AMSC and Guimaras State University Forge Strategic Partnership Through Benchmarking and Mentorship

Mclain, Buenavista, Guimaras, Philippines – In a significant move to elevate institutional standards and foster academic synergy, Adiong Memorial State College (AMSC) recently conducted a comprehensive benchmarking and mentorship discussion at Guimaras State University (GSU).

The delegation from Lanao del Sur was led by AMSC President Sherifa Rohannie K. Adiong, accompanied by Sherifa Ainee Kadil together with guests from UP Diliman and UP Visayas. They were warmly received by the GSU officials, headed by its visionary president, Dr. Lilian Diana B. Parreño who is known for her advocacy in gender equality and institutional excellence.

The visit served as a platform for both institutions to exchange innovative strategies in higher education management. Dr. Parreño, widely recognized for her commitment to excellence and her advocacy in social movements like "One Billion Rising," shared GSU's roadmap for fiscal year 2025. Her leadership has been instrumental in positioning GSU as a hub for innovation in the Western Visayas region.

President Adiong expressed her appreciation for GSU's openness, noting that the benchmarking activity is a vital step in AMSC's journey toward institutional maturity and enhanced service delivery. Dr. Adiong leads Adiong Memorial State College with a focus on modernizing HR systems and academic programs in the Bangsamoro region.

The discussions centered on creating a sustainable framework for mutual growth, focusing on the following: first, mentorship programs where Dr. Parreño and the GSU leadership offered insights into streamlining administrative processes and achieving higher level accreditation.

Second is strategic innovation wherein the SUC leaders discussed aligning institutional objectives with the changing landscape of Philippine higher education, emphasizing the need for digital transformation and research-driven instruction.

and third is collaborative governance by exploring ways to implement fiscal strategies that maximize resources for student development and faculty welfare.

By observing GSU’s best practices in community engagement and campus management, AMSC aims to replicate and adapt these successes within the unique cultural context of Lanao del Sur.

The meeting concluded with a commitment to formalize these discussions into a long-term partnership. As both Dr. Parreño and President Adiong look toward 2026, this collaboration stands as a testament to the power of inter-regional cooperation in building a stronger, more innovative "Bagong Pilipinas" through education.

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