BukSU Delegation concludes COIL Program with in-person engagements in UKSW, Indonesia

After 4–6 weeks of online collaboration, delegates from Bukidnon State University completed the In-Person Culmination of the Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) program at Universitas Kristen Satya Wacana (UKSW) from November 17–22, 2025.

The BukSU representatives, Dr. Rizza R. Consad of the International Affairs and Linkages Unit; Dr. Cleopas Bette Jacutin with students Mac Duanne Jumamil and Jaylou Micha A. Peñus (CAS–Economics), and Mr. Giovanni Jan Sanchez with students Therese Mainit and John Benedict Rollan (College of Nursing), were warmly welcomed by UKSW officials Prof. Dr. Ir. Eko Sediyono and Dr. Priyo Hari Adi.

As head delegate, Dr. Consad held collaboration meetings with the Global Cooperation Office, Faculty of Law, and Faculty of Health Sciences to strengthen future academic and research partnerships.

Economics Team: Teaching, Learning, and Immersing in Indonesia’s Economic Landscape

The CAS–Economics delegation hit the ground running with a vibrant meet-and-greet session and research dissemination activities that opened doors for deeper academic conversations with UKSW faculty and students.

One of the highlights was Dr. Cleopas Bette Jacutin’s lecture on teaching strategies in Philippine Higher Education Institutions, attended by faculty members and students.

The students were equally immersed in:

• attending Economics and Business classes,
• participating actively in discussions, and
• taking part in an industry immersion that allowed them to see Indonesia’s business environment firsthand.

For the CON delegation, the culminating week was a powerful blend of academic sharing and hands-on community health experience.

Global lecturer Mr. Giovanni Jan Sanchez delivered an insightful lecture on issues and trends in community nursing and presented BukSU’s extension initiatives—sparking inspiration and new possibilities for cross-country collaboration.

The students, meanwhile, stepped right into the heart of Indonesian community health through:

• classroom participation,
• an actual site visit to Chebongan Puskesmas (Community Health Center),
• community assessment observations in Jurang Gunting Village,
• a visit to Dr. Ario Wirawan Lung Hospital,
• a curriculum review and dialogue with UKSW’s Faculty of Health Sciences,
• and a hands-on clinical skills exchange with Indonesian nursing students.

The culmination also featured a cultural tour of Borobudur Temple in Magelang, offering a meaningful cultural immersion for the entire delegation.

The weeklong engagement marks a significant milestone in enhancing BukSU’s internationalization efforts and deepening its partnership with UKSW.

Special thanks to the Global Cooperation Office headed by Dr. Toar Sumakul; Vice-Dean, Faculty of Economics and Business, Ronny Prabowo, and Dr. Andrian Huruta, Economics faculty; Dean, Faculty of Health Sciences, Dr.Ir. Ferry Fredy Karwur; Vice-Dean,Priska Lydia S Pulungan; Head, Nursing Program, Dr. Maria Dyah Kurniasari.

This engagement was made possible due to the support of the BukSU administration headed by Dr. Joy M. Mirasol. (BukSU International Affairs Unit)