Catanduanes State University

Catanduanes State University
Motto Promoting equity for a Meaningful, Relevant and Quality Education
Type State University, Public
Established VNATS - 1961, CSC - 1971, CSU - 2012
President Hon. Minerva I. Morales, Ed.D. - SUC Pres. III
Administrative staff
approx. 500
Location Virac, Catanduanes, Philippines
Campus Main Campus - Virac (120 hectares) 1 Campus - Panganiban
Hymn Catanduanes State University Hymn
Colors
  

Blue and Golden Yellow

Website www.catanduanesstateu.edu.ph

The Catanduanes State University is a public university in the Philippines mandated to provide higher professional and technical instruction and training in business education and commerce; and for special purposes, to promote research, advance studies, and progressive leadership in the field of education, business education and commerce.[1]

Catanduanes State University (CSU) Main Building

The main campus is located in Calatagan, Virac, Catanduanes, Philippines. This institution of higher learning in the province of Catanduanes is categorized as SUC Level III-A. It was established on June 19, 1971 by virtue of Republic Act 6341,authored by the Catanduanes Congressman Jose M. Alberto, which converted the Virac National Agricultural and Trade School into the Catanduanes State Colleges. On July 8, 1972, Republic Act 6590 provided for opening of additional courses at CSC. It was elevated to university status in October 2012. It is among the most prominent universities in the Bicol Region with a campus in Panganiban, a northern municipality of the province.

It is home to topnotchers in the field of Engineering, Nursing, and Education. CSU is the top-performing school in Midwifery in the country and Nursing school in Bicol Region.

The Catanduanes State University was also among the PASUC-AIM Philippines’ Top 19 State Universities and Colleges in the Country with High Business Potential in Land and Equipment Assets, Human Resources, and Technological Capital. The University was also the recipient of Center of Development in Teacher Education award.

The province of Catanduanes declared the university as Provincial Institute of Agriculture.

Administration

Board of Trustees
Chairperson Hon. Ruperto S. Sangalang Chairperson of the Commission on Higher Education
Co-Chairperson Hon. Minerva I. Morales President of the Catanduanes State University
Member Hon. Pia Cayetano Chair, Senate Committee on Higher and Technical Education
Member Hon. Roman T. Romulo Chair, House of Representatives Committee on Education
Member Hon. Abelardo R. Bragas Regional Director, Department of Agriculture RO5
Member Hon. Agnes Espinas Regional Director, National Economic Development Authority RO5
Member Hon. Tomas B. Brinas Regional Director, Department of Science and Technology RO5
Member Private Sector Representative
Member Private Sector Representative
Member Alumni Association President
Member Faculty Association President
Member University Student Government President
Board Secretary Board Secretary

President of the Catanduanes State University

Presidents of the
Catanduanes State University
(CSC) - Mr. Pedro G. Tabuzo 1971-1972
(CSC) - Dr. Jacinto A. Medallada 1972-1986
(CSC) - Dr. Rodolfo V. Asanza 1986-1990
(CSC) - Dr. Ernestina P. Averilla 1990-1992
(CSC) - Dr. Adolfo S. Bagadiong 1993-2003
(CSC) - Dr. Asuncion V. Asetre 2003-2011
(CSC) - Dr. Minerva I. Morales 2011-2012
(CSU) - Dr. Minerva I. Morales 2012–present

Current University President:

She finished the Executive Management Program at Asian Institute of Management as recipient of the Philippine Association of State Colleges and Universities (PASUC) - Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Executive Development Program for State Universities and Colleges (SUC) Presidents. She also completed the Executive Course in Education Management and Leadership jointly implemented by the Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP) and the Commission on Higher Education, in partnership with the Philippine Association of State Universities and Colleges.

Dr. Morales built her career in the academe starting as Instructor I. Currently she holds the Professor VI academic rank, with multidisciplinary expertise both in theory and practice in aquatic sciences, biodiversity, research and development management, and educational administration. She also handled various administrative posts such as College Secretary, Officer in Charge of Research and Extension Services, Director for Research and Development Services and Vice President for Research, Extension and Production Affairs. She was also designated for several times as Officer-in-Charge of the Catanduanes State Colleges.

Her researches have likewise won numerous international, national, regional, and zonal awards, as well as fund grants such as the International Foundation for Science (IFS) in Stockholm, Sweden.

In the span of her various administrative designations, she has drafted numerous proposals, formulated manuals, guidelines, and mechanics which later served as bases and groundwork in the research, extension, production and instruction functions of the CSC.

She also spearheaded the establishment of institutional programs in research and production as well as in the conduct of feasibility studies that merited financial support from numerous funding institutions.

Vice Presidents of the Catanduanes State University

Vice Presidents
Academic Affairs &
Administration and Financial Affairs &
Research and Extension and Production Affairs &

Degree Programs

Graduate School

The Catanduanes State Colleges Graduate School was formally opened in summer of 1972, initially offering courses leading to the degree Master of Arts in Education with 213 students. In 1975, the offering was expanded to include Master of Science in Management and in summer of 1976, Master of Arts in Teaching Practical Arts was opened.

College of Agriculture and Fisheries

Formerly College of Agriculture, it begun its operation in 1972 when Republic Act 6590, an Act amending RA 6341, which authorizes the CSC Board of Trustees to open additional courses, was implemented. A total of 113 initial enrollees posted during the 1st semester of SY 1972-1973. In 2006, the college became an accredited member of the Association of Colleges of Agriculture in the Philippines (ACAP).

College of Arts and Sciences

The College of Arts and Sciences is one of the pioneer colleges of the CSC when Republic Act No. 6341 converting the Virac National Agricultural and Trade School to Catanduanes State Colleges, was passed by Congress in June 19, 1971.

College of Business and Accountancy

The College of Business and Accountancy, formerly the College of Business Administration was one of the pioneer colleges of the CSC during its inception in 1972. The College continues to be an active member of the Philippine Association of Collegiate School of Business (PACSB), Philippine Council of Deans and Educators in Business (PCEDEB), Association of Marketing Educators (AME), Council of Management Educators (COME), and Philippine Association of Educators in Office Administration Foundation, Inc. (ENEDA). Its membership to these organizations sustains its task of quality business education.

College of Education

The College of Education was one of the three pioneering colleges when the Virac National Agricultural and Trade School was converted to the Catanduanes State Colleges by virtue of RA 6341 in 1972.

College of Technology

The establishment of College of Technology (COT) spring forth from the separate recommendations of the Accrediting Agency of Chartered Colleges and Universities in the Philippines (AACCUP) survey visits and the CHED Evaluation Team. Both teams suggested the merging of colleges that offer similar and other allied academic programs.

Department of Engineering

The establishment of College of Engineering diverged forth from the College of Technology (COT) which was likewise separate recommendations of the Accrediting Agency of Chartered Colleges and Universities in the Philippines (AACCUP) survey visits and the CHED Evaluation Team who reviewed the application of the CSC for university status. The two teams suggested the merging of colleges that offer similar and other allied academic programs. On May 9, 2008, Dr. Asuncion V. Asetre issued Office Order No. 66, s. 2008 which calls for the merging the College of Engineering, Industrial Technology and Information and Communications Technology into College of Technology and designating Engr. Emmanuel Soriao as its dean.

Department of Info. & Comm. Technology

Department of Industrial Technology

The College of Arts and Trades was among the original colleges included in the charter of RA 6341, an Act creating the Catanduanes State Colleges in 1971. Laddered Bachelor of Science courses:

  • Industrial Education major in Automotive Technology
  • Drafting Technology
  • Electrical Technology
  • Electronics Technology
  • Mechanical Technology
  • Food and Service Management
  • Garments
  • Fashion and Design
  • Heating
  • Ventilating
  • Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration

College of Health Sciences

Catanduanes State University - Panganiban Campus

Accredited Programs

Center of Development

Effectivity Accrediting Body
BS Business Administration January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2018 CHED

Level III – Reaccredited

Programs/Courses Effectivity Accrediting Body
Bachelor of Science in Accountancy Nov. 16, 2014 – Nov. 15, 2018 AACCUP
Bachelor of Elementary Education April 16, 2011 – April 15, 2015 AACCUP
Bachelor of Secondary Education April 16, 2011 – April 15, 2015 AACCUP
Bachelor of Arts in Economic April 16, 2011 – April 15, 2015 AACCUP
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science April 16, 2011 – April 15, 2015 AACCUP
Bachelor of Science in Nursing April 16, 2011 – April 15, 2015 AACCUP
Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology April 16, 2011 – April 15, 2015 AACCUP
Master of Arts in Education (MAEd) April 16, 2011 – April 15, 2015 AACCUP
Master of Public Admin. (MPA) April 16, 2011 – April 15, 2015 AACCUP

Level II – Reaccredited

Programs/Courses Effectivity Accrediting Body
Bachelor of Science in Accountancy June 2014 – July 2015 AACCUP
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration June 2014 – July 2015 AACCUP
Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics June 2014 – July 2015 AACCUP
Bachelor of Arts in Biology April 16, 2011 – April 15, 2015 AACCUP
Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics April 16, 2011 – April 15, 2015 AACCUP

Level I

Programs/Courses Effectivity Accrediting Body
Doctor of Education (ED.D.) July 1, 2013 – June 30, 2016 AACCUP
Master in Business Administration (MBA) July 1, 2013 – June 30, 2016 AACCUP
Bachelor of Arts Political Administration July 1, 2013 – June 30, 2016 AACCUP
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture July 1, 2013 – June 30, 2016 AACCUP
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering July 1, 2013 – June 30, 2016 AACCUP
Bachelor of Science in Information System July 1, 2013 – June 30, 2016 AACCUP
Master of Arts in English (MAEng) July 1, 2014 – June 30, 2017 AACCUP
Master of Arts in Biology (MATBio) July 1, 2014 – June 30, 2017 AACCUP
Master of Arts in Math. Ed. (MAME) July 1, 2014 – June 30, 2017 AACCUP
Bachelor of Science in Office Administration July 1, 2014 – June 30, 2017 AACCUP
Bachelor of Elementary Teacher Educ. (Pang. Campus) July 1, 2014 – June 30, 2017 AACCUP
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (Pang. Campus) July 1, 2014 – June 30, 2017 AACCUP
Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship July 1, 2014 – June 30, 2017 AACCUP
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology July 1, 2014 – June 30, 2017 AACCUP

Catanduanes State University - Panganiban Campus

Programs/Courses Effectivity Accrediting Body
Bachelor of Elementary Education July 1, 2014 – June 30, 2017 AACCUP
BS in Agriculture July 1, 2014 – June 30, 2017 AACCUP
Catanduanes State University is an institution of higher learning in the province of Catanduanes categorized as SUC Level III-A.

History

The Catanduanes State University’s beginning dates back to June 18, 1961 when Republic Act 3398, which called for the establishment of Virac National and Agricultural Trade School (VNATS), was enacted.

Ten years thereafter, Republic Act (RA) 6341, which was authored by Congressman Jose U. Alberto, converted VNATS into Catanduanes State Colleges (CSC) on June 19, 1971. CSC started functioning as an educational institution on December 1, 1971, initially offering courses such as Associate in Business Education, Associate in Commerce, Bachelor of Science in Education, and Master of Arts in Education and Master of Arts in Commerce. Additional courses were offered on July 8, 1972 by virtue of RA 6590.

In 1996, Catanduanes State Colleges conformed to Republic Act No. 8292, which provides for the uniform composition and powers of the governing boards, the manner of appointment and term of office of the president of chartered state universities and colleges, and for other purposes

On October 31, 1999 the Catanduanes Agricultural and Industrial College (CAIC) was integrated to the Catanduanes State Colleges. This is Pursuant to Special Provision No. 2 of the CHED FY 1999 Budget under the General Appropriations Act of 1999 (R.A. 8745 or the integration of CHED Supervised Institutions to State Universities and Colleges). Subsequently, by virtue of Board Resolution No. 15, s. 2003 that called for the implementation of an approved and the Revised Organizational Structure, CSC-CAIC Annex was renamed as CSC Panganiban Campus.

The past Presidents of the CSC were Mr. Pedro G. Tabuzo - 1971-1972, Dr. Jacinto A. Medallada - 1972-1986, Dr. Rodolfo V. Azanza - 1986-1990, Dr. Adolfo S. Bagadiong - 1993-2003, and Dr. Asuncion V. Asetre - 2003-2011. Meanwhile, Dr. Ernestina P. Averilla was designated by DECS Higher Education Division as CSC OIC from 1990 1992.

University Status

On July 14, 2011, Dr. Minerva I. Morales was elected as the sixth President of the Catanduanes State Colleges. When CSC was converted into a University, she was designated by CHED as Officer In-Charge from December 12, 2012 - March 24, 2013 in consonance with the provision of RA 10229. After topping the evaluation in the Search for CSU presidency, she was subsequently elected via unanimous vote by the Board of Regents as the First President of the Catanduanes State University on March 25, 2013.

The conversion of CSC into a university formally started on March 29, 2011 when House Bill No. 4170 was filed during the First Regular Session of the 15th Congress of the Philippines. This bill was principally authored by Congressman Cesar V. Sarmiento, and co-authored by Congressman Juan Edgardo M. Angara. Over a year thereafter, President Benigno S. Aquino III signed on October 19, 2012 Republic Act No. 10229 converting Catanduanes State Colleges (Virac/Main and Panganiban Campuses) into Catanduanes State University.[2]

Catanduanes State University Hymn

I
With fervor in our hearts,
we blaze the trail of knowledge,
In unison, we proclaim your splendor,
As we march towards the future.

Refrain

Catanduanes State University,
Builder of hope, our vision’s
robust groundwork.
Catanduanes State University,
Our very own CSU!

II

With unfaltering faith,
We implore God’s blessing,
That our dreams bloom into fruition,
And bring us all to our shared aspiration;
Together, we hail, and resound thy glory!
Pillar of wisdom, wellspring of virtue,
Our truly lofty CSU.

III

Verdant gem in the eastern seas,
Your radiance illumines our path;
From this island to the global community,
We pledge to hoist your name,
With esteem and dignity.
(Repeat Refrain)

  • Music: Prof. Leticia A. Tolledo
  • Lyrics: Gerry S. Rubio
  • Choral Rendition: CSU Voices
  • Conductor: Prof. Cresencia G. Arcilla
  • Sound recording: Virgil Rodrigueza
  • Accompaniment: The Arcilla's Band

Campuses

Main Campus

Located in Calatagan, Virac, Catanduanes. The campus houses the College of Agriculture and Fisheries, College of Arts and Sciences, College of Business and Accountancy, College of Education, College of Health Sciences, College of Technology (Dept. of Engineering, Information and Communications Technology, and Industrial Technology), University College of Education Integrated Laboratory School-Elementary and Laboratory School-High School Department and The university Research Extension Program Center

Panganiban Campus

Located in Sta. Ana, Panganiban, Catanduanes. Courses offered in this campus are Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, Secondary Education, Industrial Education, Technical Teacher Education, Agriculture, Industrial Education and Two-Year Certificate in Agricultural Science. And it manages Laboratory High school that specializes Science and Mathematics.

Recognition and Distinctions

The Catanduanes State University (CSU) was categorized as SUC Level III-A and one of PASUC-AIM Philippines’ Top 19 State Universities and Colleges in the Country with High Business Potential in Land and Equipment Assets, Human Resources, and Technological Capital. The University was also the recipient of Center of Development in Teacher Education award. The province of Catanduanes declared the university as Provincial Institute of Agriculture.

Recognition

CSU was accorded the status of Center of Development (COD) in Business Administration by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED). Through the distinction, CHED recognizes that the CSU had earned a strong reputation in the field of business administration through the criteria set in the CMO No.10, s. 2007, which include firm linkage with reputable organizations, unceasing commitment to excellence through continuous innovations; and visible influence in the industry and in the community in the form of high-impact research and extension activities and alumni involvement in related fields.[3]

Special Distinctions

Here are the other special distinctions:

AWARD DESCRIPTION YEAR
Regional Winner Best Smoke-Free Government Agency 2015
Declared as Provincial Institute of Agriculture
National & Regional Winner Search for Eco-Friendly Schools 2011 & 2009
Regional Winner Bicol Saringgaya Award 2008 & 2015
Regional Winner Dangal ng Kalikasan Award 2012
Level II Civil Service Commission - Accredited Government Agency
Top PRC Awardee - Best Performing School in Midwifery Board Examination 2010 & 2008
Second PRC Awardee - Best Performing School in Midwifery Board Examination 2011, 2006, & 2005
Third PRC Awardee - Best Performing School in Midwifery Board Examination 2007

Facilities and Services

University Library

It caters mostly to students of the tertiary level, but it also renders service to secondary and elementary students who have their own respective mini libraries. It is open from 7:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M., Mondays through Saturdays and on Sundays upon request of students. It is also open to researchers from other institutions/agencies.

Student Services

Students

Organizations, fraternities and sororities

CENTRAL ORGANIZATIONS

COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND FISHERIES

COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND ACCOUNTANCY

University Publication

Affiliations

Catanduanes State University is a member of the Philippine Association of State Universities and Colleges (PASUC) and its athletic Association, the State Colleges and Universities Athletic Association (SCUAA) and participates in all events.

References

This article is issued from Wikipedia - version of the 11/29/2016. The text is available under the Creative Commons Attribution/Share Alike but additional terms may apply for the media files.