ILAGAN CITY, Isabela — Cagayan State University aligned its institutional priorities and evaluated academic performance during the 2026 Academic Leaders Summit on October 14–15 held at the Mt. Claramuel Resorts and Events Place.

Led by Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Mariden V. Cauilan, under the leadership of Officer-in-Charge President Dr. Arthur G. Ibañez, the two-day summit provided a venue for ac...ademic leaders to align institutional goals and priorities while assessing the performance of colleges and academic units.

Among the major matters discussed were the Academic Manual, University Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy, Workload Policy, and the closure of academic programs. The discussions aimed to strengthen academic governance, promote consistent policy implementation, and ensure that academic services remain responsive to the needs of the University community.

The summit also featured the presentation of college accomplishment reports by the deans and university academic directors. The reports highlighted accomplishments, ongoing initiatives, challenges, and areas requiring further improvement.

Beyond reporting accomplishments, the presentations provided opportunities for academic leaders to assess college-level performance, exchange practices, and identify strategic actions aligned with Cagayan State University’s institutional goals.

Through the summit, Cagayan State University strengthened its collaborative approach to academic governance, emphasizing shared accountability, evidence-based decision-making, and continuous improvement.

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