THE FAR Eastern University became the first university in Asia to be part of the International Finance Corporation’s Digital for Tertiary Education Program, a global network that helps universities thrive in a digital world.

FEU President Michael Alba said IFC will help the university improve the employability of its graduates through the Vitae program.

“We expect this project to yield operational efficiencies from the extensive automation of back-office processes; improve academic advising through predictive analytics; provide more enriching experiences for both students and faculty with better-managed online platforms; and effect a virtuous spiral of ever more relevant academic programs from data-informed decision making,” Alba said.

Under the engagement, Vitae will work with FEU to improve the career trajectories of FEU graduates by developing employability strategies and career advising services to students.

It will also focus on better alignment of academic programs with industry needs through deep and extensive employer engagement.

“Our hope is that these IFC projects will help FEU improve its execution of its quality-education mission, which is to capacitate the FEU student for the life that she or he aspires for,” Alba said.