The College of Education (COE) has taken a historic step in strengthening Adventist teacher education by co-founding the Adventist
Consortium of Teacher-education Schools, Incorporated (ACTS, Inc.),
a new alliance of institutions under the Southern Asia-Pacific Division
of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.

The consortium brings together leading Adventist Teacher Education
Institutions (TEls) across the region, including AUP, Papua Adventist College of Theology, Mountain View College, Northeast Luzon Adventist College, Myanmar Union Adventist Seminary, Naga View Adventist College, Northern Luzon Adventist College, Central Philippine Adventist College, South Philippine Adventist College, Adventist College Palawan, and Universitas Klabat in Indonesia.

ACTS, Inc. was established to unite these TEls in fulfilling the sacred
mission of Adventist education-to restore in humanity the image of the Creator, nurture faith in God, and prepare individuals for service in this world and the world to come. The consortium envisions “united fellowship of Adventist Teacher Education Institutions, shaping Christ-centered educators who inspire faith, transform communities, and prepare learners for service.” Through collaboration, ACTS aims to reaffirm the mission of integrating faith, learning, and service in teacher preparation; strengthen institutions by sharing resources and best practices; build capacity for greater impact in research and training; and multiply opportunities for mission and outreach.

Leading the consortium are Jeremiah Fameronag, chair from AUP; Dr. Merlyn Mendoza, vice chair from Adventist College Palawan, Dr. Vergilio Quimba Jr., secretary from Northeast Luzon Adventist College; Dr. Karel Mei Banay, Treasurer from South Philippine Adventist College); and Dr. Leodegarion Elona Jr. of Mountain View College
and Petrus Kondo, dean of Universitas Klabat, Indonesia, and Prof.
Connaly Ha of Myanmar Union Adventist Seminary, as public information officers.

With ACTS, Inc., Adventist TEls reaffirm their shared commitment to
raise educators who will serve as light-bearers leaders who teach,
inspire, and live with Christ at the center.