DNLI explores tie-up with UM Davao

The Davao del Norte Learning Institute (DNLI) is exploring possible partnership with Mindanao’s largest University, UM Davao, to launch a flexible degree-earning trainings for Capitol’s undergraduate employees.

No less than the prolific Vice President for Academic Affairs of the University of Mindanao, Dr. Eugenio S. Guhao, Jr., visited the provincial government for the talks, together with PCL – Legislative Academy Executive Director, Dr. Helario T. Caminero.

DNLI’s proposal of enrolling its undergraduate employees using their department’s training program is welcomed by Dr. Guhao, saying that the University’s program in off-site classes across Region XI provides them ample experience to respond to Gov. Rodolfo del Rosario’s innovative program.

The good prospect of this initial negotiation is expected to lead to the signing of tripartite memorandum of agreement between and among UM-Davao, PCL-LA, and DNLI come October 2012. The team is poised to beat the timeline set by Gov. del Rosario to open the Institute for blended classes in November.

UM’s proposal is to offer BA in Political Science to undergraduate employees of Capitol, with action-research as final requirement. Opening for Masters in Public Administration is also suggested for Division heads, Assistant Department heads, and non-Capitol employees.

Priority shall be those permanent or co-terminus employees who served the Provincial Government for a period of at least five (5) years. Per records of the Provincial Human Resource Management Office, some 168 capitol employees will qualify for the program.

In his opening statement at the first meeting of the Institute’s Board of Trustees (BOT) last 

September 22, 2012, Chairman del Rosario stressed the importance of overcoming the time constraints experienced by qualified Capitol employees in order to improve their credentials and compete with fresh graduates in terms of career advancement.

Provincial Administrator, Mrs. Norma A. Lumain is happy of the outcome of the talks. She is assisted by DNLI Executive Director and Asst. Provincial Administrator, Mr. Romulo D. Tagalo.