Internationalization & ASEAN Integration (IAI)

About

CTU has established linkages in five continents: Europe, Asia, Australia, North America, and South America since 2016. Lord willing, with Dr. Rhodora G. Magan’s leadership, as the newly appointed university director for Internationalization and ASEAN Integration, the global expansion can be materialized, giving students, staff and academics the appropriate mobility they deserve.

Vision:
Leader in internationalization in the Philippines by 2050 and networked with ASEAN universities by 2035

Mission:
Make CTU globally-linked for multidisciplinary-technological growth

Goal: 
Provide internationalization engagements to the University for local, national, regional (ASEAN) and global development.

Outcomes

  1. Internationalized curriculum and quality assurance for globally competent education
  2. Access to international opportunities for the underprivileged students
  3. Relevant research collaboration for economic, environmental and sustainable development
  4. Strengthened partnerships with foreign universities, industries, research centers, etc.
  5. Effective and efficient management of resources in internationalization activities

Values

Integrity. IAI follows ethical standards and transparency in its transactions.
Accuracy. IAI works through the processes accurately and efficiently.
Intercultural Openness. IAI seeks to understand various cultural perspectives among partners.    

Functions

  1. Facilitates development and implementation of policies and procedures for study abroad and exchange programs
  2. Facilitates and acts as primary point-of-contact for approved visiting international groups
  3. Clearinghouse for information on internationalization and ASEAN integration engagements

International Travel Guidelines

⮞ Official Travel Process for Faculty without Designation
  1. Submission of IAS Form No. 15
    The requesting faculty submits IAS Form No. 15 (Evaluation Form for the Necessity of Foreign Travel for SUCs) along with the following attachments:
    • Invitation Letter from the sponsoring agency or organization
    • Endorsement Letter from the International Affairs and Integration (IAI) Office
  2. IAS Assessment and Google Form
    The CHED-IAS will assess the initial request and respond with a Google Form to be completed by the requesting faculty.
    Note: A processing period of fifteen (15) working days begins once the form is submitted.
  3. Issuance of Certificate of Legitimacy
    CHED-IAS issues a Certificate of Legitimacy after reviewing the submission.
  4. Letter Request to the University President
    A formal letter of request addressed to the University President must be submitted. The letter must be:
    • Recommended for approval by the College Dean or Office Head
    • Endorsed by the Campus Director and the University Director for Internationalization and ASEAN Integration (UD-IAI)
      The following documents must be attached:
      • Invitation Letter
      • IAS Form No. 15
      • Certificate of Legitimacy
      • Itinerary of Travel
      • Certification of No Unliquidated Cash Advances
      • Re-entry Plan
      • Matrix of Travel
      • Certification of Availability of Funds
  5. University President’s Approval
    Once approved by the University President, the request will be included in the agenda of the University Council Meeting.
  6. University Council Approval
    After deliberation and approval by the University Council, the request will be included in the agenda of the Board of Regents (BOR).
  7. BOR Resolution
    The Board of Regents will pass a Board Resolution indicating the official approval of the foreign travel.
  8. Routing of the Board Resolution
    The approved Board Resolution is routed for signature by each BOR member.
  9. Endorsement to the Office of the President
    Once all signatures are obtained, the Office of the Board Secretary endorses the resolution to the Office of the University President.
  10. Issuance of Authority to Travel Abroad (ATA)
    Upon receipt of the endorsement, the Office of the President issues the Authority to Travel Abroad (ATA).
    • A hard copy is released.
    • An electronic copy is also sent via email.
⮞ Official Travel Process for Faculty with Designation
  1. Submission of IAS Form No. 15
    The requesting faculty submits IAS Form No. 15 (Evaluation Form for the Necessity of Foreign Travel for SUCs) along with the following attachments:
    • Invitation Letter from the sponsoring agency or organization
    • Endorsement Letter from the International Affairs and Integration (IAI) Office
  2. IAS Assessment and Google Form
    The CHED-IAS will assess the initial request and respond with a Google Form to be completed by the requesting faculty.
    Note: A processing period of fifteen (15) working days begins once the form is submitted.
  3. Issuance of Certificate of Legitimacy
    CHED-IAS issues a Certificate of Legitimacy after reviewing the submission.
  4. Letter Request to the University President
    A formal letter of request addressed to the University President must be submitted. The letter must be:
    • Recommended for approval by the College Dean or Office Head
    • Endorsed by the Campus Director and the University Director for Internationalization and ASEAN Integration (UD-IAI)
      The following documents must be attached:
      • Invitation Letter
      • IAS Form No. 15
      • Certificate of Legitimacy
      • Itinerary of Travel
      • Certification of No Unliquidated Cash Advances
      • Re-entry Plan
      • Matrix of Travel
      • Certification of Availability of Funds
      • Designation of an Officer-in-Charge (OIC) – required for faculty with designation (e.g., Vice Presidents, Campus Directors, Department/Office Heads). This must be approved by the University President
  5. University President’s Approval
    Once approved by the University President, the request will be included in the agenda of the University Council Meeting.
  6. University Council Approval
    After deliberation and approval by the University Council, the request will be included in the agenda of the Board of Regents (BOR).
  7. BOR Resolution
    The Board of Regents will pass a Board Resolution indicating the official approval of the foreign travel.
  8. Routing of the Board Resolution
    The approved Board Resolution is routed for signature by each BOR member.
  9. Endorsement to the Office of the President
    Once all signatures are obtained, the Office of the Board Secretary endorses the resolution to the Office of the University President.
  10. Issuance of Authority to Travel Abroad (ATA)
    Upon receipt of the endorsement, the Office of the President issues the Authority to Travel Abroad (ATA).
    • A hard copy is released.
    • An electronic copy is also sent via email.
⮞ Official Travel Process for Faculty without Designation (with Research Presentation)
  1. Submission of IAS Form No. 15
    The requesting faculty submits IAS Form No. 15 (Evaluation Form for the Necessity of Foreign Travel for SUCs) along with the following attachments:
    • Invitation Letter from the sponsoring agency or organization
    • Endorsement Letter from the International Affairs and Integration (IAI) Office
  2. IAS Assessment and Google Form
    The CHED-IAS will assess the initial request and respond with a Google Form to be completed by the requesting faculty.
    Note: A processing period of fifteen (15) working days begins once the form is submitted.
  3. Issuance of Certificate of Legitimacy
    CHED-IAS issues a Certificate of Legitimacy after reviewing the submission.
  4. Letter Request to the University President
    A formal letter of request addressed to the University President must be submitted. The letter must be:
    • Recommended for approval by the College Dean or Office Head
    • Endorsed by the Campus Director and the University Director for Internationalization and ASEAN Integration (UD-IAI)
      The following documents must be attached:
      • Invitation Letter
      • IAS Form No. 15
      • Certificate of Legitimacy
      • Itinerary of Travel
      • Certification of No Unliquidated Cash Advances
      • Re-entry Plan
      • Matrix of Travel
      • Certification of Availability of Funds
      • Application for Scientific Publication, Presentation, Training, Conferences Grant
      • Research Declaration Form
  5. University President’s Approval
    Once approved by the University President, the request will be included in the agenda of the University Council Meeting.
  6. University Council Approval
    After deliberation and approval by the University Council, the request will be included in the agenda of the Board of Regents (BOR).
  7. BOR Resolution
    The Board of Regents will pass a Board Resolution indicating the official approval of the foreign travel.
  8. Routing of the Board Resolution
    The approved Board Resolution is routed for signature by each BOR member.
  9. Endorsement to the Office of the President
    Once all signatures are obtained, the Office of the Board Secretary endorses the resolution to the Office of the University President.
  10. Issuance of Authority to Travel Abroad (ATA)
    Upon receipt of the endorsement, the Office of the President issues the Authority to Travel Abroad (ATA).
    • A hard copy is released.
    • An electronic copy is also sent via email.
⮞ Official Travel Process for Faculty with Designation (with Research Presentation)
  1. Submission of IAS Form No. 15
    The requesting faculty submits IAS Form No. 15 (Evaluation Form for the Necessity of Foreign Travel for SUCs) along with the following attachments:
    • Invitation Letter from the sponsoring agency or organization
    • Endorsement Letter from the International Affairs and Integration (IAI) Office
  2. IAS Assessment and Google Form
    The CHED-IAS will assess the initial request and respond with a Google Form to be completed by the requesting faculty.
    Note: A processing period of fifteen (15) working days begins once the form is submitted.
  3. Issuance of Certificate of Legitimacy
    CHED-IAS issues a Certificate of Legitimacy after reviewing the submission.
  4. Letter Request to the University President
    A formal letter of request addressed to the University President must be submitted. The letter must be:
    • Recommended for approval by the College Dean or Office Head
    • Endorsed by the Campus Director and the University Director for Internationalization and ASEAN Integration (UD-IAI)
      The following documents must be attached:
      • Invitation Letter
      • IAS Form No. 15
      • Certificate of Legitimacy
      • Itinerary of Travel
      • Certification of No Unliquidated Cash Advances
      • Re-entry Plan
      • Matrix of Travel
      • Certification of Availability of Funds
      • Designation of an Officer-in-Charge (OIC) – required for faculty with designation (e.g., Vice Presidents, Campus Directors, Department/Office Heads). This must be approved by the University President
      • Application for Scientific Publication, Presentation, Training, Conferences Grant
      • Research Declaration Form
  5. University President’s Approval
    Once approved by the University President, the request will be included in the agenda of the University Council Meeting.
  6. University Council Approval
    After deliberation and approval by the University Council, the request will be included in the agenda of the Board of Regents (BOR).
  7. BOR Resolution
    The Board of Regents will pass a Board Resolution indicating the official approval of the foreign travel.
  8. Routing of the Board Resolution
    The approved Board Resolution is routed for signature by each BOR member.
  9. Endorsement to the Office of the President
    Once all signatures are obtained, the Office of the Board Secretary endorses the resolution to the Office of the University President.
  10. Issuance of Authority to Travel Abroad (ATA)
    Upon receipt of the endorsement, the Office of the President issues the Authority to Travel Abroad (ATA).
    • A hard copy is released.
    • An electronic copy is also sent via email.
⮞ Official Travel Process for Student Mobility-Outbound (Undergraduate)
  1. Submission of IAS Form No. 15
    The requesting faculty submits IAS Form No. 15 (Evaluation Form for the Necessity of Foreign Travel for SUCs) along with the following attachments:
    • Invitation Letter from the sponsoring agency or organization
    • Endorsement Letter from the International Affairs and Integration (IAI) Office
  2. IAS Assessment and Google Form
    The CHED-IAS will assess the initial request and respond with a Google Form to be completed by the requesting faculty.
    Note: A processing period of fifteen (15) working days begins once the form is submitted.
  3. Issuance of Certificate of Legitimacy
    CHED-IAS issues a Certificate of Legitimacy after reviewing the submission.
  4. Letter Request to the University President
    A formal letter of request addressed to the University President must be submitted. The letter must be:
    • Recommended for approval by the College Dean or Office Head
    • Endorsed by the Campus Director and the University Director for Internationalization and ASEAN Integration (UD-IAI)
      The following documents must be attached:
      • Invitation Letter
      • IAS Form No. 15
      • Certificate of Legitimacy
      • Itinerary of Travel
      • Certification of No Unliquidated Cash Advances
      • Re-entry Plan
      • Matrix of Travel
      • Certification of Availability of Funds
      • Notarized Parental Consent
      • Medical Clearance
      • Minutes of Orientation with Students and Parents
      • Proof of Insurance (Travel/Health)
      • Certification of Assigned Faculty Companion from the Office of Vice President for Student Affairs
  5. University President’s Approval
    Once approved by the University President, the request will be included in the agenda of the University Council Meeting.
  6. University Council Approval
    After deliberation and approval by the University Council, the request will be included in the agenda of the Board of Regents (BOR).
  7. BOR Resolution
    The Board of Regents will pass a Board Resolution indicating the official approval of the foreign travel.
  8. Routing of the Board Resolution
    The approved Board Resolution is routed for signature by each BOR member.
  9. Endorsement to the Office of the President
    Once all signatures are obtained, the Office of the Board Secretary endorses the resolution to the Office of the University President.
  10. Issuance of Authority to Travel Abroad (ATA)
    Upon receipt of the endorsement, the Office of the President issues the Authority to Travel Abroad (ATA).
    • A hard copy is released.
    • An electronic copy is also sent via email.