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International Linkages-PhD in Agricultural Science Narrative Report
International Linkages PhD in Agricultural Science-Compliance Report
Topic outline
PhD in Agricultural Science major in Animal Science
- Attached is the narrative report on international linkages of the Animal Science faculty and graduate students under the program
- Attached is a list of Animal Science Faculty with International Collaboration
Accomplishment Report of the Engagement of USM and Maejo University with Animal Science Students engaging with Faculty of Maejo University.
Accomplishment Report of the Engagement of USM and Uiversitas Gadja Mada with an Animal Science Student.
News of a graduate student taking up PhD in Agricultural Sciences - Animal Science who is also a faculty of the College of Vererinary Medicine of USM who attended an exchange program spoinsored by USDA.
News of a graduate student taking up PhD in Agricultural Sciences - Animal Science who is also a faculty of the College of Vererinary Medicine of USM who conducted a training as part of her re-entry plan.
- Attached is the Memoraandum of Understanding between USM and Islamic Relief Worldwide (Philippines)
- Attached is the accomplishment report of the engagement between USM-CA and Islamic Relief Worldwide (Philippines)
PhD in Agricultural Science major in Crop Protection
Dr. Elorde Crispolon, a Core Faculty of PhD Agricultural Science major in Crop Protection, established international academic, educational and scientific international linkage with National Museum of Natural History, Paris, France. Attached is the Accomplishment_Report and Memorandum of Agreement and Undrstanding.
Dr. Solpot, a Core Faculty of PhD Agricultural Science major in Crop Protection together with the faculty in Animal Science, established international research linkage with Islamic Relief Philippines. Attached is the Accomplishment_Report and Memorandum of Understanding.
Dr. Solpot, a Core Faculty of PhD Agricultural Science major in Crop Protection, established international research linkage with World Coffee Research. Attached is the Accomplishment_Report and Memorandum of Agreement.
Dr. Solpot, a Core Faculty of PhD Agricultural Science major in Crop Protection, established international consultancy linkage with TROPIC BIOSCIENCES UK LTD. Attached is the Consultancy Agreement.
PhD in Agricultural Science Major in Crop Science
The core faculties of the PhD in Agricultural Science Major in Crop Science were able to engaged in the different international organizations and agencies in different countries such as New Zealand Institute for Plant and Food Research (PFR), New Zealand; Global Green Growth Institute-BIMP-EAGA-Republic of Korea Cooperation Fund (GGGI-BKCF), Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines (BIMP-EAGA) and South Korea; Center for ASIAN Mission for the Poor-Asia (CAMP ASIA), Seoul, South Korea; Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), South Korea; Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (UN FAO); Department for Industry, Ministry of Investments, Trade and Industry, Kenya; United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO); International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), Switzerland; and Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR), Australia. With the linkage, the University was granted with a budget of P 16,541,806.90.
Narrative report of International Linkage of PhD Agricultural Science specific to Crop Science can be found in page 29-117 of this report.- Complied for the International Linkage PhD in Agricultural Science Major in Crop Science can found in page 6 and 7 of this compliance report.
Attached herewith is the Contract Agreement between the Dr. Mel Chrisel A. Sales and the PFR of New Zealand.
Attached herewith is the communication of MinDA to USM and the evidence of the faculty involvement in the International Agencies to include UNIDO, MTIT Kenya, and FAO. A close coordination was done by Dr. Mel Chrisel Sales together with Dr. Monaira Samuel to the International Delegates, and providing insights to Land Management of Crops and Banana tissue culture were Dr. Mel Chrisel A. Sales, Dr. Harem R. Roca and Dr. Khris Jun Callano which was coordinated with the MS Agricultural Science major in Crop Science Students.
Dr. Mel Chrisel A. Sales, successfully implemented an Internationally funded project that resulted to the development in the Site-Specific Soil Management Strategies effectively increased the cacao yield and was successfully adopted by the Cacao farmers and stakeholders. Attached herewith is the GGGI-BKCF Grant Agreement (MOA), Project Report, BIMP-EAGA published article and the audio-visual presentation (AVP) showing the project outcome and impacts.
- International Linkage with CAMP Asia International in Partnership with KOICA, Seoul, South Korea URL
The USM, through Dr. Mel Chrisel A. Sales, successfully forged partnership with CAMP-Asia International/KOICA. The partnership resulted to the establishment of Sustainable Durian Production in Mindanao with Pilot site in Davao City. It also opens opportunity to collaborate with International University, Hanyang University. Attached is the MOU, report of the Hanyang University Visit, and the Project Implementation Report.
The USM, through Dr. Efren E. Magulama, forged partnership with ICRC, Switzerland. The Attached is the MOA and the article of USM for ICRC engagement.
Consortia
In an era where knowledge generation and technological innovation drive national and regional development, the role of state universities extends beyond instruction and community service. State universities are expected to be centers of research excellence and innovation that address pressing societal challenges. One effective mechanism to strengthen these roles is through active membership in academic and research consortia.
Participation in consortia allows state universities to pool expertise, resources, and facilities with other higher education institutions and research organizations. This collective effort fosters interdisciplinary collaboration, enhances research productivity, and ensures that generated knowledge has greater impact and visibility. For resource-limited state universities, consortia membership provides opportunities to access advanced technologies, funding windows, and specialized training that may otherwise be unattainable.
Moreover, being part of a consortium strengthens the university’s capacity to pursue large-scale and high-impact projects, benchmark against global standards, and align with national and regional research priorities. It also enhances faculty and student mobility, encourages joint publications, and creates pathways for technology transfer and innovation commercialization. In essence, consortia membership transforms a state university from being an isolated institution into an active contributor to a dynamic network of academic, research, and industry partners.
Thus, the importance of state universities joining academic and research consortia lies in their potential to magnify institutional strengths, overcome limitations, and collectively advance scientific, technological, and socio-economic development at both local and global scales
Attached is a list of the Membership of USM to Different Consortia
Attached is a list of the Membership of USM to the Association of Universities in the Asia and the Pacipic (AUAP)
Common Documents for the PhD Program
- Attached is a presentation of the Institutionalization of the University of Southern Mindanao Office of International Affairs
- Special Order of Prof. BRYAN LLOYD BRETAŇA as Director of International Affairs
- Attached is a list of the international linkages of the University of Southern Mindanao.
- Attached is a presentation of the Internationalization accomplishments and initiatives of the University of Southern Mindanao leading to international recognition and collaboration.
Attached are 11 Memorandum of Understanding between the University of Southern Mindanao and International Universities.
Included in the list is the MOU between USM & Maejo University, Thailand and USM & Universitas Gadjah Mada, Indonesia. Graduate students of the PhD in Agricultural Science major in Animal Science have ongoing knowledge sharing with graduate students of Maejo University. Moreover, a graduate student of USM attended a training sponsored by the Universitas Gadjah Mada, Indonesia where she presented about her couse program at USM.
Attached is a draft of the Manual of Operations for Internationalization. It will still undergo a series of discussion by USM staakeholders before its finalization and approval of the Board of Regents of USM.