The College of Graduate Studies (CGS) of Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University – North La Union Campus (DMMMSU-NLUC) hosted a benchmarking activity with Nueva Viscaya State University (NVSU) on August 4, 2022. 

Dr. Junifer Rey E. Tabafunda, Chancellor of NLUC warmly welcomed the team of graduate program chairpersons spearheaded by Prof. Bonimar T. Afalla, the Campus Coordinator of GS programs. Dr. Tabafunda during the courtesy call gave a brief background of the Campus’ undertakings. 

NVSU’s benchmarking activity focused on the best practices in the management of graduate programs as they aim to gain information as a basis for the rationalization and re-establishment of their university’s proposed Institute of Advanced Studies. 

Dr. Vicky A. Agpasa, the Dean of the College of Graduate Studies of NLUC briefly informed the team on the graduate programs being offered in the Campus. She also shared some of the policies and current and best practices in the management of the graduate programs. 

The members of the team were toured to the Sericulture Research and Development Institute (SRDI) and to other facilities in the Campus.

The CGS benchmarking activity is a worthwhile endeavor and an opportunity in sharing the best practices and experiences and in building partnership between and among universities. (hnbs)