Student-leaders partake in SSC’s virtual leadership training

By Arnold Dela Rosa Jr

SSC conducts a virtual leadership training to refresh and increase the leadership skills and capacity of student-leaders.

   To capacitate and empower the student-leaders of the campus, the Supreme Student Council (SSC) held a virtual leadership training on January 18, 2022 via Google Meet.

      Topics such as "Resolution Making" and "Resilient Leadership in Times of Adversity" were respectively discussed by the invited guest speakers: Mr. Aldren B. Fuentes, and Ms. Thea Lyn D. Salaya, a BYLI Board of Trustees Member faculty member from Western Institute of Technology.

    Mr. Fuentes explained that a resolution is a "document serving as an important statement, official expression, or opinion of the organization" on a matter of great importance.

However, he emphasized, "Iba iba po ‘yong format ng every organization," a reason to "acquaint yourself with the general format for resolution," such as in helpful guides like Rule of  Order.

   Meanwhile, despite the connectivity issue Ms. Salaya encountered, she pulled it off to deliver her talk.

    According to her, "adversity does not discriminate," and so, everyone needs to be resilient to have the strength to process and overcome hardship. Resilience is a product of human experience, and it is "good but overly glorified."

     "As student-leaders, we must remember that if we are educated with leadership knowledge and skills in dealing with current challenges, we can contribute positively to our university and community," Mr. James Villasis, SSC President, said.

 

CAPSU Burias initiates transition to new normal

By Catherine V. Adaniel

Nurse Precious of CAPSU Burias checks the recipient’s vitals before administering the vaccine.

In anticipation of possible implementation of in-person classes, CAPSU Burias initiates preparations to guarantee the health and safety of the students, faculty members, and the administrative staff in the eventuality of conducting classes under the new normal.

The Campus’ initiatives unfolded as the Commission of Higher Education considers the start of limited in person classes in all degree programs on December 2021, depending on the alert level, and in compliance with the Guidelines in the Conduct of Limited Face-to-Face Classes promulgated by the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs through a letter dated December 6, 2021.

“Capiz State University, therefore is also qualified to subscribe with the proposal of CHED. However, specific guidelines has to be crafted to guide the University in the implementation of such,” the letter stated.

The college deans cascaded said guidelines enjoining faculty and staff members in making necessary adjustments in the classrooms and offices.

Dr. Ma. Venus B. Lozada, College of Education Dean, shared that the preparations include intensifying vaccination campaign, retrofitting or restructuring of classroom arrangement, strict compliance to minimum health and safety protocols like social distancing and wearing of face masks, use of foot baths, and the utilization of acrylic barriers or plastic covers in required places.