St. Paul University Iloilo (SPUI) once again opened another door of opportunity for Paulinians, specifically to the HRM and Tourism students. On August 28, 2013, in pursuit of providing quality education to Paulinians, SPUI signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with Sprott Shaw College (SSC) at 11:45 in the morning at the Big Instructional Media Center at St. Paul Building in SPUI campus. As the University President, Sr. Carolina Agravante, SPC stated, “SPUI is marking a historically significant partnership…for this will all the more help SPUI achieve its mission of producing globally competitive professionals.”

This partnership with SSC will introduce innovative training and instruction in two programs: Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Restaurant Management and Bachelor of Science in Tourism Management. Moreover, with this partnership, SPUI will be able to follow the instructional methodologies set by the renowned American Hotel and Lodging Educational Institute (AHLEI) which is being implemented in all SSC hospitality and tourism programs. Paulinians will be able to avail of AHLEI hospitality programs recognized in over 50 countries. Paulinians who successfully complete this program will receive AHLEI certificates which are recognized by employers and academic institutions worldwide. In addition, Paulinians have the opportunity to study and work in Canada through Sprott Shaw College and its network of affiliate schools across Canada. Paulinians who take AHLEI certifications or study with SSC in Canada are on their way to compete successfully in the global scene – ready, armed, and confident. Truly, Paulinians deserve the best.

The MOA Signing was participated by the two main signatories, the University President, Sr. Carolina Agravante, SPC and the Philippines Country Director of SSC, Mr. Aron Aytona; and three witnesses, the Dean of the College of Hotel and Restaurant Management, Tourism, and Dietetics, Sr. Catherine Guiuan, SPC; the Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Flor Agnes Sy; and the Manager for Academics and Operations of SSC, Mrs. Noemi Cancio; the MOA Signing was facilitated by SPUI Legal Counsel, Atty. Alfredo Arungayan III. The event was attended by the International Relations and Human Resource Development Director, Sr. Mary Maynard Paglinawan, SPC; Dean of the College of Teacher Education, Dr. Sunny Gabinete; the Associate Dean of the College of Nursing, Mrs. Marilyn Junsay; Associate Dean of College of Hotel and Restaurant Management, Tourism, and Dietetics (CHRMTD), Dr. Christian Yau and the CHRMTD  faculty. Other attendees include Mrs. Marianne Sotelo, Mrs. Josephine Fernandez, and Mr. Bryan Paul L. Espinosa.

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