𝑱𝑯𝑪𝑺𝑪 𝑺𝒉𝒐𝒘𝒄𝒂𝒔𝒆𝒔 𝑹𝒆𝒔𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒄𝒉 𝒂𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝟏𝒔𝒕 𝑰𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒏𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝑴𝒖𝒍𝒕𝒊𝒅𝒊𝒔𝒄𝒊𝒑𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒓𝒚 𝑹𝒆𝒔𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒄𝒉 𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒇𝒆𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝒊𝒏 𝑫𝒊𝒑𝒐𝒍𝒐𝒈 𝑪𝒊𝒕𝒚

JH Cerilles State College (JHCSC) participated in the 1st International Multidisciplinary Research Conference held on December 7-8, 2024, at the Mibang Hotel in Dipolog City. The conference, organized by St. Vincent’s College Graduate School, the Research and Development Office, and the Center for Community Extension and Linkages, partnered with international institutions such as Rangsit University (Thailand) and Norton University (Cambodia). It focused on the theme “Innovative Research for Sustainable Futures: Harnessing Digitalization to Advance the UN SDGs through Global Collaboration.”

Notably, Dr. Starr Clyde L. Sebial, Dean of the School of Teacher Education, received a Certificate of Best Paper Presentation for his manuscript titled “Network Analysis of Service Quality and Satisfaction Among Graduate Students: Exploring Gender and Marital Status Differences.” His recognition highlights the high caliber of research that underscores the institution’s commitment to contributing valuable insights to the global academic community.

In addition, Dr. Sebial led the JHCSC delegation, including six faculty members from the STE, one from the School of Engineering and Technology (SET), and two graduate alums, accompanied by their adviser, Dr. Edna Sumagang. Faculty members, students, and alumni actively participated, contributing to research presentations and engaging in discussions throughout the event.

During the conference, JHCSC delegates presented research on digitalization’s role in sustainable futures, fostering valuable discussions. The event offered networking opportunities with international researchers and included workshops and sessions on how innovative research can support the UN SDGs, particularly in education and sustainability.

JHCSC’s participation in the conference raised the institution’s international profile, fostered academic collaborations, and strengthened its commitment to advancing research aligned with the UN SDGs, particularly those focused on quality education and sustainable development.