To prepare the 172 Department of Science and Technology (DOST) scholars from the different SUCs in Panay, a Summer Orientation and Enrichment Program (SOEP) was conducted at Iloilo Science and Technology University (ISAT U).

The extensive training, which was held on May 4 to 29, 2015, focused on the subjects encountered in College such as Mathematics, English, Physics, Psychosocial and Nationalism.  The Mathematics subject included lessons in College Algebra, Analytic Geometry, Plane and Spherical Trigonometry.

The scholars came from SUCs such as Capiz State University (CapSU), Iloilo Science and Technology University (ISAT U), West Visayas State University (WVSU), University of Antique (UA), and the University of the Philippines (UP).

During the closing program, Dr. Raul F. Muyong, President, ISAT U, expressed his confidence in the readiness of the students when facing college life.

“Everything we discussed during the training was a preparation for your college life,” added Dr. Muyong.

Trainers for the SOEP were Engr. Naci John Trance, Engr. Rewil Tornalejo, Engr. Al Joevid Mirasol, Dr. Gabriel M. Salistre, Jr., Dr. Russ Allen Napud, Dr. Felicidad Lopez, Dr. Olive Joy Abing, Ms. Yvonne Pampag, Ms. Emmie Jan Endonilla, Ms. Arvee Mae Zamora, Prof. Rosanna Dureza, Prof. Allan Muñoz, prof. Michelle Yabut, Prof. Joemar Asorias, Mr. Efren Gumayan, Dr. Carmela Cruzata, Dr. John Eric Juaneza, Prof. Adrienne Veloso, Dr. Susan Marie Dela Cruz, Prof. Bernadette Dela Cruz, Dr. Raul Muyong, Dr. Rose Marie Prudente, Dr. Ma. Asusina Asuncion E. Echaveria, Dr. Nehema K. Misola, and Dr. Carmelo V. Ambut.