional Office – MIMAROPA, held a two-day Orientation-Workshop on Strategic Approaches to Internationalization, Global Citizenship Education, Ranking, and Sustainable Development in Education from October 9-10, 2024.

The event, spearheaded by Dr. Jimmy G. Catanes, CHED-MIMAROPA Regional Director, empowered MarSU’s academic community—students, faculty, researchers, and administrators—with the tools to align with global education standards. The focus on internationalization and global citizenship equips students to become globally competitive, while faculty and staff benefit from new international collaboration opportunities.

This initiative also positions MarSU as a key player in the global academic arena by integrating international benchmarks such as the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Ranking and WURI Ranking. With the continued support of CHED-MIMAROPA, MarSU is on track to enhance its reputation and broaden opportunities for the university, contributing to the long-term growth of higher education in the region.

The collective efforts of the MarSU community led by the University President, Prof. Dr. Diosdado P. Zulueta highlights MarSU’s unified commitment to global excellence. Through this workshop, MarSU continues to pave the way for a more globally integrated, future-ready academic community.

(MarSU International Relations Office)

(Photos by Communication Media Unit and R. Magcamit)