Davao de Oro State College President Dr. Lilybeth M. Matunhay shared her expertise in higher education leadership and governance as a resource person in three training sessions for board secretaries of State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) nationwide.

Dr. Matunhay served as a resource person during the training sessions on September 28–30 and November 4–6 at the Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP) Conference Center in Tagaytay City, and on October 19–22 at The Connor Serviced Residences in Greenhills, San Juan City.

The training series formed part of the Governance Strengthening for Effective SUC Oversight (Gov-SESO) Board Secretary Training Program, an initiative of DAP in partnership with the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) under the Elevating Leadership and Institutional Capacity Towards Excellence in Philippine Higher Education (ELITE-PHE) Project.

Designed to strengthen the functional and behavioral competencies of board secretaries from the country’s 113 SUCs, the program focused on three key areas: executive governance support, board documentation, and institutional stewardship.

The training covers essential governance functions, including SUC governance structures and board processes, coordination with governing boards and stakeholders, preparation of board resolutions and executive briefs, documentation of board proceedings, utilization of digital platforms, and stewardship of institutional records.

Through these sessions, participants are expected to strengthen their competencies in supporting governing boards, ensuring accurate documentation of institutional decisions, and promoting effective governance practices within their respective institutions.

In a message, Dr. Matunhay expressed her enthusiasm for sharing her experiences and insights in higher education governance with board secretaries from across the country.

Moreover, she described the opportunity as “an honor, particularly in being able to facilitate the exchange of knowledge and best practices” to strengthen institutional leadership and governance among SUCs nationwide.