Advancing the Conceive–Design–Implement–Operate (CDIO) framework in engineering and technology education, Bohol Northern Star College (BNSC) and Cebu Technological University (CTU) inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on August 13 at BNSC, Ubay, Bohol.
The signing formalized academic collaboration, advancing the CDIO framework to build students’ technical expertise, practical skills, problem‑solving capacity, teamwork, and readiness to conceive, design, implement, and operate real‑world solutions.
BNSC President Dr. Leonarda D. Loayon affirmed the college’s strong support for the partnership and stressed its commitment to deeper academic and institutional linkages. Vice President for Academic Affairs Elvie G. Ranollo emphasized BNSC’s openness and commitment to forging meaningful institutional partnerships with CTU.
Meanwhile, OIC-University President Dr. Jonita V. Literatus stressed CTU’s commitment to strengthening partnerships that promote innovation, academic excellence, and institutional development. She highlighted the importance of collaboration in advancing the University’s CDIO initiatives and providing opportunities for faculty and students to develop competencies aligned with the demands of the engineering and technology professions.
Dr. Maria Elena A. Aparente, Dean of the College of Technology at BNSC and former CTU CDIO Director, invited the CTU CDIO Program Management Team (PMT) to conduct a training for all College of Technology faculty in October 2025. She later facilitated another training in June 2026, extending the program to other departments.
Further, Dr. Ve Leslie E. Atanoza, OIC University Director for CDIO, introduced the team, and Engr. Al Emmanuel L. Caballes of the CDIO PMT, who outlined the collaboration and CDIO’s role in advancing educational practices, emphasized opportunities in faculty development, curriculum enhancement, and training.
Dr. Reylan G. Capuno, Vice President for Academic Affairs, presented the MOU, outlining its key provisions and areas of collaboration, knowledge exchange, and joint CDIO initiatives.
The event was also joined by Dr. Teresita B. Capin of the CDIO PMT and Atty. Dennis M. Villazorda, Legal Assistant III, whose participation reinforced CTU’s commitment to CDIO initiatives and provided legal support for the formalization of the agreement.
BNSC and CTU’s MOU signing marked a milestone in advancing the CDIO approach and strengthening engineering and technology education through collaboration on innovative practices, faculty development, curriculum enhancement, and academic partnerships.
