International Affairs and External Linkages Office
About Us
The International Affairs and External Linkages Office (IAELO) is the University’s primary division responsible for coordinating and executing internationalization initiatives. Its core objectives include expanding the University’s partnerships, gaining recognition from accrediting bodies, acquiring organizational memberships, and engaging in global interactions.Objectives
a. Provide faculty development opportunities, including international training, scholarships, and fellowships, to build a stronger pool of faculty experts.
b. Internationalize the curricula to foster a global perspective in the educational programs.
c. Revitalize and expand the Student Internship Abroad Program to offer more diverse international experiences.
d. Strengthen the existing transnational education programs, including twinning/joining programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
e. Implement focused mechanisms for international student recruitment.
a. Administrative and Finance units - For providing the necessary logistic support for the implementation of internationalization initiatives;
b. Office of the Vice-President for Academic Affairs - For the planning and execution of academic internationalization activities;
c. Office of the Vice President for Student Development - For the planning and execution of various student internationalization activities;
d. Research and Extension Office - For the planning and execution of international research and extension activities;
e. Public Affairs and Information Office - For the production of the university’s promotional materials and promoting the university's internationalization programs on the university’s website;
f. Alumni Affairs Office - For enhancing the alumni engagement in the different internationalization initiatives of the students;
g. Office of the Board Secretary - For the coordination and facilitating the review of the MOU and MOA by the Solicitor General, as well as the facilitation of the conduct of internationalization activities in the university and international travels.
h. Office of the University President - For the coordination and approval of all university internationalization initiatives, programs, and activities.
Services
IAELO Framework
Initiate Stage: During this stage, the foundation is laid, and plans for international collaboration are brainstormed and conceptualized. Effective communication plays a crucial role in bringing institutions together, facilitating the exchange of intentions for partnerships, and creating a shared vision for the future.
Coordinate Stage: University officials and prospective partners come together to explore potential areas for collaboration. Coordination is an opportunity to align interests, bridge gaps in understanding, and establish a shared vision.
Amalgamate Stage: The LNU and its prospective partner formalize their partnership by signing a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA). This stage is critical as it finalizes the partnership and establishes a formal relationship.
Realize Stage: It focuses on the execution of the partnership agreement. Continuous communication and collaboration are essential, fostering mutual accountability and shared ownership of the partnership’s success.
Evaluate and Elevate Stage: It involves a detailed review of the partnership’s progress and outcomes, monitoring areas for improvement. At the same time, it represents the culmination and celebration of the partnership’s success.
Coordinate Stage: University officials and prospective partners come together to explore potential areas for collaboration. Coordination is an opportunity to align interests, bridge gaps in understanding, and establish a shared vision.
Amalgamate Stage: The LNU and its prospective partner formalize their partnership by signing a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA). This stage is critical as it finalizes the partnership and establishes a formal relationship.
Realize Stage: It focuses on the execution of the partnership agreement. Continuous communication and collaboration are essential, fostering mutual accountability and shared ownership of the partnership’s success.
Evaluate and Elevate Stage: It involves a detailed review of the partnership’s progress and outcomes, monitoring areas for improvement. At the same time, it represents the culmination and celebration of the partnership’s success.
International Partner Institutions
Asia eUniversity
Capilano University
Chung Hua University
Portsworld Academy Malaysia
Ryukoku University
Tra Vinh University
Universitas Pendidikan indonesia
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
Universitas Siliwangi
Office Personnel and Staff
Rommel L. Verecio, DM, JD
Director, International Affairs and External Linkages Office (IAELO)
Prof. Nilda V. Jamora
Tours and Events Coordinator
Gemaris Y. Jadaone
Secretary, IAELO
Contact Us
P. Paterno St., Brgy. 50., Tacloban City, Leyte, Philippines
CONTACT US
Phone: +63 (53) 832 3205
Email: info@lnu.edu.ph
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