Northwest Samar State University, a member of the Association of Universities in Asia and the Pacific (AUAP), actively participated in the 8th AUAP Forum. The forum took place on August 26, 2024, at the Dusit Thani Manila Hotel in Manila, Philippines. Dr. Riz Rupert L. Ortiz, NwSSU’s Vice-President for Research, Innovation, and Extension, represented the university at the event.
The forum which is themed, “Leadership and Value-Driven Schemes for Higher Education Development in the Philippines,” promised to be a transformative gathering, bringing together thought leaders and key stakeholders from various sectors of higher education. It aimed to promote dialogue and cooperation among institutions to stimulate the development of higher education in the region.
This significant event was organized in collaboration with the Commission for Higher Education (CHED) in the Philippines, NIMS University Rajasthan-Jaipur, India, and the Master’s Institute Development Academy Seminary (MIDAS) in Thailand.
One of the key highlights of the forum was the signing of Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) between the participating institutions. This ceremony aimed to consolidate partnerships and encourage greater cooperation in the field of higher education. The Secretariat provided participants with the protocol for the signing, as well as a network of the Memorandum of Integration and a model of the Intender to ensure smooth preparations.
Professor Balvir S. Tomar, Founder and Chancellor of NIMS University, Rajasthan-Jaipur, India, also expressed his support for the AUAP Forum. His participation underscored NIMS University’s commitment to advancing educational collaborations across Asia and the Pacific.