San Sebastian College-Recoletos Manila (SSC-R) participated in the 7th Association of Universities
in Asia and the Pacific Forum (AUAP) held at Dusit Thani Manila yesterday, August 26, 2024. The
event carried the theme: "Leadership and Value-Driven Schemes for Higher Education
Development in the Philippines" was organized by AUAP in cooperation with the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), NIMS University (India) and Masters' Institute of Development
Academy (Thailand). At least 57 HEIs across the Philippines graced the event including some of the biggest schools in Manila. SSC-R Manila was represented by Dr. Catherine Q. Castaneda, Vice President for Academics and Research and Mr. Narciso D. Valeriano Jr., MCM, Director for Internationalization, Strategic Communications and Marketing.
Some of the topics presented during the forum include “Leadership for Value by University Digitization” delivered by Dr. Anoop Swarup, Secretary General of AUAP, International Agenda and Trends in Higher Education by Dr. Ethel Agnes Pascua-Valenzuela, CHED Commissioner, “Empowering Future Leaders: Integrating Value-Driven Approaches for Sustainable Higher Education Development” delivered by Dr. Balvir S. Tomar, Founder and Chancellor, NIMS University, Jaipur, India.
AS SSC-R Manila gives fresher impetus on its internationalization efforts, the institution is poised to
strengthen its existing and prospective partnerships and collaborations with HEIs and industry
partners in the ASEAN region and beyond.
