49 TSU faculty members complete international development program, receive international certification

Tarlac State University Office of International Affairs and Linkages (TSU-OIAL) and the Wadhwani Operating Foundation (WOF) reached a significant milestone as they celebrated the graduation of 49 TSU faculty members who successfully completed an International Faculty Development Program on November 28, 2025, at the TSU Main Campus in Tarlac City.

The collaboration between the two institutions began to take shape on July 21, 2025, when the participating faculty members embarked on a 14-week online and Direct-to-Faculty (D2F) entrepreneurship training. The sessions were facilitated by Mr. Matt Rodnie Matias of the Wadhwani Operating Foundation. The training covered key topics such as customer identification and needs validation, solution idea generation, competition mapping, opportunity assessment, business modeling, marketing and sales strategies, and financial management for profitability.

During the program, faculty members raised concerns, including connectivity issues and technical difficulties experienced during online sessions. They also noted that the training coincided with their vacation period, requiring them to attend classes and study during what was intended to be their break. Nonetheless, the training proceeded smoothly overall and did not encounter any major disruptions.

After completing the program, the faculty members qualified to teach technopreneurship courses offered in the undergraduate programs of the College of Engineering, College of Science, and College of Business and Accountancy. This initiative strengthens the capability of faculty members to transfer innovative and relevant knowledge to their students. Graduates of the training received international certifications from WOF and TSU.

TSU President Dr. Arnold E. Velasco said, “This is the first time TSU has held a graduation ceremony specifically for our faculty members, and I must say, I truly enjoyed it. International certification is important for your professional growth, and I am already looking forward to organizing similar programs again in the near future.”

OIAL Director Dr. Grace N. Rosete expressed her continued support, saying, “We in OIAL will always stand behind initiatives that strengthen our faculty. I am excited for the next round of international certification programs with WOF, and I look forward to seeing more TSU educators benefit from these opportunities.”

WOF Country Lead Mr. Cris Delgado shared his optimism, stating that the joint initiative was successful and enjoyable for both TSU faculty participants and WOF facilitators. He encouraged continued enthusiasm and expressed interest in organizing another program soon.

The graduation ceremony was attended by TSU President Dr. Arnold E. Velasco; Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Jasper Jay N. Mendoza; OIAL Director Dr. Grace N. Rosete; College of Business and Accountancy Dean Dr. Jhonel C. Panlilio; College of Engineering Dean Engr. Miriam S. Galvez; and WOF Country Lead Mr. Cris Delgado.

The second batch of the Faculty Development Program is expected to commence in the first or second quarter of 2026.

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