Saint Louis University (SLU) conducted its Annual Management Review (AMR) for Academic Year (AY) 2024-2025 from 26 to 28 August 2025 at the Holiday Inn and Suites Batangas Lima Park, Lipa, Malvar, Batangas.
The three-day event brought together the SLU Management Team for an in-depth assessment of the past Academic Year’s achievements and challenges in relation to the different offices’ annual targets rooted in the pursuit of Missio et Excellentia.
Moreover, the AMR was a venue for an inspired look forward on the plans of the University’s various units and offices as they trail more meaningful activities.
In his keynote address during the AMR’s first day, University President Rev. Fr. Gilbert B. Sales, CICM, PhD, expressed his gratitude to the Management Team. “First and foremost, let me extend my deepest gratitude to each and every one of you…I want to begin by recognizing a simple truth: none of what we have accomplished this past year would have been possible without your unwavering dedication, your quiet sacrifices, your sleepless nights, and your shared belief in the mission and vision of Saint Louis University,” he said.
Recognizing the importance of innovation, one of the key values of the University, Fr. Gilbert noted, “The world around us is changing— rapidly, relentlessly—and if we are to remain not just relevant but impactful, we must be open to rethinking how we do things. This means embracing innovation not for its own sake, but for the sake of serving our students better, deepening learning, and transforming society.” He then posed three challenges to the Management Team: to critically assess and reimagine course offerings, to plan long term, and to diversify and modernize course offerings.
Fr. Gilbert then concluded with an optimistic view toward the future as he quipped, “…our values, our people, our infrastructure-are not just assets; they are our anchors. In times of change, they will help us remain steady. And when we dream of what’s next, they remind us that we are not starting from scratch—we are building on solid ground. So let us go forward with renewed commitment, with openness to change, and with deep trust in our mission. The future is calling and I believe SLU is more than ready to answer.
Director of the Office of Institutional Development and Quality Assurance (OIDQA) Hector L. Martin next discussed the general program and expectations of the days ahead. Fun games that even united the team were then held.
AMR Day 2: Cluster Reports from Quality Objectives Monitoring for AY 2024-2025
On 27 August, a Eucharistic celebration officially opened the day’s events to seek the Lord’s wisdom and guidance for the work at hand. In his homily, Rev. Fr. Emery Mwako Ebumea, CICM, reminded the heads of offices to pursue faith-filled advocacies not only as part of the annual targets, but more so, as part of their way of life.
The Annual Performance Report for AY 2024-2025 then commenced featuring presentations by various cluster/ units:
- Academic Cluster by the different principal/deans/heads:
- Basic Education School (Alejandro Pablico),
- School of Accounting, Management and Computing Studies (Glory Dela Peña),
- School of Advanced Studies by (Faridah Kristi Wetherick, PhD)
- School of Engineering and Architecture (Engr. Jeffrey Des Binwag),
- School of Law (Atty. Yasminee Lee Tadeo),
- School of Medicine (Dr. John Anthony Domantay),
- School of Nursing, Allied Health and Biological Sciences (Ann Opiña, PhD)
- School of Teacher Education and Liberal Arts (Mary Pauline Namoca, PhD) and
- Academic Support Units– namely: Office of Global Relations and Alumni and Scholarship Program (previously the Office of Global Relations and Alumni Affairs), Research, Innovation, and Sustainable Extension Center (previously the University Research and Innovation Center), University Libraries (UNL), University Registrar’s Office– by Joey Gapasin (UNL Director).
- Mission and Identity Cluster– namely: Center for Campus Ministry (CCM), Museum for Indigenous Cultures and Arts, University Outreach Programs Office (previously the Community Extension and Outreach Programs Office), Sunflower Child and Youth Wellness Center (SCYWC)– by Jennifer M. Garcia (SCYWC Head)
- Administration Cluster:
- University-Wide Support Units– namely: Campus Planning Maintenance and Security Department (CMPSD), Data Protection Office, Information Systems and Technology Services Department (previously Technology Management and Development Department), Health Services Units, Human Resource Department, and Office for Legal Affairs– by Atty. Johanne Margarette Macob (Director for Legal Affairs and University Information Officer)
- Student-Support Services Units– namely: Center for Culture and the Arts, Center for Counseling and Wellness, Center for Sports Development, Office of Student Affairs and Services, Residence Halls (RH), and Talged Center– by Blesilda Braganza (RH Head)
- President Cluster by their respective heads:
- SLU Sacred Heart Medical Center (Dr. Paul Adlai Quitiquit)
- Internal Audit (Delia Latawan)
- OIDQA (Hector Martin)
- University Information Office (Atty. Macob)
- Finance Cluster by Allan Frank Silva (Assistant Treasurer).
After the cluster reports, Vice President for Finance Roberto M. Arguelles, PhD presented the Financial Performance Report for AY 2023-2024, Comparative Budget Performance Report for AY 2021-2022 to AY 2024-2025, and Program Implementation for AY 2025-2026. He also discussed the Strategic Financial Leadership Program for Managers, designed to optimize the financial leadership potentials of the University heads.
AMR Day 3: Annual Operational Targets for AY 2025-2026
The last day of the AMR, 28 August, was marked by the discussions on annual operational targets by the different units for AY 2025-2026. The expected outputs were presented by the respective principal/deans/head as aforementioned for the Academic Cluster. Other clusters followed in the presentation of their operational targets:
- Mission and Identity Cluster by Mary Glenda F. Rafanan (CCM Director);
- Administration Cluster and University Information Office by Jeremy Lee Dela Cruz (HRD Director); followed by the report on infrastructure projects for AY 2025-2026 by Jeffrey James Gamit (CPMSD Director);
- Finance Cluster by Mr. Silva; and
- President Cluster: SLU Sacred Heart Medical Center by Dr. Myrna M. Espiritu (Hospital Administrator); Internal Audit by Ms. Latawan, and OIDQA by Mr. Martin. The OIDQA, through Kasima Rose Mendoza, also presented the Document Control System being worked on called the “Paper Trail”.
Fr. Gilbert gave his response on the reports to even motivate and challenge the units. “I am so happy that each unit is really gearing toward innovation,” he said.
The day was then wrapped up through a Eucharistic Celebration presided over by Fr. Gilbert with Fr. Emery.
Coordinated by OIDQA, the Annual Management Review provides an important forum to look back on the lessons of the past AY and to look forward to strategic plans for the next AY. The annual undertaking reinforces SLU’s commitment to lifelong learning opportunities and exemplary service for all stakeholders. It also ensures that all university operations and initiatives remain aligned with the mission of the Congregation of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, with the different United Nation Sustainable Goals, and with SLU’s vision of genuine and inclusive excellence– geared towards innovative, purpose-driven, and future-proof institution.
The second part of the AMR will be held on 03 September 2025.
