Dr. Ma. Eloisa P. Española, the Program Chair of BS in Pharmacy at Mapúa Malayan Colleges Mindanao, presenting the department’s best practices in Student Journey Mapping.
Mapúa Malayan Colleges Mindanao (Mapúa MCM) joined academic and administrative leaders from across the globe at the 2025 ACE (Alliance for Co-creation and Excellence) Conference, held from October 21 to 23, 2025, at Arizona State University (ASU) in Tempe, Arizona, USA. The three-day event brought together members of the Cintana Alliance to exchange insights, explore innovative approaches to educational models, and strengthen international collaboration.
Representing Mapúa MCM was Dr. Ma. Eloisa P. Española, the Program Chair of BS in Pharmacy, who had the honor of presenting the College of Health Sciences’ (CHS) best practices in Student Journey Mapping to an audience of global partner universities, educators, and leaders within the Cintana Education network.
“The experience was an inspiring journey that gave me fresh perspectives on global higher-education innovation and collaboration,” Dr. Española shared. “The hands-on workshops and immersive campus visits were both energizing and rewarding — especially seeing ASU’s cutting-edge facilities and how they’re shaping future learning environments. Connecting with educators and leaders from around the world reminded me how much we can accomplish when we share best practices, challenge assumptions, and work together toward student-success goals.”
Dr. Ma. Eloisa P. Española with the members of the Cintana Alliance.
The ACE Conference 2025 was hosted by Arizona State University in partnership with Cintana Education. It featured interactive sessions, co-creation workshops, and campus tours designed to promote collaboration and knowledge exchange among member institutions. Notable speakers included Chris Howard, ASU Executive Vice President and COO; Nancy Gonzales, Executive Vice President and University Provost; Doug Becker, Founder and Co-CEO of Cintana Education; Rick Shangraw, President of Cintana Education; and other key ASU leaders.
Through its participation in this global event, Mapúa MCM reaffirmed its commitment to continuous innovation, academic excellence, and global collaboration in higher education.
This initiative directly contributes to several United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It supports SDG 4 – Quality Education by promoting strategies that enhance learning experiences through global best practices. It aligns with SDG 8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth by fostering future-ready education models that equip students with skills for the global workforce. It advances SDG 9 – Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure by integrating technology and design thinking into educational systems. Finally, it strengthens SDG 17 – Partnerships for the Goals by building lasting collaborations among universities within the Cintana Alliance.