University of the Cordilleras
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The University of the Cordilleras, formerly known as Baguio Colleges Foundation (BCF), is a private university in Baguio City
, Philippines
. The school is situated near the city market, Our Lady of Atonement Church (the Baguio Cathedral)
, hotels, restaurants, and shopping malls.
Despite a pessimistic outlook and the bleak prospects pervading any undertaking at that time, Atty. Benjamin R. Salvosa envisioned Baguio City as a university town. With such vision, he undauntedly pursued a noble mission by founding a college.
Baguio Colleges was established on June 19, 1946, coinciding with the birth anniversary of Dr. Jose P. Rizal. Baguio Colleges initially offered courses in teacher training and liberal arts, with the first batch of enrollees consisting of 156 students. Classes were first held in rented spaces at the Antipolo building and, later, at the Lopez and Lamping buildings along Session Road, the city’s main thoroughfare.
1966 became a turning point for Baguio Colleges as it was converted into an educational foundation. Since then, it has blazed new trails and has become more responsive to the needs of the time.
Gaces sat as the Chairman of the Board of Trustees and held the reins of the presidency up to the early part of 1994.
Through the years, the University of the Cordilleras has grown bigger through the offering of additional courses and increasing student enrollment. It continues to grow even better with time, as evidenced by exemplary performance in fields of discipline, with its graduates shining in national licensure examinations, and its alumni doing well in private employment, in the practice of their trade and profession, and in public service.
Today, the University of the Cordilleras caters to more than 15,000 students coming from the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR)
, Regions I and II, as well as from neighboring provinces in Luzon. Course offerings range from graduate studies, law,accountancy, arts and sciences, nursing, engineering and architecture, commerce and secretarial, teacher education, computer science, technical courses, elementary and high school.
This freaks came after UC's assessment and affirmation of quality standards through CHED's "Institutional Quality Assurance through Monitoring and Evaluation (IQuAME)" during a visit by CHED's respected panels of experts and assessors from other institutions and regions on May 16, 2010. The three-day visit, highlighted with interviews and ocular inspection, provided for the panel, evidences of substantive and significant adherence to the following quality assurance areas: Governance and Management, Quality of Teaching and Research, Support for Students, Relations with the Community, and Management of Resources. Whereupon, the CHED Commissioners, in an en banc session on May 26, 2010, certified and approved the panel's final report recommendation, that UC have complied with all quality standards corresponding to "Category A(teaching)" or as a "Teaching University". UC is so far the only higher education institution in the Cordillera Administration Region (CAR) to achieve this highest level of categorization through an institutional accreditation. This certification and the awarding of Autonomous Status is a manifestation of UC's policy to deliberately seek external scrutiny, as an engine for assuring continuous institutional self-improvement.
The leaves of the pine tree, an evergreen, denote youth and its fresh and courageous outlook.
The torch, the classical symbol of learning, means that while UC is dedicated to the cultivation of a distinct Filipino culture, it has profited from the teachings of other cultures.
The shield implies that education, the birthright of everyone, is a protection against the inadequacy, intolerance and slavery of the mind.
The College of Law believes in the overriding principle that governs the practice of law and the administration of justice — the deep commitment and adherence to truth and justice, values which have remained constant and immutable through the years. For without truth there can never be justice.
"Ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall set you free"
As the academic center and intellectual heart of the University, the College of Arts and Sciences assumes the responsibility of providing a liberal education for all University of the Cordilleras students.
The basic mission of the College is to increase knowledge of students in the humanities, social sciences and natural sciences and in their understanding of the world and themselves and to sharpen their skills and instill self-discipline so that they may lead a richer, more rewarding life and become productive members of the Philippine society and the world at large.
Into the 21st century, the College of Criminal Justice Education envisions itself to be a center of excellence providing quality instruction and effective training that will develop a progressive education for those who are deserving and to keep abreast with the changing times and apply latest technology and modern techniques in Law Enforcement, Criminal Justice System, Public Safety Administration, Corrections and Jail Management.
UC College of HRM and Tourism offers opportunities for aspiring professionals in the Hospitality and Tourism Industry. UC is committed in providing globally competitive graduates that continually address the fast changing needs of the industry.
The program's performance-based training is increasingly recognized as vital in promoting the standards of excellence required in today's business world. Graduates of Hotel, Restaurant Management and Tourism will have a broad base of management and technical skills which enable them to immediately be productive in the workplace.
The College is aware that today's technology revolves around the indispensability of the computer in the fields of computations, database systems, web and graphics, networking and security, mobile technology and digital arts.
The present courses offered by the College are geared towards bolstering computing competencies, a vital role it plays in the community.
Members of the Board:
Administrative officials
Academic Affairs Council
Administrative Council
The BCF was granted university status by the Commission on Higher Education on November 22, 2003. It was further renamed the University of the Cordilleras (UC).
The University has now three Centers of Excellence: Center of Excellence in Criminology, Center of Excellence in Teacher Education and Center of Excellence in Information Technology.
June 1, 2003 marked the opening of the College of Nursing offering the four-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program, the first paramedical degree program of the university since the adoption of the trimester scheme. There were 875 enrollees: degree holders, transferees, and fresh high school graduates. The first Dean of the college was Ms. Norenia T. Dao-ayen and the Instructors were Ms. Shirley G. Delos Santos, Ms. Judith Odanee G. Magwilang, Dr. Mario G. Imson and Dr. Ma. Geraldine A. La Madrid.
The increasing influx of students enrolling in the college of nursing prompted the university to fix the Legarda Annex Building in January, 2004. Students who enrolled major nursing subjects were then accommodated in Legarda and those with minor and laboratory subjects were housed in the main campus at Governor Pack Road. In June 2005, faculty and students under Level I and III transferred to the main campus leaving behind Level II at Legarda Annex.
School year 2004–2005 marked the transition period in the implementation of the BSN program from trimester to semestral regular program. After CHED and RQUAT visits, the college had obtained its Level 1, 2 and 3 permit and later the recognition in 2005 with Government Recognition #018 s. 2005 issued by the Commission on Higher Education.
School Year 2005–2006 was the start of the implementation of the regular four-year BSN program under Dean Catalina B. Alinduza. Finally, all levels of the college were accommodated in the main campus in November 2005. The transfer of the college to the new 12-storey building in January 2006 had further enticed many students to enroll in nursing. Initially, there were two department heads and 30 faculty members, which gradually increased to 75 and now, 170. With its major focus on classroom, clinical and community instruction, linkages and networking, the dean has been working in partnership with the office of the academic affairs, administration, finance, the registrar, other colleges and with the four department heads, two clinical coordinators, one community coordinator, and the faculty.
From the total of 875 first enrollees, 232 students made to the first batch who graduated on October 22, 2006. The hallmark of achievement of the college is when the first batch got an 82% passing rate in the Nurse Licensure Examination, placing the University of the Cordilleras number 9 among the 300 colleges of nursing all over the Philippines and number 2 in CAR. Making it exceptional, is the fact that University of the Cordilleras - College of Nursing is one of the new schools in the nation that has 100 and above Board takers with high rating, second to Siliman University.
Baguio City
The City of Baguio is a highly urbanized city in northern Luzon in the Philippines. Baguio City was established by Americans in 1900 at the site of an Ibaloi village known as Kafagway...
, Philippines
Philippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
. The school is situated near the city market, Our Lady of Atonement Church (the Baguio Cathedral)
Baguio Cathedral
Our Lady of Atonement Cathedral, better known as Baguio Cathedral, is a Catholic cathedral located at Cathedral Loop, adjacent to Session Road in Baguio City in the Philippines. It is distinct for its rose-colored exterior, twin spires and traditional stained glass windows make it famous and is one...
, hotels, restaurants, and shopping malls.
History
Baguio Colleges, as the University of the Cordilleras was earlier known, pioneered in tertiary education in the mountain highlands of the Cordillera region amidst devastation in and around Baguio City after the Second World War.Despite a pessimistic outlook and the bleak prospects pervading any undertaking at that time, Atty. Benjamin R. Salvosa envisioned Baguio City as a university town. With such vision, he undauntedly pursued a noble mission by founding a college.
Baguio Colleges was established on June 19, 1946, coinciding with the birth anniversary of Dr. Jose P. Rizal. Baguio Colleges initially offered courses in teacher training and liberal arts, with the first batch of enrollees consisting of 156 students. Classes were first held in rented spaces at the Antipolo building and, later, at the Lopez and Lamping buildings along Session Road, the city’s main thoroughfare.
1966 became a turning point for Baguio Colleges as it was converted into an educational foundation. Since then, it has blazed new trails and has become more responsive to the needs of the time.
Gaces sat as the Chairman of the Board of Trustees and held the reins of the presidency up to the early part of 1994.
Through the years, the University of the Cordilleras has grown bigger through the offering of additional courses and increasing student enrollment. It continues to grow even better with time, as evidenced by exemplary performance in fields of discipline, with its graduates shining in national licensure examinations, and its alumni doing well in private employment, in the practice of their trade and profession, and in public service.
Today, the University of the Cordilleras caters to more than 15,000 students coming from the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR)
Cordillera Administrative Region
The Cordillera Administrative Region is a region in the Philippines composed of the provinces of Abra, Apayao, Benguet, Ifugao, Kalinga and Mountain Province, as well as Baguio City, the regional center. The Cordillera Administrative Region encompasses most of the areas within the Cordillera...
, Regions I and II, as well as from neighboring provinces in Luzon. Course offerings range from graduate studies, law,accountancy, arts and sciences, nursing, engineering and architecture, commerce and secretarial, teacher education, computer science, technical courses, elementary and high school.
Autonomous and accredited
On June 10, 2010, the University of the Cordilleras was conferred "Autonomus Status" by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), after being issued the "Award of Distinction" certificate by the CHED chairman Emmanuel Y. Angeles. The certificate cited UC's exemplary performance in the trilogy functions of higher education: instruction, research in public service, and in recognition of the outstanding performance of its graduates; which manifest UC's genuine commitment to quality excellence and global competitiveness.This freaks came after UC's assessment and affirmation of quality standards through CHED's "Institutional Quality Assurance through Monitoring and Evaluation (IQuAME)" during a visit by CHED's respected panels of experts and assessors from other institutions and regions on May 16, 2010. The three-day visit, highlighted with interviews and ocular inspection, provided for the panel, evidences of substantive and significant adherence to the following quality assurance areas: Governance and Management, Quality of Teaching and Research, Support for Students, Relations with the Community, and Management of Resources. Whereupon, the CHED Commissioners, in an en banc session on May 26, 2010, certified and approved the panel's final report recommendation, that UC have complied with all quality standards corresponding to "Category A(teaching)" or as a "Teaching University". UC is so far the only higher education institution in the Cordillera Administration Region (CAR) to achieve this highest level of categorization through an institutional accreditation. This certification and the awarding of Autonomous Status is a manifestation of UC's policy to deliberately seek external scrutiny, as an engine for assuring continuous institutional self-improvement.
The university seal
The rice terraces, often called the eighth wonder of the world, is a symbol of the genius or our race. They show the industry, patience and skill of the early Filipinos in this part of the highlands where UC is situated.The leaves of the pine tree, an evergreen, denote youth and its fresh and courageous outlook.
The torch, the classical symbol of learning, means that while UC is dedicated to the cultivation of a distinct Filipino culture, it has profited from the teachings of other cultures.
The shield implies that education, the birthright of everyone, is a protection against the inadequacy, intolerance and slavery of the mind.
Law
The UC College of Law believes that law forms the core of our social and personal lives. It is the linchpin, the amicus vitae of all government and society. The UC College of Law believes that the life of law is not logic; the life of law is experience, for law embodies the story of a nation's development through the centuries.The College of Law believes in the overriding principle that governs the practice of law and the administration of justice — the deep commitment and adherence to truth and justice, values which have remained constant and immutable through the years. For without truth there can never be justice.
"Ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall set you free"
Accountancy
The College of Accountancy provides an education program through which students can prepare themselves for accounting, accounting related endeavors, and increasing levels of responsibility in business and society. Graduates should acquire a broad liberal education, effective personal skills, a life-long quest for knowledge, and a global perspective that will enable them to contribute to their profession and to the world.Arts and Sciences
The College of Arts and Sciences advocates an education directed towards the development of the whole person- one that nurtures the intellectual maturity and moral integrity necessary to face the realities and challenges of a rapidly changing world.As the academic center and intellectual heart of the University, the College of Arts and Sciences assumes the responsibility of providing a liberal education for all University of the Cordilleras students.
The basic mission of the College is to increase knowledge of students in the humanities, social sciences and natural sciences and in their understanding of the world and themselves and to sharpen their skills and instill self-discipline so that they may lead a richer, more rewarding life and become productive members of the Philippine society and the world at large.
Business Administration
The College of Business Administration aims to develop and enhance world-class graduates in the field of business administration imbued with social responsibilities and humane values. The college has been contributing to the development of skilled professionals as evidenced by graduates employed in government service and private institutions including practitioners in their respective fields of specialization. The college offers: Marketing Management, Operations Management, Office Administration, Economics and Research, and Entrepreneurship.Criminal Justice Education
The College of Criminal Justice Education, adhering to the UC Philosophy, recognizes the vital role in enhancing relevant and responsive education in the field of criminology.Into the 21st century, the College of Criminal Justice Education envisions itself to be a center of excellence providing quality instruction and effective training that will develop a progressive education for those who are deserving and to keep abreast with the changing times and apply latest technology and modern techniques in Law Enforcement, Criminal Justice System, Public Safety Administration, Corrections and Jail Management.
Engineering and Architecture
The college aims to contribute a valuable share in the country's physical development, in the modernization of its infrastructures, and in improving the material comforts of man. Its contribution to nation building assumes visible form and directly affects regional landscapes. The engineering and architecture disciplines cover such an expansive area that comprehensive training in these professions encompasses liberal education as well.Hospitality and Tourism Management
The tourism and hospitality industry is one of the world's largest industries and offers unrivaled opportunities for an exciting and rewarding career. The Hotel, Restaurant Management and Tourism programs respond to this challenge with a comprehensive blend of practical and theoretical courses driven by the industry.UC College of HRM and Tourism offers opportunities for aspiring professionals in the Hospitality and Tourism Industry. UC is committed in providing globally competitive graduates that continually address the fast changing needs of the industry.
The program's performance-based training is increasingly recognized as vital in promoting the standards of excellence required in today's business world. Graduates of Hotel, Restaurant Management and Tourism will have a broad base of management and technical skills which enable them to immediately be productive in the workplace.
Information Technology and Computer Science
In keeping with the philosophy of the University of the Cordilleras, the College of Information Technology and Computer Science has recognized its responsibility to respond to the changing needs of society, particularly in the field of Information Technology.The College is aware that today's technology revolves around the indispensability of the computer in the fields of computations, database systems, web and graphics, networking and security, mobile technology and digital arts.
The present courses offered by the College are geared towards bolstering computing competencies, a vital role it plays in the community.
Nursing
June 1, 2003 marked the opening of the College of Nursing offering the four-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program, the first paramedical degree program of the university since the adoption of the trimester scheme.Grade School and High School
In the next five years, UC Pre-school and Grade School envisions itself to be one of the best accredited elementary schools in Baguio City producing, Filipino learners who are creative, critical, God-fearing and sensitive to the needs of others and the environment.Administration
Board of Trustees
Chairman of the Board: Jesus Benjamin D. SalvosaMembers of the Board:
- Nene S. Bowman
- Ray Dean D. Salvosa
- Edenaida D. Salvosa
- Linda S. Sarda
- Michael Alexander B. Salvosa
Administrative officials
- President: Ricardo Pama
- Vice President for Finance: Erlinda S. Alvaro
- Vice President for Academic Affairs: Cleofas M. Basaen
- Vice President for Administration: Leonarda R. Aguinalde
Academic Affairs Council
- Dean, College of Arts and Sciences: Miriam Janeo
- Dean, College of Engineering and Architecture: Benhur Quesada
- Dean, College of Business Administration: Rhodora Ngolob
- Dean, College of Accountancy: Ramsay M. Colorado
- Dean, College of Criminal Justice Education: Benjamin J. Mang-Usan
- Dean, College of Information and Computing Sciences: Danilo Gaces
- Dean, College of Nursing: Marian Grace A. Gascon
- Dean, College of Teacher Education: Norma Maria P. Rutab
- Dean, College of Hotel, Restaurant Management and Tourism: Shirley Edwin-Janiola
- Principal, Laboratory School: Victorina Mirabel S. Garcia
- Director, Research and Development: Ireneo T. Hilario
Administrative Council
- Registrar: Carmen S. Dolinta
- School Accountant: Ma. Teresita S. Da-O
- Chief Librarian: Cheryl T. Roldan
- O.I.C., Guidance Center: Judith R. Adina
- O.I.C., Student Affairs: Cecilio R. Gallardo
- Director, Human Resource and Development: Roland Malafu
- Director, Buildings and Maintenance: Isabelita M. Ida
- Head, Medical-Dental Clinic: Linda P. Macalalag
- Exec. Asst. to the VP for Administration: Zenaida E. Caba
- Head, Property Office: Jennie F. Bonifacio
- Head, Housekeeping: Mariebel D. Ledesma
- OIC, Alumni Affairs: Leonarda R. Aguinalde
- Assistant Vice President, Management Information System: Nancy M. Flores
- Consultant, Community Extension Services Office: Edna C. Tabanda
- Assistant Vice President, Corporate Communications: Aloysius Mapalo
- Director, Center for Creative Productions: Aloysius Mapalo
Present status
Today, the seven-storey building complex is the academic home of more than 16,000 students from different parts of the archipelago enrolled in 33 courses, including programs in law, nursing, commerce, accounting, engineering, and information technology. It has a faculty of about 500 members.The BCF was granted university status by the Commission on Higher Education on November 22, 2003. It was further renamed the University of the Cordilleras (UC).
The University has now three Centers of Excellence: Center of Excellence in Criminology, Center of Excellence in Teacher Education and Center of Excellence in Information Technology.
June 1, 2003 marked the opening of the College of Nursing offering the four-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program, the first paramedical degree program of the university since the adoption of the trimester scheme. There were 875 enrollees: degree holders, transferees, and fresh high school graduates. The first Dean of the college was Ms. Norenia T. Dao-ayen and the Instructors were Ms. Shirley G. Delos Santos, Ms. Judith Odanee G. Magwilang, Dr. Mario G. Imson and Dr. Ma. Geraldine A. La Madrid.
The increasing influx of students enrolling in the college of nursing prompted the university to fix the Legarda Annex Building in January, 2004. Students who enrolled major nursing subjects were then accommodated in Legarda and those with minor and laboratory subjects were housed in the main campus at Governor Pack Road. In June 2005, faculty and students under Level I and III transferred to the main campus leaving behind Level II at Legarda Annex.
School year 2004–2005 marked the transition period in the implementation of the BSN program from trimester to semestral regular program. After CHED and RQUAT visits, the college had obtained its Level 1, 2 and 3 permit and later the recognition in 2005 with Government Recognition #018 s. 2005 issued by the Commission on Higher Education.
School Year 2005–2006 was the start of the implementation of the regular four-year BSN program under Dean Catalina B. Alinduza. Finally, all levels of the college were accommodated in the main campus in November 2005. The transfer of the college to the new 12-storey building in January 2006 had further enticed many students to enroll in nursing. Initially, there were two department heads and 30 faculty members, which gradually increased to 75 and now, 170. With its major focus on classroom, clinical and community instruction, linkages and networking, the dean has been working in partnership with the office of the academic affairs, administration, finance, the registrar, other colleges and with the four department heads, two clinical coordinators, one community coordinator, and the faculty.
From the total of 875 first enrollees, 232 students made to the first batch who graduated on October 22, 2006. The hallmark of achievement of the college is when the first batch got an 82% passing rate in the Nurse Licensure Examination, placing the University of the Cordilleras number 9 among the 300 colleges of nursing all over the Philippines and number 2 in CAR. Making it exceptional, is the fact that University of the Cordilleras - College of Nursing is one of the new schools in the nation that has 100 and above Board takers with high rating, second to Siliman University.
Prominent alumni
- Janet B. Abuel, CPA, LL.B., first placer, 1998 Philippine Bar ExaminationPhilippine Bar ExaminationThe Philippine Bar Examination is the professional licensure examination for lawyers in the Philippines.It is the only professional licensure exam in the country that is not supervised by the Professional Regulation Commission...
s - Noel Neil Q. Malimban, CPA, LL.B., first placer, 2006 Philippine Bar ExaminationPhilippine Bar ExaminationThe Philippine Bar Examination is the professional licensure examination for lawyers in the Philippines.It is the only professional licensure exam in the country that is not supervised by the Professional Regulation Commission...
s - Dhobbie de Guzman, ABS-CBN Northern Luzon, executive producer and news anchor
- Mauricio Domogan, LL.B., former Baguio City Mayor (1992-2001), Congressman (present): Awarded Ten Most Outstanding Congressmen