VIRTUAL SDG HUB

To help first-year college students adapt to their new academic and social environment, the Guidance and Testing Center of Notre Dame of Midsayap College conducted a Group Guidance Session themed “College Transitions: Thriving Through Change – Adapting to New Routines, Independence, and Personal Growth” on August 11, 12, and 19, 2025, at the Primera Hall. The session aimed to orient freshmen on the guidance programs and services available to support their transition to college life. It also encouraged students to identify their special population groups, promoting a sense of belonging and community. Through interactive discussions, students reflected on how to embrace change, manage independence, and foster personal growth. Guidance Director Ma’am Maria Fe S. Mahinay, RGC, RPm, emphasized...

...understanding feelings, experiences, and challenges... The Research and Development Center was successful in hosting the Qualitative Data Analyses Seminar-Workshop on August 07, 2025 at Primera Function Hall. The seminar was facilitated by Dr. Rogelio Rasay III whose expertise and knowledge were greatly insightful in the field of qualitative data analyses, which this approach mostly focuses on understanding experiences, feelings, and challenges. This seminar served as an avenue to spark new perspectives and the participants to share common understanding of how studies with qualitative approach be done. In the words of Dr. Rasay, he quoted, “There is no perfect research and template…making all templates unique for every school” — thus, urging all researchers that they do not do wrong;...

The Serepungan writers have once again gathered for this two-day writeshop, in a spirit of dedication and cultural preservation to continue working on a series of articles set for publication. This collaborative effort marks another milestone in the ongoing journey of the Serepungan Project — a vital initiative aimed at documenting and celebrating the rich heritage of the Derepuwanen ne Menuvu tribe of Sitio Pangipasan. Spearheaded by the Research and Development Center of Notre Dame of Midsayap College, in partnership with the University of the Philippines-Diliman and the Oblates of Mary Immaculate—Pangipasan Community, the Serepungan Project continues to evolve as a testament to the power of community-based research and meaningful collaboration. This writeshop is both a time for writing...

In a collective effort to further enhance its global academic presence, Notre Dame of Midsayap College (NDMC), through the External Affairs Office, spearheaded a Discussion Meeting on Internationalization and Global Rankings on August 1, 2025, at 1:00 PM at the NDMC Primera Function Hall. The activity brought together key academic leaders and regional education experts to delve into strategies that would align NDMC with global educational standards and boost its internationalization initiatives. The event opened with a solemn prayer led by Sr. Maria Althea B. Mana-ay, OND, CMO Director, followed by inspiring welcome remarks from NDMC President, Fr. Ramon María G. Bernabe, OMI. The participants and speakers were formally introduced by Nicole C. Matulac, HRDMO Director. The discussion...