Iloilo Science and Technology University (ISAT U) welcomed delegates from Garcia College of Technology (GCT) in Kalibo, Aklan, for a benchmarking activity on September 15, 2026.
The visit covered the civil, electrical, and mechanical engineering departments of ISAT U’s College of Engineering and Architecture (CEA), as well as the hospitality management department of the College of Global Business and Enterprise (CGBE). It focused on facility evaluation, curriculum integration, and institutional operating practices.
The GCT delegation began the activity with a courtesy call on Dr. Carmelo V. Ambut, Officer-in-Charge of the Office of the University President. The meeting highlighted the institutions’ shared commitment to academic excellence, innovation, and collaborative learning.
Following the courtesy call, the delegates toured the University Library and visited the laboratory rooms and facilities supporting CGBE’s hospitality management program at the L Building. They later proceeded to CEA, where they observed the laboratories used by the civil, electrical, and mechanical engineering departments.
The delegation concluded its tour at the University’s Research Hub, where its members explored the iHub and Fabrication Laboratory and learned about the facilities’ contributions to research, innovation, prototyping, and technology development.
The benchmarking activity provided both institutions with an avenue to exchange knowledge and insights on academic facilities, curriculum delivery, laboratory management, and operational practices. It also opened opportunities for closer institutional collaboration and potential academic partnerships.
Through initiatives such as this, ISAT U continues to support knowledge sharing and strengthen its relationships with fellow higher education institutions toward advancing responsive and quality education.
