The Institutional Partnerships and Programs Office (IPPO) facilitates, nurtures and continuously expands the international partnerships and linkages of Miriam College in organizations, institutions and networks in Asia, Australia, Europe and North America. To this end, Miriam College offers a unique opportunity for young women to experience the world outside of the classroom --- to witness the div
ersity of cultures, to hear the ideas of other peoples, and to learn from the realities of different societies. The concretization of this vision is the basis for an institutionalized program for international student exchange and short-term international programs. The MC-IPPO offers and coordinates, academic exchanges, internships, study tours and short-term programs, conferences, and workshops to ensure that Miriam College is strategically involved and positioned in the various types of international education engagements. Institutional Networks and Linkages
• Association of Christian Universities and Colleges in Asia (ACUCA) www.acuca.net
• Association of Southeast and East Asian Colleges and Universities (ASECU)
http://www.au.ac.th/asea_ccu
• Commission on Higher Education (CHED) www.ched.gov.ph
• International Association of University Presidents (IAUP) http://iaup.org
• International Federation of Catholic Universities (IFCU)
http://www.fiuc.org/cms/indes.php?page=homeENG
• United Board for Christian Higher Education in Asia (United Board)
www.unitedboard.org/
• University Mobility in Asia and the Pacific (UMAP)
http://www.umap.org/en/home/index.php
Academic Institutions
• Atma Jaya Catholic University of Indonesia, Indonesia
• Bangkok University, Thailand
• Bunkyo Gakuin University, Japan
• Catholic University of Korea, South Korea
• Dominican University of California, USA
• Ewha Womans University, South Korea
• Fuji Women's University HS Asahikawa
• Georgian Court University, USA
• Kobe College, Japan
• Pukyong National University, South Korea
• Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT), Australia
• Srinakharinwirot University, Thailand
• Soegijapranata Catholic University, Indonesia
• Solbridge International School of Business, South Korea
• Songsim University, South Korea
• Universitas Negeri Malang, Indonesia
• Universitas Slamet Riyadi Surakarta, Indonesia
Our Programs
Students of faculty members from both Miriam College and any of its partner institutions may participate in any of the following international programs:
1. Alumni Affairs
Academic Exchanges
The academic exchange inbound program allows international students to experience studying in the Philippines and in Miriam College for a semester or up to a year. On the other hand, its outbound program opens opportunities for MC students to spend a semester or up to a year overseas, enrolled in any of the partner schools of Miriam College. In most cases, academic exchanges entail the student to pass through the application and screening processes at Miriam College and comply with all the requirements of the partner university (i.e. Test of English as a Foreign Language/TOEFL, student visa, health insurance, etc.) The maximum unit load will be mutually determined by Miriam College and the partner university. The grades of the exchange students will be provided by the partner university and will be transmuted to the Miriam College grading system. The academic exchange program also includes the arrangement of visiting lecturers and professors, both inbound and outbound. Currently, the most active exchanges of Miriam College are with its partner schools in Australia, Japan, Thailand, Indonesia, and the United States. Roundtrip airfare, lodging and meals will be borne by the participant unless waived or provided by the host university under a special arrangement. Internships
Through its various offices, advocacy center, and external partner organizations, MC welcomes office-based, field, and academic research interns. Internships are directed at providing hands-on experience and training in various fields. As host, MC-IPPO coordinates with the base institution of the applicants. Requests for internships with Miriam College and its networks generally run for a minimum of 3 months up to 6 months. Currently, the internships are financially supported by the applicants and/or external grants they are able to secure. Study Tours and Short Term Programs
Study tours and short-term programs are designed to suit the specific needs of a group of participants seeking alternative learning opportunities. The programs are designed to encourage alternative classroom learning and to expose participants to the various cultures, social institutions, languages, and everyday practices of a given country or community. Such programs are generally done in groups of 5 up to 30 and run from as short as 3 days to 2 weeks. Conferences, Seminars, Workshops
Given the MC thrust build on developing lifelong learners, the MC-IPPO encourages its students, professional staff, and faculty to join international conferences, trainings, seminars, and the like. Potential participants need to express their willingness and desire to join these activities by fulfilling the requirements and initiating the application process. MC-IPPO can facilitate and provide support to applicants where needed, which could include directing participants to individuals or organizations that offer financial aid within and outside of MC, advising participants regarding the application procedures and/or assisting them with their administrative and logistical concerns. Special Projects
MC-IPPO provides resource and support services to the different units, colleges, centers and office hosting international events on campus in the undertaking of various international events initiated by its different units, academic departments, centers and offices. Among some of the recent projects are the Action Research Training with Southeast Asian Scholars and Advocates, Gender and Macroeconomics Intensive Training Program, Youth Women Speaking the Economy and the International Conference of Learning & Teaching, all of which were held and hosted by Miriam College.
