Equipping the faculty and staff with essential skills to redesign assessments, streamline administrative
tasks, augment research, and navigate academic integrity safely, Filamer Christian University sent six
faculty members and staff to the first cohort of the 2026 AI Literarcy Course for Educators offered by the
United Board for Christian Higher Education in Asia (UBCHEA) and the New Jersey Institute of Technology
(NJIT), New Jersey, USA.

Prof. Leo Art Diosep E. Borres, Director of the Research, Innovation, and Creative Works Office; Mrs.
Myrian Gallaza, research assistant, Research, Innovation and Creative Works Office; Ms. Jeanny Jean
Escalada, faculty member, College of Computer Studies; Ms. Venice Claire Mallen, secretary, College of
Teacher Education; Mrs. Jo Ann Natuel and Ms. Kim Rose Bering, faculty members, College of Business and
Accountancy, are among the 70 participants from various universities across Asia.

“As a full-time employee currently enrolled in the UBCHEA and New Jersey Institute of Technology’s AI Literacy Course through the initiative of IGEO, headed by Dr. Mary Jane Tormon, I am truly grateful for the opportunity to be part of this endeavor. The course is both challenging and engaging. Through this learning experience, I have gained a deeper understanding of artificial intelligence—not only how it works but also how it can be used responsibly and ethically in education. I am sincerely thankful for this opportunity to learn, grow, and enhance my knowledge and skills in the ever-evolving field of artificial intelligence,” shared Ms. Gallaza when asked about her participation in the cohort.

The AI Literacy course is a self-paced micro-credential that runs for two months from September 8 until
November 8, 2026, designed to train faculty members and staff from the United Board network institutions
adapt to AI-driven academic landscape.