Dr. Michael Cullinane connects with the Cebuano Studies Center of USC

The assistant director of the Center for Southeast Asian Studies of the University of Wisconsin at Madison, Dr. Michael Cullinane, is presently in Cebu to do a research project entitled "The Urban Origins of the Cebu Political Elite, 1757-1940". He is connected with the Cebuano Studies Center of USC.

The research will focus on the emergence of an urban elite in Cebu City's Parian, especially from the 18th century to 1860, and more broadly throughout the city since the 1860s. Emphasis will be placed on the movement of urban-based elites into various municipalities of Cebu Province during the 19th century and on the impact these movements had on transforming local social and economic elites.

The project will also delve on the subsequent impact of the political institutions implemented in the 20th century by the Americans, in particular the introduction of municipal and provincial elections, resulting in a province-wide politics that was soon dominated by urban-based families with strong links to the municipalities.

Dr. Michael Cullinane is on a Fulbright Senior Research Fellowship.

University of San Carlos International Linkages

Overview

The Office of International Linkages is responsible for the promotion, facilitation, and assessment of international linkages, which are beneficial to the University in terms of academic enrichment of the faculty, internationalization of curricula, institutional development, and improved physical resources.

Types of International Linkages

* Visiting Scholars Program
* Visiting Graduate Researchers Program
* Internship Program
* Student Exchange Program
* Training Program
* Educational Partnerships

Special National and Regional Linkages

* Tri-sectoral Forum for Technology Excellence
* Regional Health Research Foundation-7, Inc.
* Environmental and Occupational Health Research Study Group
* Cebu Heritage and Conservation Council
* Regional Center in Expertise for Education in Sustainable Development

Functions of the Office

* Solicitation of international linkages including faculty and student exchanges
* Aid in drafting of proposals for joint institutional projects in research, institution-building, and faculty and student exchange
* Facilitation of the implementation of proposals in the colleges or departments concerned
* Monitoring and assessment of international linkages in progress at the colleges and departments

Tasks of the Office

* Periodic survey of possible international linkages
* Facilitation of applications and renewal for visas and work permits of visiting scholars, experts, and graduate students and their accommodation
* Monitoring, reporting and financial management of international linkages in progress
* Assessment of the University’s international linkages

USC Kapamilya Negosyo Na!

USC Kapamilya Negosyo Na! Season 2 launched

Building on the success reaped during its first season, the second installment of the entrepreneurship program USC Kapamilya Negosyo Na! was launched Friday, June 29, 2007 at the SM Entertainment Area.

The program is an endeavor of the USC College of Commerce Alumni Association, Inc. the USC College of Commerce, and ABS–CBN / DYAB.

Members of the USC College of Commerce, officers of the USC COC AAI and the representative of ABS–CBN / DYAB pose proudly during the launching.

USC Kapamilya Negosyo Na! aims to encourage individuals to engage in business. This is achieved by literally walking them through the aspects of putting up a business. It begins with a seminar on the preparation of a business plan and continues with the on–air discussions of the basic knowledge necessary for one to be an entrepreneur.

Midway in the program, ten winners are chosen and are given seed capital of P10,000.00 each. They are then asked to secure all the necessary permits so they can operate legally. Mentors are assigned to each winner to help them as they take their first steps towards empowerment. At the end of the program, the best among the ten is chosen and given another P10,000.00.

The tri–media exposures given to the winners during the interviews and the on–air lectures give the new entrepreneurs a platform to jumpstart their businesses.

Author: Carmen Piramide
24 / July / 2007

Hilton Cebu and USC forge HRM link

Hilton Cebu Resort and Spa, a leading global hospitality company with a network of over 2,800 hotels in over 76 countries, sealed the covenant of partnership with the University of San Carlos last July 12, 2007.

The partnership aims to develop curricula, faculty and students of Hotel and Restaurant Management (HRM) and Tourism (BTM) of the Department of Hospitality Management (DHM) in the College of Commerce.

Hilton Cebu was represented by its General Manager, Mr. Peter Pedersen, while USC was represented by Dean of the College of Commerce, Fr. Mark C. Mathias, SVD, Ph.D. Together with Fr. Mathias were DHM chair Cecil S. Gantalao, Ph.D., assistant chair Clifford A. Villaflores, M.A., and former DHM chair Myrla B. Gidayawan.

The covenant highlights the following commitments of Hilton Cebu: (1) provide opportunities to USC students for industry exposure including training programs, (2) provide to the faculty avenues for industry immersion and updating in the latest developments of the industry, (3) selected team members of Hilton Cebu to share expertise through team–teaching and conducting seminars and workshops, (4) conduct common researches and simulations, (5) provide assistance in the updating and revision of DHM curriculum and syllabi, (6) give opportunities for students and graduates to start a career in Hilton, and (7) share resources with the students such as facilities, equipment and expertise among others.

During the press conference that accompanied the signing of the Memorandum of Agreement, Mr. Pedersen was asked why Hilton Cebu chose USC, to which he answered, “Hilton is a five–star hotel teaming up with a five–star educational institution.”

Author: Clifford A. Villaflores
19 / July / 2007