Internationalization

VISION

Saint Mary’s University, through the Promotions, External Relations, and Internationalization Office is envisioned to be a premier, vibrant, and diverse university offering undergraduate and graduate programs and conducting national and international collaborative activities along the areas of research, instruction, cultural exchange and other academic partnerships.

MISSION

Through its linkages, the office works on providing to its students and employees opportunities for national and international exposures and experiences.

HISTORY/ OFFICE DESCRIPTION

The Promotions, External Relations, and Internationalization Office (PERIO) is mainly responsible for the University’s expanding linkages and promotions. In previous years, linkages were handled by the Center for Alumni Relations and External Affairs (CARE) office, a unit attached to the Alumni Affairs Office. CARE was later named the External Affairs Office, headed alternately and in concurrent position by the Vice President for Academic Affairs and the Vice President for Administration. In August 2020, the Admissions and External Relations Office (AERO) was created, whose functions, on top of linkages, included the admissions of new students. In January 2023, AERO was renamed PERIO when the admissions function was transferred to the Office of the Registrar. Over the years, the University has established partnerships with local, national, and international institutions and organizations. Local and national linkages were mainly on training and workshops, environmental enhancement projects, twinning programs, and consultations. For international linkages, partnerships included sharing resource materials and publications, consortium on program and training, collaborative research, cultural immersions, international internships, and virtual and physical mobilities. The various partnerships of SMU across the globe resulted in several faculty and student exchange mobilities, offering of transnational education programs, internationalization of OJT programs, international research conferences, and cultural and academic immersions. In SY 2023-2024, the SMU administration approved the provision for promotions and linkage coordinators for STEH, SAB, SEAIT, and SHANS.

OBJECTIVES

  • To explore and establish international, national and local linkages across disciplines in the graduate and undergraduate programs of the University;
  • To ensure a smooth flow in the implementation of academic partnership programs and concerns like faculty exchange, visiting scholars, visiting professors, internship and student exchange programs, cultural visits, and other educational partnerships and training programs;
  • To facilitate the preparation and signing of documents like Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and Memorandum of Agreement (MOA); and
  • To produce promotional materials for the University.

CONTACT PERSON/ DETAILS

Dr. Clara M. Gonzales
Head, Promotions, External Relations, and Internationalization Office (PERIO) 
perio@smu.edu.ph
(078) 392 8103

International Linkages

  1. AFS Intercultural Programs
  2. Coventry University, United Kingdom
  3. Fu Jen Catholic University, Taiwan, R.O.C.
  4. Howest University of Applied Sciences, Belgium
  5. Hwashin Cyber University, South Korea
  6.  Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization Secretariat (SEAMEO)
  7.  Southern Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taiwan
  8. Universitas Kanjuran Malang (UNIKAMA), Indonesia
  9. Universitas Surabaya (UBAYA), Indonesia
  10. West Flanders, Belgium (SYNERGY PROJECT)
  11. VIVES University of Applied Sciences, Belgium
  12. Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light (HWPL)
  13. Madhuribai Deshmukh Institute of Nursing Education, Nagpur Maharashtra, India
  14. Huachiew Chalermprakiet University
  15. Saint Robert’s Training and Management Center
  16. Northern University, Bangladesh
  17. Daffodil International University, Bangladesh
  18. ASIA e University, Malaysia
  19. Universitas Halu Oleo, Indonesia
  20. Lampang Rajabhat University, Thailand
  21. Kanchanaburi Rajabhat University, Thailand
  22. Lamrin Tech Skills University Punjab, India
  23. Universitas Negeri Surabaya (Student Mobility)
  24. Kanchanaburi Rajabhat University, Thailand
  25. Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember, Indonesia
  26. Universitas Negeri Surabaya (General)
  27. University if Saint Joseph, Macao
  28. Kanchanaburi Rajabhat University, Thailand (Faculty Exchange Program)
  29. Universiti Tenaga Nasional, Malaysia
  30. Universidade Católica Timorense, Timor Leste

National Linkages

  1. Aussie Pinoy Edu.Com Corp
  2. Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas
  3. Bulacan State University
  4. Gokongwei Brothers Foundation, Inc.
  5. Science Education Institute of DOST – Project Science Teacher Academy for the Regions (STAR)
  6.  Science Education Institute – Capacity Building in Program in Science and Mathematics Education (CBPSME)
  7. San Sebastian College-Recoletos, Manila
  8. Northwestern University, Laoag City
  9. PEOPLEDEV International Corp.
  10.  FIRST EDUSPEC INC. (FEI), Makati City
  11. PANPACIFIC University North Philippines, Pangasinan
  12. Polytechnic University of the Philippines, Manila
  13. SABRE Travel Network Philippines, Inc.
  14. University of Southeastern Philippines, Davao
  15. Davao Oriental State University
  16. DOST-PCIEERD
  17. Commission on Human Rights Region 2
  18. University of Perpetual Help System Dalta, Calamba Campus
  19. University of the Philippines Los Baños
  20.  Worldwide for Nature (WWF)-Philippines
  21. Philippine National Volunteer Service Coordinating Agency (PNVSCA)
  22. Hytec Power Inc.
  23. INDRA Philippines
  24.  iPhitech IT and Digital Solutions Corporation
  25. De La Salle University
  26. DLSU-IBETH
  27. DSWD FO2

 LOCAL LINKAGES

  1.  Department of Trade and Industry-Nueva Vizcaya (Consumer Education)
  2. Department of Trade & Industry Region 02 (Shared Service Facilities Project)
  3. Department of Trade and Industry (Buy Local Implementation)
  4. Independent Kabalikat CIVICOM, Inc.
  5. Isabela State University (Health Guard)
  6. Commission on Population-Regional Population Information Center 02 (POPCOM-RPIC 02)
  7. Solano East Central School & SPED Center
  8. Rural Bank of Solano (N.V.) Inc.
  9.  Barangay LGU of Masoc, Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya and Sitio Pawak, and Pawak Elementary School
  10. Timpuyog Ti Babbalasang Idi Kalman, Nueva Vizcaya (TIBIK-NV), INC.
  11. Our Lady of Fatima Parish
  12. Municipality of Banaue, Ifugao, Brgy. Batad
  13. Kalahan Educational Foundation, Inc.
  14. Brgy. LGU Communal, Solano, NV and Banguingey Elementary School
  15. Brgy. LGU Communal, Solano, NV and Banguingey Elementary School
  16.  DTI-Nueva Vizcaya Youth Entrepreneurship Program

 Membership in International Associations/Organizations

  1. Association of Southeast and East Asian Catholic Colleges and Universities (ASEACCU) (Member since 2024)
  2. Passage to ASEAN Association (renewed membership for year 2024)
  3. Association of Southeast Asian Institutions of Higher Learning, Thailand
  4. University Mobility in Asia and the Pacific Council Philippines International (Host country: Canada) (Lifetime membership)
  5. Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization (SEAMEO) Schools Network International
  6.  Asia Cooperation Dialogue (based in Thailand)
  7. Asian University President Forum

 

Membership in National Associations and Organizations

  1. Catholic Educational Association of the Philippines (CEAP)
  2. National Coalition on Indigenous Peoples Higher Education
  3. CICM Philippine Schools Network (CICM PSN)
  4. NAKEM International
  5. Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools, Colleges, and Universities (PAASCU)
  6. Association of Catholic Universities in the Philippines (ACUP)
  7. National Alliance for Knowledge, Empowerment, and Meaning (NAKEM)