Linkages
INTERNATIONAL LINKAGES
Sun Moon University, South Korea and Han Sung University, Seoul, South Korea
LNU maintains Exchange Student Program to promote cultural understanding in other Asian Countries and provides students unique opportunity to learn other Asian languages.
Cheongju University, Korea
October, 2004
The sisterhood agreement between LNU and Cheongju University is to develop academic and cultural interchange in the areas of education, research, and other activities, and agree to cooperate and work together toward the internationalization of higher education. The areas of cooperation shall include the following: Exchange of faculty and Staff Members, Exchange of Students, Joint Research Projects and Conferences, Exchange of academic Information and other General Cultural Exchanges.
International Association of University Presidents (IAUP)
2005
The International Association of University Presidents (IAUP) is an association of university chief executives from higher education institutions around the world. The primary purpose is to strengthen the international mission and quality of education of these institutions in an increasingly independent world, and promote global awareness and competence as well as peace and international understanding through education. LNU has been a member of the said association since 2005
World Association of Non-Government Organization
1992
The LNU President, Dr. Gonzalo T. Duque, was elected as the Charter President of the World Association of Non-Government Organization.
WCCI – World Council for Curriculum and Instruction
2000
The World Council for Curriculum and Instruction (WCCI) is a transnational educational organization committed to advancing the achievement of a just and peaceful world community.
LNU, as one of the educators in the world community, has committed itself to the mission of the organization, that is, to be responsible in ensuring that education contributes to the promotion of equity, peace, and the universal realization of human rights.
World University Federation thru Asia University Federation
2001
LNU signed a sisterhood pact in 2001 with the World University Association through the Asia University Federation which fosters quality education through exchange student program with other Asian Universities
Journal of Chemical Education, Wisconsin University, Madison, USA
1999
The Journal of Chemical Education is a refereed journal published by the Division of Chemical Education of the American Chemical Society.
The research paper entitled “De Lorenzo’s Four Interesting Mysteries Verified” submitted by L-NU as nominee to the REPUBLIKA award landed as the only research paper who qualified to be the official entry of Region I being the only paper published in a refereed journal
The research paper was released in the Journal of Chemical Education, a refereed journal published by the Division of Chemical Education of the American Chemical Society.
Swedish International Development Agency (SIDA)
2007
L-NU conducted the Water Sanitation Project in Dagupan City. This is a project of the World Health Organization thru the Swedish International Development Agency (SIDA).
The Philippine Department of Health hired the expertise of COSEY Int’l and created the Technical Advisory Management (TAM) to implement the project.
Dr. Jaime Galvez Tan is the TAM team leader in Dagupan City, one of the six (6) beneficiary cities of the project.
L-NU RDMO was chosen to be the research arm of the project here in Dagupan City. This is a three-year project that the RDMO will need the expertise of the L-NU faculty members in the future.
Sustainable Sanitation For East Asia (SuSEA)
2007
LNU has worked with Sustainable Sanitation For East Asia (SuSEA) Program of WHO and DOH in the conduct of water sanitation project of Dagupan City.
This is a project of the World Health Organization thru the Swedish International Development Agency (SIDA).
International Practicum Training Program
2002
In 2002, the LNU College of Tourism is the only school in region 1, re-accredited by the International Practicum Training Program of the CHED and her traning partner the SERVIECON, which is based in Singapore. Today, Tourism and Engineering students are sent to USA and Singapore for their training.
Dream Search International
2003
Dream Search International, Inc. is an overseas education advisory and a student agency. It was established in Seoul, Korea in January, 1998 and Manila in October 2002 to provide information and assistance to Korean and Philippines students wishing to take internship in the United State and study overseas.
DREAM SEARCH has Regional Representative Office in Korea and Philippines on Gio Visions and Council USA (Council on International Education Exchange). Council is one of the largest international education organizations in the world with almost 800 professionals and support staff working in more than 30 countries.
Dream Search international has expressed its acceptance of LNU Students to participate in the Internship/OJT at the Busch Adventure Theme Park, USA in 2003.
Dream Search International
2003
Dream Search International, Inc. is an overseas education advisory and a student agency. It was established in Seoul, Korea in January, 1998 and Manila in October 2002 to provide information and assistance to Korean and Philippines students wishing to take internship in the United State and study overseas.
DREAM SEARCH has Regional Representative Office in Korea and Philippines on Gio Visions and Council USA (Council on International Education Exchange). Council is one of the largest international education organizations in the world with almost 800 professionals and support staff working in more than 30 countries.
Dream Search international has expressed its acceptance of LNU Students to participate in the Internship/OJT at the Busch Adventure Theme Park, USA in 2003.
Service On Line Corporation (SOL)
2003
SOL appointed the following employment agencies in Singapore for an on-the-job- training of LNU students: Optimus Consulting Services Pte Ltd, GMP Recruitment Services Pte Ltd, and Omri Management International. SOL recruit trainees from LNU and LNU cooperates with SOL to deploy its trainees to relevant establishments in Singapore through the three agencies mentioned above. This agreement was entered in 2003.
Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE)
2006
SIFE, an international organization with financing from HSBC, has the propelling vision to promote livelihood potentials that may be adopted by other branches of the organization across the globe.
LNU has received grants from SIFE_HSBC in 2007. for a 3-year project in financing the students’ entrepreneurial activities in Bangus Processing. LNU – SIFE won as Regional Champion and as national semi-finalist during the 2007 exposition of Livelihood Projects Competition.
PAMAG Philippine American Medical Association of Georgia
2007
The University President, Dr. Gonzalo T. Duque with the Philippine-American Medical Association of Georgia (PAMAG) conducted a large-scale medical mission in the City of Dagupan.
To attain its mission, LNU solicited the support of the Department of Health (DOH), High Ranking and Provincial Government Officials, Rotary Club, Region 1 Medical Hospital and the Villaflor Hospital.
The medical mission benefited more than 80 patients with surgical operations including eye surgeries and surgeries for implant of pace makers and over 3, 000 patients with general consultation, treatment and distribution of medicines.
NATIONAL LINKAGES
Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)
2007
LNU with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources supports the Green Philippines program for environmental protection, enhancement and economic growth since April of 2007.
Center For Human Rights Education (CHR)
2004
L-NU is the City Center For Human Rights Education: Home base for Pangasinan Studies
While L-NU visibly spearheads and participates in various socio-economic development projects and environmental protection programs, it has expanded its service to public by assuming the role and responsibilities as City Center for Human Rights.
Among the activities initiated were Human Rights Education to NSTP students, Human Rights (HR) Awareness Seminar for the Officers of the Barangay Human Rights Action Centers (BHRAC), HR Awareness to PTCA Officers and Barangay Officials, Orientation to HR Educational trainers, HR Education to Pre-school Teachers in Dagupan City and Forum on International Humanitarian Law.
Department of Social Works and Development (DSWD)
2008
L-NU is a Person with Disability (PWD) Friendly Establishment in Dagupan City
The Community Extension Office is linked with DSWD. Thru its project on breaking barriers for young adults with disabilities, LNU provide free training to the disabled recipients as well as Dental Check-up and Psychological Testing.
Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA)
1999
L-NU is the first to offer Caregiver Program in Dagupan City.
With qualified faculty members and state-of the-art facilities for the said program, TESDA, Region 1 granted LNU its permit to operate six-month caregiver program that was first in Dagupan City.
At present, L-NU pursues TESDA’s vision of training individuals for skills development and competencies. Together with TESDA, LNU grants the Pangulong Gloria Scholarship to more or less 1000 deserving individuals in Dagupan City and other nearby municipalities of Pangasinan.
Department of Tourism
2003
DOT and LNU established a working relationship in 2003 at providing BS Tourism major in Travel Management a state training requirement as part of the college’s curriculum.
Bureau of Jail and Management Penology (BJMP)
2007
LNU, in cooperation with CHED and TESDA, offered Ladderized Education Program in Computer Operations to the Inmates of the Bureau of Jail and Management Penology (BJMP) in Dagupan City.
The project is an implementation of the MPA thesis entitled Ladderized Education Project for the BJMP of Dagupan City of Mrs. Perla Tamayo, LNU faculty, who completed her degree, MPA, in March 2007. The MOA for the joint project of CHED, TESDA, and LNU was signed on April 24, 2007. Thirty (30) PGMA-LEP Scholarship grants were given to the inmates by the TESDA Regional Office and Provincial Office. The project was formally endorsed to the Community Relations Office in June 2007 for implementation and for its formal declaration as a community outreach project of LNU.
Department of Health (DOH)
2007
LNU is linked with the Department of Health for most of its research endeavors (i.e. sanitation projects) and its academic extension activities.
North Luzon Growth Quadrangle Area
2005
LNU teams up with CHED and the North Luzon Growth Quadrangle Area in 2005 to spearhead in Pangasinan the Higher Education Language Proficiency Program (HELPP). Open to all graduating students and professionals, the project HELPP is a pioneering program, which features an international accreditation in English. It provides training and immersion in information, communication technology to enable graduating students and the graduate of any course to better quality for employments in the Philippines and anywhere in the world.
Pangasinan Provincial Government
2008
LNU was designated by the Provincial Government of Pangasinan with the University President as Chairman of the research committee to validate the chartering of Pangasinan as a political unit.
University of Manila
2004
The sisterhood relationships started last September 30, 2004. The purpose of the agreement is to enhance the quality of education through programs and research activities between the two institutions.
University of Baguio, Univ. of Pangasinan, and Northwestern University of Laoag
2005
The sisterhood relations with the three universities has the following objectives: promote institutional exchanges by inviting scholars and designated participants for programs, lectures, seminars, and/or research activities; receive
students, faculty members, administrators and representatives for study and/or training; organize symposia, conferences and meetings on relevant issues; carry out joint programs on various activities involving students and faculty members; exchange information pertaining to developments in areas of mutual concern in their respective universities, including environment and conservation of natural resources; exchange scholarly and campus publications in the graduate and undergraduate levels for the purpose of fostering intellectual growth and development in the two institutions.
Philippine School of Health and Sciences
2003
PSHS and LNU, as key providers of health care services worldwide agreed in 2003 to conduct academic exchange among faculty and students, to provide team efforts at conducting seminars, symposia and other related training ground for the advancement of the health care profession and to make their resources be available to their respective academic communities.
Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities (PACU)
2000
PACU, the biggest association of colleges and universities in the Philippines elected Atty. Gonzalo T. Duque as its 1st Vice President in 2005 and 2006; then, President in 2007. With this, LNU became an active implementer of educational goals and objectives.
Philippine Council for Health Research Development Region I (PCHRD I)
2000
Research and Educational Development Training Institute (REDTI)
2005
LNU Research and Development Management Office is a member of the two organizations and support their advocacies in strengthening the research culture of the region. LNU-RDMO is a member of the committee. In the year 2002-2003, Ms. Cynthia Lopez, Head of RDMO Unit, was a vice chair of the Region 1 Research Information Committee Unit
National Commission on Culture and Arts Historical Society and Philippine National Historical Society (PNHS)
2000
In the promotion of the cultural heritage of the country, Lyceum-Northwestern University supports the NCCAHS and the PNS programs. In fact, LNU is the center of Cultural Studies in Pangasinan.
Association of Deans and Directors of Student Affairs of the Philippines (ADDSA)
1998
Lyceum-Northwestern University as one of the functional providers of student services in Region 1 is a member of the National Association of Student Affairs Services.
Greater Metro Dagupan City Civilian Reconstruction Fund Foundation, Inc. (GMDCERFF)
1990
The organization was founded by LNU after the killer earthquake on July 16, 1990. This is to help reconstruct the damages brought about by the calamity in Dagupan City. All schools and agencies participated in the said organization.
Association of Private Schools and Universities (APSCU)
2000
Metro Colleges Athletic Association of Dagupan City
2001
LNU through the leadership of Dr. Gonzalo T. Duque, a firm believer of the unifying influence of sports, organized the two associations in 2001.
Metro Colleges Athletic Association of Dagupan City
2001
LNU through the leadership of Dr. Gonzalo T. Duque , a firm believer of the unifying influence of sports, organized the two associations in 2001.
The College of Engineering is also linked with SERVIECON International. To date, the college was able to deploy 58 students to Singapore and two (2) students to US for their on the job training. Interns receive free airfare and are provided internship allowances by their host establishments since 2004.
List Of International Agency/Industry Partners
- Dream Search International Inc.
- Serviecon International
- Sunningdale Precision Industries Ltd
- Seb Plastic Pte. Ltd
- Meiban Plastic Pte. Ltd
- NEC Semiconductors Singapore Pte Ltd
- Stamping Industries Pte Ltd
L-NU College of Tourism is the pioneer accredited college in Region 1 by the International Practicum Training Program (IPTP) of the CHED. The College of Tourism is linked with the International Practicum, Training Program in Singapore since 2002, through the Searchhaus PTE.LTD. LNU tourism students are being screened for deployment in the United States and Singapore. Qualified students for training in the above countries are given allowances with free airfare and accommodation.
List Of International Agency/Industry Partners
- Dream Search International Inc.
- Serviecon International
- Saviour Med International Placement Inc
- Unos, PTE LTD, Singapore
- Zoological Garden, Singapore
- GFR, Singapore
- Baystreet, Singapore
- Shore Restaurant, Singapore
- Nectar Restaurant, Singapore
- Independent Restaurant, Singapore
- Hotel Bencoolen. Singapore
- George Stake and Bar, Singapore
- Senso Ristorante, Singapore
- Cafe’ Cartel, Singapore
- Garden Restaurant, Singapore
- Naam Thai, Singapore
- Café’ Beviamo, Singapore
- Leisure@E. Coast, Singapore
- Lucerine Village, Singapore
- Yan Palace Restaurant, Singapore
- Jurong Bird Park, Singpore
- Food Haven, Singapore
- Genki Sushi, Singapore
- Banana Marketing, Singapore
- Modesto Restaurant, Singapore
- Onyx Restaurant, Singapore
- Marine Mandarin, Singapore
- ISS-CDCS, Singapore
- Ponggol Choon Seng, Singapore
- Palm Springs Seafood Restaurant, Singapore
- Corduroy and Finch, Singapore
- 1871 Investment, Singapore
- My Mum’s Cuisine, Singapore
- Tatsu Sushi, Singapore
- Point Food Court, Singapore
- J and R Bossini, Singapore
- Select Service Restaurant, Singapore
- Onyx Concept Restaurant, Singapore
- Sushi Bar Service, Singapore
- Long Beach Marina, Singapore
- Brudayson, Singapore
- Lemon Grass/PTE LTD, Singapore
- Scanlet Hotel, Singapore
- Quality Hotel, Singapore
- Thai Express, Singapore
- Hotel Plaza LTD, Singapore
- Creative Food Concept, Singapore
- The Bakery Depot, PTE/LTD, Singapore
- SeaWorld Adventure, Theme Park and Discovery Cove Orlando, Florida
- Bush Gardens Adventure-Theme Park, Williamsbarg, Virginia
- Bush Gardens Adventure Islands, Tampo bay, Florida
LNU Community Outreach Established Linkages
LNU as a learning and service institution supports the economic development of the country through a collaborative effort with the following agencies:
1. SIFE: Student free Enterprise-Philippines and International
2. HSBC: Hongkong Shanghai Banking Corporation
3. Cyber City Teleservices
4. Unilever
5. KPMG
6. Bristol-Myber Aquibb
7. CHR-Commission on Human Rights-Region 1
8. DSWD-Department of Social Welfare and development-Dagupan City
9. BFD: Bureau of Fire Protection-Dagupan City
10. CHO- City Health Office-Dagupan City
11. Dagupan City Engineers Office
12. DTI-Department of Trade and Industry, Dagupan City
13. City Government of Dagupan
14. Rotary Club of Uptown Dagupan
15. DENR-Department of Environment and Natural Resources Dagupan City
16. RSDC- Regional Social Development Office
17. NEDA-National Economic Development Authority-Region 1
18. BJMP- Bureau of Jail Management and Penology-Dagupan City
19. Municipality of Mangaldan
20. Municipality of San Fabian
21. Municipality of Mapandan
22. Municipality of Binmaley
23. Bonuan Baptist Church, Dagupan City
24. Malued Elementary School, Dagupan City
25. Lasip Grande Elementary School, Dagupan City
26. Mangaldan Rural Health Unit
27. Mapandan Rural Health Unit
28. San Fabian Rural health Unit
29. Philippine Charitable Association Inc
30. Chinese General Hospital and Medical Center
31. Filipino-Chinese Chamber of Commerce, Inc.
32. PNRC-Philippine national Red Cross
33. DILG- Department of Interior and Local Government : Dagupan, Mangaldan, Mapandan, San Fabian
34. DepEd- Department of Education
35. CHED- Commission on Higher Education
36. Provincial Health office
37. Philippine Medical Association of Georgia, USA
38. Far Eastern and American Nurses Association of Great Lake, Michigan USA
39. Philippine-Korean Medical Missionaries
Pharmacy Program
1. Allied Science and Health Education
2. Drugstore Association of the Phil.
3. Philippine Mental Association
4. ABS CBN
5. Philippine Association Of Colleges Of Pharmacy
6. Philippine Pharmaceutical Association of the Colleges of Pharmacy
7. Chinese General Hospital
8. REDTI
9. Asian Association of Colleges of Pharmacy
Radiologic Technology Program
1. Rizal Medical Center
2. Phil. Orthopedic Center
3. Baguio Gen. Hospital,
4. Region I Med. Center
5. Dagupan Imaging center
6. DDVMH
7. SGHTC
Physical Therapy Program
1. Philippine Physical Therapy Association
2. Veterans Memorial Medical Center
3. Central Luzon Doctors Hospital
4. Philippine Orthopedic Center
5. Baguio General Hospital
Midwifery Program
1. Association of the Philippine School of Midwifery
2. International Midwifery Association of the Philippines Affiliating Agencies
3. Pangasinan Medical Center
4. Mangaldan Health Center
5. Binmaley Health Center
6. San Jacinto Health Center
7. Tarlac Provincial Hospital
8. Red Cross (Pangasinan Chapter)
Nursing Program
1. Alaminos Doctors Hospital
2. Asingan Comm Hospital
3. Bayambang Dist. Hospital.
4. Blessed Family Doctors General Hospital
5. Bolinao Medicare Comp. Hospital
6. Dag. Med. Centrum
7. Eastern Pang Dist. Hospital.
8. Espinoza-Rosario Family Clinic & Hospital
9. Excellence Comm Care Center
10. QC, Ling. Dist. Hospital.
11. Mangaldan RHU
12. Mangatarem Dist. Hospital.
13. Mapandan Comm. Hospital.
14. Mapandan RHU
15. Mariveles Mental Ward
16. Moncada Birthing Home
17. Nat’l Center For Mental Health
18. Nuestro Senor Sto Nino General Hosiptal
19. Our Lady of Purification Doctors Hospital
20. PMC, Dag., Pang Prov. Hospital,
21. Region I Med. Center
22. Rillera Family Clinic
23. San Fabian RHU
24. ST. Nino De Casipit Hospital
25. Sto. Nino General Hospital.
26. Tayug Family Hospital.
27. Umingan Medicare Comm. Hospital.
28. Vet. Memorial Medical Center QC
29. Western Pangasinan District Hospital