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CMC Formalizes International Partnership with BINUS University, Indonesia

Central Mindanao Colleges (CMC) continues to expand its global footprint after formalizing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with BINUS University, Indonesia, marking another significant milestone in the institution’s internationalization efforts and commitment to global academic collaboration.

The partnership was established to strengthen academic cooperation, promote innovation, and foster collaborative engagement in the fields of business education, research, entrepreneurship, and international academic development. Through this agreement, both institutions reaffirm their commitment to creating meaningful opportunities that will benefit students, faculty members, researchers, and academic administrators.

The Memorandum of Understanding provides a framework for cooperation in several strategic areas, including faculty and student mobility, collaborative research initiatives, joint publications, academic exchanges, international conferences, entrepreneurship and innovation programs, capacity-building activities, community engagement projects, and the sharing of academic expertise and educational resources. The agreement also opens opportunities for future collaborative academic initiatives that promote excellence in teaching, research, and global learning.

Representing Central Mindanao Colleges during the formalization of the partnership were Dr. Mark Gennesis B. Dela Cerna, Vice President for Academic Affairs, and Ms. Desiree D. Gayramara, Coordinator of the Center for International Affairs and Linkages (CIAL). Representing BINUS University was Dr. Ir. Hardijanto Saroso, M.MT., M.M., Dean of the BINUS Business School Undergraduate Program. The agreement reflects the shared commitment of both institutions to advancing academic excellence, fostering innovation, and strengthening international collaboration through meaningful and sustainable partnerships.

This partnership is expected to provide CMC students and faculty with greater access to international learning experiences, collaborative research projects, academic exchanges, professional development programs, and innovation-driven initiatives. It likewise reinforces the College’s commitment to producing graduates equipped with the knowledge, competencies, and global perspectives needed to succeed in an increasingly interconnected and dynamic world.

Aligned with the institution’s internationalization agenda, the partnership advances the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SDG 4: Quality Education by expanding access to international learning opportunities, SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth through entrepreneurship, innovation, and workforce development initiatives, and SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals by strengthening strategic international collaborations that foster sustainable academic and institutional development.

As Central Mindanao Colleges continues to strengthen its network of international partners, this collaboration with BINUS University reflects the institution’s unwavering commitment to fostering excellence without borders and creating transformative educational opportunities for the entire CMC community.

Through strategic international partnerships, CMC remains steadfast in its mission of nurturing a culture of excellence while expanding opportunities that connect local learners, educators, and researchers to the global academic community.

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