Central Luzon State University International Affairs Office

Central Luzon State University International Affairs Office

1 CLSU-SEARCA-UC International Summer Short-term Program 2021

CLSU-SEARCA-UC International Summer Short-term Program 2021

Program Concept Note

The International Summer Program of Central Luzon State University (CLSU) is an intensive practical virtual training program for international students from partner universities who are interested in the fields of natural sciences such as agriculture, fisheries, veterinary medicine, and other allied fields. This short-term training program is the pilot international offering of CLSU in cooperation with the Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA). CLSU, as a member of the Southeast Asian University Consortium for Graduate Education in Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC), designed and will offer this short-term training program to prepare the youth and the next generation of professionals with relevant knowledge and skills in their fields. This activity is responsive to the UC’s objective of providing highly trained personnel in agriculture, environment, and natural resources for the development of the Southeast Asian region and promoting mutual beneficial cooperation among UC members by optimizing the utilization of scarce resources and expertise; and developing strong and dynamic linkages among UC members through collaborative research projects as well as faculty and student exchange. SEARCA serves as Secretariat to the UC. Due to pandemic restrictions, the training program will be conducted online and will also integrate lectures on Filipino culture, traditions, music, and cuisine besides the track lectures. In addition, a university virtual tour is included to introduce CLSU to the attendees. The advantage of registering for this international training program includes emphasis on the mastery of concepts and skills relevant to the student's field of interest through the diverse training tracks. It will also equip students with technical knowledge in the research field. Expected Output(s) from Students:

- The major output of the program is a collaborative research project concept note from at least two partner countries.

- Students are expected to participate at the end of each lecture by conceptualizing research and/or project ideas. They will be tasked to design and develop a



research/project outline which they will be presenting at the end of the program for critiquing. The major output is transforming innovative ideas into action plans. With this, the students could expand their international network through their action plans and promote collaboration among themselves through their proposed research and/or project.

Program Package: CLSU-SEARCA-UC International Summer Short-term Program Target Participants Students enrolled in undergraduate and graduate degree programs from CLSU’s international partner universities. Participants must have sensibility and intellectual curiosity in the fields of agriculture, fisheries, natural sciences, and/or veterinary medicine, as well as Filipino history, culture, and heritage. Program Period Fees July 19 - 29, 2021 Free Via Google Meet Benefits: Certificate of Completion Possible collaboration with prospective international partners Track Package: The topics of this training course will cover:

● 5-6 hour session lecture depending on the interest of the students in one of the following fields: - Track A: Agriculture (Organic and Sustainable Farming) - Track B: Fisheries (Best Aquaculture Practices Nile Tilapia Farming) - Track C: Natural Science (Mushroom Farming) - Track D: Veterinary Medicine (Transboundary Animal Diseases; Diagnostic

Kit development; Surveillance and Risk Analysis) ● 4-hour session Lectures on Filipino History Culture, and Heritage ● 1-hour virtual tour of the Philippines and CLSU



● 15-hour Peer collaborative sessions ● Virtual Cultural Fellowship

Training Package Schedule for Track A: Organic and Sustainable Farming

Schedule Activity Facilitator(s) Platform

WEEK 1 Lectures Day 1: 2 Hour/Session Session 1 July 19, Monday

Welcome Remarks Overview of the International Summer Short-term Program SEARCA Info-Session Class Orientation Philippine and CLSU Virtual Tour Fellowship (Getting to know each other)

Dr. Edgar A. Orden CLSU President Dr. Renato G. Reyes Director of International Affairs Office and VPAA Dr. Maria Cristeta N. Cuaresma Program Head for Education and Collective Learning, SEARCA Dr. Emil F. Ubaldo Head, Student Mobility Dr. Nomer C. Esmero CLSU Department of Social Sciences Dr. Irene G. Bustos CLSU Office of Student Affairs

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Day 2: 1 Hour Session 1 (9:00 am -10:00 am PST) July 21, Wednesday Session 2 (11:00 am -12:00 pm PST

Content Lecture 1: Introduction to Organic and Sustainable Farming. This session covers the introductory concepts of organic and sustainable farming. Content Lecture 2: Components of organic and sustainable farming. This session covers the components with direct and indirect effect to organic and sustainable farming. This will help the participants in consideration in conceptualizing/ designing a project for organic and sustainable farming.

Dr. Rosemarie T. Tapic CLSU Department of Crop Science Dr. Jayson O. Villamor CLSU Department of Crop Science

Google Meet

Day 3: 1 Hour Session 1 (9:00 am -10:00 am PST) July 22, Thursday Session 2 (11:00 am -12:00 pm PST

Content Lecture 3: Nutrient management for organic and sustainable farming. This lecture covers the strategies in maintaining healthy soil condition that will ensure sufficient nutrient for crop use under organic and sustainable farming. Content Lecture 4: Insect pest and disease management for organic and sustainable farming

Dr. Ellen S. Romero Dr. Jonathan L. Galindez CLSU Department of Soil Science Dr. Jonathan L. Galindez CLSU Department of Pest Management

Google Meet



This lecture covers the strategies in maintaining healthy plant and environment that will ensure health status of the plants for maximum productivity

Day 4: 1 Hour Session 1 (9:00 am -10:00 am PST) July 23, Friday Session 2 (11:00 am -12:00 pm PST Session 3 (2:00 pm -3:00 pm PST

Content Lecture 5: Sources and preparation of organic fertilizer and pesticides for organic and sustainable farming. This lecture covers the sources and preparation of fertilizer and pesticides for organic crop production UC Special Lecture: Organic and Sustainable Farming: A Global Perspective Mentoring and consultation session: Sets of mentors to Facilitate the development of the output

Dr. Rodolfo D. Martin CLSU RM-CARES Dr. Ir. Hamin M.Si IPB University, Indonesia UC Special Lecturer Sets of Mentors as identified by the concerned departments

Google Meet

WEEKEND BREAK Week 2: Cultural

Activities

Day 5: 1 Hour Session 1 (9:00 am -10:00 am PST) July 26, Monday

Cultural Lecture A: The Philippines: Introductory to Filipino Culture and Traditions 1

Asst. Prof. Karryl Angelie A. Amis CLSU College of Arts and Social Sciences

Google Meet



Session 2 (11:00 am -12:00 pm PST

Cultural Lecture B: The Philippines: Introductory to Filipino Culture and Traditions 2

Mr. Ken G. Calang CLSU College of Arts and Social Sciences

Day 6: 1 Hour Session 1 (9:00 am -10:00 am PST) July 27, Tuesday Session 2 (11:00 am -12:00 pm PST

Cultural Topic C: Filipino Music Cultural Lecture D: The Philippines: Filipino Cuisine

Dr. Florante P. Ibarra CLSU College of Education Asst. Prof. Michelle Domingo CLSU College Home Science and Industry

Google Meet

Day 7: 2 Hours Session 1 (9:00 am -11:00 am PST) July 28, Wednesday Session 2 (2:00 pm -4:00 pm PST

Cultural Fellowship Presentation of outputs

Dr. Jennifer T. De Jesus Cultural Affairs Office ALL Facilitators and Mentors

Zoom

Day 8: 2 Hours (9:00 am -11:00 am PST) July 29, Thursday

Completion Ceremony Program Evaluation and Survey

ALL Facilitators CLSU-CTEC

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Host College/Department: College of Agriculture College of Fisheries College of Science College of Arts and Social Sciences College of Veterinary Science and Medicine College Home Science and Industry Office of the Student Affairs



Cultural Affairs Office International Affairs Office Registration form: Please submit the registration form by July 10, 2021. Timeline and detailed information can be found and scan through the QR Code This summer course is organized by: International Affairs Office in coordination with the different Academic Units of the University and in cooperation with SEARCA For further inquiries: International Affairs Office, [email protected]

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