ABOUT OGEP
The continuous growth of the university is in accordance with the Commission on Higher Education’s (CHED) goals in internationalization. The Mindanao State University at Naawan, as an HEI, is stepping forward in addressing the current global concerns, meet the challenges and take on opportunities to develop globally competitive human resources, and build a knowledge-based society.
With the revised organizational structure at Mindanao State University at Naawan, the Office of International Affairs and Linkages (OIAL) has been rebranded as the Office of Global Engagement and Partnership (OGEP). Now operating under the Division of the Vice Chancellor for Research, Innovation, and Global Engagement, OGEP reflects an expanded mandate to foster global connections, promote partnerships, and enhance international collaboration.
OGEP serves as the central hub for internationalization efforts, overseeing policies, managing bilateral and multilateral relations, and supporting international engagements on campus or abroad. It also aligns with the university's strategic focus on academic excellence and inclusivity, facilitating multicultural curricula and global issue exploration for students and researchers. By championing diversity and collaboration, OGEP strives to create opportunities for international students and scholars, support outbound student programs, and strengthen MSU Naawan's global footprint
Vision
The OGEP endeavors to become a prime mover in advocating cross-cultural understanding and international education towards transformative global learning opportunities, diversity, and inclusivity.
Mission
OGEP directs, leads, coordinates, promotes, and supports comprehensive campus internationalization initiatives throughout MSU Naawan’s teaching, research, and service efforts, by developing and maintaining international partnerships and infusion of informed international content, knowledge, awareness, and experience with the ultimate goal to prepare globally competent graduates and researchers.
Functions
Be involved in the linkages with foreign governments, agencies, and foundations and collaborate with foreign universities.
Spearhead in developing an appropriate mechanism for strengthening internationalization efforts in support of the institutional goals;
Supports international students and scholars on campus;
Collaborates with faculty, staff, and stakeholders to further international scholarship, research, and learning;
Strengthens the integration of global learning opportunities in and out of the classroom that supports understanding and an appreciation of the world;
Offers a range of opportunities abroad in order to advance knowledge through a commitment to the importance of understanding other cultures