Digital Learning Transformed: MSU-TCTO Unveils New Laboratory On November 10, 2024, MSU-TCTO inaugurated the Digital Engagement Laboratory on the third floor of IICT, Idanan Anni Hall. This state-of-the-art facility is a core component of the Digital Engagement Platform under the ICT project "Digital Resiliency and Recovery Hub" of the University. This initiative marks a significant step forward in enhancing teaching and learning experiences. By leveraging technology, the Digital Engagement Platform equips faculty and students with: - 📱 Personalized learning experiences - 🤝 Virtual mentorship opportunities - 🌐 Seamless access to online learning platforms - 🎮 Gamified and interactive educational content - 💬 Collaboration tools like chatbots and mobile applications Through this platform, MSU-TCTO aims to create a more immersive, interactive, and intelligent campus environment, ensuring that its faculty and students are well-prepared for the demands of the digital age. The inauguration was led by MSU System President Atty. Basari D. Mapupuno and Chancellor Mary Joyce Z. Guinto-Sali. The event was also attended by University officials and guests from the MSU Faculty Federation, celebrating this monumental advancement in digital education. The MSU-TCTO community extends its heartfelt gratitude to everyone who contributed to making this milestone possible. *Contributor: Charisa Llema-Abalie (Director, ICTO)* #iLoveMSUTCTO #SmartGreenResilient #CreatingOpportunities #TransformingLives

MSU Tawi-Tawi Joins IAMSTEM 2024 Convening STEM educators and researchers across Asia and Australia, MSU-Tawi-Tawi actively co-hosted and participated in the 7th IAMSTEM International Conference and Annual Meeting on STEM Education, held at MSU-Iligan Institute of Technology, Iligan City, on November 6-7, 2024. Themed *“Reimagining STEM Education in the Digital Transformation Era,”* the event featured talks from global experts and provided a platform for STEM researchers to share groundbreaking studies and foster collaborations among Asian and Australian institutions in the rapidly evolving digital landscape of STEM education. The MSU-Tawi-Tawi delegation, led by Assistant Vice Chancellor for Secondary Education Prof. Jamaluddin S. Sala, included four faculty members and nine student researchers from the Department of Science and Mathematics Education (DSME) under the College of Education. The team presented 12 papers through both oral and poster presentations, earning recognition as an institution with undergraduate researchers as representatives. MSU-TCTO’s participation in this international conference is a vital part of its ongoing internationalization efforts and commitment to improving research productivity. Selected papers from the conference are set to be published in partner journals, further showcasing the university's contributions. With MSU-IIT serving as this year's main host, the conference was collaboratively co-hosted by 14 other prominent institutions, including MSU-TCTO. The next IAMSTEM Conference will be hosted by Surindra Rajabhat University in Thailand in November 2025. *Contributors: Assoc. Prof. Potchong Jackaria and Aldammien A. Sukarno* #iLoveMSUTCTO #SmartGreenResilient #CreatingOpportunities #TransformingLives

MSU Law in Tawi-Tawi signs MOU with BAGO, receives library equipment and books from BAGO and SUBATRA The College of Law - Tawi-Tawi Extension has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Bangsamoro Attorney General's Office (BAGO) on November 11 at the Sabdani Bulante Hall Conference Room. The MOU establishes a partnership between the two institutions to enhance legal education and the legal profession in Tawi-Tawi. Key areas of collaboration include: - Capacity-building and training programs for aspiring legal professionals and other groups promoting the rule of law and the Bangsamoro cause. - Collaborative research and legal studies focused on Tawi-Tawi and the Bangsamoro region. - Lectures and symposia on relevant legal developments in the Bangsamoro region. - Exchange of academic materials and information to develop the legal profession in Tawi-Tawi and the Bangsamoro region. - Other cooperative efforts to promote justice and the rule of law in the Bangsamoro. Present during the signing were MSU President Atty. Basari Dimakuta Mapupuno, MSU-TCTO Chancellor Dr. Mary Joyce Z. Guinto-Sali, and Presidential Management Staff Director Atty. Rashid Pandi. Representing BAGO were OIC Bangsamoro Attorney General Atty. Mohammad Al-Amin M. Julkipli and Division Chiefs Atty. Fariza Joy P. Bagundang, Atty. Najirah P. Masacal-Moslem, and Atty. Nurwahid Lakim. President Mapupuno and Chancellor Guinto-Sali signed the MOU on behalf of MSU Law, while Attorney General Julkipli and Division Chief Masacal-Moslem signed for BAGO. Both parties reaffirmed their dedication to advancing legal education and uplifting the lives of the Bangsamoro community. As part of the Justice and Society Project under SUBATRA (Suporta sa Bangsamoro Transition), BAGO donated library books and equipment to the MSU Law Library. Honorable Gracita Jacinto-Ali, MSU Board of Regents member, also attended the event to express her support. Assistant Dean Datu Esma Mikee Maruhom extended his gratitude to BAGO for their generous support and highlighted the importance of collaboration for Tawi-Tawi. He announced that specific MOAs would follow to maximize the partnership's potential. He also acknowledged the contributions of Atty. Mohammad Rayyan Domado, BAGO's Legal Research and Opinion Division, and Atty. Gilbert Sembrano of SUBATRA's Justice and Society Project in bringing the MOU to fruition. *Photos courtesy of the MSU-TCTO Office of Information, Press, and Publications.* #OneWithMSULaw #SDG16PeaceJusticeandStrongInstitutions #SDG4QualityEducation #iLoveMSUTCTO #CreatingOpportunitiesTransformingLives

SENI-SKWELA is heading to Tawi-Tawi! MSU-TCTO, in collaboration with the Malaysia Embassy and Artdialogo, is thrilled to host "Seni-Skwela" on November 17-18, 2024. This creative Philippine-Malaysian cross-cultural empowerment program is designed for the youth and art educators, fostering artistic collaboration and cultural exchange. The event is made possible through partnerships with various offices, including the Office of Cultural Affairs and Development (OCAD), Institute of Continuing Education and Extension Services (ICEES), Office of Information Press Publication (OIPP), Sentro ng Wika at Kultura (SWAK), Sama Studies Center (SSC), and Office of International Linkages (OIL). This initiative aligns with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including: - **SDG 4: Quality Education** - **SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities** - **SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals** #iLoveMSUTCTO #CreatingOpportunities #TransformingLives #OCAD2024 #EnrichingDiversities #EmpoweringMinds #SDGs

LOOK | The search for the next Dean of the College of Education included a concept paper presentation and public forum held today, November 14, at the Maas Kamlon Hall. Prof. Clarissa A. Derramas and Prof. Alhisan U. Jemsy presented their plans before the search committee, chaired by Prof. Wilham Hailaya, Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs. The event highlighted the strong vision and leadership potential of both candidates. #iLoveMSUTCTO #SmartGreenResilient #CreatingOpportunities #TransformingLives