The City College of Cagayan de Oro recently organized its two-part Year-End In-Service
Training (INSET)
and Operational Planning at Gardens of Malasag, Eco Tourism Village, Cugman, Cagayan de
Oro
City last
December 14-15 and December 19-20, 2023.
The event commenced with a wellness session, featuring a Flourishing Workshop led by Dr.
Dixon Q. Yasay,
which highlighted the therapeutic benefits of laughter, gratitude, forgiveness, and
meditation.
On the following day, breakout sessions among clusters and offices of the institution
took
place.
The Technical Skills and Technology Institute (TSTI), Administration Cluster, and
Learning
Support
Services engaged in educational topics such as integrating digital tools, data-driven
education, and
guidance for career choices, with speakers Mr. Arian M. Edullantes and Ms. Irene L.
Reymundo. Meanwhile,
Ms. Victoria B. Trinidad, City College of CDO Director of Community Empowerment & Social
Synergy, emphasized
Patriotism, Integrity, Excellence, and Spirituality (PIES) in public service during her
session with the
non-teaching personnel.
Simultaneously, the Internationalization and Sustainable Development Office (ISDO),
along
with representatives from
the Community Empowerment & Social Synergy and Student Affairs Division, explored
guidelines
for the internationalization
of higher education institutions through the lens of Education for Sustainable
Development,
facilitated by the City College
of CDO Interim President, Dr. Jestoni P. Babia.
On the final day, Ms. Miraflor B. Emata, Ph.D., VSA, COBSAT, discussed the TESDA
Philosophy
and distinctive features of TVET learning,
highlighting its relevance for future education. The event concluded with a Fellowship
Night
filled with recreational activities,
gift-giving, and the recognition of exemplary employees through the Presidential
Citation
Awards for their hard work and contributions throughout 2023.
The recent 2-part INSET and Operational Planning not only showcased our dedication but
also
set the stage for a year of progress and growth. And as we
look forward to 2024, our commitment to the betterment and improvement of our services
for
Kagay-anons remains steadfast.