Central
Mindanao Colleges (CMC) strengthened its commitment to literacy and
community-centered education in celebration of National Reading Day on November
27, 2025, through its active participation in the Exploratory Meeting and
Program Orientation for the Tara, Basa! Tutoring Program.
The
meeting, held on November 24, 2025 at the CMC Accreditation Office, was led by
the CMC Social Work Department and served as a strategic platform to reinforce
collaboration among Higher Education Institutions and government agencies in
advancing literacy development.
The
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office XII served as
the event’s resource partner, presenting the program’s components,
implementation procedures, tutor responsibilities, Youth Development Worker
roles, and screening criteria for identifying eligible student beneficiaries.
As
part of National Reading Day, the orientation emphasized the importance of
supporting struggling readers and promoting a stronger culture of reading among
Filipino learners. Mrs. Sharlyn Lee S. Armstrong, Program Head of the Social
Work Department, highlighted the crucial role of HEIs in promoting educational
equity and empowering youth through structured literacy interventions.
The
meeting gathered academic leaders and faculty representatives from the College
of Teacher Education, Psychology Department, Center for Social Action, and the
Social Work Department. Discussions focused on strengthening interdepartmental
collaboration, service-learning initiatives, and sustainable program
implementation to ensure long-term student engagement and literacy support
within partner communities.
CMC
expressed full support for the Tara, Basa! Tutoring Program, underscoring its
dedication to meaningful community engagement, learner transformation, and
proactive response to national literacy needs.
Through
this initiative, CMC continues to cultivate compassionate, competent leaders
who advance SDG 4: Quality Education and SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities. For
learners and partners seeking academic excellence and community empowerment,
CHOOSE
CMC as your partner in shaping empowered minds and future-ready leaders.
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