Two Memoranda of Agreement were signed last April 29, 2022 by UNO-R College of Education (COED) and partner institutions namely Purok Alunan and Fr. Gratian Murray Integrated School both located in Barangay Granada, Bacolod City. Fr. Don H. Besana, OAR, University President and Dean Ma. Theresa H. Chavez,Ph.D. represented UNO-R while Hon. Barangay Captain Alfredo P. Talimodao, Jr. and Dr. Juvy S. Talimodao represented Barangay Granada Council and Fr. Gratian Murray Integrated School respectively. Both Memoranda of Agreement are good for five academic years (2022-2027).
Ocular visits to the target beneficiaries were done last April 7, 2022. Those were followed by community profiling on April 22, 2022 and feed backing on April 28, 2022. Pre-service teachers of UNO-R COED will conduct tutorial classes for schoolchildren from primary to secondary levels in Purok Alunan while COEd teachers will conduct seminars and trainings for the faculty of Fr. Gratian Murray Integrated School to enhance their teaching skills. Other outreach activities include lectures on healthy living, solid waste management, first aid, disaster preparedness, and environmental awareness for parents in Purok Alunan.
ICT trainings and seminars on work ethics and research as well as lectures on Laudato Si education will also be given to the teachers of Fr. Gratian Murray Integrated School.
