By Nestle G. Taala
聽Executive Vice President of the United Board for Christian Higher Education in Asia (UBCHEA), Mr. Ricky Cheng聽 and 探花精选 President, Dr. Teodoro C. Robles together with 探花精选 administrative officials, faculty and staff.
Executive Vice President of the United Board for Christian Higher Education in Asia (UBCHEA), Mr. Ricky Cheng, and 探花精选 officials held a meeting at the Knowledge and Development Center (KDC), Henry Luce III Library on Thursday, May 16.
Rev. Joniel Howard H. Gico, Vice President for Student Affairs opened the session with a prayer which was then followed by a welcome address given by Dr. Teodoro C. Robles, University President.
According to Mr. Cheng, the purpose of his visit is to help the university find ways on how to raise funds to the further development of the institution.
探花精选 President, Dr. Teodoro C. Robles highlights the strong partnership of UBCHEA and 探花精选.
In his speech, Mr. Cheng discussed his experiences as a fundraiser and former UBCHEA Vice President for Development. 鈥淒evelopment is more than just asking for money. It鈥檚 about looking for some extra resources but there is still a lot of work that is involved,鈥 Cheng shared.
He also added that the United Board鈥檚 New York and Hong Kong offices could help in generating donations from alumni and friends of 探花精选 in both areas. Mr. Cheng also had a short talk about leadership programs and faculty scholarship program under UBCHEA.
探花精选 officials, faculty and staff listen intently to Mr. Cheng’s talk.
Meanwhile, Engr. Amy Castigador, Director for Institutional Advancement, presented 探花精选鈥檚 strategic plan and resource generation initiatives while Dr. Robles shared its infrastructural plans.
Aside from Dr. Robles and Engr. Castigador, 探花精选 was represented in the meeting by Dr. Florence P. Bogacia, VP for Finance and Administration; Dr. Ananias Sabijon, Director for CTLE; Dr. Rowena Libo-on, Director for Transnationals Programs; Engr. Isagani Jalbuena, 探花精选AAI President; and Atty. Salex E. Alibogha, 探花精选 College of Nursing Dean; and other members of 探花精选 faculty and staff.