CHEDRO1 hosts webinar on volunteerism in HEIs
In preparation for the celebration of the National Volunteer Month, the Commission on Higher Education – Regional Office 1 (CHEDRO1) conducted a Webinar on Fostering Volunteerism in Higher Education through Service-Learning via Zoom on November 21, 2024.
The webinar explored how service-learning can bridge academic knowledge with real-world applications, fostering leadership, civic engagement, and social responsibility among students.
Dr. Christine Nabor-Ferrer, Director IV of CHEDRO1, delivered an opening remarks emphasizing the importance of integrating volunteerism into academic programs to develop socially responsive graduates.
Meanwhile, Dr. Angelica Dolores, Supervising Education Program Specialist, shared the statement of purpose and objectives of the activity.
The session featured expert speakers such as Mr. Kenneth C. Siruelo from the Philippine National Volunteer Service Coordinating Agency (PNVSCA). Furthermore, representatives from Silliman University, Asst. Prof. Novee Maestrecampo Jr. and Asst. Prof. Ruth Ann S. Entea, shared institutional models and principles of service-learning during the said webinar.
The session concluded with an action planning led by Dr. Mitchellene Vigilia-Rivo, Education Supervisor II, who assisted the participants to design initiatives in the observance of National Volunteer Month.
In line with the Sustainable Development Goals, this initiative underscored CHEDRO1’s commitment to developing globally competitive, community-oriented students and graduates, equipped to contribute to sustainable national progress.
The webinar gathered HEI administrators, academic leaders, and student representatives from various HEIs in the region.
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