Events
Regional Futures Consortium Workshop in partnership with PhilFutures
- Theme: High Level Anticipatory Leadership & Governance Executive Course
- Location: Narra Hall, Batangas State University Pablo Borbon
- Date: December 2022
The Regional Futures Consortium Workshop: High Level Anticipatory Leadership and Governance Executive Course designed and to be delivered by The Philippine Futures Thinking Society (PhilFutures) will be held on December 12-15 for SUCs in CALABARZON and MIMAROPA regions. The workshop aims to stir up conversations about the futures of education, work, and technology, continue the indigenization of futures thinking through Hiraya Foresight. The first two days will be held virtually and our University will host the last day of the workshop in-person on December 15, 2022.
FUTURES THINKING TRAINING WORKSHOP: Framing the Future of The National Engineering University as the Frontier of Innovation and Development
- Date: October 2023
- Location: Taal Vista Tagaytay
Batangas State University - The National Engineering University, in collaboration with the Center for Innovation in Engineering Education, held a two-day workshop on October 11-12, 2023, aimed at expanding the university’s role in innovation and development. The workshop, titled "Framing the Future of The National Engineering University as the Frontier of Innovation and Development," gathered 62 participants, including university administrators and faculty, at Taal Vista Hotel. The event was supported by Senator Pia Cayetano's allocation of the 2022 GAA Funds, facilitating discussions on Futures Thinking and its relevance to the university’s goals. Key speakers, including Mr. Emmanuel R. De Guia and Ms. Jalaine Joyce V. Malabanan, addressed topics such as the AI revolution, sustainable development, and the integration of academia and industry through microcredentials. The workshop featured interactive sessions and activities, such as a “zombie apocalypse” scenario and "Causal Layered Analysis," aimed at fostering strategic, future-oriented thinking among participants. The event concluded with the announcement of tamper-proof certificates using blockchain technology, signaling the university's commitment to future-proofing its programs and initiatives.
University Futures Masterclass
- Date: May 2024
The University Futures Masterclass conducted by the Philippine Futures Thinking Society (PhilFutures) was a highly anticipated event for the attendees from Batangas State University. With a theme focused on Advancing Research, Innovation, and Strategic Vision Towards New Horizons in Higher Education, the 4-day event held online via Zoom from May 27-28, 2024 and face to face session from May 30-31, 2024 brought together fifty (50) participants consisting of vice chancellors, vice presidents, deans and OIC deans and heads of different departments from seven campuses namely Central, Pablo Borbon, Alangilan, Lobo, Nasugbu, Malvar and Lipa.
Foresight and Scanning in Quality Assurance
- Date: July 2024
The Futures Thinking Workshop in Quality Assurance for Computing Education brought together a diverse group of academic leaders and educators, including Deans, Associate Deans, Program Chairs, Department Chairs, and faculty members, for an intensive five-day session. This collaborative event focused on advancing the quality and future-readiness of programs within the College of Engineering and the College of Information and Computing Sciences (CICS).
Foresight and Scanning in Quality Assurance
- Date: July 2024
Following this, on both july 18 and 19, a comprehensive Campus-wide Quality Review was held at the 4th floor AVR of the SteerHub Building. This review brought together the Process Owners from various departments and units within the campus to critically assess and refine their quality assurance practices. The review focused on aligning the institution's processes with its strategic goals, ensuring consistency and continuous improvement across all areas. The interactive sessions provided a platform for sharing best practices, addressing challenges, and fostering a culture of quality throughout the campus.
