Mariano Marcos State University (MMSU) Office of Student Affairs and Services (SAS), headed by Prof. Emil James P. Tanagon, did a benchmarking activity yesterday, March 21, 2025, at Negros Oriental State University (NORSU) Main Campus.

The MMSU team was greeted warmly by the University President, Dr. Noel Marjon E. Yasi. He openly declared his appreciation for MMSU and his intention to further build NORSU during his term.

The benchmarking process was geared towards improving student affairs and services by looking and imitating best practices in such vital areas as Guidance and Counseling, Career and Employment Placement Services, Student Organizations, Publications and Activities, Scholarships and Financial Assistance, and Student Housing. In addition, it also hopes to learn from NORSU Student Affairs Services best practices, in addition to imparting insights so that it would be able to collaborate and to continuously improve in student support services.