BukSU Holds Learning Space Optimization Forum with Academic and Administrative Leaders

The Office of the President, in coordination with the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs, spearheaded the Learning Space Optimization Forum at Bukidnon State University. The activity gathered the academic leaders of the main campus, including college deans and department heads, along with the Executive Committee, University Registrar and key support units such as the Planning and Development Unit, the Information and Communications Technology Services Unit, and the Project Management Unit.

The forum served as a strategic venue for dialogue and collaboration on how to maximize the use of classrooms, laboratories, and digital platforms in response to the evolving needs of students and faculty. With higher education continually adjusting to enrollment growth, resource constraints, and changing learning modalities, the discussion emphasized the need for functional and inclusive learning spaces that ensure the welfare of both students and faculty.

Enrollment data for the current academic year was presented to provide context to the deliberations, underscoring its impact on classroom allocation and scheduling. Each college presented a report on its learning spaces, identifying current challenges and opportunities for improvement. Dr. Helen P. Garcia, Director of the Planning and Development Unit, likewise provided data on classroom utilization, offering a comprehensive view of the existing facilities and their patterns of use across the university. On the other hand, Mr. John Carl Mier, Information Systems Analyst, also provided an overview on the features of the university information system in line with class scheduling.

Adding to the discussions, Dr. Xyle Fe Verbal, Director of the BukU Center for Advocacy, Resilience and Well-being Services (BukSU-CARES), shared highlights of the recently conducted Academic Leaders Forum. Her report provided insights into the broader academic leadership priorities that connect with university learning space.

BukSU President Dr. Joy M. Mirasol underscored the significance of the initiative, noting that learning space optimization is not only about infrastructure but also about creating environments that foster innovation, collaboration, and student success. “The reports and data presented in this forum will guide us in making evidence-based decisions that directly support the teaching and learning process,” she said.

Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Hazel Jean M. Abejuela likewise emphasized the importance of aligning academic needs with available resources.

The forum concluded with an agreement to conduct a workshop for strategies to improve learning spaces utilization particularly in the succeeding semesters. Through this collaborative effort, BukSU strengthens its commitment to providing adaptive and future-ready learning environments while upholding the welfare of students and faculty as a central priority in its mission of delivering quality higher education to the people of Bukidnon and beyond. (Joanne Vivien B. Necosia, Director, PMS)