Two Biliran Province State University Officials have been selected as fellows for the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) Higher Education Leadership Mentoring (HELM) Fellowship Program 2024.

Dr. Ralph Arvic Arcenal, Associate Professor IV and University & Board secretary; and Mr. Joedel Peñaranda, director of the Strategic Innovation & Knowledge Laboratory and Executive Assistant to the President, received confirmation of their acceptance on September 4.

The UPLB HELM Fellowship Program is designed to provide leaders in higher education institutions (HEIs) with immersive learning opportunities to enhance their leadership and management skills. The program offers fellows a chance to engage with UPLB leaders and gain exposure to best practices in academic leadership and institutional administration.

The fellowship will immerse the BiPSU officials in various units of UPLB, depending on their chosen leadership tracks, such as academic affairs, administration, research, and public service.

Moreover, it aims to cultivate their leadership capabilities through practical engagement and collaboration with experienced UPLB leaders.

The duration of the fellowship ranges from five to thirty days, during which fellows are expected to submit a work plan, complete targeted activities, and deliver an exit presentation to their host and home institutions. Through this experience, the program seeks to develop leadership talents that will contribute to the advancement of their respective universities and the wider HEI community.

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