TEST Integral Formation Program for Students

Introduction:
In pursuing Quality Transformative Ignacian Marian Education (Q-TIME), UIC, as a Catholic university,
has a unique responsibility to nurture its students’ minds, spirits, and characters. We are committed to
providing a holistic and transformative educational experience rooted in the principles of effective integral formation. This framework serves as our guiding light, enriching our students’ lives’ intellectual, spiritual, and apostolic dimensions and preparing them for a future of purpose and service.

We invite our students, faculty, and staff to embark on this transformative journey with us, where
intellectual growth, spiritual enrichment, and apostolic action converge to shape individuals who are
academically capable, compassionate, socially responsible, and spiritually grounded. We strive to form our
students into Ignacian Marian leaders who are responsible global citizens imbued with profound faith in
God, inspired by the spirituality of humble service, and committed to a continuous search for excellence.

Intellectual Formation – Developing intellectual skills and love for learning and truth.

• The curriculum extensively aligns with the UIC Vision, Mission, Goal, Quality Policy, and Quality
  Objectives.
• Faithful implementation of the Transformative RVM Ignacian Pedagogy (TRIP) for Quality
  Transformative Ignacian Marian Education (Q-Time) [TRIP for Q-TIME]
• Instill a love for learning and curiosity, emphasizing that education is a lifelong journey.
• Instruction is supported by information and communication technology to teach students to
  evaluate and engage with information and media critically.

Spiritual and Character Formation – Fostering a deep and genuine love for Jesus Christ, Mary, Mother Ignacia del Espiritu Santo, the Church, the Pope, and the salvation of souls

• Provide students an integral education on the Christian faith’s doctrine, moral, and worship
  dimensions towards the fullness of life in Christ through Christian Living/Religious Education
  programs.
• Nurture a faith community through spiritual formation towards conversion and maturity in Christ
  and integrate pastoral formation for the members to participate in building the Kingdom of God
  within and outside the campus.
• Implement the Ignacian Formation Program (IFP) to provide a more solid foundation of the
  spirituality of Mother Ignacia del Espiritu Santo, which is a “spirituality of Marian radical openness
  to the will of God that impels us to a humble and courageous, generous and creative service to the
  Church, especially the poor.”
• Strengthen Family and Life program offers avenues for protecting and preserving the dignity and
  sanctity of life at all stages and the integrity of marriage and family.
• Offer leadership development programs that empower students to take on leadership roles in
  school and the community.
• Incorporate emotional intelligence programs to help students understand and manage their
  emotions.
• Promote an inclusive environment where students respect and appreciate cultural, religious, and
  socio-economic diversity.
• Provide access to counseling services and mental health resources to support students’ emotional
  well-being.
• Implement character education in extra-curricular programs focusing on the Ignacian core values
  of faith, excellence, and service.

Apostolic Formation – Forming within each student a compassionate heart so that they will
reach out in service as an apostle of Christ in the world.

• The Community Involvement Program provides opportunities and experiences towards greater
  involvement of the students and personnel in helping the underprivileged sectors in society build
  sustainable communities where they live their lives with dignity, following the JEEPGY framework
  integrating the Laudato Si Goals, Global Compact on Education, and UN Sustainable Development
  Goals.
• Participation in service-learning projects to develop empathy and a sense of responsibility toward
  their community
• Establish partnerships with local organizations and charities to provide students with opportunities
  for meaningful community engagement.
  

Professional Development: Teachers and Support Service Personnel

• Provide ongoing training for teachers and support service personnel to ensure they can effectively
  implement the integral formation framework.

Evaluation/Feedback for Continuous Improvement

• Implement ongoing assessment/evaluation/utilization that focuses on holistic development.

References:
RVM Ignacian Pedagogy
RVM Christian Formation Manual
PCSS [Learners’ Development and Learning Environment]