Character more than Charter Change
The Catholic Educational Association of the Philippines (CEAP) is against the present moves to change the Philippine Constitution.
We would have been open to a Constitutional Convention. But with the recent acts in the House of Representatives – making itself a Constituent Assembly without regard for the Senate or the nation as a whole – even if the decision is now to have a Constitutional Convention instead, we feel that the better move is to postpone the changing of the Constitution. It is not that we think the Constitution is perfect. It is not. It needs changes. But the way things are going, we believe that suspicions of vested interests of our legislators would be minimized or avoided if, for now, we just bracket off these moves on Charter change.
CHARACTER, more than Charter, change is needed.
Change our charter, and what would we really achieve if we do not also change our character? A Constitution may be the fundamental law of the land, but if we do not also follow the fundamental promptings of our conscience, what will we really have changed?
To be sure, character development is a lifetime task and challenge. And if that is all we do, it may be argued, then we may never get to change our Constitution at all. We agree. But if there is also no desired change in what we believe and how we behave, then Charter Change no matter how beautiful it may seem to be, will not really lead to the betterment of our nation.
We decry the act of the House of Representatives in making itself the Constituent Assembly. We can grant that our legislators may have good intentions. But the impression given by their act is simply arrogance of power and lack of delicadeza. We commend them if, having realized not just the political consequences of their decision but also its moral implications, they now call for a constitutional convention. But we suggest that they and, indeed, we -- all lay aside even the thought of changing our Charter now.
Charter Change now is being presented -- wrongly -- as the equivalent of institutional reform. It is not. And those who are against Charter Change now are being portrayed as against reform. We are not. We are FOR reform – but the right ones at the right time. We are for reforms that really help the poor; changes that strengthen democracy; moves that improve politics as it is practiced today. If those rushing Charter Change are really sincere about reforms, then let them first reform the electoral system and restore its trustworthiness – starting with a thorough revamp of the Commission on Elections (COMELEC). Make the 2007 elections truly credible. Then, when the necessary safeguards against self-interest shall have been set, and after a massive education campaign, maybe we can resurrect the plan to change the Constitution. Until then, let the present Charter stay.
In the schools, colleges, and universities that we run we shall continue teaching our students, aside from the curricula they come to us to follow and learn, love for our country, respect for our laws, and willingness to give our best for God and others, beyond interests of self.
We accept that the call for CHARACTER change must start with us and must always continue. As we do this, to the nation we pledge our cooperation in everything that is for the good of our people, and we vow vigilance in preventing what may lead to the nation’s ills.
We watch and pray, as Jesus in the Agony in the Garden told his disciples, so we do not fall into temptation. We urge our members to pray that we, our legislators, and our nation as a whole may have the humility to ask to be guided by the Holy Spirit and the strength of will to follow His lead. May we not yield to the temptation to make another Constitution for our country but forget to remake the constitution of our hearts.
What we more urgently need to do now is to watch, pray, and work to change -- not our Charter but our CHARACTER.
For and on behalf of the Association,
The CEAP Board of Directors
FR. RODERICK C. SALAZAR, JR., SVD
President/Region 7 Director
19 December 2006
15 December 2006
2nd sem enrollment up by 5 percent
Enrollment up by 5 percent from previous year
Statistics from the Office of the Registrar released last week show an increase of 5.28 percent from last year’s second semester collegiate enrollment data. From 15,428 students this time last year, current enrollment stands at 16,234, with the highest increase coming from the College of Nursing (CON) at 23.89 percent. CON posted a net increase of 553 students to total to 2,868, up from 2,315.
Below is a comparison of combined Undergraduate and Graduate enrollment in the second semesters of 2005-06 and 2006-07:
| College | 2005-06 | 2006-07 | Variance | % |
| Architecture and Fine Arts | 1,062 | 1,022 | (40) | (3.77) |
| Arts and Sciences | 2,764 | 2,803 | 39 | 1.41 |
| Commerce | 4,377 | 4,591 | 214 | 4.89 |
| Education | 797 | 1,001 | 204 | 25.60 |
| Engineering | 3,311 | 3,128 | (183) | (5.53) |
| Law | 454 | 492 | 38 | 8.37 |
| Nursing | 2,315 | 2,868 | 553 | 23.89 |
| Pharmacy | 310 | 314 | 4 | 1.29 |
| Special Students/Consortium | 38 | 24 | (14) | (36.840 |
| TOTAL | 15,428 | 16,243 | 815 | 5.28 |
Author: J.e.R. Bersales
13 / December / 2006
13 December 2006
USC Intramurals '06 Pop Jazz Competition (Nursing)
USC Intramurals '06 Pop Jazz Competition (Nursing)
Thanks jrc080685.
Thanks jrc080685.
04 December 2006
Carolinians take center stage in Cathedral Museum opening
Students, teachers, and alumni of the University gave time and talent to ensure the successful opening of the Cathedral Museum of Cebu yesterday. Arch. Melva Rodriguez-Java, founding dean of the College of Architecture and Fine Arts, and Louella Alix, USC alumnus and member of the archdiocesan commission on church heritage, led the team which prepared the old rectory of the Cebu Cathedral for conversion as repository of the documents and objects of the archdiocese.
Rodriguez-Java, conservation architect of the Spanish-era structure, has been supervising the rehabilitation work on the building since 2001. Alix, on the other hand, led fund-raising activities and the preparation of exhibition galleries. The exhibition stoyryline and the arrangement of galleries were designed and prepared by members of the curatorial board, namely: Jose Eleazar R. Bersales, chair of the Department of Sociology and Anthropology; Archt. Ellis Puerto, director of the Institute of Planning and Design, architecture alumnus Joel Oliveros, graphic artist and proprietor of Phildigita; Trizer Dale Mansueto, history alumnus and instructor of humanities at USC; and Franki Kai Despi, who also studied at USC. Mansueto and Despi also sit as members of the archdiocesan commission on church heritage.
The cleaning and transfer of exhibition materials, all of them gathered and curated by the late Msgr. Virgilio Yap, was carried out a by a team of architecture students from the University, together with students from Cebu Institute of Technology. Mr. Rodolfo Alix, commission member, supervised three weeks of cleaning held at the Archdiocesan Chancery.
During the opening ceremonies held yesterday afternoon, Ricardo Cardinal Vidal expressed his delight that his dream of having the whole rectory turned in to a museum had finally become a reality. In his speech, the Cardinal acknowledged the important contribution of Carolinians, among others, in ensuring the successful preparation of the museum. He was joined by commission chair Fr. Carlito Pono who read the proclamation ordering the establishment of the museum. USC administration officials on hand to witness the museum opening were Fr. Pres. Roderick C. Salazar, Jr., SVD and Fr. Vicente R. Uy, SVD, vice-president for Finance. LINK
Rodriguez-Java, conservation architect of the Spanish-era structure, has been supervising the rehabilitation work on the building since 2001. Alix, on the other hand, led fund-raising activities and the preparation of exhibition galleries. The exhibition stoyryline and the arrangement of galleries were designed and prepared by members of the curatorial board, namely: Jose Eleazar R. Bersales, chair of the Department of Sociology and Anthropology; Archt. Ellis Puerto, director of the Institute of Planning and Design, architecture alumnus Joel Oliveros, graphic artist and proprietor of Phildigita; Trizer Dale Mansueto, history alumnus and instructor of humanities at USC; and Franki Kai Despi, who also studied at USC. Mansueto and Despi also sit as members of the archdiocesan commission on church heritage.
The cleaning and transfer of exhibition materials, all of them gathered and curated by the late Msgr. Virgilio Yap, was carried out a by a team of architecture students from the University, together with students from Cebu Institute of Technology. Mr. Rodolfo Alix, commission member, supervised three weeks of cleaning held at the Archdiocesan Chancery.
During the opening ceremonies held yesterday afternoon, Ricardo Cardinal Vidal expressed his delight that his dream of having the whole rectory turned in to a museum had finally become a reality. In his speech, the Cardinal acknowledged the important contribution of Carolinians, among others, in ensuring the successful preparation of the museum. He was joined by commission chair Fr. Carlito Pono who read the proclamation ordering the establishment of the museum. USC administration officials on hand to witness the museum opening were Fr. Pres. Roderick C. Salazar, Jr., SVD and Fr. Vicente R. Uy, SVD, vice-president for Finance. LINK
30 November 2006
Dalit Bisaya: Symposium on Cebuano Heritage
A symposium on Cebuano Heritage dubbed “Dalit Bisaya” is scheduled on December 2, 2006 from 1:00 to 4:30 p.m. at the Theodore Buttenbruch Hall, University of San Carlos Main Campus
The symposium is geared to be a celebration of Cebuano culture and aims to foster unity through culture. Four papers will be presented during the symposium. Dr. Jocelyn B. Gerra, Executive Director, Cultural Heritage, Ramon Aboitiz Foundation, Inc., will deliver a paper on “Ethnography: Basak Blacksmiths” offering a glimpse of
Issues and concerns of conservation will be presented by Archt. Melva Rodriguez–Java, FUAP, Director of the USC Conservation and Heritage Research Institute and Workshop.
23 November 2006
Chemical Engineering Licensure Examination results
University of San Carlos has 3 topnotchers for ChE board exam
Three Chemical Engineering graduates were among the top 10 placers in the recent Chemical Engineering Licensure Examination held last November 14–16, 2006 in Cebu City and Manila.
Geb S. Bunado scored 84.80% for 3rd place in the national board examination while Elson R. Malaki (84.40%) and Evalyn Mae C. Alayon (84.00%) grabbed 5th and 7th places, respectively.
Only USC had multiple placers in the top 10. The overall mark for the University was 95.00% (21 out of 22) which earned the institution the “second top performing school” honor awarded by the Professional Regulation Commission. The national passing rate was only 54.80%.
The complete list of new Carolinian Chemical Engineers follows: Evalyn Mae C. Alayon, Geb S. Bunado, Renan S. Cauagdan, Cynthia S. de la Riarte, Stephen B. Endrina, Kristine O. Enricuso, James Gabriel R. Esdrilon, Tristan Jay R. Geraldo, Arthur C. Gerenia, Reynaldo G. Labajo Jr.; Raymond M. Lazaro, Charisse S. Ledesma, Dexter S. Mahinay, Elson R. Malaki, Queenie Marian L. Mata, Wilfredo F. Montermoso, Anna Cristina E. Osmeña, Ruby Ann L. Patalinghug, Leah Fe A. Sanchez, Aldwin C. Uy, and Astrid Marie C. Villarta.
Two more Carolinians passed the April 2006 examinations, namely Lisette S. Cadampog and Rey Ione P. Velasquez.
Three Chemical Engineering graduates were among the top 10 placers in the recent Chemical Engineering Licensure Examination held last November 14–16, 2006 in Cebu City and Manila.
Geb S. Bunado scored 84.80% for 3rd place in the national board examination while Elson R. Malaki (84.40%) and Evalyn Mae C. Alayon (84.00%) grabbed 5th and 7th places, respectively.
Only USC had multiple placers in the top 10. The overall mark for the University was 95.00% (21 out of 22) which earned the institution the “second top performing school” honor awarded by the Professional Regulation Commission. The national passing rate was only 54.80%.
The complete list of new Carolinian Chemical Engineers follows: Evalyn Mae C. Alayon, Geb S. Bunado, Renan S. Cauagdan, Cynthia S. de la Riarte, Stephen B. Endrina, Kristine O. Enricuso, James Gabriel R. Esdrilon, Tristan Jay R. Geraldo, Arthur C. Gerenia, Reynaldo G. Labajo Jr.; Raymond M. Lazaro, Charisse S. Ledesma, Dexter S. Mahinay, Elson R. Malaki, Queenie Marian L. Mata, Wilfredo F. Montermoso, Anna Cristina E. Osmeña, Ruby Ann L. Patalinghug, Leah Fe A. Sanchez, Aldwin C. Uy, and Astrid Marie C. Villarta.
Two more Carolinians passed the April 2006 examinations, namely Lisette S. Cadampog and Rey Ione P. Velasquez.
ECE Licensure Exam results
ECE grad bags 2nd place in licensure exam
Engr. Kenneth F. Go scored 91.70% and grabbed 2nd place in the November 2006 Electronics and Communications Engineer Licensure Examination, leading 57 other successful Carolinian examinees.
University of San Carlos had a passing mark of 42% (58 out of 137 examinees) compared to the national average of 36% (1,631 out of 4,513).
The list of new Carolinian Electronics and Communications Engineers follows: Laverne Marie P. Abellana, Jess Bryan P. Apas, Catherine Mae S. Arradaza, Jose Emerson E. Balbona, Carlou Martin A. Bariquit, Celso V. Bejec, Kenneth George S. Belciña, Rodulfo T. Bokingo Jr., Eric C. Bonghanoy, Alvin T. Bontia;
Von Ivan L. Caballes, Karl S. Calvo, Clark S. Chua, Benjamin John N. Clamano, Antonio M. Con-ui Jr., Kirk L. Coyoca, May Jane T. Cuizon, Dwight Peter Y. de Guzman, Ryan Jose R. Delfino, Lowell T. Deligero;
Ryan A. Derrayal, Mardi Alain D. Dingal, Robert Vincent C. Doromal, Jan Ryan L. Ferolin, Alejandro C. Garces Jr., Kenneth F. Go, Knitchel Marie E. Gran, Ravelo B. Gulmatico Jr., Alastair D. Ibarra, Elmer Shane C. Lagumbay;
Jake Jason B. Lilibios, John Edrian P. Lomoljo, Eric S. Luga, Dave B. Maldo, Joevic R. Mancelita, Maricel M. Mañus, Greg H. Mediana, John Michael B. Monillas, Richard Allan S. Narandan, Maria Cristina C. Niniel;
Laiza A. Noquil, Dionis Evan Z. Opon, Maria Odyssa P. Pacinio, Mary Grace T. Palatino, Gino Paolo C. Peralta, Roderick A. Peteros, Joann Feliz I. Racho, Michael C. Remedio, Reggie G. Revelo, Dyan B. Rodil;
Roland Jason A. Salazar, Irene B. Sanico, George Lou G. Sayson, Niña Marie G. Sevilla, Alfamar C. Simangca, Christine S. Sudario, Rixie Jan M. Tillano, and Ritzche Rod E. Villegas.
Engr. Kenneth F. Go scored 91.70% and grabbed 2nd place in the November 2006 Electronics and Communications Engineer Licensure Examination, leading 57 other successful Carolinian examinees.
University of San Carlos had a passing mark of 42% (58 out of 137 examinees) compared to the national average of 36% (1,631 out of 4,513).
The list of new Carolinian Electronics and Communications Engineers follows: Laverne Marie P. Abellana, Jess Bryan P. Apas, Catherine Mae S. Arradaza, Jose Emerson E. Balbona, Carlou Martin A. Bariquit, Celso V. Bejec, Kenneth George S. Belciña, Rodulfo T. Bokingo Jr., Eric C. Bonghanoy, Alvin T. Bontia;
Von Ivan L. Caballes, Karl S. Calvo, Clark S. Chua, Benjamin John N. Clamano, Antonio M. Con-ui Jr., Kirk L. Coyoca, May Jane T. Cuizon, Dwight Peter Y. de Guzman, Ryan Jose R. Delfino, Lowell T. Deligero;
Ryan A. Derrayal, Mardi Alain D. Dingal, Robert Vincent C. Doromal, Jan Ryan L. Ferolin, Alejandro C. Garces Jr., Kenneth F. Go, Knitchel Marie E. Gran, Ravelo B. Gulmatico Jr., Alastair D. Ibarra, Elmer Shane C. Lagumbay;
Jake Jason B. Lilibios, John Edrian P. Lomoljo, Eric S. Luga, Dave B. Maldo, Joevic R. Mancelita, Maricel M. Mañus, Greg H. Mediana, John Michael B. Monillas, Richard Allan S. Narandan, Maria Cristina C. Niniel;
Laiza A. Noquil, Dionis Evan Z. Opon, Maria Odyssa P. Pacinio, Mary Grace T. Palatino, Gino Paolo C. Peralta, Roderick A. Peteros, Joann Feliz I. Racho, Michael C. Remedio, Reggie G. Revelo, Dyan B. Rodil;
Roland Jason A. Salazar, Irene B. Sanico, George Lou G. Sayson, Niña Marie G. Sevilla, Alfamar C. Simangca, Christine S. Sudario, Rixie Jan M. Tillano, and Ritzche Rod E. Villegas.
16 November 2006
USC Dance Troupe part of Cebu delegation to China
The University of San Carlos Dance Troupe will be part of the Province of Cebu delegation to the 2006 Hainan Island Carnival in China on November 16–18.
This came as the result of an invitation from Cebu Governor Gwendolyn F. Garcia for the Dance Troupe to be part of the official delegation of the province to perform cultural presentations during the event.
The event is “an excellent opportunity for the Province of Cebu and the Province of Hainan to renew ties as sister provinces,” according to the governor’s invitation. For her part, Gov. Garcia was invited by Hainan Governor Wei Liucheng to participate in the annual carnival.
This came as the result of an invitation from Cebu Governor Gwendolyn F. Garcia for the Dance Troupe to be part of the official delegation of the province to perform cultural presentations during the event.
The event is “an excellent opportunity for the Province of Cebu and the Province of Hainan to renew ties as sister provinces,” according to the governor’s invitation. For her part, Gov. Garcia was invited by Hainan Governor Wei Liucheng to participate in the annual carnival.
USC ranks 2nd top CPA school, grad takes 9th place
The University of San Carlos ranks as the 2nd Top Performing School in Accountancy in the Philippines for institutions who have 51–99 examinees according to the Professional Regulation Commission as results of the recent Certified Public Accountant licensure examination were released.
Leading the 49 successful examinees from USC was Sheryll Siy Chua who took 9th place in the board examination with an average of 89.00%. USC has a passing percentage of 60% compared to the national passing percentage of 24.57%.
Leading the 49 successful examinees from USC was Sheryll Siy Chua who took 9th place in the board examination with an average of 89.00%. USC has a passing percentage of 60% compared to the national passing percentage of 24.57%.
22 October 2006
USC breaks ground for sports stadium
USC breaks ground for sports stadium
Around 50 people witnessed the ground breaking ceremonies for the proposed University Sports Stadium today, October 20, 2006, in Talamban Campus.
In his opening remarks, University President Fr. Roderick C. Salazar Jr., SVD spoke of the projects that the Carolinian community is looking forward to, including the Sports Stadium, the Gokongwei Brothers building for Engineering, and the Learning Resource Center. He said that these are "big dreams" and will only be realized through the help of many people.
With this, he thanked Board of Trustee member Dr. Pericles P. Dakay Jr. who has lent his company's construction equipment for the ground breaking and filling in of the proposed site.
The proposed site lies between the Health Sciences Building and the General Services Building and will boast an Olympic-sized track as designed by Institute of Planning and Design director Archt. Ellis A. Puerto.
VP Finance Fr. Vicente L. Uy, SVD, who also serves as Athletics Director, said that the stadium is a much welcome addition to University life. Fr. Uy mentioned the many significant sporting events that USC has won this school year, including Volleyball Women, Lawn Tennis, Swimming and Chess in the CESAFI competition. USC also finished runner-up in Men's Basketball.
The prayer service and blessing of the site was conducted by Talamban Campus chaplain Fr. Ruel S. Gado, SVD. Also in attendance were CAFA dean Omar Maxwell P. Espina and Nursing dean Antonia F. Pascual, along with several confreres including TC Administrator Fr. Jose Honorio Mateo, SVD, Fr. Mar Alingasa, SVD, Fr. Ernesto Salvar, SVD, and WRC Director Fr. Herman van Engelen, SVD. USC administrators, athletics office and general services personnel also attended the event. Link
Around 50 people witnessed the ground breaking ceremonies for the proposed University Sports Stadium today, October 20, 2006, in Talamban Campus.
In his opening remarks, University President Fr. Roderick C. Salazar Jr., SVD spoke of the projects that the Carolinian community is looking forward to, including the Sports Stadium, the Gokongwei Brothers building for Engineering, and the Learning Resource Center. He said that these are "big dreams" and will only be realized through the help of many people.
With this, he thanked Board of Trustee member Dr. Pericles P. Dakay Jr. who has lent his company's construction equipment for the ground breaking and filling in of the proposed site.
The proposed site lies between the Health Sciences Building and the General Services Building and will boast an Olympic-sized track as designed by Institute of Planning and Design director Archt. Ellis A. Puerto.
VP Finance Fr. Vicente L. Uy, SVD, who also serves as Athletics Director, said that the stadium is a much welcome addition to University life. Fr. Uy mentioned the many significant sporting events that USC has won this school year, including Volleyball Women, Lawn Tennis, Swimming and Chess in the CESAFI competition. USC also finished runner-up in Men's Basketball.
The prayer service and blessing of the site was conducted by Talamban Campus chaplain Fr. Ruel S. Gado, SVD. Also in attendance were CAFA dean Omar Maxwell P. Espina and Nursing dean Antonia F. Pascual, along with several confreres including TC Administrator Fr. Jose Honorio Mateo, SVD, Fr. Mar Alingasa, SVD, Fr. Ernesto Salvar, SVD, and WRC Director Fr. Herman van Engelen, SVD. USC administrators, athletics office and general services personnel also attended the event. Link
13 September 2006
New chemists hurdle board exam
Five Carolinians have joined the ranks of the licensed chemists in the country after the results of the Chemist Licensure Examination were released late Monday night, September 11, 2006.
The new licensed chemists are Julla D. Derecho, Jonas R. Locaylocay, Chariz Y. Peñalber, Rosanna Angela D. Soriaga, and Jacquelyn S. Tanjay.
The Chemist Licensure Examination was held last September 7-8, 2006 in Manila and the results were published in the online daily newspapers after one working day.
Of the five new licensed chemists, three are already assured of employment. Derecho has been accepted at Unilab (Laguna), Locaylocay, who is also a licensed pharmacist, at San Miguel Corporation, while Soriaga is already teaching at USC.
USC Class 2006 had a passing rate of 63% (5 out of 8) but had an overall clip of only 50% (5 out of 10) including examinees from previous classes.
The USC Chemistry Review Center produced one topnotcher, Krizelle C. Pasig from Ateneo de Davao University, who placed 10th with an average of 87.25%. The review center had a passing rate of 26 out of 48, or 54% compared to the national passing of 245 out of 503, or 48%. Students from nine other universities reviewed in USC; notably Central Mindanao University had a passing rate of 75% (3 out of 4) while Xavier University had 4 out of 5 (or 80%).
The new licensed chemists are Julla D. Derecho, Jonas R. Locaylocay, Chariz Y. Peñalber, Rosanna Angela D. Soriaga, and Jacquelyn S. Tanjay.
The Chemist Licensure Examination was held last September 7-8, 2006 in Manila and the results were published in the online daily newspapers after one working day.
Of the five new licensed chemists, three are already assured of employment. Derecho has been accepted at Unilab (Laguna), Locaylocay, who is also a licensed pharmacist, at San Miguel Corporation, while Soriaga is already teaching at USC.
USC Class 2006 had a passing rate of 63% (5 out of 8) but had an overall clip of only 50% (5 out of 10) including examinees from previous classes.
The USC Chemistry Review Center produced one topnotcher, Krizelle C. Pasig from Ateneo de Davao University, who placed 10th with an average of 87.25%. The review center had a passing rate of 26 out of 48, or 54% compared to the national passing of 245 out of 503, or 48%. Students from nine other universities reviewed in USC; notably Central Mindanao University had a passing rate of 75% (3 out of 4) while Xavier University had 4 out of 5 (or 80%).
11 September 2006
Grand Prize: 2006 Metrobank Art and Design Excellence
Nomar Miano, a Bachelor of Fine Arts-Painting graduate of the University, won the Grand Prize in the Water Media on Paper category of the 2006 Metrobank Art and Design Excellence competition.
Miano's artwork is a 20 x 30-inches watercolor painting entitled "The Dominance of Value"; a black and white copy is shown below.
Miano will receive a P200,000 cash prize and a trophy on September 15, 2006 at the Le Pavillon, Roxas Boulevard, Pasay City. Fine Arts department chair, Brenda Z. Seno, M.S. and Miano's mentor Kimsoy Yap will attend the awarding ceremonies.
Miano also won the Grand Prize for the 2005 ArtPetron.
01 September 2006
Amateur videos from Carolinians
Entertaining videos from carolinian students. Whoever these students are, they must have lots of guts to shoot the videos in the campus.
27 August 2006
USC Intramurals and the Boring Emcee!
That lady emcee (her long list of mistakes registered more in my mind than her name) during the Univerisity of San Carlos Intramurals opening and closing programs truly sucks! She claims to be one of the hosts of the GMA7 Cebu-based show "Oi!". Why she sucks?
Why couldn't USC choose a better one? Last year was better, it was a pair!
- 1. She was never fluent in English! Many at times she was at loss for words and could never find the right words for her boring adlibs.
- 2. She began promoting her 'oi!" show and students started a loud "booo!" Did that mean Carolinians are "Kapamilyas"?
- 3. She said "The winner will receive 2500 trophy and a sash.." What? If someone would give me 2500 trophies, I will never receive them. Or maybe I'll take one and give the rest to her!
- 4. She laughed at her mistake when she couldn't pronounce the simple word "adjudicator", which simply means "judge".
- 5. She addressed each pop-jazz dance team as a "contestant". Huh! Review your grammar, babe! She said like "The next contestant is...." and then 12 or so team members came out. Giggles were heard from the audience. She did that more than 10 times!
- 6. After a dance number from a team having a colorful costume, she commented "The University has many colorful students...." Huh!
- 7. While introducing one of the judges, who happened to be an ABS-CBN staff/talent, she boisterously laughed. Too belittling an act!
Why couldn't USC choose a better one? Last year was better, it was a pair!
21 August 2006
USC opening program!
Opening of the University of San Carlos (USC) intramurals at the USC Gymnasium yesterday went well.
Results of the Miss Intrams 2006:
Winner: Education
1st runner-up: Commerce
2nd runner-up: Architecture and Fine Arts
Results of Cheering Dance Competition:
Winner: Commerce
1st runner-up: Engineering
Results of the Miss Intrams 2006:
Winner: Education
1st runner-up: Commerce
2nd runner-up: Architecture and Fine Arts
Results of Cheering Dance Competition:
Winner: Commerce
1st runner-up: Engineering
20 August 2006
University of San Carlos holds 411th Foundation Week
UNIVERSITY of San Carlos (USC)’s 411th Foundation Week celebration with the theme “Living the Word, Shaping the World,” kicked-off last Saturday with the opening of the university exhibit and launching of USC website at SM City Cebu Trade Hall.
Yesterday, a commemorative mass was held at the Church of St. Arnold and St. Joseph in USC-TC, followed by Tabo sa Banay sa USC, tree planting activity, Carolinian Idol, and the Grand Alumni Homecoming.
The celebration activities continue today with the holding of exhibition games, opening of booths and market exhibits at the main campus, and opening of university intramurals.
The CAS Alumni Congress and Gadja 2006 are set on Aug. 22, Carolinian Festival and Cultural Show on Aug. 23, CAFA Alumni Congress and Pinoy Games on Aug. 24, fun debate on Charter Change and band showdown on Aug. 24.
The celebration will close on Aug. 26 with the PE festival and playground demonstration, CoEd Alumni Congress, launching of Dr. Lourdes Quisumbing’s book, closing and awarding ceremonies, and the much-awaited pop jazz and dancesports competition.
Sun-Star Daily
(August 21, 2006 issue)
Yesterday, a commemorative mass was held at the Church of St. Arnold and St. Joseph in USC-TC, followed by Tabo sa Banay sa USC, tree planting activity, Carolinian Idol, and the Grand Alumni Homecoming.
The celebration activities continue today with the holding of exhibition games, opening of booths and market exhibits at the main campus, and opening of university intramurals.
The CAS Alumni Congress and Gadja 2006 are set on Aug. 22, Carolinian Festival and Cultural Show on Aug. 23, CAFA Alumni Congress and Pinoy Games on Aug. 24, fun debate on Charter Change and band showdown on Aug. 24.
The celebration will close on Aug. 26 with the PE festival and playground demonstration, CoEd Alumni Congress, launching of Dr. Lourdes Quisumbing’s book, closing and awarding ceremonies, and the much-awaited pop jazz and dancesports competition.
Sun-Star Daily
(August 21, 2006 issue)
USC Outstanding alumni feted in 52nd homecoming at CAFA
The Most Outstanding Alumni Awards were presented last night August 20 to ten Carolinians who excelled in their chosen fields of endeavor. The ceremonies, held at the College of Architecture and Fine Arts Building, Talamban Campus, coincided with the 52nd Grand Alumni Homecoming.
The awardees were:
1. Hon. Jennifer Wee-Tan (AB PolSci '87 and Ll.B. '91), Mayor of Tangub City, awardee in the field of Public Service;
2. Justice Isaias P. Dicdican (LlB '70 Magna cum laude), Associate Justice of the Court of Appeals, awardee in the field of Justice Administration;
3. Judge Simeon P. Dumdum (LlB '76), Judge of Regional Trial Court Branch 7, awardee in the field of Public Service;
4. Engr. Jose Mari T. Bigornia (BS EE '73, BS ECE '75), President of the College of Technological Sciences - Cebu, awardee in the field of Information and Communications Technology;
5. Archt. Omar Maxwell P. Espina, FUAP (BS Arch '74; BS CE '83), Dean of the USC College of Architecture and Fine Arts, awardee in the field of Architecture and Fine Arts;
6. Engr. Antonio Camelo P. Tompar (BS ME '74), President and CEO of Mactan Rock Industries Inc., awardee in the field of Environmental Management;
7. Marilyn Young Tiu (BS Pharm '79; B.S. Bio '96), Purchasing Director of Manson Drug and MedExpress Dugstore Chain, awardee in the field of Pharmaceutical Education;
8. Dr. Teresita T. Tumapon (B.s. Psch/Anthro '80), Dean of the School of Graduate Studies at Liceo de Cagayan University, awardee in the field of Educational Management;
9. Pilar T. Banaag, CPA (BSC Accounting '81), publisher, editor, printer, real estate practitioner, general manager and proprietress of Iwag Printing and Publishing, Golden Banner Publications, and Larriegil Realty, awardee in the field of Entrepreneurship;
10. Dr. Arturo T. Mancao (BS Bio 1975), physician-surgeon and consultant in General Surgery at all hospitals in Cebu, awardee in the field of Medicine.
The Most Outstanding Alumni Awards have been presented annually since 1956 by Carolinians, Inc., the alumni association of University of San Carlos. These are given in recognition of alumni who are exemplars of the University motto "Scientia et Virtus" (knowledge and virtue). A selection process filtered a number of nominees that were shortlisted until 10 alumni were determined to fulfill the criteria set by Carolinians, Inc. Since The annual awarding ceremonies always occur during the Grand Alumni Homecoming. This year’s homecoming honored Carolinians from the golden batches of 1956 and the silver batches of 1981.
Author: Jojo Reynes Bersales
21 / August / 2006
19 August 2006
USC pharmacists grab 3rd, 7th places
Two Carolinians placed 3rd and 7th in the Pharmacist Licensure Examination administered by the Professional Regulation Commission on July 4-5, 2006 as USC was named third top performing school in the nation.
Sarah-Laida J. Isnani placed 3rd overall while classmate Charmaine Jo F. Lumapas took 7th place, leading 34 other successful examinees. USC had a passing rate of 82%, earning a third place rank of top performing pharmacy schools in the in the 10–50 examinees category. The national passing percentage is only 55.23%.
USC's new pharmacists are: Helena Mae E. Alison, Rhemvell Ancao, Tiffany L. Bautista, Waleigh Faith A. Bolls, Proscille Ann V. Capuno, Angelie B. Chu, Filna Diana M. Enemecio, Janice R. Galope, Hannie Jace U. Gumapac,
Ma. Ansela J. Hofileña, Sarah-Laida J. Isnani, Van Jay C. Lau, Charmaine Jo F. Lumapas, Bryan Ray G. Mante, Alana C. Nadela, Benedict M. Nitollama, Erin Jillian A. Ong, Sharlene Kimberly T. Ong, Cindy Mae O. Palanca, Marichu A. Panes, Rhoda Marie G. Paracuelles, Katrina Jean A. Perdroso, Jennifer Puno,
Glaiza Marie F. Pros, Joefrancis Joachim G. Riña, Karen L. Santillan, Mabel Eloise G. Sepulveda, Loreto Y. Singculan, Crissand Rose C. Sungahid, Anne Mira June R. Sy, Niña Angeli C. Talirongan, Jezrel G. Uy, Roycel B. Vercide, Noel Virtudazo, Anniefe Grace D. Yap, Staines L. Yu.
Author: P. J. Lim
18 / August / 2006
usc.edu.ph
Sarah-Laida J. Isnani placed 3rd overall while classmate Charmaine Jo F. Lumapas took 7th place, leading 34 other successful examinees. USC had a passing rate of 82%, earning a third place rank of top performing pharmacy schools in the in the 10–50 examinees category. The national passing percentage is only 55.23%.
USC's new pharmacists are: Helena Mae E. Alison, Rhemvell Ancao, Tiffany L. Bautista, Waleigh Faith A. Bolls, Proscille Ann V. Capuno, Angelie B. Chu, Filna Diana M. Enemecio, Janice R. Galope, Hannie Jace U. Gumapac,
Ma. Ansela J. Hofileña, Sarah-Laida J. Isnani, Van Jay C. Lau, Charmaine Jo F. Lumapas, Bryan Ray G. Mante, Alana C. Nadela, Benedict M. Nitollama, Erin Jillian A. Ong, Sharlene Kimberly T. Ong, Cindy Mae O. Palanca, Marichu A. Panes, Rhoda Marie G. Paracuelles, Katrina Jean A. Perdroso, Jennifer Puno,
Glaiza Marie F. Pros, Joefrancis Joachim G. Riña, Karen L. Santillan, Mabel Eloise G. Sepulveda, Loreto Y. Singculan, Crissand Rose C. Sungahid, Anne Mira June R. Sy, Niña Angeli C. Talirongan, Jezrel G. Uy, Roycel B. Vercide, Noel Virtudazo, Anniefe Grace D. Yap, Staines L. Yu.
Author: P. J. Lim
18 / August / 2006
usc.edu.ph
18 August 2006
Program: University of San Carlos Foundation Week '06
Saturday, August 19, 2006
Sunday, August 20, 2006
Monday, August 21, 2006
Tuesday, August 22, 2006
Wednesday, August 23, 2006
Thursday, August 24, 2006
Friday, August 25, 2006
University Intramurals 2006 Championship Games
Saturday, August 26, 2006
| 10:30 am | Opening of The University Exhibits (August 19-22, 2006) Launching of USC Website SM Trade Mall |
| 1:30 pm | Basic Education Alumni Progress North Campus South Campus |
| 6:00 | Dinner for a Cause Carolinians, Inc. Cebu Parklane International Hotel Corner Archbishop Reyes Avenue and Escario Street |
Sunday, August 20, 2006
| 6:00 am | Tree Planting College of Engineering NSTP classes Talamban Campus |
| 9:00 | Commemorative Mass: USC 411 Church of St. Arnold and St. Joseph – Talamban Campus |
| 10:30 | Tabo Sa Banay USC Talamban Campus Covered Court |
| 1:30 pm | Carolinian Idol Talamban Campus Covered Court |
| 3:00 | Alumni Homecoming College of Architecture and Fine Arts (CAFA) Building - Talamban Campus |
Monday, August 21, 2006
| 9: 00 am | Exhibition Games by Varsity Teams with Convergys and Alumni Participation Main Campus Opening of Booths of Student Organizations/colleges/ADEA Market Exhibits Main Campus Quadrangle |
| 3:00 pm. | Opening of University Intramurals 2006 Anselmo Bustos sports Complex - Main Campus |
Tuesday, August 22, 2006
| 8:00 am | Intramural games Anselmo Bustos Sports Complex – Main Campus |
| 1:30 pm | College of Arts and sciences Alumni Congress SM Hall D4 College of Commerce Alumni Congress Rigney Hall – Talamban Campus |
| 3:00 pm | Gadja 2006 South Campus Pentagon |
Wednesday, August 23, 2006
| 8:00 am. | Intramural Games Anselmo Bustos Sports Complex – Main Campus |
| 3:00 pm | Opening Masses for Carolinian Festival North Campus South Campus |
| 6:00 | Cultural Show: Talikala USC Performing Arts Groups with Sinanduloy Cultural Troupe of Tangub City Rudolf Rahman Cultural Center – South Campus |
Thursday, August 24, 2006
| 8:00 am | Opening of Carolinian Festival North Campus South Campus Intramural Games Anselmo Bustos Sports Complex – Main Campus |
| 9:00 | College of Engineering Alumni Congress Rigney Hall – Talamban Campus College of Nursing Faculty Workshop Gordon’s Framework for Nursing Practice Nursing Audio Visual Room, Robert Hoeppener Building |
| 1:30 pm. | College of Education Faculty Development Seminar * Using Rubrics for Performance – Based Classroom Assessments * Adaptation and Modification of Instruction for SpecialStudents South Campus Audio Visual Room 2 |
| 3:00 | Pinoy Games Main Campus |
Friday, August 25, 2006
| 8:00 am | Intramural Games Anselmo Bustos Sports Complex - Main Campus Carolinian Festival North Campus South Campus |
| 9:00 | Blessing of Theodore Buttenbruch Hall Main Campus Inaugural Lecture Dr. Resil B. Mojares Professor Emeritus Theodore Buttenbruch Hall - Main Campus College of Pharmacy Alumni Congress Honoring of the New Carolinian Pharmacists Edward Norton Hall – North Campus |
| 1:30 pm | College of Law Alumni Congress Lantugi Sa Cha - Cha Inaugural Lecture Theodore Buttenbruch Hall - Main Campus |
University Intramurals 2006 Championship Games
Saturday, August 26, 2006
| 8:00 am | PE Festival Talamban Campus Playground Demonstration North Campus South Campus |
| 9:00 | College of Education Alumni Congress Book Launching Dr. Lourdes R. Quisumbing Theodore Buttenbruch Hall – Main Campus |
| 3:00 pm | Closing of University Intramurals 2006 Awarding Ceremonies Pop Jazz And Dancesport Competition Anselmo Bustos Sports Complex – Main Campus |
| 6:00 | Band Showdown North Campus Quadrangle |
USC Foundation Week 2006
Message from the President
We celebrate USC foundation Week once again, this time with the theme Living the Word, Shaping the World.
Our mission as an academic institution is to shape the world according to the mind and in the spirit of the Divine Word who became human like us. Under His guidance, we teach to learn and share what we know and who we are with the world that ever needs God’s presence. It is not an easy task, but with the word, it is not impossible.
Our companionship with Him and our presence in the world we affirm and celebrate. Foundation Week is remembering when we started as an academic institution but also why it is we exist. What it is we must do, and who we consider our guide, our foundation, our hope: Jesus the Divine Word.
Come, celebrate with us.
FR. RODERICK C. SALAZAR, JR., SVD
University President
We celebrate USC foundation Week once again, this time with the theme Living the Word, Shaping the World.
Our mission as an academic institution is to shape the world according to the mind and in the spirit of the Divine Word who became human like us. Under His guidance, we teach to learn and share what we know and who we are with the world that ever needs God’s presence. It is not an easy task, but with the word, it is not impossible.
Our companionship with Him and our presence in the world we affirm and celebrate. Foundation Week is remembering when we started as an academic institution but also why it is we exist. What it is we must do, and who we consider our guide, our foundation, our hope: Jesus the Divine Word.
Come, celebrate with us.
FR. RODERICK C. SALAZAR, JR., SVD
University President
09 January 2006
History of University of San Carlos, Cebu Philippines
USC History
The oldest city in the Philippines is Cebu City, the site of the earliest European settlement in the country established by Spanish conqueror Miguel Lopez de Legazpi in 1565. It was also here that the oldest school in the country emerged — the University of San Carlos (USC).
Founded by the Spanish Jesuits on August 1, 1595, USC was formerly known as the Colegio de San Ildefonso. In 1769, it was closed upon the expulsion of the Jesuits from the Philippines. It reopened in 1783 along Martires Street on the initiative of Bishop Mateo Joaquin de Arevalo under the name Colegio-Seminario de San Carlos, named after St. Charles Borromeo, the great patron of ecclesiastical training in the Renaissance. In 1867, the Vincentians took over the administration of San Carlos.
In 1930, the Colegio de San Carlos (CSC) was transferred to the new P. del Rosario building, while the Seminario de San Carlos remained in Martires Street. Five years after, the Colegio was turned over to the Society of the Divine Word (SVD – Societas Verbi Divini), which managed the school for 70 years now.
The Second World War saw the closure and occupation of CSC by Japanese troops. And shortly before Liberation, in 1944, bombs from US planes fell on San Carlos, almost reducing the school to rubbles. San Carlos became a university in 1948, three years after it reopened.
Following Communist persecution of the foreign clergy in China in 1949, the University of San Carlos would benefit from the migration of SVD priest-scholars to the Philippines. This accidental émigré culture in USC spawned pioneering research in anthropology, physics, engineering, philosophy, and other fields, here in the Philippines. This would have tremendous impact on the nation’s Post-War reconstruction.
Rapid expansion of the University during the 60s under the leadership of foreign priest-academicians came with the decade’s wave of militant nationalism, which culminated in calls for the Filipinization of the administration of all Catholic schools in the country. In 1970, Fr. Amante Castillo became the first Filipino president of USC.
USC continued to experience growth in the decades that followed, even as the school became witness, and often involved, in the turmoil and triumphs of the times, such as during the dark years of Martial Law in the 70s and the People Power Revolution in EDSA in 1986. Today, the University regularly produces topnotchers in board exams and alumni who have earned public recognition for achieving excellence in their own fields. This is proof that USC has remained true to its commitment to excellence in education.
Quick Facts
1595 Foundation of first school in Cebu by Fr. Antonio Sedeno, Fr. Pedro Chirino, and Antonio Pereira, all members of the Jestuits.
1606 Naming of school as Colegio de San Ildefonso.
1725 Completion of Martires Street building.
1769 Expulsion of the Jesuits from the Philippines, resulting in the Colegio’s closure.
1783 Reopening of the school by Bishop Mateo Joaquin de Arevalo with secular priests in charge under a new name, Colegio- Seminario de San Carlos.
1852 Appointment of Dominicans as regents.
1867 Taking over by Vincentian Fathers.
1927 Closure of the Collegiate Section.
1930 Transfer of Colegio de San Carlos to the new P. del Rosario building (Seminario de San Carlos remained in Martires Street).
1934 Reopening of College of Liberal Arts.
1935 Turning over of CSC to the Society of the Divine Word (SVD - Societas Verbi Divini).
1937 Opening of the College of Law and the College of Commerce.
1938 Opening of the College of Education.
1939 Opening of College of Engineering.
1940 Opening of the Junior Normal School (Women were admitted to CSC for the first time).
1941 Interruption of classes due to World War II.
1944 Destruction of P. del Rosario building by bombs.
1945 Reopening of the High School and the College of Liberal Arts.
1946 Rebuilding of Cathedral Convent and Little Flower Academy as training department for Education and Junior Normal students.
Reopening of the following colleges: Normal, Education, Commerce, Law, and Engineering.
1948 Granting of university status (Colegio de San Carlos is now named University of San Carlos).
1949 Construction of the Main Building.
1950 Construction of the Administration Building.
1951 Opening of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering and Architecture courses.
Construction of the Power House in Talamban Campus begins.
1952 Opening of the Bachelor of Science (curriculum with majors in Chemistry and Zoology).
1953 Opening of the following courses: Master of Science in Business Administration; Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering; Bachelor of Science major in Physics; Bachelor of Arts major in Philosophy; Pre-Dentistry; and Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education.
1955 Opening of three-year combined course (Junior Normal Home Economics with the title of Elementary Teacher's Certificate in Home Economics).
1956 Opening of the following courses: MA Philosophy; MS Physics; BS Chemistry; Bachelor of Philosophy. Construction of the Boys High School (BHS) building in Mango Avenue. Occupancy of building vacated by BHS by College of Engineering Opening of Secretarial course.
1957 Opening of the two-year surveying course. Construction of fourth floor of Science Building.
1958 Construction of Archbishop Reyes Building. Construction of the research laboratory for Chemistry.
1959 Putting up of language laboratories and air-conditioned Audio-Visual Room.
1960 Offering of doctoral degrees in Philosophy, Education, and Anthropology.
1961 First PAASCU formal survey of College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Teachers College, and College of Commerce.
1962 Opening of the USC Marine Biological Station at Liloan, Cebu for instructional and research purposes.
1963 Opening of Chemical Pilot Plant for training and research in the scientific extraction of oil from fresh coconuts, in the hydrogenation of coconut oil to fatty alcohol, and in the production of detergents from sulfated fatty alcohol.
Opening of the Bachelor of Science major in Geology
1965 Opening of Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics and Master of Arts in Literature. PAASCU re-survey of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Teachers College, and the College of Commerce.
1966 Inauguration of the USC-Technological Center (USC-TC) in June 4. Opening of Bachelor of Science in Education major in Religious Education and Master of Arts in History.
1967 Opening of two-year Music course major in Piano, Marimba, and Voice leading to the title of Associate in Music; Master of Arts in Science Teaching major in Chemistry and Physics; Master of Science in Biology.
First Lady Imelda R. Marcos opens the Anthropological Museum.
1968 Implementation of the five-year Bachelor of Science in Chemistry curriculum. Opening of Master of Arts in English Language Teaching.
Inauguration of USC Auditorium (later renamed the USC Cultural Center) at P. del Rosario Extension during the 10th CEAP National Convention held in March.
Founding of the Cebu Catechetical Training Institute to give a systematic training to catechists in public schools and parishes and to provide an effective practicum for college students majoring in Religious Education.
1969 Offering of Bachelor of Arts major in English with concentration on Secretarial Studies and Bachelor of Arts major in Sociology-Anthropology.
Construction of Boys High School Extension on Mango Avenue to house the Elementary Department and the Seminary. Construction of Student Service Complex (USC Gym) at Main Campus.
USC undertakes Reforestation and Small Farmers Project to answer an acute need for conservation and environmental planning.
1970 Opening of Master of Science in Library Science and Bachelor of Science in Mathematics.
Installation of Fr. Amante P. Castillo as First Filipino President of USC in September 8.
Election of Mr. Isidore Falek, Atty. Marcelo b. Fernan, and Engr. Salvador E. Sala as first lay members of the USC Board of Trustees. Designation of USC by FAPE as its Graduate Center for Library Science.
Creation of Office of Population Studies as a research unit of the Department of Sociology and Anthropology in response to the government's call for involvement of schools in population activities (It thus became the first institute in the Visayas to engage in the systematic teaching of demography and in demographic research.).
1971 Transfer of Teachers College to its new building at the Teacher Education Center (TEC) along P. del Rosario Extension.
1972 Offering of MAST major in General Science, Biology, Elementary Science and Mathematics; MA in Education major in History.
Establishment of the Office for Social Research as a research unit of the Department of Sociology and Anthropology.
1973 Opening of Science and Mathematics Teaching Institute (SMTI). Release of first issues of The Philippine Quarterly of Culture and Society in answer to the need for a publication in the humanities. Completion of the Catechetical Training Center along Pelaez Street. Renaming of Chemical Pilot to Coconut Foods Pilot Plant.
1974 Construction of marine research station, Kaluhang Sirena at Liloan, Cebu. Relocation of USC Marine Station to Maribago, Mactan, Cebu.
Construction of a chapel at USC Boys High School.
USC joins network of stations of the Philippine Council for Agricultural Resource Research (PCARR).
College of Engineering becomes the first PAASCU-accredited school of engineering.
1975 USC named the Most Outstanding Institution of Learning in Cebu City.
Beatification of Arnold Janssen, founder of the Society of the Divine Word, and Joseph Freinademetz, one of the first Divine Word missionaries to China (The 100th Foundation Anniversary of the SVD was celebrated in USC in September 8.).
Inauguration of USC Cebuano Studies Center in December 13.
1976 USC bags Award for Outstanding Private Institution in the Arts, Culture and Recreation category at the 39th Charter Day Anniversary of Cebu City.
USC awards San Miguel Corporation professorial chair in Engineering. This was followed by the establishment of the Fritz Scharnhussen professorial chair in Marine Biology and the John Gokongwei, Jr. professorial chair in Business and Economics.
Establishment of Don Vicente Sotto Cebuano Studies grant by Dr. Suga Sotto-Yuvienco as a contribution to the formation of a scholarly awareness of the various aspects of history, social life, language, and the arts of Cebu.
Acquisition of rare Cebuano materials from the Agustinian collection in Villadolid, Spain through the Ramon Aboitiz Foundation, Inc.
Opening of first two years of BS Nursing.
1977 Donation of professorial chair to the USC College of Commerce and Business Administration by Sycip, Gorres and Velayo Foundation.
Offering of course leading to Bachelor of Science in Secretarial Administration, the four-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing, and the five-year Bachelor of Science in Electronics and Communications Engineering.
1978 Establishment of professorial chair in Sociology-Anthropology by the Ramon Aboitiz Foundation, Inc.
Blessing of Society of the Divine Word Formation Center at the back of USC Boys High School. Creation of the USC Testing Center and the Instructional Development Unit (IDU).
1979 Creation of Office of Non-Formal Education attached to the Teachers College.
Establishment of the Center for Religious Education.
1981 Blessing of Arnoldus Science Building in USC-TC in September 7. Construction of the Seminar-Retreat House also in the same campus.
USC designated as Regional Science Teaching Center (RSTC) by the Department of Science and Technology (then National Science and Technology Authority).
1982 First computer enrolment in Cebu done in USC.
Offering of Bachelor of Fine Arts majors in Interior Design and in Advertising Arts.
1983 USC receives Award for Outstanding Private Institution in Education, Culture, and the Arts category during the 46th Charter Day Anniversary of Cebu City.
1984 Opening of the College of Architecture and Fine Arts.
1985 USC receives Award for Most Outstanding Institution in Science and Technology in Region VII from the National Science and Technology Authority (NSTA).
1986 Offering of the Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering and the Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering.
1987 Awarding of Level II Accreditation Status to College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, College of Commerce, Teachers College, and the College of Engineering.
1988 Organization of College Parents Association in February 7.
1989 Establishment of USC Business Resource Center (BRC).
1990 Establishment of the USC Engineering-Industry Linkage Program in collaboration with the Philippine Productivity Movement-Cebu, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and the Philippine Council for Industry and Energy Research and Development (PCIERD).
USC designated as member of the Philippine Council for Advanced Science and Technology Research and Development (PCASTRD) Network.
Department of Mathematics is renamed Department of Mathematics and Computer Science.
Inauguration of USC Community Extension Service Center in Miramar, Talisay.
Maiden issue of UPDATE, a newsletter and supplement to the USC Graduate School Journal sees print.
1991 Reorganization of Department of English and National and International Languages in the College of Arts and Sciences into Department of Languages and Literature.
Signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the University and the Philippine-German Project Industrial Pollution Control.
USC chosen by the Department of Education Culture and Sports as one of the 17 Excellent Tertiary Schools in the Philippines.
Signing with 18 other engineering schools of a Memorandum of Agreement with the Department of Science and Technology organizing its Engineering Manpower Development Program.
USC designated as Node Tertiary Institution for the Network of Science and Technology - Oriented High Schools in Region VII
1992 Offering of Diploma Course in Teaching on the Tertiary Level at the Graduate School.
Blessing and Inauguration of USC Water Laboratory Environmental Analysis Section.
Sikap Gawa Industrial Peace Award in the field of Training and Research given to USC by the Bishops-Businessmen's Conference for Human Development.
Signing of Memorandum of Agreement between USC and PAASCU for Engineering Consortium Project.
Establishment of Center for Montessori Education at the Teachers College.
1993 Phasing out of two-year Bachelor of Arts General Curriculum.
USC designated one of the 12 Centers for Local Governance by the Philippine Business for Social Program under its Local Development Assistance Program.
1994 Offering of new majors in the Graduate School: Montessori Education; Physical Education; Environmental Science; Theater Arts; Speech and Drama; Research and Evaluation (doctoral) and Educational Management (doctoral).
Offering of Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Restaurant Management; Associate in Hotel and Restaurant Management; and Certificate in Food Service at the Teachers College
College of Nursing named as Resource Center for Primary Health Care for Visayas and Mindanao by the Philippine Center for Population and Development
Establishment of Center for Network Management and Services
Establishment of Institute of Planning and Design at the College of
Architecture and Fine Arts
1995 USC is chosen as partner institution in the Joint Financing Programme administered by the Netherlands Organization for International Cooperation in Higher Education (Nuffic-MHO). USC celebrates Quadricentennial (USC 400). Blessing of USC Institute of Religious Studies.
1996 Signing of Memorandum of Agreement with University of the Philippines-Open University program and with Science Education Institute of DOST for USC to serve as Learning Center in Distance Education.
College of Education accredited by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) as Center of Excellence (COE) for Teacher Education Consortium between USC Graduate School and Miriam College in the offering of MA in Values Development and MAEd in Environmental Education.
USC designated as Training Center for CHED Massive Upgrading Program for General Education Instructors in Tertiary Institutions of Region VII for Chemistry, Physics, Natural Science, and Social Sciences.
Offering of Natural Science as a new major under the MAST program and the Master of Science in Nursing.
Creation of University Admissions Office.
Completion of Maintenance and Calibration Workshop Building.
1997 Offering of new majors by the Graduate School: PhD Education major in Research and Evaluation; MA in Education major in Montessori Education; and MA in Education major in Special Education.
Reactivation of PhD Anthropology curriculum.
College of Nursing as a Resource Center given a HAMIS (Health and Management Information System) Bronze Award.
Inauguration of the Science and Mathematics Education Institute (SMEI).
Renaming of Teachers College as College of Education.
Signing of Memorandum of Understanding for a Philippine Education Network with the University of Asia and the Pacific.
1998 Celebration of Bulawanong Pulong: USC Golden Jubilee as a university.
USC as a Nodal Station for the CHED-administered Private Higher Education Institutions' Computerization Program.
Offering of the MS in Environmental Science.
USC named by CHED as Center of Development (COD) in Business Education, Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics and Marine Sciences.
Construction of Civil and Chemical Engineering Laboratories, Hydraulic and Soil Laboratory Building, and Boiler of the Mechanical Engineering Department.
Construction of the Arts and Sciences Building in USCTC.
1999 USC joins National Engineering Information System and Services (NEISS) of DOST.
Implementation of CITE (Curriculum Initiative for Teacher Education), a CHED-mandated curriculum.
2000 Approval of the USC’s Indicative Plan for the Second Phase under the Joint Financing Programme administered by the Netherlands Organization for International Cooperation in Higher Education.
Selection of USC as Zonal Research Center (ZRC) for Region VII, Group I in March.
2001 Model Centennial Law Library Award given to the Law Library by the Supreme Court of the Philippines during its centenary celebrations in June.
2002 USC College of Law forges faculty and student exchange program with the University of the Stockholm Law Department.
2003 Putting up of the first Smart Wireless Laboratory in the Visayas by Smart Wireless Communications, Inc., on the 3rd floor of the Bunzel Building at the USCTC in July 30 under the Smart Wireless Engineering Education Program (SWEEP).
2004 Formal closing ceremonies for the Nuffic-MHO program with USC held.
Inauguration of the Health Sciences Building.
2005 Inauguration of the General Services and the College of Architecture and Fine Arts Building in USC-TC.
The oldest city in the Philippines is Cebu City, the site of the earliest European settlement in the country established by Spanish conqueror Miguel Lopez de Legazpi in 1565. It was also here that the oldest school in the country emerged — the University of San Carlos (USC).
Founded by the Spanish Jesuits on August 1, 1595, USC was formerly known as the Colegio de San Ildefonso. In 1769, it was closed upon the expulsion of the Jesuits from the Philippines. It reopened in 1783 along Martires Street on the initiative of Bishop Mateo Joaquin de Arevalo under the name Colegio-Seminario de San Carlos, named after St. Charles Borromeo, the great patron of ecclesiastical training in the Renaissance. In 1867, the Vincentians took over the administration of San Carlos.
In 1930, the Colegio de San Carlos (CSC) was transferred to the new P. del Rosario building, while the Seminario de San Carlos remained in Martires Street. Five years after, the Colegio was turned over to the Society of the Divine Word (SVD – Societas Verbi Divini), which managed the school for 70 years now.
The Second World War saw the closure and occupation of CSC by Japanese troops. And shortly before Liberation, in 1944, bombs from US planes fell on San Carlos, almost reducing the school to rubbles. San Carlos became a university in 1948, three years after it reopened.
Following Communist persecution of the foreign clergy in China in 1949, the University of San Carlos would benefit from the migration of SVD priest-scholars to the Philippines. This accidental émigré culture in USC spawned pioneering research in anthropology, physics, engineering, philosophy, and other fields, here in the Philippines. This would have tremendous impact on the nation’s Post-War reconstruction.
Rapid expansion of the University during the 60s under the leadership of foreign priest-academicians came with the decade’s wave of militant nationalism, which culminated in calls for the Filipinization of the administration of all Catholic schools in the country. In 1970, Fr. Amante Castillo became the first Filipino president of USC.
USC continued to experience growth in the decades that followed, even as the school became witness, and often involved, in the turmoil and triumphs of the times, such as during the dark years of Martial Law in the 70s and the People Power Revolution in EDSA in 1986. Today, the University regularly produces topnotchers in board exams and alumni who have earned public recognition for achieving excellence in their own fields. This is proof that USC has remained true to its commitment to excellence in education.
Quick Facts
1595 Foundation of first school in Cebu by Fr. Antonio Sedeno, Fr. Pedro Chirino, and Antonio Pereira, all members of the Jestuits.
1606 Naming of school as Colegio de San Ildefonso.
1725 Completion of Martires Street building.
1769 Expulsion of the Jesuits from the Philippines, resulting in the Colegio’s closure.
1783 Reopening of the school by Bishop Mateo Joaquin de Arevalo with secular priests in charge under a new name, Colegio- Seminario de San Carlos.
1852 Appointment of Dominicans as regents.
1867 Taking over by Vincentian Fathers.
1927 Closure of the Collegiate Section.
1930 Transfer of Colegio de San Carlos to the new P. del Rosario building (Seminario de San Carlos remained in Martires Street).
1934 Reopening of College of Liberal Arts.
1935 Turning over of CSC to the Society of the Divine Word (SVD - Societas Verbi Divini).
1937 Opening of the College of Law and the College of Commerce.
1938 Opening of the College of Education.
1939 Opening of College of Engineering.
1940 Opening of the Junior Normal School (Women were admitted to CSC for the first time).
1941 Interruption of classes due to World War II.
1944 Destruction of P. del Rosario building by bombs.
1945 Reopening of the High School and the College of Liberal Arts.
1946 Rebuilding of Cathedral Convent and Little Flower Academy as training department for Education and Junior Normal students.
Reopening of the following colleges: Normal, Education, Commerce, Law, and Engineering.
1948 Granting of university status (Colegio de San Carlos is now named University of San Carlos).
1949 Construction of the Main Building.
1950 Construction of the Administration Building.
1951 Opening of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering and Architecture courses.
Construction of the Power House in Talamban Campus begins.
1952 Opening of the Bachelor of Science (curriculum with majors in Chemistry and Zoology).
1953 Opening of the following courses: Master of Science in Business Administration; Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering; Bachelor of Science major in Physics; Bachelor of Arts major in Philosophy; Pre-Dentistry; and Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education.
1955 Opening of three-year combined course (Junior Normal Home Economics with the title of Elementary Teacher's Certificate in Home Economics).
1956 Opening of the following courses: MA Philosophy; MS Physics; BS Chemistry; Bachelor of Philosophy. Construction of the Boys High School (BHS) building in Mango Avenue. Occupancy of building vacated by BHS by College of Engineering Opening of Secretarial course.
1957 Opening of the two-year surveying course. Construction of fourth floor of Science Building.
1958 Construction of Archbishop Reyes Building. Construction of the research laboratory for Chemistry.
1959 Putting up of language laboratories and air-conditioned Audio-Visual Room.
1960 Offering of doctoral degrees in Philosophy, Education, and Anthropology.
1961 First PAASCU formal survey of College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Teachers College, and College of Commerce.
1962 Opening of the USC Marine Biological Station at Liloan, Cebu for instructional and research purposes.
1963 Opening of Chemical Pilot Plant for training and research in the scientific extraction of oil from fresh coconuts, in the hydrogenation of coconut oil to fatty alcohol, and in the production of detergents from sulfated fatty alcohol.
Opening of the Bachelor of Science major in Geology
1965 Opening of Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics and Master of Arts in Literature. PAASCU re-survey of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Teachers College, and the College of Commerce.
1966 Inauguration of the USC-Technological Center (USC-TC) in June 4. Opening of Bachelor of Science in Education major in Religious Education and Master of Arts in History.
1967 Opening of two-year Music course major in Piano, Marimba, and Voice leading to the title of Associate in Music; Master of Arts in Science Teaching major in Chemistry and Physics; Master of Science in Biology.
First Lady Imelda R. Marcos opens the Anthropological Museum.
1968 Implementation of the five-year Bachelor of Science in Chemistry curriculum. Opening of Master of Arts in English Language Teaching.
Inauguration of USC Auditorium (later renamed the USC Cultural Center) at P. del Rosario Extension during the 10th CEAP National Convention held in March.
Founding of the Cebu Catechetical Training Institute to give a systematic training to catechists in public schools and parishes and to provide an effective practicum for college students majoring in Religious Education.
1969 Offering of Bachelor of Arts major in English with concentration on Secretarial Studies and Bachelor of Arts major in Sociology-Anthropology.
Construction of Boys High School Extension on Mango Avenue to house the Elementary Department and the Seminary. Construction of Student Service Complex (USC Gym) at Main Campus.
USC undertakes Reforestation and Small Farmers Project to answer an acute need for conservation and environmental planning.
1970 Opening of Master of Science in Library Science and Bachelor of Science in Mathematics.
Installation of Fr. Amante P. Castillo as First Filipino President of USC in September 8.
Election of Mr. Isidore Falek, Atty. Marcelo b. Fernan, and Engr. Salvador E. Sala as first lay members of the USC Board of Trustees. Designation of USC by FAPE as its Graduate Center for Library Science.
Creation of Office of Population Studies as a research unit of the Department of Sociology and Anthropology in response to the government's call for involvement of schools in population activities (It thus became the first institute in the Visayas to engage in the systematic teaching of demography and in demographic research.).
1971 Transfer of Teachers College to its new building at the Teacher Education Center (TEC) along P. del Rosario Extension.
1972 Offering of MAST major in General Science, Biology, Elementary Science and Mathematics; MA in Education major in History.
Establishment of the Office for Social Research as a research unit of the Department of Sociology and Anthropology.
1973 Opening of Science and Mathematics Teaching Institute (SMTI). Release of first issues of The Philippine Quarterly of Culture and Society in answer to the need for a publication in the humanities. Completion of the Catechetical Training Center along Pelaez Street. Renaming of Chemical Pilot to Coconut Foods Pilot Plant.
1974 Construction of marine research station, Kaluhang Sirena at Liloan, Cebu. Relocation of USC Marine Station to Maribago, Mactan, Cebu.
Construction of a chapel at USC Boys High School.
USC joins network of stations of the Philippine Council for Agricultural Resource Research (PCARR).
College of Engineering becomes the first PAASCU-accredited school of engineering.
1975 USC named the Most Outstanding Institution of Learning in Cebu City.
Beatification of Arnold Janssen, founder of the Society of the Divine Word, and Joseph Freinademetz, one of the first Divine Word missionaries to China (The 100th Foundation Anniversary of the SVD was celebrated in USC in September 8.).
Inauguration of USC Cebuano Studies Center in December 13.
1976 USC bags Award for Outstanding Private Institution in the Arts, Culture and Recreation category at the 39th Charter Day Anniversary of Cebu City.
USC awards San Miguel Corporation professorial chair in Engineering. This was followed by the establishment of the Fritz Scharnhussen professorial chair in Marine Biology and the John Gokongwei, Jr. professorial chair in Business and Economics.
Establishment of Don Vicente Sotto Cebuano Studies grant by Dr. Suga Sotto-Yuvienco as a contribution to the formation of a scholarly awareness of the various aspects of history, social life, language, and the arts of Cebu.
Acquisition of rare Cebuano materials from the Agustinian collection in Villadolid, Spain through the Ramon Aboitiz Foundation, Inc.
Opening of first two years of BS Nursing.
1977 Donation of professorial chair to the USC College of Commerce and Business Administration by Sycip, Gorres and Velayo Foundation.
Offering of course leading to Bachelor of Science in Secretarial Administration, the four-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing, and the five-year Bachelor of Science in Electronics and Communications Engineering.
1978 Establishment of professorial chair in Sociology-Anthropology by the Ramon Aboitiz Foundation, Inc.
Blessing of Society of the Divine Word Formation Center at the back of USC Boys High School. Creation of the USC Testing Center and the Instructional Development Unit (IDU).
1979 Creation of Office of Non-Formal Education attached to the Teachers College.
Establishment of the Center for Religious Education.
1981 Blessing of Arnoldus Science Building in USC-TC in September 7. Construction of the Seminar-Retreat House also in the same campus.
USC designated as Regional Science Teaching Center (RSTC) by the Department of Science and Technology (then National Science and Technology Authority).
1982 First computer enrolment in Cebu done in USC.
Offering of Bachelor of Fine Arts majors in Interior Design and in Advertising Arts.
1983 USC receives Award for Outstanding Private Institution in Education, Culture, and the Arts category during the 46th Charter Day Anniversary of Cebu City.
1984 Opening of the College of Architecture and Fine Arts.
1985 USC receives Award for Most Outstanding Institution in Science and Technology in Region VII from the National Science and Technology Authority (NSTA).
1986 Offering of the Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering and the Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering.
1987 Awarding of Level II Accreditation Status to College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, College of Commerce, Teachers College, and the College of Engineering.
1988 Organization of College Parents Association in February 7.
1989 Establishment of USC Business Resource Center (BRC).
1990 Establishment of the USC Engineering-Industry Linkage Program in collaboration with the Philippine Productivity Movement-Cebu, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and the Philippine Council for Industry and Energy Research and Development (PCIERD).
USC designated as member of the Philippine Council for Advanced Science and Technology Research and Development (PCASTRD) Network.
Department of Mathematics is renamed Department of Mathematics and Computer Science.
Inauguration of USC Community Extension Service Center in Miramar, Talisay.
Maiden issue of UPDATE, a newsletter and supplement to the USC Graduate School Journal sees print.
1991 Reorganization of Department of English and National and International Languages in the College of Arts and Sciences into Department of Languages and Literature.
Signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the University and the Philippine-German Project Industrial Pollution Control.
USC chosen by the Department of Education Culture and Sports as one of the 17 Excellent Tertiary Schools in the Philippines.
Signing with 18 other engineering schools of a Memorandum of Agreement with the Department of Science and Technology organizing its Engineering Manpower Development Program.
USC designated as Node Tertiary Institution for the Network of Science and Technology - Oriented High Schools in Region VII
1992 Offering of Diploma Course in Teaching on the Tertiary Level at the Graduate School.
Blessing and Inauguration of USC Water Laboratory Environmental Analysis Section.
Sikap Gawa Industrial Peace Award in the field of Training and Research given to USC by the Bishops-Businessmen's Conference for Human Development.
Signing of Memorandum of Agreement between USC and PAASCU for Engineering Consortium Project.
Establishment of Center for Montessori Education at the Teachers College.
1993 Phasing out of two-year Bachelor of Arts General Curriculum.
USC designated one of the 12 Centers for Local Governance by the Philippine Business for Social Program under its Local Development Assistance Program.
1994 Offering of new majors in the Graduate School: Montessori Education; Physical Education; Environmental Science; Theater Arts; Speech and Drama; Research and Evaluation (doctoral) and Educational Management (doctoral).
Offering of Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Restaurant Management; Associate in Hotel and Restaurant Management; and Certificate in Food Service at the Teachers College
College of Nursing named as Resource Center for Primary Health Care for Visayas and Mindanao by the Philippine Center for Population and Development
Establishment of Center for Network Management and Services
Establishment of Institute of Planning and Design at the College of
Architecture and Fine Arts
1995 USC is chosen as partner institution in the Joint Financing Programme administered by the Netherlands Organization for International Cooperation in Higher Education (Nuffic-MHO). USC celebrates Quadricentennial (USC 400). Blessing of USC Institute of Religious Studies.
1996 Signing of Memorandum of Agreement with University of the Philippines-Open University program and with Science Education Institute of DOST for USC to serve as Learning Center in Distance Education.
College of Education accredited by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) as Center of Excellence (COE) for Teacher Education Consortium between USC Graduate School and Miriam College in the offering of MA in Values Development and MAEd in Environmental Education.
USC designated as Training Center for CHED Massive Upgrading Program for General Education Instructors in Tertiary Institutions of Region VII for Chemistry, Physics, Natural Science, and Social Sciences.
Offering of Natural Science as a new major under the MAST program and the Master of Science in Nursing.
Creation of University Admissions Office.
Completion of Maintenance and Calibration Workshop Building.
1997 Offering of new majors by the Graduate School: PhD Education major in Research and Evaluation; MA in Education major in Montessori Education; and MA in Education major in Special Education.
Reactivation of PhD Anthropology curriculum.
College of Nursing as a Resource Center given a HAMIS (Health and Management Information System) Bronze Award.
Inauguration of the Science and Mathematics Education Institute (SMEI).
Renaming of Teachers College as College of Education.
Signing of Memorandum of Understanding for a Philippine Education Network with the University of Asia and the Pacific.
1998 Celebration of Bulawanong Pulong: USC Golden Jubilee as a university.
USC as a Nodal Station for the CHED-administered Private Higher Education Institutions' Computerization Program.
Offering of the MS in Environmental Science.
USC named by CHED as Center of Development (COD) in Business Education, Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics and Marine Sciences.
Construction of Civil and Chemical Engineering Laboratories, Hydraulic and Soil Laboratory Building, and Boiler of the Mechanical Engineering Department.
Construction of the Arts and Sciences Building in USCTC.
1999 USC joins National Engineering Information System and Services (NEISS) of DOST.
Implementation of CITE (Curriculum Initiative for Teacher Education), a CHED-mandated curriculum.
2000 Approval of the USC’s Indicative Plan for the Second Phase under the Joint Financing Programme administered by the Netherlands Organization for International Cooperation in Higher Education.
Selection of USC as Zonal Research Center (ZRC) for Region VII, Group I in March.
2001 Model Centennial Law Library Award given to the Law Library by the Supreme Court of the Philippines during its centenary celebrations in June.
2002 USC College of Law forges faculty and student exchange program with the University of the Stockholm Law Department.
2003 Putting up of the first Smart Wireless Laboratory in the Visayas by Smart Wireless Communications, Inc., on the 3rd floor of the Bunzel Building at the USCTC in July 30 under the Smart Wireless Engineering Education Program (SWEEP).
2004 Formal closing ceremonies for the Nuffic-MHO program with USC held.
Inauguration of the Health Sciences Building.
2005 Inauguration of the General Services and the College of Architecture and Fine Arts Building in USC-TC.
Academic Programs
College of Architecture and Fine Arts
Graduate Programs
MArch Master of Architecture
majors in: Architectural Science
Landscape Architecture
Urban Design
Undergraduate Programs
BS Arch Bachelor of Science in Architecture
BS L Arch Bachelor of Science in Landscape Architecture
BFA Bachelor of Fine Arts
majors: Advertising Arts
Painting
BS ID Bachelor of Science in Interior Design
College of Arts & Sciences
Graduate Programs
PhD Anth Doctor of Philosophy in Anthropology
PhD Phil Doctor of Philosophy in Philosophy
MA Anth Master of Arts in Anthropology
MA AL Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics
MA Econ Master of Arts in Economics
MA ELT Master of Arts in English Language Teaching
MA Guid Master of Arts in Guidance
MA Hist Master of Arts in History
MA Lit Master of Arts in Literature
MA Phil Master of Arts in Philosophy
MA Psyc Master of Arts in Psychology
majors: Industrial/ Organizational
Psychology
Social Psychology
MA CPsyc Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology
MLIS Master of Library and Information Science (Thesis & Non-Thesis)
MS Biol Master of Science in Biology
majors: Botany
Zoology
MS Chem Master of Science in Chemistry
MS ES Master of Science in Environmental Science
MS IT Master of Science in Information Technology
MS LS Master of Science in Library Science
MS MB Master of Science in Marine Biology
MS Math Master of Science in Mathematics
MS Phys Master of Science in Physics
Non-thesis Programs
MA Phys Master of Arts in Physics
M Biol Master of Biology
M Chem Master of Chemistry
M Econ Master of Economics
M Hist Master of History
M Math Master of Mathematics
M PoSc Master of Political Science
M Phil Master of Philosophy
M Phys Master of Physics
M Socio Master of Sociology
Undergraduate Programs
AB Bachelor of Arts
majors: Anthropology
Economics
History
Philosophy
Political Science
Sociology
AB Ling & Lit Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics and Literature
AB Ling Ed Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics and Literature with Professional Education Courses
BLIS Bachelor of Library and Information Science
PhB Bachelor of Philosophy
BS App Phys Bachelor of Science in Applied Physics
BS Biol Bachelor of Science in Biology
BS Biol Bachelor of Science in Biology
major in: Environmental Science
BS Chem Bachelor of Science in Chemistry
BSCS Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
BSIT Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
BS MB Bachelor of Science in Marine Biology
BS Math Bachelor of Science in Mathematics
BS Psyc Bachelor of Science in Psychology
ACT Associate in Computer Technology
majors: Database Technology
Multi-Media Technology
Networking
COLLEGE OF COMMERCE
Graduate Programs
Ph.D Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration
Exec.MBA Executive Master in Business Administration
MBA Master in Business Administration
MSA Master of Science in Accountancy
Undergraudate Programs
BSA Bachelor of Science in Accountancy
BSMA Bachelor of Science in Management Accounting
BSBA Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
majors: Environmental Management
Development Management
Legal Management
Executive Resources Management
Entrepreneurship
double major: Marketing Management and Entrepreneurship
BTM Bachelor of Tourism Management
BSHRM Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Restaurant Management
AHRM Associate in Hotel and Restaurant Management
CBIM Certificate in Business and Information Management
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
Graduate Programs
Ph D Doctor of Philosophy in Education
-Curriculum and Instruction
-Educational Administration
- Research and Evaluation
MAEd Master of Arts in Education
- Educational Management
-English Language Teaching
-Guidance
-Montessori Education (thesis and non thesis variants)
-Physical Education
-Religious Education
-Special Education (thesis and non thesis variants)
MA MEd Master of Arts in Mathematics Education (thesis and non-thesis)
MAReEd Master of Arts in Religious Education
MA ScEd Master of Arts in Science Education (thesis and non-thesis)
-Biology
-Chemistry
-Physics
Undergraduate Programs
BEEd Bachelor of Elementary Education
BEd SpEd Bachelor of Education in Special Education
BEd-ECEd-
MontEd Bachelor of Education Early Childhood Education-Montessori Education
BSEd Bachelor of Secondary Education major in:
-Biology - Chemistry
-Communication Arts (BSEd English-Filipino)
-Mathematics
-Music, Arts and Physical Education (BSEd MAPE)
-Physics- Chemistry
-Physics- Mathematics
-Religious Education- Values Education (BSEd ReEd-Vd)
BCTA Bachelor in Culinary and Textile Arts
BSND Bachelor Science in Nutrition and Dietetics
CPE Certificate in Professional Education
CTMontEd Certificate in Teaching Montessori Education
CTSpEd Certificate in Teaching Special Education
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
Graduate Programs
MCE Master of Engineering in Civil Engineering
specialization: Structural/Geotechnical
Water Resources and Environmental
M Eng’g Master of Engineering major in Chemical Engineering
MS ChE Master of Science in Chemical Engineering
MCPE Master of Engineering in Computer Engineering
Options: Computer Network
Digital System Design
Software Engineering
MECE Master of Engineering in Electronics & Communications Engineering
Options: Computer and Communication
Control Systems
Microelectronics
MEE Master of Engineering in Electrical Engineering
Options: Control Systems
Energy Management
MEM Master of Engineering in Engineering Management
MIE Master of Engineering in Industrial Engineering
MME Master of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering
Options: Design & Dynamic Systems
Thermal & Fluid Systems
Undergraduate Programs
BS CE Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
BS ChE Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering
BS CompE Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering
majors: Computer Network
Digital System Design
Software Engineering
BS ECE Bachelor of Science in Electronics and Communications Engineering
BS EE Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
BS IE Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering
BS ME Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
COLLEGE OF LAW
Ll B Bachelor of Laws
COLLEGE OF NURSING
Graduate Programs
MSN Master of Science in Nursing
majors: Community Health Nursing
Maternal and Child Health Nursing
Medical- Surgical Nursing
Psychiatric Nursing
MAN Master of Arts in Nursing
major in Clinical Supervision
Undergraduate Programs
BSN Bachelor of Science in Nursing
COLLEGE OF PHARMACY
Graduate Programs
MS Pharm Master of Science in Pharmacy
Undergraduate Programs
BS CPS Bachelor of Science in Clinical Pharmaceutical Sciences
BS Pharm Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy
BASIC EDUCATION
Pre-Elementary Education
USC North Campus
USC South Campus
USC College of Education Montessori Laboratory
Elementary Education
USC North Campus Grade School
General Maxilom Street, Cebu City
USC South Campus Grade School
J. Alcantara Street, Cebu City
Secondary Education
USC North Campus High School
General Maxilom Street, Cebu City
USC South Campus High School
J. Alcantara Street, Cebu City
Graduate Programs
MArch Master of Architecture
majors in: Architectural Science
Landscape Architecture
Urban Design
Undergraduate Programs
BS Arch Bachelor of Science in Architecture
BS L Arch Bachelor of Science in Landscape Architecture
BFA Bachelor of Fine Arts
majors: Advertising Arts
Painting
BS ID Bachelor of Science in Interior Design
College of Arts & Sciences
Graduate Programs
PhD Anth Doctor of Philosophy in Anthropology
PhD Phil Doctor of Philosophy in Philosophy
MA Anth Master of Arts in Anthropology
MA AL Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics
MA Econ Master of Arts in Economics
MA ELT Master of Arts in English Language Teaching
MA Guid Master of Arts in Guidance
MA Hist Master of Arts in History
MA Lit Master of Arts in Literature
MA Phil Master of Arts in Philosophy
MA Psyc Master of Arts in Psychology
majors: Industrial/ Organizational
Psychology
Social Psychology
MA CPsyc Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology
MLIS Master of Library and Information Science (Thesis & Non-Thesis)
MS Biol Master of Science in Biology
majors: Botany
Zoology
MS Chem Master of Science in Chemistry
MS ES Master of Science in Environmental Science
MS IT Master of Science in Information Technology
MS LS Master of Science in Library Science
MS MB Master of Science in Marine Biology
MS Math Master of Science in Mathematics
MS Phys Master of Science in Physics
Non-thesis Programs
MA Phys Master of Arts in Physics
M Biol Master of Biology
M Chem Master of Chemistry
M Econ Master of Economics
M Hist Master of History
M Math Master of Mathematics
M PoSc Master of Political Science
M Phil Master of Philosophy
M Phys Master of Physics
M Socio Master of Sociology
Undergraduate Programs
AB Bachelor of Arts
majors: Anthropology
Economics
History
Philosophy
Political Science
Sociology
AB Ling & Lit Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics and Literature
AB Ling Ed Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics and Literature with Professional Education Courses
BLIS Bachelor of Library and Information Science
PhB Bachelor of Philosophy
BS App Phys Bachelor of Science in Applied Physics
BS Biol Bachelor of Science in Biology
BS Biol Bachelor of Science in Biology
major in: Environmental Science
BS Chem Bachelor of Science in Chemistry
BSCS Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
BSIT Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
BS MB Bachelor of Science in Marine Biology
BS Math Bachelor of Science in Mathematics
BS Psyc Bachelor of Science in Psychology
ACT Associate in Computer Technology
majors: Database Technology
Multi-Media Technology
Networking
COLLEGE OF COMMERCE
Graduate Programs
Ph.D Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration
Exec.MBA Executive Master in Business Administration
MBA Master in Business Administration
MSA Master of Science in Accountancy
Undergraudate Programs
BSA Bachelor of Science in Accountancy
BSMA Bachelor of Science in Management Accounting
BSBA Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
majors: Environmental Management
Development Management
Legal Management
Executive Resources Management
Entrepreneurship
double major: Marketing Management and Entrepreneurship
BTM Bachelor of Tourism Management
BSHRM Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Restaurant Management
AHRM Associate in Hotel and Restaurant Management
CBIM Certificate in Business and Information Management
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
Graduate Programs
Ph D Doctor of Philosophy in Education
-Curriculum and Instruction
-Educational Administration
- Research and Evaluation
MAEd Master of Arts in Education
- Educational Management
-English Language Teaching
-Guidance
-Montessori Education (thesis and non thesis variants)
-Physical Education
-Religious Education
-Special Education (thesis and non thesis variants)
MA MEd Master of Arts in Mathematics Education (thesis and non-thesis)
MAReEd Master of Arts in Religious Education
MA ScEd Master of Arts in Science Education (thesis and non-thesis)
-Biology
-Chemistry
-Physics
Undergraduate Programs
BEEd Bachelor of Elementary Education
BEd SpEd Bachelor of Education in Special Education
BEd-ECEd-
MontEd Bachelor of Education Early Childhood Education-Montessori Education
BSEd Bachelor of Secondary Education major in:
-Biology - Chemistry
-Communication Arts (BSEd English-Filipino)
-Mathematics
-Music, Arts and Physical Education (BSEd MAPE)
-Physics- Chemistry
-Physics- Mathematics
-Religious Education- Values Education (BSEd ReEd-Vd)
BCTA Bachelor in Culinary and Textile Arts
BSND Bachelor Science in Nutrition and Dietetics
CPE Certificate in Professional Education
CTMontEd Certificate in Teaching Montessori Education
CTSpEd Certificate in Teaching Special Education
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
Graduate Programs
MCE Master of Engineering in Civil Engineering
specialization: Structural/Geotechnical
Water Resources and Environmental
M Eng’g Master of Engineering major in Chemical Engineering
MS ChE Master of Science in Chemical Engineering
MCPE Master of Engineering in Computer Engineering
Options: Computer Network
Digital System Design
Software Engineering
MECE Master of Engineering in Electronics & Communications Engineering
Options: Computer and Communication
Control Systems
Microelectronics
MEE Master of Engineering in Electrical Engineering
Options: Control Systems
Energy Management
MEM Master of Engineering in Engineering Management
MIE Master of Engineering in Industrial Engineering
MME Master of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering
Options: Design & Dynamic Systems
Thermal & Fluid Systems
Undergraduate Programs
BS CE Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
BS ChE Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering
BS CompE Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering
majors: Computer Network
Digital System Design
Software Engineering
BS ECE Bachelor of Science in Electronics and Communications Engineering
BS EE Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
BS IE Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering
BS ME Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
COLLEGE OF LAW
Ll B Bachelor of Laws
COLLEGE OF NURSING
Graduate Programs
MSN Master of Science in Nursing
majors: Community Health Nursing
Maternal and Child Health Nursing
Medical- Surgical Nursing
Psychiatric Nursing
MAN Master of Arts in Nursing
major in Clinical Supervision
Undergraduate Programs
BSN Bachelor of Science in Nursing
COLLEGE OF PHARMACY
Graduate Programs
MS Pharm Master of Science in Pharmacy
Undergraduate Programs
BS CPS Bachelor of Science in Clinical Pharmaceutical Sciences
BS Pharm Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy
BASIC EDUCATION
Pre-Elementary Education
USC North Campus
USC South Campus
USC College of Education Montessori Laboratory
Elementary Education
USC North Campus Grade School
General Maxilom Street, Cebu City
USC South Campus Grade School
J. Alcantara Street, Cebu City
Secondary Education
USC North Campus High School
General Maxilom Street, Cebu City
USC South Campus High School
J. Alcantara Street, Cebu City
Vision & Mission Statements
Vision Statement
The University of San Carlos sees:
A WORLD where the darkness of sin and the night of
Unbelief vanish before the light of the Word and the
Spirit of grace.
A SOCIETY where citizens are competent, noble in character, and community-oriented:
- What they know, they apply justly and honestly.
- What they do not know, they seek to learn.
- What they do not have, they endeavor to acquire.
- What they have, they share.
Mission Statement
The University of San Carlos is a Catholic institution
of learning that embodies the principles of academic
discipline of San Carlos Borromeo and the missionary
charism of the Society of the Divine Word (SVD).
We aim to develop competent and socially responsible
professionals and lifelong learners in an environment that
fosters excellence in the academic core processes of
teaching-learning, research, and community extension service.
Our mission is to provide timely, relevant, and
transformable academic programs responsive to the
needs of the local, national, and global communities
in a rapidly changing world.
The University of San Carlos sees:
A WORLD where the darkness of sin and the night of
Unbelief vanish before the light of the Word and the
Spirit of grace.
A SOCIETY where citizens are competent, noble in character, and community-oriented:
- What they know, they apply justly and honestly.
- What they do not know, they seek to learn.
- What they do not have, they endeavor to acquire.
- What they have, they share.
Mission Statement
The University of San Carlos is a Catholic institution
of learning that embodies the principles of academic
discipline of San Carlos Borromeo and the missionary
charism of the Society of the Divine Word (SVD).
We aim to develop competent and socially responsible
professionals and lifelong learners in an environment that
fosters excellence in the academic core processes of
teaching-learning, research, and community extension service.
Our mission is to provide timely, relevant, and
transformable academic programs responsive to the
needs of the local, national, and global communities
in a rapidly changing world.
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