Saint Louis University’s (SLU) School of Accountancy, Management, Computing and Information Studies (SAMCIS) opened Academic Year 2026–2027 with its Faculty and Staff General Assembly themed “SAMCIS Forward 2026–2027: Learner-Centered, Well, and Purpose-Driven.” Held on 10 September 2026, the assembly established the shared direction to strengthen the school’s commitment to quality education, promote workplace wellness, and translate institutional goals into concrete departmental actions.
During the first morning session, SAMCIS Dean Glory I. Dela Peña, PhD discussed the school’s goals, priorities, and directions for AY 2026–2027. Central to her presentation was the importance of the Educational Organizations Management System (EOMS) in ensuring that academic and administrative processes remain responsive, consistent, and focused on the needs of learners and other stakeholders. She emphasized that EOMS is not simply a set of documents, procedures, or compliance requirements, it is a management system that guides the University in delivering quality and learner-centered education. It allows the school to examine how its policies, processes, resources, and daily practices contribute to student learning, development, and success.
The discussion also highlighted that the 11 principles of the EOMS are everyone’s shared responsibility. They should not be viewed as concerns of administrators, quality assurance personnel, or process owners alone. Through shared accountability, clear standards, and a genuine commitment to service, the school can build an environment where learners are supported not only in achieving academic competence but also in developing compassion, innovation, and Christian spirit.
The second half of the morning session shifted the focus to recharging through wellness, learning, and fellowship. Faculty and staff participated in interactive workshops on sushi-making, coffee appreciation, and wine appreciation. Beyond learning new skills, the activities provided opportunities for creativity, relaxation, meaningful conversation, and stronger collegial relationships. The wellness session recognized that an educational institution’s quality is closely connected to the well-being of the people who sustain it.
In the afternoon, the faculty members proceeded with their respective departmental meetings, which provided an opportunity to review goals and objectives for the academic year and align them with the broader directions. The departmental meetings enabled participants to assign responsibilities, establish realistic timelines, and identify measurable expected outputs.
As SAMCIS begins another academic year, its faculty and staff move forward as one Pamilya Technokomersyo—committed to quality, strengthened by fellowship, and united in forming competent, compassionate, innovative, and Christian professionals who can contribute meaningfully to society.
Through learner-centered service, collective responsibility, personal well-being, and purposeful action, SAMCIS moves forward together—ready to teach, serve, innovate, and inspire in Academic Year 2026–2027. (Article and Photos by SAMCIS)
