The SPAMAST Office of Internationalization and Externa Linkages (OIEL) was established under the CMO 55 s. of 2016 and guided by its vision of becoming a premier competitive institution of higher learning providing professional training in Education, Agri-Fisheries, Science and Technology, Agribusiness, Information Technology, and other related disciplines geared towards inclusive growth and development in the ASEAN Region and beyond. Hence, the OIEL, in coordination with different units of SPAMAST, leads in exploring, identifying, establishing, and maintaining areas of cooperation and linkages with international, national, regional, and local institutions. In particular, it forges Memorandum of Agreement (MoA), Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), and Letter of Agreement (LoA) in the areas of fisheries, agriculture, information technology, education, social sciences, humanities, and arts.
As a strategy, SPAMAST’s internationalization enhances the quality of education; upholds its reputation as a center of agri-fishery, agriculture, information technology, education, social sciences, humanities, and arts; develops as productive members of the international academic community; produces graduates with 21st-century competencies able to live and work in a diverse, multicultural setting; and fosters closer cooperation and understanding between the Philippines and the rest of the world.
Objectives
The Office of Internationalization and External Linkages (OIEL) has the following objectives:
- Promote collaboration and cooperation for the advancement of competencies and skills and intellectual growth of faculty members, students, administrative officials, and other stakeholders;
- Complement and enhance the delivery and implementation of research and development activities;
- Inspire shared participation in educational congresses, cross-country educational visits, conferences, workshops, symposia, training courses, and exhibitions in areas of mutual concern;
- Establish an international framework and plans for faculty, students, and staff.
Terms of Reference
The following are the functions of the OIEL:
- Review and formulate an international framework and plans for faculty, students, and staff;
- Forge linkages (MoU, MoA, LoA) with national/international Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs), industry, and agencies;
- Provide information and assistance to possible recipients of academic exchanges, study tours, cross visits, and presentation of research papers and the like.
- Safeguard efficient implementation and carry out the institution’s responsibilities indicated in mutual agreements or understandings with international institutions or agencies.
- Facilitate and monitor the entry and departure of international students in coordination with the concerned internal and external offices;
- Assist in holding international conferences in collaboration with different Institutes of the College;
- Coordinate and assist international visits to cross-country institutions;
- Assist in the preparation of institutional agreements with collaborating institutions;
- Submit progress reports, feedback, and other pertinent evidence about the institution's international programs, projects, and activities.