Ifugao State University (IFSU) kicked off 2024 in grand style, unveiling commemorative markers celebrating its journey towards becoming a globally recognized university.
Dr. Jeng Jeng M. Bolintao, Director of the Department of Quality Assurance, emphasized that the markers stand as proof of IFSU’s solid commitment to both sustainable development and excellent performance in prestigious global university rankings.
Marking a new highlight in IFSU’s history, the unveiling ceremony, led by University President Dr. Codamon-Dugyon, who herself celebrated a personal milestone today, showcased two prominent markers in the Administration Building lobby.
These markers show IFSU’s exceptional placements in two global rankings. IFSU ranked Top 101-200 range of the World University Rankings for Innovation (WURI) in 2023. IFSU earned 35th in the Industrial Revolution and 42nd in the Ethical Value categories worldwide.
Moreover, IFSU placed 912th out of 1,183 participating institutions in the 2023 UI Greenmetric World University Rankings (UIGWUR), ranking 21st among Philippine universities. IFSU achieved 5th in Setting and Infrastructure and 12th in Education and Research out of six categories assessed.
Dr. Dugyon expressed heartfelt gratitude to the entire IFSU community, especially those who initiated and contributed to the projects submitted for global rankings.
She underscored the importance of continuous improvement. “Excellence has no end. It is a way of life. There are levels of excellence because rules, procedures, and trends change. So, we need to adapt to the changing times,” stated Dr. Dugyon.
She further emphasized the importance of future-oriented thinking, stating, “I encourage everyone to have a grasp on future thinking and strategic foresight so we can achieve our preferred future.”
The unveiling ceremony also underlined IFSU’s reason for enhancing its global stature. “We are applying for international rankings to level up the stature of the institution. By pursuing global recognition, we lift not only IFSU’s standing but the stature of all its constituents” pointed out Dr. Dugyon. “Our partners will trust us because of our credibility. As we open more of our doors under the hashtag #BorderlessIFSU, we need to be at a level where we are recognized globally. Our partners look at the ranking of our university before they work with us.”
The event was organized by the International Affairs and Linkages Office aiming to start the year with a global mindset among the IFSU community.**By: Faith B. Napudo
