Saint Louis University (SLU), through the Office of Global Relations and Alumni Affairs Director, Stephenie O. Busbus, PhD; and Languages and International Studies Unit Coordinator, Freda B. Paulino, PhD, gave a warm welcome to Mr. Adam Folleas, Higher Education and French Language Officer from the Embassy of France to the Philippines and to Micronesia; Mr. Victor Petit, the Deputy Director from the Alliance Française de Manille; and Mr. Paulo Udani, Education and Communication Manager from the Campus France Philippines for a meeting to explore the potential of offering French language courses to both undergraduate and graduate programs in SLU. The said meeting was held on 19 September 2024 at the Burgos Conference Room, Administrative Building, SLU Main Campus.
The meeting commenced with a courtesy meeting with the Saint Louis University’s (SLU) President, Rev. Fr. Gilbert B. Sales, CICM, PhD.
In the exploratory meeting, Mr. Folleas introduced the Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) of France to mobility opportunities and research initiatives for exchange programs in diverse academic efforts in partnership with the university to promote the French language and francophone cultures in the Philippines through associating with Alliance Française de Manille and Campus France.
Further, the French agencies will finance the scholarship to graduate and undergraduate students as a prerequisite for acquiring study programs offered in France through Hyflex learning providing to participate in the class virtually or onsite.
This strengthens the internationalization collaboration and accentuates the commitment to fostering educational relations that create bridges for global boundaries.
“We look forward to working together for the benefit of the students,” said Mr. Victor Petit, regarding exchanging visions for a probable partnership.
The French representatives, accompanied by Dr. Busbus, visited the SLU-OGRAA and toured the SLU Museum of Igorot Cultures & Arts to share the cultural heritage of the Cordillerans.
SLU’s commitment to promoting collaboration and globalization opened opportunities for the university to partner with public and private institutions to ensure productivity in producing quality materials for the Louisian community. In line with United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), specifically SDG 04 Quality Education, and SDG 17 Partnerships for Goals, Saint Louis University is committed to develop the competencies of its students and faculty through their academic and professional endeavors. (Article by Aletheia Macaraeg, OGRAA Intern, Photos by Shane Gamboa, OGRAA Intern)
