Faculty Achievements Recognized During Oath-Taking Ceremony

**Faculty Achievements Recognized During Oath-Taking Ceremony** The University held a formal oath-taking ceremony to honor faculty members who have recently been promoted and awarded plantilla items. The event took place at the Maas Kamlon Hall, where nine faculty members were conferred collegiate ranks and two newly-hired faculty members were recognized. Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, Prof. Wilham Hailaya, emphasized the added responsibilities that come with new and upgraded positions. He urged faculty to continue their noble service, stating, “Service to humanity is also a service to Allah.” The following twelve newly-promoted faculty members were recognized: 1. Alma K. Ismael - Master Teacher II 2. Nur-Aina S. Maja - Master Teacher II 3. Elynor U. Sabana - Master Teacher I 4. Al-Jayson U. Abubakar - Master Teacher I 5. Dana U. Hanapi - Master Teacher I 6. Nursiba U. Attani - Teacher III 7. Azman A. Nadz - Assist. Prof. IV 8. Joselito J. Bagalanon - Assist. Prof. IV 9. Nahdiyya H. Nuruddin - Instructor III 10. Ramat B. Hailaya - Instructor II 11. Sharifa Noorsheila R. Dalus - Instructor I 12. Ian Patrick S. Jaudinez - Teacher I Additionally, eleven faculty members from the Integrated Laboratory School, CIAS, and IICT were acknowledged: - **From CIAS and IICT:** 1. Eliriza S. Utoeglis - Assist. Prof. IV, CIAS 2. Estelita Cheng G. Lim - Instructor II, IICT - **From Integrated Laboratory School:** 3. Radana E. Madalim - Instructor I 4. Zulisha A. Jalil - Instructor I 5. Mohammad Alfami A. Abdul - Instructor I 6. Aljon L. Alpuerto - Instructor I 7. Kaisher B. Muyong - Instructor I 8. Shaida-Mae I. Lagam - Instructor I 9. Sharalyn L. Alih - Instructor I 10. Jikiron A. Sukarno - Instructor I 11. Anhar H. Ibrahim - Instructor II The University proudly recognizes the dedication and achievements of its faculty and looks forward to their continued contributions to maintaining high standards in education and fostering student success. #iLoveMSUTCTO #SmartGreenResilient #CreatingOpportunities #TransformingLives

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