Northern Iloilo State University (NISU)- Main Campus conducted its annual orientation of freshmen at the university gymnasium on August 6, 2024.

 

Following the first day of the academic year yesterday, NISU orientation dubbed Pag Abi-Abi: The NISU Culture of Welcoming aimed to officially welcome hundreds of new students and provide necessary orientation on various services of the university.

 

 

“At NISU we are committed to creating a safe and conducive learning environment. It is essential that each of you familiarize yourself with our university policies, which are designed to ensure that everyone can thrive. I encourage you to adhere to these guidelines and uphold the values of respect, responsibility, and excellence,” said Dr. Bobby D. Gerardo, University President.

 

Furthermore, the said orientation program introduced the different faculty and staff under all the offices of the university, starting with the NISU governing board, followed by the unit heads of the university president office and the offices of vice president for academic affairs and vice president for finance.

 

 

Afterwards, deans of colleges were presented together with their respective department chairpersons and subject supervisors. Wrapping up the presentation of unit heads were the staff under the vice president for research and extension.

 

 

Vice president for academic affairs, Dr. Gilda E. Deguma, highlighted in her speech during the opening remarks that new students are in good hands for choosing NISU.

 

 

“As your vice president for academic affairs, I assure you that you are in good hands. Because all the programs offered by NISU are accredited by the accrediting agency of state colleges and universities in the Philippines. We have the best professors who could mold you into better persons,” said Dr. Deguma.

 

Moreover, University Registrar, Mrs. Leilane P. Gabion presented the academic policy of NISU followed by the gender orientation of Prof. Lennie S. Malubay.

 

Additionally, major organizations of the university prepared various gimmicks for the freshmen to enjoy before and after the program, such as Kakanin station by the Supreme Student Council (SSC), Photobooth of the Future Leaders of the Philippines (FLP), and Refreshment area of the Young Environmentalist Society Organization (YES-O).

 

The morning activity ended with the oath-taking of the newly elected officers of the SSC for academic year 2024-2025.

 

In conclusion, the afternoon event focused more on the campus tour of students to familiarize them with the different offices and infrastructure of the university.