CRITERION NO 12

LINKAGES with BUSINESS, INDUSRTY, and/or GOVERNMENT

The College of Business and Accountancy of the University of Batangas is an institution of academic excellence and produces professionally trained graduates through its curricula. It has developed numerous linkages and partnership with business, industry and government institutions that will boost overall beneficial experience of its stakeholders. This partnership and collaboration contribute to the continuing education of the professional community on one hand and to the professionalization of the students educational experience on the other. Furthermore, the College of Business and Accountancy guarantees that these linkages will fulfill the needs of all stakeholders, thus, developing a symbiotic force between and among the aforementioned institutions and the University.

NETWORK OF COLLABORATORSProgram / PartnerDateDescription / Objective

OJT LinkageContinuously on-goingCBA is continuously sending students practitioners to different companies. These companies are providing work-related skills that will boost professionalism of the CBA students. Through this linkage students are able to employ academic learning in solving real life situation relevant to work concerns in the company. Thus making students more competitive in the field of business.

SCHOLARSHIP GRANTSContinuously on-goingUniversity of Batangas, has affiliated linkages to private firms and public institutions, in which these offices and industries provided grants and subsidies to students who possess academic competitiveness.

Citimart Group of CompaniesContinuously On Going University of Batangas and Citimart Group of Companies (Citigroup) establish collaboration and partnership in the field of business analytics, commercial software development, manpower training and skills development. UB shall recommend students/professors from the College of Business and Accountancy who will assist the Citigroup in the policy planning, coordination, manpower development, marketing and other fields of business management. Moreover, UB shall conduct free lectures and seminars for Citigroup employees on topics such as Labor Laws, Commercial Laws and other topics as may be requested.

TESDA BPO20-Feb-08Through training of students and development of the academe's curriculum, Teletech sought partnership with educational institutions to help improve the students communication skills which is vital in landing a job in the BPO industry. Tele tech provides trainings to instructors to bring the BPO industry inside the classroom. On top of training, the company is willing to share technologies and techniques it uses in assessing the language and communication skills of the students and other stake holders.

IBM Business Analytics20-Jul-10The University of Batangas particularly the College of Business and Accountancy was identified as one of the HEIs host in delivering DHEIs. IBM allocated training slots for HEIs to host the DHEI's. Hosts were provided with financial assistance relative to the number of approved faculty trainees to the special Training on Business Analytics.

PACSB Annual National Convention23-Apr-15PACSB is an organization of Schools which offers business courses. University of Batangas is affiliated with the said organization. With this affiliation, benchmarking is easier for all schools who want to improve their academic strategies.

MOA with Municipality of Ibaan

Continuously on-going

The municipality of Ibaan partnered with the College of Business and Accountancy (CBA) in providing it constituents with seminars and lectures which were lined up based on the needs assessments conducted by the Personnel Department of Municipality of Ibaan and the University. Among the seminars agreed upon by both parties are the following: Work Ethics; Personality Development; Customer Relations; and Personal Financial Management.

1. Network with Industries and Public OfficesIn the active pursuit of career placement opportunities and of a career placement assistance program for its graduating and graduate student, University of Batangas recognizes industries and companies that can provide general specific skills and competency training to its students. Corollary, the University has established cooperation with major industries and companies. For Summer of AY 2014-2015, BSBA-Accounting Management, Business Mangement, Financial Management, Marketing Management and Human Resource Development Management students had their OJT in the following companies: ABS CBN, Citimart Group of Companies, Advance Solutions Inc., Atlantic Gulf and the Pacific, AVON, Banko Kabayan, Banko Sentral ng PIlipinas, Bank of the Philippine Islands, Batangas City Water District, Batangas Elecric Cooperative Inc., Bureau of Internal Revenue, Chinabank Savings, City Savings Bank, Cocochem Agro-Industrial Park, Commission on Audit, Department of Education, DPWH, Fluor Daniel Inc., Government Service Insurance System, Jollibee Foods Corp., Keppel Batangas Shipyard, Lafarge Cement Services, Land Bank of the Philippines, Mary Mediatrix Medical Center, Max Bank, Metro Lemery Medical Center, Montenegro Shipping Lines, MultiSavings and Loan Association, Municipal Government of San Jose, Municipal Government of Alitagtag, Municipality of San Pascual Assessors Office, National Food Authority, PAGIBIG, Philhealth, PNB, Philippine Ports Authority, PLDT, Provincial Government of Batangas, Shell Tabangao Refinery, Siemens Power Operations, SSS, St. Bridget College, Toyota Batangas, Banko Kabayan Inc., GSIS, RCBC Savings Bank, Soro Soro Ibaba Development Cooperative, The Farm at San Benito, Viking Cars Inc., JEM Calaca Power Corp., San Miguel Mills Inc., Chevrolet, Coca Cola Phils., Hitachi Cable Philippines, JG Summit Corp., Epson Precision Phil., Land Registration Authority, Mitsubishi Hitachi Power System, and OCVAS among othersThrough linkage with the aforementioned companies, students were provided with general and specific skills and were trained to become competent in their respective field. Meanwhile, the companies were provided with the human resources requirement of the companies. The students learned the best practices in the field while the companies

2. Network with TESDA (BPO) (In Response to CMO 6 series of 2012)Pursuant to new policy initiatives on outcomes based education and harmonization of competencies with global standards in specialized courses, with the end view of keeping pace with the demands of local and international business environments to become even more globally competitive, particularly in the Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) industry, CHED issued CMO series 6 of 2012. In response to the said CMO, and with the goal of expanding and developing career assistance and job placement programs, the University of Batangas, forges ties with industries and companies. In particular, its partnership with Tele Tech, a business process outsourcing (BPO), has made the University a vehicle in improving the language and communication skills of Filipino students and in developing them into qualified candidates for careers in the BPO industry.

In the MOA signed between the parties, Tele Tech is willing to allow its trainers and other employees to conduct short term courses and programs for BPO and call center readiness courses in the University as a partner educational institution. Moreover, Tele Tech is willing to participate in and aid programs for the continued education and development of the partners educational institutions policy. 3. Citimart Group of CompaniesCitimart is a business conglomerate of various corporations which operates in the provinces of Batangas, Quenzon and Mindoro. Citimart believes that industry-academe partnership will enhance its expansion plans, manpower development program and promote productivity in the workplace. Thus, Citimart is desirous to partner with the University of Batangas, particularly the College of Business and Accountancy in order to improve its business planning and manpower development. University of Batangas, encourages and supports industry-academe collaboration to improve the business activity and quality of life of the Filipino workforce through the proper advice and the development of skills and proper work attitude and values. Citigroup and UB establish collaboration and partnership in the field of business analytics, commercial software development, manpower training and skills development. UB shall recommend students/professors from the College of Business and Accountancy who will assist the Citigroup in the policy planning, coordination, manpower development, marketing and other fields of business management. Moreover, UB shall conduct free lectures and seminars for Citigroup employees on topics such as Labor Laws, Commercial Laws and other topics as may be requested. 4. Network with IBM (Business Analytics)

The College of Business and Accountancy is actively taking part in the continuing education program lending its expertise to educational institutions within the country. This is part of the programs corporate social responsibility of contributing to the enrichment of the professional community. In line with this, CHED identified the University as one of the Delivering Higher Education Institutions (DHEIS) for the Special Training Program on Business Analytics for Business Administration under Faculty Development Program Phase II. The said training program focuses on the enablement of faculty members to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Analytics, specifically for courses under the Business Administration programs with specialization track in Business Analytics.

The Special Training Program on Business Analytics aimed at building the capability of the College of Business and Accountancy specifically Business Management to offer programs and courses and continuing education courses in analytics and shared their acquired knowledge and skills to the students.

As one of DHEIs for Business Analytics under the Faculty Development Program of CHED, the College of Business and Accountancy envisions to be the center for Business Analytics in the region. 5. Network with Professional Organization (PACSB Annual National Conference)The Philippine Association of Collegiate Schools of Business (PACSB) is an organization of Schools which offer business courses. University of Batangas is affiliated with the said network. The organization primarily aims to make benchmarking easier for all schools who want to improve their academic strategies. With the theme Business Education: Global Developments and Trends, PACSB held its annual 43rd Annual National Conference, on April 23-24, 2015. It was attended by two faculty members of the CBA, Dr. Jesus P. Briones and Mr. Doringer P. Cabrera. Different issues and challenges in todays academic world were discussed and deliberated upon by the participants. Another highlight of the event was the election of new set of officers where Dr. Briones was elected as one of the directors for AY 2015-2017.

PACSB as a professional organization has so much to contribute to the continuing education of the professional community. UBs cooperation with this professional organization has helped in the propagation of best practices and professionalization of the College.

6. Network with Industries (Scholarship Grants)Linkage with industries has proven to be beneficial since the University is able to obtain leverage in the attainment of its goal and objectives. One of the forms of partnership with leading business establishments, industry groups and government agencies is scholarship grants which are given to deserving students. In as much as education should not be a privilege but a right that is granted to all, scholarship has become a way for the underprivileged to be granted the right to education. In the University, there are scholarships granted by private industries and companies as well as well as by the government this Academic Year 2015-2016. Fortune Cement Corporation has granted scholarships to six students of Bachelor of Science in Business Administration; Jollibee Foods Corporation through its Jollibee Seeds program has bestowed four scholarships to Business Management students; Saint Patricks Hospital and Medical Center (SPHMC) has given four scholarships to BSBA students; the Local Government of Batangas through the Batangas City Government Scholarship Program (BCG) has awarded 41 scholarships to (17) Accounting Management students, (9) Financial Management students, (9) Business Management students, (5) Marketing Management students, and (1) Human Resource Development Management student; and the national government through Presidential Decree 451 which has provided full scholarship to a Financial Management student. 6. MOA with MUNICIPALITY OF IBAAN In the exercise of the corporate social responsibility, UB promotes and supports collaboration with Local Government Units (LGUs) to realize its objective of strengthening its involvement in community services through varied economic projects and extensive research. On the other hand, the Municipality of Ibaan believes that collaboration with the academe will help enhance its existing programs and practices as a municipal corporation, as such the munipality partnered with the College of Business and Accountancy (CBA).

In a meeting held between the municipal mayor of Ibaan, Mayor Jun V. Toreja and the representative of CBA, Dr. Jesus P. Briones, the highlights of the MOA entered into by both parties were discussed. It was cleared during the meeting the major responsibilities of both parties. Furthermore, proposed seminars and lectures which were lined up based on the needs assessments conducted by the Personnel Department of Municipality of Ibaan and the University. Among the seminars agreed upon by both parties are the following: Work Ethics; Personality Development; Customer Relations; and Personal Financial Management. INDUSTRY PARTICIPATION IN HEI PROGRAMS

PROGRAMDATECBA CONTRIBUTION/ DESCRIPTION

Lecture Series (5th 13th )2009-presentThrough holding of activities of such nature, The College of Business and Accountancy, is able to bring the industry and the academe together in one setting. Showcasing the expertise and experience of professionals and sharing them to the students who aspire to become professionals in their fields someday, this activity continues to deliver excellence in the business education field.

IBM Academic Initiative

2012-2014The International Business Machine (IBM) conducted the IBM Academic Initiative. It is a program for college and university professors. The activity includes visitation of a speaker from the IBM, no charge software and courseware usage, access to hardware and training of faculty members. CBA faculty members participated in the said event.

1. CBA Lecture SeriesThe College of Business and Accountancy annually invite guest speakers from industries to address the students in the campus. Dubbed as CBA Lecture Series, this activity which is held twice a year, acknowledges the expertise of renowned professionals and hone young business leaders among students. Now on its 13th installment, the lectures delivered before the CBA audience, was proven to be beneficial not only for the acquisition of skills and knowledge of the students but also as a good source of motivation to inspire the students in the pursuit of their careers in the future. The CBA launched the very first Young Entrepreneurs Summit with the theme Start Small, Hitting it Big in Business on July 24, 2015. In line with the said activity was the 13th CBA Lecture Series which had the same theme. The lecturers were presidents of a business school and a group of companies, who shared their thoughts on how to widen the students knowledge and awareness of the business practice and the business community.

The department together with the University of Batangas Student Council initiated the Student Leadership Program: Todays YouthTomorrows Leader held on March 6, 2015, with the aim of turning everyday habits into leadership qualities. Through the said activity, students developed leadership qualities which are vital to the organization and to the community. With the commitment in the execution of action that will enhance efficiency and productivity of all stakeholders, students likewise developed their work ethic which serves as foundation of leadership and service to fellowmen.

Undertaking research is one of the stimuli for students development. The College of Business and Accountancy is making sure that the students participate in this kind of academic exercise. The department organized the 2015 CBA Research Forum held on March 6, 2015. It aimed to develop students awareness of business opportunities and challenges. In this activity, students learned the importance of research to the needs of the community, business and the society.

The 12th CBA Lecture Series: Empowering Youth Entrepreneurs through SPIRIT, INTELLECT, and PURPOSE held on March 6, 2015, was held to develop students entrepreneurial skills while making the same align with the corporate values of the University.

Next was the 11th CBA Lecture Series: Competency Requirements for Business Professionals and Entrepreneurship, held on July 24, 2014. This event developed students professional skills in performing business operations. The lecture conducted informed the students of professional standards that the industry required among fresh graduates as well as other opportunities outside the university.

Holding the 10th CBA Lecture Series: Unleashing Young Entrepreneurial Spirit: Innovate, Integrate, Motivate held on February, 14, aimed to develop students entrepreneurial capability. Thus, this event made the students developed awareness in bringing forth creativity as a source of income whether as employees or as business owners.

The 9th CBA Lecture Series: Unleashing Excellence FAD and Style Entanglement to Business Operations held on February 28, 2013 was held to develop students managerial style in handling business operations. In the said activity, the students developed strategies in managing subordinates in their dealing with productivity and efficiency.

The 7th CBA Lecture Series: FinallyThe Industries Have Spoken, CBA Graduates Doing Well, Doing Better held on February 18, 2011, enhanced the students academic foresight on the importance of the said undertaking in acquiring employment within the industries of Batangas. Such activity developed students confidence as they acquired new insights on the requirements for the recruitment in the industry.

The 6th CBA Lecture Series: CBA Graduates Where Are They Now? held on August 19, 2010, aimed to have students who would acquire knowledge on how to deal with competition based on the professional experience of alumni of CBA. Furthermore, this event let the students acquire relative information in creating strategies and acquiring competitive advantage in the professional world.

Last on the list is the 5th CBA Lecture Series: Competence Bears Achievements, held on August 26, 2009. This particular lecture series aimed to developed confidence among students and bring forth professionalism among them through the experience shared by professionals.

2. IBM Academic InitiativeTechnological integration in education creates a positive impact on the delivery of more effective, efficient and innovative teaching and learning experiences. It also enhances the capability of the teacher to effectively inculcate learning, and helps students gain mastery of lessons and courses. Effective technology integration is achieved when the use of technology supports curricular goals.In relation to the foregoing, the International Business Machine (IBM) conducted the IBM Academic Initiative. It is a program for college and university professors. The activity includes visitation of a speaker from the IBM, no charge software and courseware usage, access to hardware and training of faculty members. CBA faculty members participated in the said event. With the said activity, the University of Batangas was granted the IBM Academic Initiative Center of Excellence, for three consecutive years, 2012, 2013 and 2014. CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR BUSINESS, INDUSTRY OR GOVERNMENT

PROGRAMDATECBA CONTRIBUTION/ DESCRIPTION

Seminar on Workplace Ethics in Ibaan Batangas (LGU)July 30, 2015The College of Business and Accountancy was able to contribute to the development of a strong work ethic among the 56 employees of different departments of Municipality of Ibaan through a seminar conducted by the department.

Community Business Assistance2005 -2010University of Batangas, College of Business and Accountancy assisted Munting Tubig in its economic development through "Alalay Kita Program" which Provided livelihood opportunities, skills, training, seminars and other income-generating projects. UB conducted activities like cooperative management, basic accounting, and business monitoring and evaluation seminars to name a few. UB also trained residents on the different skills and trainings, which aimed to upgrade their professional, vocational and technological competencies. These activities were cooking and food preparation, biogas technology, etc.

M3 CooperativeJune 11, 2014CBA students provided evaluation and monitoring on the impact of the cooperative to the life of the stakeholders, particularly the residents of Brgy. Balete Batangas.

Bookkeeping NC II CertificationMay 22, 2013 May 22, 2015Mr. Mario Castro, faculty of CBA, was certified by TESDA as trainer and reviewer of Competency Assessment in Bookkeeping NC III, to 28 students last March 25, 2014. UB-CBA participants collaborated with post graduate students of UB and with different HEI's. A certification was issued by Dr. Imelda M. De Los Reyes, Director PDNCP and ETEEAP.

1. Continuing Education Program through Workplace Ethics Seminar Conducted in the Municipality of Ibaan (LGU)

The College of Business and Accountancy as partner of the Municipality of Ibaan in rendering social services to the community held a seminar which aimed at developing the work ethics of the employees of Ibaan. The said event was attended by 56 employees from different departments/units of the Municipality. Through the said activity, the employees were lectured on the following topics: what is ethics; the application of ethics in the workplace; common organizations core values; benefits of good work ethics; how to make ethical decisions; case studies of ethics in the workplace. 2. Continuing Education Program through Community Business In Action

To realize its objective of strengthening its involvement in community services and as part of UBs social responsibility, UB supports and promotes collaboration with Local Government Units, particularly with the Municipality of Ibaan, Corollary with this, is the spearheading of the College of Business and Accountancy of lined up of activities particularly seminar and lectures based on the needs assessments of the people of Barangay Ibaan. This needs assessments were made during a discussion held between Mayor Juan V. Toreja, of Ibaan Batangas and the University as represented by Dr. Jesus P. Briones, program head of CBA.

One of the economic development programs accomplished by the College was in Munting Tubig Ibaan through "Alalay Kita Program" which provided livelihood opportunities, skills training and seminars and other income-generating projects. UB conducted activities like cooperative management, basic accounting, and business monitoring and evaluation seminars to name a few. UB likewise trained residents to upgrade their vocational and technological competencies. Activities include cooking and food preparation, biogas technology, etc.

3. Continuing Education Program through the M3 ProjectMamamayang Masipag Mag-impok Cooperative (M3) was launched by the College of Business and Accountancy (CBA) for the residents of Brgy Sala, Balete, Batangas. The residents were prepped for such an undertaking through the presentation and approval of Bayanihan Savings (BS) (September 14, 2010) and by the Seminar on Establishing a Cooperative and its Management (November 26, 2010). The plan for the cooperative which was the brainchild of the College was laid out to the residents and prospective members in the barangay through a General Assembly held on February 3, 2011. Furthermore, a Seminar/Orientation on the Establishment of Multi-purpose of Multi-purpose Cooperative on March 17, 2011 helped the residents to understand the objectives of the cooperative which aims to help improve the quality of life by providing social and economic benefits to its members who are residents of Brgy. Sala. Through the appointment of the Board of Directors, M3 was able to plan and hold activities for its members such as meetings, assembly and training programs. M3 members were encouraged to save their money which could be used by the cooperative for relending for livelihood activities to encourage establishment of micro business in the barangay. The Cooperatives initial businesses were selling of rice and offering loan capital. On November 2012, M3 was registered with the Cooperative Development Authority through the assistance of the CBA. Its Articles of Cooperation and By-Laws were also prepared in order to formalize the specific details of the organization. M3 also provided trainings and seminars to its members. These seminars include Financial Management and team Building Seminar (July 29, 2011); Business Seminar (November 16, 2012); Bookkeeping Lecture (August 2, 2013) and Microfinance Lecture (July 11, 2014). The members were informed of the dealings of the Cooperative through general assemblies (February, 2011; February 3, 2012; November 16, 2012). To assess the operations and the impact of M3, monitoring meetings (Jan. 10, 2014; July 4, 2014) and Cooperative Impact Assessment Program (April 24, 2015) were facilitated. At present, M3 is still in active operation with the leadership of its Board of Directors who were trained and prepared by the College through this program.

4. Continuing Education Program through Bookkeeping NC III Certification

The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) certified the University of Batangas as an Assessment Center for Bookkeeping (National Certification III) effective for two years, from May 22, 2013 to May 22, 2015. TESDA awarded the University a certificate of accreditation acknowledging it as an Accredited Competency Assessment Center.

In line with the said recognition, the University facilitated the National Certification in Bookkeeping (BKP) NC III of 132 BSBA students and six faculty members and other clienteles such as students from UBLC and other schools. Mr. Mario Castro, CPA, a faculty member of the College of Business and Accountancy, conducted a review to the 28 graduating students of BSBA for the preparation in the TESDA Competency Assessment in Book keeping NC III held last March 25, 2014. CRITERION 13

LINKAGES WITH OTHER HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS

A Higher Education Institution (HEI) just like any other organization needs linkages with other institutions. It cannot exist in isolation or in a vacuum. Partnership and linkages are vital in the creation of networks which would be instrumental in benchmarking, resources sharing and cooperative learning. There are higher education institutions within and outside of the Philippines that have provided the University with opportunities for learning the best practices employed in their schools; in the same manner that these schools have also obtained the best practices employed in the University. CURRENT AND ACTIVE LINKAGES WITH REPUTABLE HEIS OUTSIDE THE PHILIPPINES

PartnerDateObjectivesCBA Contribution

Asian Skills Institute6-Dec-13To increase global competitiveness of graduating studentsIt provides academic excellence through its curriculum offering and enhances strategies that will gain global advantage. Through ASI, graduates receive both a domestic higher education qualification and an Australian world renowned qualification

2015 HSK & YCT Summer Camp Invitation

May 2015 (till next Summer Camp)To promote friendly relations between China and the Philippines. CBA students who were taking up Mandarin language, were given the privilege of joining a summer youth camp which was held in Beijing, China.

Free State University20-Feb-14To conduct faculty exchange in teaching the Outcomes-Based Education and Learning in Diverse School ContextsThe Department became participant in the OBE seminar conducted by Gr. Gregg Alexander of the University of Free State.

Confucius Institute at Angeles University Foundation

Continuously On-Going

To render customized language training program in Mandarin to achieve the communication goals of the students.The Department has become a vehicle in the attainment of language proficiency in Mandarin language of the students.

Yeungnman University September 2, 2009-

July 2, 2010To make students obtain academic units for degree programs in a foreign environment.

The University of Batangas and Yeungnam University entered into a Memorandum of Understanding for Student Exchange and a Cooperative Agreement whereby the latter would accept exchange students. Three students from the College of Business and Accountancy flew to Republic of Korea to take part in the one-year exchange program between the two universities.. As Business students, they took classes focusing on management, trade, finance and economics. Likewise, through joining the exchange program, students were able to gain academic units for the degree programs in a foreign environment.

1. Linkage with Australian Skill Institute (Dual Diploma Program)

To increase global competitiveness of graduating students, the University of Batangas has forged a link with Australian Skills Institute (ASI). This linkage is in accordance with the Standards for National Regulator (NVR) Registered Training Organizations (SNR), specifically SNR 17.3. Australian Skills Institute belongs to the parent company MRAEL Ltd. MRAEL is a nonprofit company that commenced operations throughout Queensland, Australia in 1985. It is one of the largest education, training and employment providers in Queensland Australia. ASI is the cutting edge of VET development and works together with its partners to provide unique and easy to implement strategic and operational solutions for a variety of challenges that institutions face.In the said program, students of University of Batangas who enroll in the program will simultaneously enroll in Australian Education Institution and that upon graduation; they will receive both a domestic higher education qualification and an Australian world renowned qualification. With the said linkage, the College of Business and Accountancy is able to provide academic excellence through its offered dual curriculum and enhances strategies of teaching that will make students gain global advantage. In particular, Business Management students who enrolled in a program through Australian Skills Institute will have the opportunity to study and earn the same qualifications as Australian students and international students who travel to Australia. The Australian Skills Institute is committed to enhance the curriculum in preparation to the full implementation of outcomes based education. Thus, the University of Batangas also adapts international practices making it at par globally with the rest of the international schools.

One of the short courses offered in ASI is Diploma of Leadership & Management. Graduates of this course take on leadership roles where they will have to apply knowledge, practical skills and experience in leadership in a variety of industries. They likewise display initiative, strategic thinking and sound judgment in planning, organizing, implementing and monitoring their own workload as well as the workload of others. Graduates of this course will have employability skills including the ability to plan, design, apply and evaluate solutions to unpredictable problems, and identify, analyze and synthesize information from a variety of sources. The following are the subjects in the program: (1) Develop and Use Emotional Intelligence; (2) Manage Personal Work Priorities and Professional Development; (3) Undertake Project Work; (4) Manage Operational Plan; (5) Lead and Manage Effective Workplace Relationships; (6) Lead and Manage Team Effectiveness; (7) Facilitate Continuous Improvement; (8) Manage Budgets and Financial Plans; (9) Manage Quality Customer Service; (10) Develop Workplace Policies for Sustainability; (11) Design and Develop Business Documents; and (12) Manage Meetings.

2. 2015 HSK & YCT Summer Camp Invitation

This summer camp which was initiated by Confucius Institute invited five UB students taking up Mandarin class to attend the 2015 HSK & YCT Summer Camp in Beijing from May 14 to 22, 2015. There was one student who was interested to join but the plan to attend did not materialize. Currently, this said program is ongoing, and any interested student may join the next summer camp. 3. Linkage with University of the Free StateTo obtain learning in teaching the Outcomes-Based Education and Learning in Diverse School Contexts, the University held a seminar on the aforementioned topics with Dr. Gregg Alexander of the University of Free State, from Bloemfontein, South Africa as guest lecturer.

The linkage formed with the said institution makes it possible for the University to consult from time to time with Dr. Gregg. This practice has proven to be beneficial in the process of shifting the curriculum to OBE. 4. Confucius Institute at Angeles University FoundationThe University in partnership with AUF obtained the services of Confucius Institute to render customized language training program in Mandarin to achieve the communication goals of the students. Starting in the Second Semester of the Academic Year 2012-2013, there were one hundred forty eight (148) students from the College of Business and Accountancy who enrolled in the said program. This collaborative undertaking aimed to attain proficiency in the Mandarin language. Moreover, the University is provided with the best resources that would provide the students adept knowledge in the Chinese language and culture.

5. Yeungnam University Student Exchange ProgramThe University of Batangas and Yeungnam University entered into a Memorandum of Understanding for Student Exchange and a Cooperative Agreement whereby the latter would accept exchange students. Seven students from the College of Business and Accountacy, College of Arts and Sciences and College of Education flew to Republic of Korea to take part of the one-year exchange program between the two universities. The group of UB students was part of a bigger batch of college students from different parts of the globe who converged to Yeungnam University to take part in its Foreign Exchange Program. For a period of almost a year, the UB students experienced the high-quality of education offered by Yeungnam, discovered different cultures from different parts of the world and learned how to live in foreign soils.

Three students from the College of Business and Accountancy took part in the said activity. As Business students, they took classes focusing on management, trade, finance and economics. Through the exchange program, students were able to gain academic units for the degree programs in a foreign environment. CURRENT AND ACTIVE LINKAGES WITH LOCAL HEIS PartnerDateDescription / Objective

University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU)

Continuously On-Going

To rationalize the undergraduate education in the country pursuant to new policy initiatives on outcomes based education and harmonization of competencies with global standards in the Business Process Outsourcing industry. CBA provides curriculum that would keep pace with the demands of local and international business environment to become globally competitive in the BPO industry.

Colegio ng Lungsod ng Batangas (CLB)Continuously On-Going

The University of Batangas, in its exercise of corporate social responsibility, promotes and supports collaboration with HEIs to realize its objective of delivering quality education. The Colegio ng Lungsod ng Batangas, a Higher Education Institution located at Rizal Avenue Ext. in Batangas City, partnered with the University of Batangas, particularly with the College of Business and Accountancy in holding lectures or seminars related to various business disciplines. The seminars and lectures sponsored by CLB and executed by UB on the other hand, shall be beneficial for the promotion of the best practices in the field of business for both parties.

Centro Escolar University20-Jul-12The Centro Escolar University and University of Batangas agreed to cooperate, collaborate and exchange in all appropriate and agreed academic areas of internship, research and teaching, sharing and dissemination of information, and documentation in areas of mutual interest. Therefore, making exchanges in student and faculty. With this benchmarking activity between the two HEI's, academic improvement in their academic strategy, offerings and curriculum to gain global advantage is thus obtained.

Technological Institute of the Philippines14-Aug-07Sharing of faculty is the main purpose of the agreement in which both parties aimed to obtain academic excellence thru exchanging of academic staff, visitation of academic staff and research forums. With such exchanges and research activities, both universities developed innovations in the field of instruction and business research. This agreement also utilized technology, techniques and materials that were deemed to develop the academic curricula.

LUNA GOCO CollegesContinuously on-goingThis agreement will extend the business courses to post-baccalaureate students outside the Province of Batangas to further their education and training through road programs of study which facilitate intellectual development, community orientation and research; will have cooperative endeavor shall do their respective share in realizing this noble project and enhance the success through mutual support and consideration

Calayan Educational Foundations Inc.

Continuously on-goingThe Calayan Educational Foundations Inc. as a sponsoring institution implemented a Faculty and Staff Development Program. Through the program, qualified faculty and staff would be able to pursue post graduate education through provision by the University of Batangas graduate education leading to Doctor of Philosophy, Master in Business Administration, and Master of Arts in Education degrees.

1. University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU)

The UPOU in coordination with Information Technology-Business Process Management (IT-BPM) industry organized series of HEI forums. eService Management Program (eSMP) is a training and internship program for faculty wherein online training on Service Management Program prepares HEI faculty for the implementation of CMO 6 s2012 addendum to CMO 39 s2006 entitled, Policies Standards and Guidelines for BSBA Prescribing Additional Electives On Service Management for Business Process Outsourcing. Nineteen faculty members from the Colleges of Business and Accountancy (CBA), Information and Communications Technology (CICT) and Arts and Science (CAS) are currently undergoing online training using the modules prepared by UPOU.2. Linkage with Colegio ng Lungsod ng BatangasThe University of Batangas, in its exercise of corporate social responsibility, promotes and supports collaboration with HEIs to realize its objective of delivering quality education. The Colegio ng Lungsod ng Batangas, a Higher Education Institution located at Rizal Avenue Ext. in Batangas City, partnered with the University of Batangas, particularly with the College of Business and Accountancy in holding lectures or seminars related to various business disciplines. Through the concerted efforts of both schools, UB and CLB will be able to enhance their existing programs and practices as an HEI. The seminars and lectures sponsored by CLB and executed by UB on the other hand, shall be beneficial for the promotion of the best practices in the field of business for both parties. 3. Linkage with Centro Escolar UniversityA MOA between the University and Centro Escolar University was entered into to engage in a program of cooperation. In the agreement, promotion of exchange and cooperation in all agreed academic areas of internship, research and teaching was negotiated upon by both parties. The Centro Escolar University and University of Batangas agreed to cooperate, collaborate and exchange in all appropriate and agreed academic areas of sharing and dissemination of information, and documentation in areas of mutual interest. Thus exchanges in student and faculty were delivered. In this benchmarking activity between two HEI's, academic improvement in academic strategy, offerings and curriculum to gain global advantage was delivered. 4. Linkage with Technological Institute of the PhilippinesAnother linkage forged by the University is one with that of Technological Institute of the Philippines. The MOA which focuses on cooperative education arrived on the following objectives which are as follows: sharing of faculty, cooperative research and exchange of academic materials. In adherence to the said MOA, one of the activities participated in by the University is the research forum organized by TIP

Sharing of faculty is the main purpose of the agreement in which both parties delivered academic excellence thru exchanging of academic staff, visitation of academic staff and research forums. With such exchanges, researches of both universities developed innovations in the field of business research. This agreement likewise made possible the utilization of technology, techniques and materials that were deemed to develop the academic curricula.5. Linkage with Luna Goco CollegesThe University of Batangas extends its graduate courses to post-baccalaureate students outside the province of Batangas to further their education and training through broad programs of study which facilitate intellectual development, community orientation and research. On the other hand, Luna Goco Colleges desires that Masters and Doctoral Programs be made available in its institution to further gain personal and professional growth of post Baccalaureate students in Calapan City and its surrounding areas. Through a MOA entered into by both parties, UB and LGC have entered into a cooperative endeavor and have undertaken to do their respective share in the realization of the project through mutual support and cooperation. The agreement has made it possible for post graduate students in Calapan City and surrounding areas to acquire the same kind of curriculum as the one offered in University of Batangas and at the same time obtain their Masters or Doctoral degrees in Business from the same school.

6. Linkage with Calayan Educational Foundations Inc.The Calayan Educational Foundation Incorporated and the University of Batangas both entered into an agreement whereby the former as a Sponsoring Institution would implement a Faculty and Staff Development Program. Through the program, qualified faculty and staff would be able to pursue post graduate education through provision by the Extending University of graduate education leading to Doctor of Philosophy, Master in Business Administration, and Master of Arts in Education degrees. The University consents to forge ties with the Calayan Foundation, whereby as an Extending University, it undertakes to support fully the objectives of the program and has consented to partner with the Sponsoring Institution in the aforementioned endeavor.

In the tie up made by both institutions, the Sponsoring Institution took charge of recruitment and enrollment of students for the program. It also served as a contact base and provided the school facilities for classroom, contact sessions between the professors and enrollees. Team teaching between and among qualified faculty and visiting faculty were also made as an arrangement. Meanwhile, the Extending University provided the faculty for the programs. It ensured that the highest quality of instruction is provided to all enrollees and performed all other functions related to the delivery of graduate education to all enrolled students in the program.