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 INDONESIAN EDUCATORS VISIT CAPSU BURIAS, GIVE LECTURES 

by Mary Faith Adio

On January 28, Two educators from Surabaya State University visited CAPSU Burias, and shared lectures on promoting global competence, and the importance of guidance and counseling, audienced by the faculty, key officials, student- leaders, and the exchange students under the SEA-Teacher Project. 

The lecture commenced with remarks from Dr. Rodyard B. Madiclum, Campus Administrator, who stressed the value of education in shaping global citizens.

“Education is not merely embarking knowledge but about shaping values and fostering a sense of global citizenship. Our collective responsibility is to equip the next generation with the skills and mindset necessary in a rapidly evolving global society,” Dr. Madiclum said. 

Afterwards, Dr. Christine F. Quenga introduced the visiting lecturers, Dr. Ima Widiyanah, S.PD., M.Pd., and Sherrin Nurlita Widya, M.PD., from Universitas Negeri Surabaya.

Dr. Ima Widiyanah shared her experiences as an educator, scholar and traveler, highlighting the importance of student exchange programs and community service in fostering global connections.

“You work hard, you make money, you do it for yourself. That’s not life. You go out, you seek for people who need your help, you make their life better, and you become that sponge which can absorb all the negativity, and you become that person who can emit beautiful positive vibes," Dr. Ima shared. 

Ms. Sherrin Nurlita Widya discussed the role of guidance and counseling in schools, emphasizing the need for a holistic and humanistic approach, and  presented a step-by-step process for planning effective programs, focusing on individual student development and collaboration with school staff. 

“Student's personality is a means to plan guidance and counseling in school which is focused on the aspect of individual development," Ms. Widya expressed. 

Moreover, Dr. Salvacion J. Legaspi, CAPSU Vice President for External Affairs and Linkages underscored the importance of international collaborations and encouraged the faculty to join the administration in achieving the University goals.

“I hope that we continue working together... to bring the University into the greater heights", Dr. Legazpi said. 

Dr. Archile C. Abogadie, Chairperson for Student Affairs and Services, closed the program with remarks  highlighting the importance of the lecture in learning about global education, than ked the key officials for their support, and expressed to the exchange students from Indonesia a warm welcome with the wish for them a great learning experience together.