Misamis Oriental State College of Agriculture and Technology

Misamis Oriental State College of Agriculture and Technology
Pamahalaang Kolehiyo ng Agrikultura at Teknolohiya ng Misamis Oriental

Former names	Claveria Municipal High School(1963-1967) Claveria National Rural High School(1967-1983)
Motto	Harmony Excellence Integrity Responsibility and Service to God, Country and Mankind
Type	Semi-Public State College
Established	1963
President	Rosalito A. Quirino, Ph.D.
Academic staff	ca.
Administrative staff	ca.
Students	ca.
Undergraduates	ca.
Location	Claveria, Misamis Oriental, Mindanao, Philippines
Campus	Main Campus (65 hectares) Field laboratories and Production enterprises (32 hectares)
Nickname	MOSCAT
Affiliations	Philippine Association of State Universities and Colleges (PASUC), Mindanao Association of State Colleges and Universities Foundation, Inc. (MASCUF)
Website	www.moscat.edu.ph

The Misamis Oriental State College of Agriculture and Technology (MOSCAT) is a public institution of tertiary education that offers courses in education opportunities at the graduate and undergraduate levels, including short-term courses and high school.^[1]

Profile

The institution conducts research in which it generates new technologies packaged or demonstrated designed to help farmers improve farming techniques. Extension programs are conducted through local and external linkages. Its MOSCAT-Farmers’ Information and Technology Services Center in collaboration with PCARRD and NOMCARRD^[2] has been open to serve clients needing information and technology services.

History

MOSCAT started as Claveria Municipal High School in 1963 with 165 students and five teachers under the leadership of its first administrator, the late Romeo Abilo. In 1967, it was converted to Claveria National Rural High School (CNRHS) by virtue of RA 3781 under the staunch leadership of the late Marcos Edrolin. On June 10, 1983, Batas Pambansa 402 was approved and converted the CNRHS to Misamis Oriental State College of Agriculture and Technology or MOSCAT with Arsenio B. Gonzales as its first president. Gonzales’ term was highlighted by the Republic of The Philippines-European Union Agricultural Education Grant providing more facilities and machinery, vehicles, buildings and faculty training locally and abroad. During his period, the notable Model Farm was established showcasing sustainable upland farming technologies.

In 1996, Dr. Teresita T. Tumapon was appointed as officer-in-charge. She strengthened local and international linkages such as Barangay Integrated Approached for Nutrition Improvement (BIDANI), the Agroforestry Support Program for Empowering Communities Towards Self-reliance in Sustainable Development of the Uplands and the International Center for Research in Agroforestry.

Dr. Juan A. Nagtalon became its second president from 1998 until 2006.^[3]

In July 21, 2016, Republic Act No. 10919 established the University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines (USTSP) that amalgamated the Mindanao University of Science and Technology (MUST) and Misamis Oriental State College of Agriculture and Technology (MOSCAT) transferring its main campus to the 292 hectares in Alubijid, Misamis Oriental.

School administrators

Name of OIC / president	Under institution name:	Years served
Romeo Abilo	Claveria Municipal High School - CMHS	1963
Marcos Edrolin	Claveria National Rural High School - CNRHS	1967
Arsenio B. Gonzales	Misamis Oriental State College of Agriculture and Technology - MOSCAT	1983–1996
Teresita T. Tumapon, PhD	Misamis Oriental State College of Agriculture and Technology - MOSCAT	1996–1998
Juan A. Nagtalon, PhD	Misamis Oriental State College of Agriculture and Technology - MOSCAT	1998–2006
Elpidio R. Bautista, EdD	Misamis Oriental State College of Agriculture and Technology - MOSCAT	2006–2011
Rosalito A. Quirino, PhD	Misamis Oriental State College of Agriculture and Technology - MOSCAT	2011–present

Campus

MOSCAT is located in the upland farming community of Claveria one of the 24 towns comprising the province of Misamis Oriental. It is 600m above sea level and overlooks Macajalar and Gingoog bays.^[1] The college has 65 ha for its main campus and 32 ha for its field laboratories and production enterprises.

Academic programs

Graduate programs

Doctor of Philosophy in Crop Science and
Doctor of Philosophy in Animal Science
Master of Science in Agriculture, major in Crop Science and Animal Science

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Baccalaureate programs

Institute of Engineering and Technology

Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering (BSEnE)
Bachelor in Food Technology (BFT)

Institute of Agriculture

Bachelor of Agricultural Technology (BAT) major in:
- Crop Production
- Animal Production
- Farm Mechanization
- Post-harvest Processing
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (BSA) major in:
- Crop Science
- Animal Science
- Entrepreneurship
- Dairy Science
- Agricultural Education
Bachelor of Technology in Horticulture Management (BTHM)
Bachelor of Science in Agro-Forestry (BSAF)

Diploma courses

Diploma in Information Technology (DIT)
Diploma in Agro-Forestry Technology (DAFT)
Diploma in Agricultural Technology (DAT)
Short-Term Course in Computer
Short-Term Course in Dairy Farm Management
Short-Term Course in Rubber Technology

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High school

MOSCAT - Laboratory High School adopts the science and technology curriculum.^[4]

Accreditation

Accreditation of academic programs have been conducted by the Accrediting Agency of Chartered Colleges and Universities in the Philippines (AACCUP). Some programs reach level II accreditation.^[5]

Program	Level (Accreditation status)	Duration of validity of Accreditation Status
Agricultural Teacher Education Agricultural Technology	Level II Re-accredited	July 16, 2006–July 15, 2010
Secondary Teacher Education Information Technology Science (Biology) Food Technology Technology in Environmental Management Agroforestry Technology Horticulture Management Technology in Environmental Engineering	Level I Accredited	July 16, 2008–July 15, 2011

References

Mindanao State Colleges and Universities

State Colleges	Basilan State College Camiguin Polytechnic State College Cotabato Foundation College of Science and Technology Davao del Norte State College Davao Oriental State College of Science and Technology Josefina H. Cerilles Polytechnic College Misamis Oriental State College of Agriculture and Technology Northwestern Mindanao State College of Science and Technology Southern Philippines Agri-Business and Marine and Aquatic School of Technology Surigao State College of Technology Zamboanga City State Polytechnic College Zamboanga State College of Marine Sciences and Technology

State Universities	Bukidnon State University Caraga State University Central Mindanao University Jose Rizal Memorial State University Mindanao State University Main (Marawi) IIT (Iligan) Naawan Tawi-Tawi General Santos Sulu Maguindanao Mindanao University of Science and Technology Philippine Normal University - Mindanao Campus Sultan Kudarat State University Surigao del Sur State University University of the Philippines Mindanao University of Southeastern Philippines University of Southern Mindanao Western Mindanao State University

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