𝐂𝐌𝐂 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧-𝐁𝐚𝐲𝐥𝐨𝐫

"Interconnectedness is the essence of life; global partnerships embody this interconnectedness, enabling progress and prosperity for all." -Anonymous Davao City, Philippines - April 23, 2024- Central Mindanao Colleges (CMC), represented by Ms. Trisha Karl Rellon and Ms. Katherine Mae Abayabay of the Office of Student Affairs and Services (OSAS), has solidified its commitment to global collaboration and academic excellence through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor (UMHB), located in Texas, USA. This initiative, under the active leadership of Dr. Mark Gennesis Dela Cerna, Director of Center for International Affairs and Linkages, highlights the institution's commitment to promoting global partnerships and enhancing internationalization efforts. The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), signed during the participation of the OSAS team in the Global Speakership Program 2024 at San Pedro College in Davao City, represents a significant milestone in CMC's pursuit of international engagement and educational advancement. Under this agreement, CMC and UMHB pledge to facilitate various programs aimed at enhancing academic cooperation and promoting cross-cultural understanding. These include student and faculty exchanges, joint degree initiatives, collaborative research projects, exchange of academic information, joint organization of international conferences, and other mutually agreed-upon partnership areas. Dr. Rebecca Kehe, Director of International Student Services at UMHB, shared her expertise on Strategic Internationalization and Partnerships during the Global Speakership Program, emphasizing the importance of advancing strategic alliances in higher education. The CMC Office of Student Affairs and Services expressed gratitude to Dr. Erwin Faller for his instrumental role in facilitating the partnership, stating, "We sincerely appreciate Dr. Faller's support and dedication in promoting international collaborations. His efforts have been invaluable in strengthening our global partnerships and advancing our institutional goals." The five-year MOU underscores CMC's commitment to promoting educational excellence and global citizenship. It highlights mutual trust and academic autonomy while fostering meaningful collaboration between institutions. The partnership between Central Mindanao Colleges and the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor signifies a significant step forward in global education and collaboration. Anticipating fruitful knowledge exchange, both institutions remain dedicated to fostering inclusivity and innovation. We extend gratitude to all contributors and look forward to shared successes ahead. By Erolle Linus T. Miranda | ICMC Institutional Marketing and Communications Officer #CMCGlobalPartnerships #CMCUMHBMOU #GlobalSpeakershipProgram #cmcinternationalization Onward CMC! 𝗖𝗛𝗢𝗢𝗦𝗘 𝗖𝗠𝗖, 𝗖𝗛𝗢𝗢𝗦𝗘 𝗘𝗫𝗖𝗘𝗟𝗟𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗘! #CentralMindanaoColleges #Choose𝗖𝗠𝗖 #KidapawanCity #cmcignitinghopeempoweringlives #CMC77YearsCommittedExcellence