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2 State U benchmark best practices in BU
Toimprove and rediscover their existing services or programs, the Batangas State University (BatStateU) and the Eastern Samar State University (ESSU) conducted a benchmarking activity at Bicol University (BU) on August 18, 2022.
A presentation and open forum for BU and BatStateU was held at the BU Amphitheater, Aquilino P. Bonto Building. With its trademark as the National Engineering University of the country, BatStateU plans to establish the Academic Building Rapport and Institutional Development Goals through Inclusive kNowledge Generation (BRIDGING). This serves as a platform to enhance the caliber of various academic programs, encourage industry and higher education engagement for capacity building, research partnerships, and the sharing of best practices.
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BatStateU discovered BU’s internationalization program, presented by Dr. Dimson M. Rivero, BU International Relations Office Director. A forum on procurement, bids and awards, as well as the innovation of the Fabrication Laboratory was also discussed.
Present were some BU officials led by VP for Academic Affairs, Dr. Amelia A. Dorosan, VP for Research, Development, and Extension, Dr. Luis O. Amano, along with other officials and faculty members from the College of Industrial Technology, College of Engineering, Polangui Campus, Procurement Management Office, Office of Student Affairs and Services, Institute of Architecture, and other involve offices/academic units.
On the other hand, the Human Resource Management and Development Office (HRMDO) hosted a short program at the Conference Room, Ricardo A. Arcilla building, for the ESSU benchmarking.
As part of their Lakbay-Aral activity, the meeting discussed best practices of the Administrative Department including the HRMDO, Accounting Office, Budget Office, Library Services, Supply Office, University Registrar’s Office, procurement, Bids and Awards committee, and Guidance Office, where representatives from each office were present for an open dialogue.
Afterwards, ESSU personnel visited the said offices to immerse themselves in the services of the university.
