DMMA College of Southern Philippines (DMMA-CSP) has taken a major step toward strengthening institutional excellence through a formal partnership with the Asian Institute of Management (AIM).
The collaboration was sealed through the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for the Strategic Operations Management for Institutional Excellence (S.O.M.I.E.) Program, a custom executive education initiative designed by AIM’s School of Executive Education and Lifelong Learning (AIM-SEELL).
The agreement was signed by AIM President and Dean Dr. Jikyeong Kang, with Prof. Alberto Mateo, Jr., School Head of AIM-SEELL, also serving as a signatory and representing her during the ceremony. DMMA College President Mrs. Gloria Uriarte signed on behalf of the institution, marking a shared commitment to organizational growth and higher standards of performance.
The S.O.M.I.E. Program is designed to equip DMMA managers with strategic frameworks and practical tools in modern Operations Management. Its focus is to improve efficiency, quality, capacity utilization, and competitive advantage across the college’s administrative, academic, and nautical training operations. This ensures that leadership development is not only theoretical, but directly applicable to real systems and day-to-day decision-making within the institution.
DMMA College Vice President Florence F. Alejandre emphasized that the partnership represents more than a formal agreement. She highlighted it as a shared commitment to strengthen leadership, improve service delivery, and sustain a culture of excellence. The insights and tools gained through S.O.M.I.E. will be brought back to DMMA College offices and classrooms to drive continuous improvement and strengthen compliance and reliability.
Through this collaboration, DMMA College aims to unify strategic direction, elevate institutional performance, and ultimately enhance the student experience.
