The Ateneo de Manila University (AdMU) has released been preparing for the gradual resumption of international in-campus physical mobility.
In the memorandum released Saturday, March 5, Ateneo President Roberto C. Yap SJ said the University is gearing towards resuming international physical mobility for all the units whose programs were suspended due to Covid-related constraints.
Yap said starting the second semester of the school year 2021-2022, Ateneo faculty and employees who wish to attend conferences, meetings, and networking activities abroad "may now do so."
Meanwhile, international faculty and staff from universities and institutions wishing to visit Ateneo are now welcome to visit onsite.
For students, Yap said the University plans to restart outbound and inbound student mobility engagements in the school year 2022-2023.
Yap explained that outbound student mobility covers the Junior Term Abroad and the Summer Term Abroad program of the Loyola Schools and other forms of student mobility in the academic units.
Inbound student mobility, he added, includes the visiting International Exchange Students program.
"But since we are also bound by regulations from , , and the Legal Education Board, not to mention the , on matters like this, we have to await the necessary endorsements before we actualize our plans," he furthered.
"By resuming international physical mobility for students and faculty and other employees, the university acknowledges the advantages of such an experience for the growth of learning and professional work," Yap said.
He, however, reminded those who will decide to undergo academic and professional engagement overseas to be "cognizant of the volatility of the situation and be prepared to address emergent situations while abroad."
"Part of the reality of travel these days, however, is constant vigilance among all concerned about possible travel risks owing largely to the pandemic. While some measures have been taken to address COVID-19 (like vaccination and attendant safety and health protocols), the virus still continues to challenge health systems in many parts of the world."