Deans and Directors Meeting last October 27, 2026

 

Key Outcomes

The fourth-quarter Academic Council meeting addressed non-conformances (NCs) from a recent audit, curriculum revision delays across academic units, instructional materials development, graduate program migration from ITIA to mainstream, and flexible work arrangements amid health and weather concerns. Corrective Action Reports (CARs) were due the following day to OBPPA. Multiple partnership MOAs remained stalled in review processes since June. Three graduate programs (BPA, E-END, BSF) received positive resolution from CHED. 1

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Decisions Made

• CAR submission: All audited academic units must submit individual CARs by the next day; CIO will consolidate into an institutional CAR for submission to the accrediting body by November 16. 23
• Ethics review policy: Graduate school manual to formally require ethics clearance before student research is conducted; OAS confirmed this is already being integrated. 45
• ITIA student migration: Students enrolled in the ITIA program are to be migrated to mainstream programs with flexible delivery mode, given CHED's directive to discontinue the offering; two-year completion window set for those still completing subjects. 67
• October 31 class arrangement: Flexible work arrangement approved — faculty may choose synchronous online or asynchronous delivery; face-to-face remains an option where applicable. 8
• CCTV installation: Approved for immediate procurement across campuses, prioritizing lobbies and corridors. 9
• Curriculum revision: Programs long overdue for revision (some since 2022–2023) must proceed without waiting for a new CMO; existing review findings and stakeholder feedback are sufficient basis. 1011

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Completed

• Minutes of June 30, July 6, July 31 (special), and September 22 meetings adopted. 12
• Stakeholder consultations for Faculty Manual completed by: CITY, CBA, CET, CARS, CAS, SOL (pending: SIDEM, CED, CAEC, CIC). 1314
• Graduate programs from SIDEM submitted and endorsed to UCRC; undergraduate programs from CAEC completed at CIO level. 1516
• Instructional materials submitted from College of Applied Economics and College of Development Management; CAS forwarded two IMs (Gen Ed lab manuals) to LAC. 1718
• BPA, E-END, and BSF applications received positive resolution from CHED. 1

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Blockers

• Curriculum revision stalled for most undergraduate programs — many AUs still in "review" phase despite a 2024 target; CIO cannot proceed without AU input. 1619
• MOA with SPMC — draft reply letter not yet sent; stuck in GC review with no response. 2021
• MOA with DMW — in Finance Review Committee since June; cost-sharing computation unresolved. 2223
• MOA with SETB — transmitted June; no response from partner. 2425
• DSC partnership MOA — awaiting Finance cough-hour issuance; emails unanswered. 26
• KWF (Komisyon ng Wikang Filipino) partnership — no formal follow-up sent; partner's demands (office space, staff) deemed unfeasible. 27
• Faculty Manual workshop — originally set November 11–12 but conflicts with VP's schedule; rescheduled to December (concern raised about timeline). 2829
• MCPO provision ("immediately after graduation") — word "immediately" creates compliance ambiguity; needs harmonization with PPO/PGO assessment tools. 303132

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Pending Confirmation

• CHED visit schedule for ODEL application (November or December); application submission targeting first week of November. 3334
• UNKA workshop for SAR preparation — tentatively November 12–13 (Monday–Tuesday); colleges to send one representative per criterion (32 total participants). 3536
• Special University Academic Council meeting to formally present ITIA migration plan before informing students. 3738
• PPO indirect measurement survey instrument — being piloted; to be shared once finalized. 17
• Heat index-based flexible arrangement policy — faculty with health conditions may submit a medical certificate to request flexible work arrangement. 3940

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Action Items

• All AUs: Submit individual CARs to OBPPA by tomorrow (deadline: day after meeting). 3
• CIO (spare-head) + Committee: Revisit MCPO provision on "immediately after graduation"; harmonize with PPO/PGO tools and course evaluation portal. 3241
• CIO: Provide consolidated monitoring status (curriculum revision + IMs) via Google Form to all AUs; include specific timelines per program. 42
• CIO: Follow up on SPMC reply letter — email formally without waiting for GC. 21
• CIO + OAS: Prepare student evaluation and study plans for ITIA students; present migration plan to local Academic Councils, then endorse to OVPAA. 737
• OVPAA: Coordinate with CIO to compile program head task inventory; assess load relief options ahead of Faculty Manual revision. 43
• OAS (Ma'am Beth): Finalize GPMO revisions integrating committee comments; submit ODEL application (MAEDSE and MAEDLM) by first week of November. 3344
• OVPAA/Stella: Tag all pending MOAs in a shared matrix; escalate stalled MOAs (DMW, SETB, DSC) to the Office of the President. 4546
• CED (Dean Raquel): Proceed with curriculum revision using Teacher Education Council proposed curriculum as basis; no CMO required. 10
• CAC Office: Coordinate with program heads/teachers to deploy alumni tracer survey; address notarial fee reimbursement issue with Finance. 4748
• OUR (Ma'am Fedelis): Coordinate with OBPPA on graduate tagging requirements for the university dashboard. 4950
• SOL (Atty. Jamil): Finalize and submit graduation awards/honors guidelines. 5152

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Open Questions

• Whether HESG partnership should be restructured as a micro-credential offering rather than a full MOA road map — evaluation of existing materials needed before deciding. 5354
• Optimal timeline for PPO indirect measurement (surveys/exit interviews) given conflict between "immediately after graduation" language and practical data collection constraints. 5556

Sunday CCF Worship Fellowship

 

Key Outcomes

The meeting focused on the spiritual theme of standing firm in faith despite worldly pressures, using biblical examples like Korah and the warnings in Acts and Jude to illustrate the dangers of compromising faith and taking God's grace for granted. 123 Participants shared personal struggles with temptation, family dynamics, and the challenges of living as Christians in Korea, emphasizing the need for accountability, humility, and intentional modeling of Christ-like behavior within the family and church. 456 The group also discussed practical next steps for their ministry, including a planned face-to-face meeting in Daegu on November 22 and the potential rental of a church space in Seoul. 78

Decisions Made

• Next face-to-face meeting will be held in Daegu on November 22. 79
• Brother Emerson was appointed as the new Men on Mission Ministry Leader. 10
• The group agreed to prioritize intentionality in sharing the Word of God with family and modeling Christ-like behavior, including practicing humility and accountability. 611
• For the potential rental of a church space in Seoul, the group decided to clear the agreement and boundaries in writing to ensure no doctrinal enforcement or unauthorized use of member data. 81213

Feedback Exchanged

• Brother John shared his struggle with the pressure of leading a new group and the temptation to compromise, noting that he needs to depend more on God's strength. 1415
• Sister LV shared her experience with her daughter's same-sex attraction and the importance of being open, praying, and not rebuking, while remaining mindful of the spiritual battle. 161718
• Sister Sherry highlighted the difficulty of seeking salvation for Korean spouses who may view church as a business and the need for love, compassion, and humility in marriage. 192021
• Sister Jen summarized the group's discussion on the three important challenges of Christian life: resisting worldly pressures, remaining spiritually grounded, and intentionally passing faith to the next generation. 22

Pending Confirmation

• Transportation arrangements for the Daegu meeting need to be discussed among leaders to support those who may have difficulty traveling. 9
• The rental agreement for the potential church space in Seoul needs to be clarified, specifically regarding doctrinal enforcement and data privacy. 81213
• Legal requirements for registering the church in Korea need further research, possibly by consulting Filipino pastors who have experience with church registration. 2324

Action Items

• Lloyd: Follow up on the potential church space rental in Seoul and consult with the RC/C Brotherhood regarding church registration. 823
• Brother Jess: Provide a video or directions to the venue for the Daegu meeting to help attendees find the location. 25
• All participants: Continue to pray for the upcoming Daegu meeting and for the salvation of family members. 2627
• Leaders: Discuss transportation options for the Daegu meeting and post updates for the group. 9

Session 14 Lay Counselling Training | October 24, 2026

 

AMPLIFY in Tagum: A Public Speaking Workshop of Toastmasters International, Division X, District 75

 

USeP-UB E-COIL Session with Prof. Lina Asmara Wati on October 23, 2026 (Friday)

 

Key Outcomes

• Professor Lina delivered a lecture on international trade policy, focusing on tariffs, non-tariff barriers, and their application to Indonesia's fisheries sector. 1
• The session established that trade policy involves balancing producer interests and total welfare, with no simple "good or bad" answer for protectionism. 23
• Students were encouraged to use the lecture content as a basis for their collaboration project with Universitas Brawijaya students. 4

Trade Policy Fundamentals

• Open Economy: Defined as being connected to the rest of the world through trade, capital, technology, and investment. 3
• Motives for Protection: Governments protect domestic industries to support young firms, safeguard jobs, ensure food security, respond to unfair trade, reduce import dependence, or collect tax revenue. 5

• Tariffs vs. Quotas:

  • Tariffs: Taxes on imported goods that raise domestic prices, stimulate local output, reduce consumption, and generate government revenue. 5
  • Quotas: Quantity limits on imports that can also raise domestic prices, but the resulting "quota rent" goes to whoever holds the import rights. 6
• Non-Tariff Measures: Include sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) standards, technical standards (TBT), import permits, administrative procedures, trade remedies, prohibitions, and subsidies. 7

Economic Analysis Framework

• Consumer Surplus: The difference between what buyers are willing to pay and what they actually pay; it expands when prices fall. 8
• Producer Surplus: The difference between the price sellers receive and the minimum price they are willing to supply; it shrinks when prices fall. 9
• Small Country Assumption: A small country is a price taker in the world market and cannot influence the international price through its buying or selling decisions. 1011
• Gains from Trade: When the world price is lower than the domestic no-trade price, imports increase, consumption rises, and aggregate national welfare increases, though producers may lose. 1213
• Deadweight Loss: Tariffs create efficiency losses because some consumers stop buying units with positive net value, and local firms produce extra units at a higher cost than world suppliers. 1415

Indonesia's Fisheries Sector Application

• Key Commodities: Shrimp, tuna, crabs, and seaweed are highlighted as economically and socially significant for Indonesia. 4
• National Initiatives: The Blue Economy Roadmap and INA Trade are mentioned as relevant national frameworks. 4
• Export Regulations: Seafood exports often require documentary and technical compliance, including HACCP and health certificates/traceability. 4
• Policy Instruments: Indonesia uses tariffs, input-related import arrangements, and SPS measures, with rates and requirements varying by product and partner country. 416

Open Questions

• Student Question: Which matters more in trade policy: producer interest or total welfare?

  • Answer: Both matter; a good analysis separates the distribution effect from total efficiency. 3

• Conceptual Question: What does the point "B" represent in the import market panel of the provided graphs?

  • Status: Professor Lina posed this as a question for students to answer but did not provide the answer during the session. 17

Action Items

• Students: Review the lecture slides and graphs, and contact Professor Lina via WhatsApp or email for additional explanations. 18
• Students: Use the discussed fisheries commodities and policy frameworks as ideas for the collaboration project with UB students. 4