Central Mindanao Colleges’ Center for International Affairs and Linkages (CIAL) Joins 2nd COIL Conference

Central Mindanao Colleges’ Center for International Affairs and Linkages (CIAL) recently participated in the 2nd International Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) Conference, held on March 7-8, 2024. The event, themed “We Demand: Forward-Thinking, Attainable, Sustainable, Humane, and Innovative Options Now,” was a platform for global collaboration and innovation in higher education. Hosted at the prestigious PL Hall at San Pedro College, Davao City, the conference brought together educational institutions from across the Philippines to explore the transformative potential of global collaboration in addressing pressing global challenges. The conference featured a lineup of esteemed speakers, including: • Keynote Speaker: Atty. Lily Freida Milla, Deputy Executive Director and Director III, International Affairs Commission on Higher Education, Philippines. • Session 1: COIL History: From the World to the Philippines - Dr. Hope Windle, Director, SUNY COIL Center, USA. • Session 2: COIL as Pedagogy and Best Practices - Dr. June Prieto, Asst. Dir. InterLink/ COIL Coordinator, San Pedro College, Philippines. • Session 3: COIL Ripple Effects to Education - Dr. Mariela Cadena, International Exchanges Specialist, Office of International Programs, Alamo Colleges District, San Antonio, Texas, USA; Dr. Stephanie Doscher, Director, Florida International University’s Office of Collaborative Online International Learning (FIU COIL), USA. Participants engaged in discussions on crafting COIL projects that resonate with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and fostering intercultural competence among students. They also explored innovative teaching methodologies and the role of COIL in faculty development. The event highlighted the importance of COIL partnerships in elevating institutional reputation on the global stage. Institutions committed to internationalization and global citizenship through COIL initiatives position themselves as leaders in higher education, attracting top-tier students and faculty. COIL partnerships extend beyond academia, impacting local communities and fostering cross-cultural understanding. By supporting local initiatives, COIL collaborations become catalysts for community engagement and social impact. In embracing a culture of forward-thinking and innovation, CIAL reaffirms its commitment to advancing global learning pedagogy and propelling the agenda of internationalization in higher education forward. #CMCIAL #COILConference #GlobalCollaboration #HigherEducation #SDGs #Innovation #CommunityEngagement #SocialImpact 𝐎𝐧𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐂𝐌𝐂! 𝗖𝗛𝗢𝗢𝗦𝗘 𝗖𝗠𝗖, 𝗖𝗛𝗢𝗢𝗦𝗘 𝗘𝗫𝗖𝗘𝗟𝗟𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗘! #PROUDCMCians #CMCLions #CMCLionsRoarExcellence #CentralMindanaoColleges #Choose𝗖𝗠𝗖 #KidapawanCity #cmcignitinghopeempoweringlives #CMC77YearsCommittedExcellence