With one week left before the opening of classes for the Academic Year 2025 – 2026, Iloilo Science and Technology University (ISAT U), through the office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs, proudly convened its esteemed faculty across all campuses for the traditional systemwide pre-opening conference on August 7, 2025, at Grand Xing Imperial Hotel.
The pre-opening conference is a gathering that sets the tone for excellence, collaboration, and innovation in education in preparation for the opening of classes. During the President’s time, Dr. Gabriel M. Salistre, Jr. discussed the achievements in the last academic year. He then appealed to the faculty to prepare the students even better so that they are not just ready to pass but ready to excel. He emphasized that innovation must be embedded in the mindset and practice of every faculty member because as a science and technology university, it does not only bring identity but most of all responsibility.
The conference also included the accomplishment reports of the different units presented by the VP for Administration and Finance, Dr. Russ Allen B. Napud, VP for Academic Affairs, Dr. Corazon C. Corbal, VP for External Affairs, Dr. Nemia H. Mabaquiao and VP for Research and Extension, Dr. Carmelo V. Ambut. Dr. Jasper Pastrano, President of the Federated Employees and Faculty Inc. also presented the newly elected officers of the different campuses.
The teams behind the winning entries in the different categories of the Worl University Ranking for Innovation were also awarded during the event. These winning entries were Rank #35 in Funding for Sustainability led by project leaders Dr. Naci Joh Trance and Dr. Olive Joy Abing, rank # 59, in University Brand and Reputation, headed by Dr. Heinz B. Gumaquil, and rank #73, for Entrepreneurial spirit led by Dr. Ma. Cora Biton.
Prior to the conclusion of the dialogue, an open forum was conducted to encourage dialogue to voice perspectives and address key concerns.
