The Benguet State University – International Relations Office (IRO) participated in the UPLIFT Masterclass, organized by the Commission on Higher Education – Cordillera Administrative Region (CHED-CAR) and hosted by Star Colleges on November 4-5, 2024. About 90 participants from various Cordilleran higher education institutions (HEIs) attended this year’s event.
BSU was represented by IRO Director Rex John G. Bawang, IRO Deputy Director Doreen I. Allasiw, IRO staff Glyrel B. Palberas and Racquel M. Fatog, and Admin and Finance IRO Focal Person Imelda B. Galinato.
Experts from HEIs across Cordillera shared insights on international rankings, with BSU’s IRO Deputy Director Dr. Doreen I. Allasiw presenting on “Advancing Sustainable Development in Higher Education: Innovative Approaches in Localizing SDGs.”
The Upscaling Programs and Projects, Leveraging Internationalization and Futures Thinking (UPLIFT) Masterclass equips Cordilleran HEIs to enhance global competitiveness and visibility. It offers guidance on sustaining internationalization efforts, strengthening networks, and achieving recognition in global rankings such as QS Star Ratings, Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings, and World University Rankings for Innovation (WURI). The masterclass also fosters synergy between HEIs through mentoring and sharing best practices for global impact.
