Internationalization
International Conferences and Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL)
International Conferences and
Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL)
The University of Cagayan Valley (UCV), through its Research, Planning and Development, and Extension (RPDE) Office, continues to strengthen its global presence through UCV international conferences and Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) programs. These initiatives reflect the university’s commitment to higher education internationalization, research innovation, and global academic collaboration in the Philippines and beyond.
Conference 1: Uniting Classrooms Virtually (UCV) through Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) Program
Overview
The Uniting Classrooms Virtually (UCV) through Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) Program is an international academic initiative designed to connect classrooms across countries through structured virtual collaboration and shared learning experiences.
This UCV COIL program strengthens international academic collaboration in the Philippines and highlights UCV’s leadership in advancing digital internationalization in higher education.
Host Institutions
This international program was organized through collaboration among:
- University of Cagayan Valley (UCV)
- Higher Education International Relations Officers Association (HEIROA) Region 02
- Universitas Mahasaraswati Denpasar (Indonesia)
- Taejee University (South Korea)
- Gulf College (Oman)
- Mazoon College (Oman)
UCV’s Role
Organizer
Date and Venue
March 23–24, 2026
Nature of Participation
Nature of Participation
Facilitator
Resource Person:
Dr. Ronnie Pasigui
Key Outcomes
- Strengthened global and national academic partnerships
- Formation of collaborative academic consortiums
- Development and implementation of COIL-based learning frameworks
- Enhanced institutional visibility in higher education internationalization and global academic networks
Contribution to Institutional Goals
This initiative advances UCV’s strategic priorities by:
- Embedding internationalization at home through virtual global classrooms
- Strengthening research collaboration aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- Expanding international academic collaboration in the Philippines and Asia
- Positioning UCV as a leader in COIL-based innovative higher education practices
Follow-up Activities
Ongoing collaborations and follow-up academic engagements are being implemented with partner institutions to sustain UCV international conferences and COIL initiatives.
Representing Office
Research, Planning and Development, and Extension (RPDE)
Conference 2: The Essence of Experience:
A Master Class in Colaizzi’s Phenomenological Method
Overview
This international master class focused on strengthening qualitative research capacity, particularly in the application of Colaizzi’s Phenomenological Method. The program supports faculty development and enhances higher education internationalization and research culture at UCV.
Host Institutions
University of Cagayan Valley (UCV)
UCV’s Role
Organizer
Date and Venue
April 13–17, 2026 and April 20–24, 2026 Online via Zoom
Key Outcomes
- Establishment of Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with international partner institutions
- Expansion of joint research and co-authorship opportunities
- Increased global visibility through UCV international conferences and COIL programs
- Implementation of structured international academic exchange programs
Contribution to Institutional Goals
Internationalization
- Expansion of virtual academic mobility and international learning experiences
- Integration of global perspectives into curriculum delivery
Research Impact
- Strengthening of collaborative research pipelines
- Increased potential for publication in Scopus and Web of Science-indexed journals
- Alignment of research outputs with global sustainability frameworks (SDGs)
Academic Networking
- Expansion of international academic collaboration in the Philippines and Asia-Pacific region
- Strengthened leadership role within global academic networks
- Improved access to international expertise and collaboration opportunities
Follow-up Activities
Continued partnerships, COIL expansion, and collaborative research initiatives are actively being pursued following the conference series.
Representing Office
Research, Planning and Development, and Extension (RPDE)