Digital learning. Educators from De La Salle Philippines schools and representatives from the technology and education sectors shared their knowledge and experiences in online learning during the DLSHSI eLearning Summit 2016. Photos by Jess Lacandazo.
DLSHSI hosts eLearning Summit 2016The eLearning Summit, held on July 26, 2016 at the De La Salle Villarosa Convention Hall, gathered educators from De La Salle Philippines schools and movers from the technology and education sectors to share their knowledge and experiences on integrating technology in learning. It provided a venue for the DLSHSI community to learn and share ideas on how technology affects learners and how it could transform learning.Dr. Michael Lawenko from De La Salle Health Sciences Institute College of Medicine shared the College’s experience in using Moodle as a learning management system. Ms. Jenielyn Padernal  from De La Salle University-Dasmarinas talked about how technology is integrated in the classroom. Ms. Emelita Baylon presented best practices in blended learning and discussed how they do it in De La Salle Santiago Zobel. Mr. Giovanni Gil Abaquin discussed technology solutions from Smart to educate Filipinos and uplift their lives. Ms. Maleng Raysag shared how Apple supports education through its products and applications. Mr. Herald Uy discussed solutions from Google to enable an inclusive e-learning environment. Mr. Ricson Singson Que from De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde talked about the impact of technology to education. Mr. Rogelio B. De La Cruz, Jr. presented De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde’s Benildean Borderless Education and the role of technology to this program. Finally, Mr. Carlos Joaquin Subido, MBA shared how Quipper helps schools to provide an e-learning environment through its content and system.The event was made possible in cooperation with the Academics Division and the Administration and Finance Division through the Information and Communication Technology Department.
Faculty members in actionDean Alicia P. Catabay of the College of Pharmacy presented her paper “Hypolipidemic Effect of the Lyophilized Fruit Pulp of Guyabano, Annona Muricata Linn. (Fam. Annonaceae) in Atherogenic Diet-induced Hyperlipidemia in Albino Rats” during the 4th International Conference on Researches in Science and Technology at University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on July 21-22, 2016.Dean Fedelyn P. Estrella of the College of Medical Laboratory Science (CMLS) has been accepted to attend the Advanced Biosafety Officers Training Course sponsored by US Dept. of State Biosecurity Engagement Program to be held on July 18-29, 2016 in Manila.Mr. Jomel B. Vasquez, a faculty member from the CMLS, was granted the “Young Investigator Award” during the presentation of his research “In Vitro Screening of Rosemarinus officinalis Linn Family (Lamiaceae) Antibacterial and Anti beta Lactamase Against Selected Pathogenic Microorganisms” at Hotel Yellow Pagoda, Kathmandu, Nepal on July 1, 2016.
Institutional Student Council Officers for SY 2016-2017 elected Here are the Institutional Council Officers for SY 2016-2017:Executive BoardDarwin Japheth L. Eusebio
President
College of Pharmacy/3rd YearCamilla D. Odhiambo
VP for Academics
College of Humanities Sciences/3rd Year

Julius Ceazar S. Viloria
VP for Activities Internal
College of Rehabilitation Sciences/4th Year

Jonathan Paolo Tanyag
VP for External Relations
College of Medical Laboratory Sciences/3rd Year

Claudine Candy Cauilan
VP for Operations
College of Medical Laboratory Sciences/3rd Year

Maria Jasmin D. Eco
VP for Advocacy
College of Medicine/3RD Year

Mark Andrew Mari V. Fermo
VP for Publicity And Mobilization
College of Rehabilitation Sciences/3rd Year

Carlo James Absalon
VP for Finance
College of Nursing/3rd Year

Jaiem Jovelle A. Maranan
Executive Secretary
College of Medicine/3rd Year

Legislative Assembly

Deliza Rois H. Reyes
College of Humanities Sciences/2nd Year

Jeanne Pamela G. Tayag
College of Humanities Sciences/2nd Year

Mariko A. Sasai
College of Rehabilitation Sciences/4th Year

Harold Schottky Craig S. Maloles
College of Medical Radiation Technology/3rd Year

Keno P. Balladares
College of Medical Radiation Technology/3rd Year

Ciarra Kiel V. Bognot
College of Medical Radiation Technology/3rd Year

Nixan Velasquez
College of Nursing/4th Year

Jisselle Gem Manuel
College of Nursing/4th Year

Darell Columbano
College of Pharmacy/3rd Year

Kateleen Vargas
College of Pharmacy/3rd Year

Marvin Bryan Muyot
College of Medical Laboratory Sciences/3rd Year
Library reports its annual usage statisticsLibrary Director Efren M. Torres, Jr. shared the annual usage statistics of the library for SY 2015-2016. A total of 156,287 library visits were logged. This is 62% more than last school year’s figures. BSRT students were the top visitors. Medicine and BSPT students were the top borrowers of books while BS Pharmacy students were the top borrowers of journals. Books were circulated 19,141 times while journals were borrowed 420 times. A total of 2,260 discussion room reservations were received.
Updates from the Fourteenth Academic Operations Committee (VCA Council) Meeting held on July 14, 2016

  1. CRS Disability Week on July 18-23, 2016 in partnership with the Philippine Academy of Rehabilitation Medicine
  2. New Discipline Officers hired. DLSHSI welcomes Ms. Ma. Anna Lyn B. Ferma, Ms. Dhamara Jean R. Aldunar, Mr. Karl John P. Miranda, Mr. Jerome A. Viente, Mr. Rommel Jake Q. Gonzales, and Ms. Jhoanna B. Pena.