The Philosophy Department of the School of Teacher Education and Liberal Arts (STELA), Saint Louis University (SLU), conducted its Faculty Meeting on 3 October 2026 at Room P707 of the Waldo Perfecto Building, SLU main campus. The meeting aimed to discuss the department’s accomplishments, updates, programs, and other priorities to ensure the continuing development of the philosophy program for both students and faculty members.
Spearheaded by Mr. Nikky S. Garo, Head of the Philosophy Department, the agenda included the following:
- Department Head’s Report on Department Achievements and Progress
- AUN-QA Revision Updates and Submission Timeline and Preparation for PAASCU Accreditation 2028
- PLO, KPI, CLO, Curriculum Mapping, TLO, and Syllabi Revision and Updating
- Orientation on Year Level Advisers’ Responsibilities and Guidelines
- Updates and Developments in the Department Extension Program and the New Louisian Philosophical Society (NEOLOUPHIS)
- Faculty/Department In-Service Training and Team-Building Activities
In the afternoon session, Mr. Garo re-echoed the process of preparing the Program Constructive Alignment Matrix for the updating of course syllabi, drawing from the training session conducted by the Internal Quality Audit (IQA) attended by department heads from STELA, SONAHBS (School of Nursing, Allied Health, and Biological Sciences), and SEA (School of Engineering and Architecture) on 23 September 2026. In line with this, STELA Associate Dean Geraldine Wakat, PhD discussed the process of aligning the Program Educational Objectives (PEOs), Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs), Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs), and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
Throughout the meeting, faculty members actively shared comments and recommendations to ensure the continuous development and effectiveness of the department’s programs, activities, and services. The meeting contributed to the advancement of quality education in line with Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 4.7 on Education for Sustainable Development and Global Citizenship.
In this spirit, the department continues to recognize that education is not merely the transmission of knowledge but the cultivation of persons capable of wisdom, responsibility, and service to society. As Socrates reminds us, “Education is the kindling of a flame, not the filling of a vessel.” This philosophical insight aptly captures the enduring commitment of the Philosophy Department to form individuals who are not only intellectually competent but also ethically grounded and socially responsive. (Article by Elvis P. Balacay, Jr. | Photos by the Department of Philosophy)
