University President Dr. Tirso A. Ronquillo led another Kapihan with the President, a regular dialogue session that brings together university leaders and stakeholders to discuss key academic and student-related concerns, on December 15.
The session gathered the campus chancellor, vice chancellor for academic affairs, college deans, student leaders, and research office representatives, providing a collaborative platform for open communication on key academic and student-related concerns.
Discussions centered on first-semester assessment matters and students’ learning challenges, alongside broader conversations on teaching and learning excellence, student welfare, and the effective use of campus facilities to support academic performance.
Participants raised general concerns on examination structures, including the scope and weighting of major exams, workload balance, feedback mechanisms, and learning environments across various programs—highlighting the need to align assessment practices with the nature of each discipline.
The dialogue also underscored the importance of accessible study spaces, functional facilities, adequate learning resources, and sustained faculty–student consultation in supporting academic performance and well-being.
Dr. Ronquillo reaffirmed the University’s commitment to teaching excellence as a cornerstone of BatStateU’s mandate as the Philippines’ National Engineering University, emphasizing that assessment policies and academic practices must always be anchored on meaningful learning.
While acknowledging the expanded support systems and opportunities now available, he encouraged students to remain focused, responsible, and mindful of their roles in maximizing these resources.
The President assured attendees that concerns raised—academic, infrastructural, or welfare-related—are being addressed progressively through dialogue, data, and shared responsibility.
Ongoing initiatives in teaching and assessment innovation, including AI-assisted academic advising and performance monitoring, were also highlighted as part of the University’s continuous improvement efforts.
Through Kapihan with the President, BatStateU The NEU continues to strengthen a culture of transparency, inclusivity, and collaboration—ensuring that the voices of the Red Spartan community remain central in shaping a responsive and enabling learning environment.
