In its continued commitment to academic excellence, the Department of Philosophy of Saint Louis University’s (SLU) School of Teacher Education and Liberal Arts (STELA) conducted a Project Proposal Meeting of its co-curricular student organization, New Louisian Philosophical Society (NEOLOUPHIS), on 15 September 2026 to formulate the Strategic Plan for Academic Year 2026–2027.
This initiative enabled students not only to engage in collaborative work with the faculty but also to participate actively in decision‑making by presenting and defending the relevance of their proposed projects, which will form part of the organization’s Strategic Plan for the upcoming academic year. The activity was spearheaded by the organization’s adviser, Mr. Elvis P. Ballacay Jr., together with Prof. Nikky S. Garo, Department Head and Co‑Adviser, in collaboration with the newly elected officers of NEOLOUPHIS.
The students generously shared their project proposals and demonstrated appreciation in receiving constructive feedback from their co‑officers and advisers. The officers and adviser likewise ensured that all proposed activities were aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), thereby guaranteeing the impact, sustainability, and relevance of the initiatives to be implemented.
In addition, the activity provided an opportunity to revisit and review the organization’s Constitution and By‑Laws, welcome the new set of officers, present updates on the organization’s financial status, and report the results of the evaluation of the Strategic Plan 2025–2026.
The Project Proposal meeting aligned with UN SDG 4 (Quality Education), fostering inclusive and equitable learning opportunities through collaborative planning and student participation; 5 (Gender Equality), ensuring diverse representation and active involvement of students in leadership and decision‑making; and 16 (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions), strengthening organizational governance, transparency, and accountability through the review of the Constitution and By‑Laws and the evaluation of strategic initiatives. (Article and Photos: NEOLOUPHIS)
