CCMS strengthens academic programs; engages alumni, industry partners in annual curriculum review
To ensure that the curriculum across CCMS programs reflects current practices, technologies, and skills required in the computing and multimedia fields, the College of Computing and Multimedia Studies (CCMS) of Manuel S. Enverga University Foundation conducted its annual curriculum review with the participation of selected alumni and industry professionals, Jul. 2.
Led by CCMS Dean Rodrigo C. Belleza Jr., the curriculum review served as a platform for consultation and collaboration. The College invited alumni who are now working in different sectors of the industry to serve as members of the CCMS Program Advisory Board.
Among the alumni who participated were:
These professionals shared insights on industry trends, emerging technologies, and skill gaps they have observed in the workplace.
Dean Belleza noted the value of alumni engagement in the development of academic programs. “Every year, we conduct this review to ensure that we are offering the latest trends and industry practices to our students,” Dean Belleza said during the orientation.
Although there is no new CHED Memorandum Order (CMO) yet to mandate curriculum revisions for Information technology, Computer Science, and Entertainment and Multimedia Computing programs, the college continues to update the content of its existing courses.
“This review helps us realign course content based on updated technology and the relevant skills students need to develop,” Belleza explained.
Aside from the invited alumni and industry professionals, selected CCMS students also joined the curriculum review to provide their feedback and share practical insights on how to improve the existing curriculum. As current students experiencing the actual implementation of course content and delivery, their perspectives offered valuable contributions in evaluating subject relevance, project integration, and workload management.
Their participation ensured that the review was not only top-down, but also included the voice of those directly affected by the curriculum. These student representatives openly discussed the skills they found most useful, identified content that may need updating, and suggested enhancements to align learning with industry trends and certification opportunities. Participating students included:
Dean Rodrigo Belleza Jr. welcomed their suggestions and acknowledged the students' input as an important to the department’s continuous improvement efforts.
“While we work closely with alumni and professionals to keep our curriculum responsive, it’s also important to listen to our students. They are our present stakeholders. Their feedback helps us refine how we deliver our programs,” Dean Belleza said.
Belleza also expressed appreciation for the participants’ willingness to contribute to the academic growth of the college.
“We are grateful that you accepted our invitation. We will formalize this by appointing you as official members of the Program Advisory Board,” Belleza said on closing remarks.
The curriculum review reflects the College’s ongoing commitment to quality education and industry alignment, preparing Envergan students for future careers in computing, multimedia, and information technology.
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- SDG 4: Quality Education - By conducting a curriculum review with industry professionals and alumni, CCMS ensures its programs remain relevant, updated, and aligned with industry demands. This directly contributes to the goal of providing inclusive and equitable quality education and promoting lifelong learning opportunities.
- SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth - Updating course content based on real-world trends and technologies equips students with practical skills that increase their employability. This supports the development of a skilled workforce and contributes to sustained, inclusive economic growth and productive employment.
- SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure - By integrating current tools, practices, and innovations into the academic curriculum, the college strengthens the link between education and industry. This promotes innovation and helps build resilient infrastructure through a future-ready workforce.
- SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals - The involvement of alumni and professionals from various industries demonstrates the value of partnerships in achieving educational and developmental objectives. These collaborations contribute to the exchange of knowledge and shared goals between academia and the private sector.
