College of Engineering - Graduate Studies
Master of Engineering in Civil Engineering
Options:
1 Structural/Geotechnical
2 Water Resources and Environmental
Master of Engineering major in Chemical Engineering
Master of Science in Chemical Engineering
Master of Engineering in Computer Engineering
Options:
1 Computer Network
2 Digital System Design
3 Software Engineering
Master of Engineering in Electronics and Communications Engineering
Options:
1 Computer and Communication
2 Control Systems
3 Microelectronics
Master of Engineering in Electrical Engineering
Options:
1 Control Systems
2 Energy Management
Master of Engineering in Engineering Management
Master of Engineering in Industrial Engineering
Master of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering
Options:
1 Design and Dynamic Systems
2 Thermal and Fluid Systems
29 March 2007
27 March 2007
GIS training at Larenstein
SoAn, History professors begin GIS training at Larenstein
Six professors from the Department of Sociology and Anthropology (SoAn) and one from the Department of History began their six-week training on the use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in archaeology at Larenstein University of Professional Education in The Netherlands last March 26, 2007.
The participants with Engr. Pakes (rear) of Larenstein pose in front of the university's lone building, from left: Ocasiones, Aguilar, Amper, Gaid, Nolasco, Aure, Bersales.
Led by SoAn chair Jose Eleazar R. Bersales, the seven are expected to spend six weeks in The Netherlands as part of a Tailor-Made Training Project of the Netherlands Fellowship Program (NFP), with funding from the Netherlands Organization for International Cooperation in Higher Education (Nuffic) and addition support from the University of San Carlos.
The team was met at the airport by Engr. Ubo Pakes of the Larenstein University Training and Consultancy group. Pakes is the main training officer of the project. Other than Bersales, the participants include Dr. Fiscalina A. Nolasco, Dr. Leny G. Ocasiones, Dr. Elmira Judy T. Aguilar, Zona Saniel-Amper, Bonn L. Aure and Boy Riel M. Gaid.
Part of the training includes visits to archaeological projects both in Holland and Germany, as well as applications in Cebu upon the return of the participants on May 6. Geoplan Foundation, Inc., which provided the pre-Netherlands phase of the project by providing basic GIS training last March 12-16, is also expected to provide a two-week follow-up to the project in Cebu.
Already there are plans to negotiate for a possible heritage-related project between USC and Larenstein for possible funding by foundations in The Netherlands.
Author: J.E. R. Bersales
27 / March / 2007
23 March 2007
DEPARTMENT OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
DEPARTMENT OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
Degree Programs
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering
Master of Science in Chemical Engineering
Master of Engineering major in Chemical Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering (BSChE)
The five-year program is designed to emphasize a more practice-oriented learning process. Laboratory practicals, industrial exposure and integrative projects make up about one-third of the program credits; the rest are academic courses designed to thoroughly prepare the students for the diverse challenges of the profession. The program has a PAASCU-Level III accreditation.
Master of Science in Chemical Engineering (MSChE)
The program is oriented towards a specialization in biochemical engineering. It is designed to develop in the students an integrated understanding of the physical, chemical and biological processes in the biosynthesis and transport of a product molecule. Upon graduation, students would have been skilled in developing and applying concepts that will lead to improvements or innovations in the upstream and downstream processing of commercially important compounds that are of biological origin. In the program, the student has the opportunity to develop a research thesis in one of the department’s three focus areas of research: bioconversions engineering, bioseparations engineering, and biological wastewater treatment engineering. The program is best taken full-time and would take a minimum of two years to complete.
Master of Engineering major in Chemical Engineering (MEngChE)
The program is the non-thesis version of the MSChE program; the thesis and industry internship requirements in the latter program are substituted with core and discipline related courses. This part-time program can be completed in only two years and a half if a student would enroll full-time during two summer terms; otherwise, the study will require a minimum of three years to complete.
Short Trainings and Programs
Review Program for Chemical Engineer Licensure Examination
The program services those graduates who are qualified to take the chemical engineering licensure examination given by the Philippine Professional Regulations Commission twice every year. It consists of lectures and refresher tests organized according to the three examination areas: Chemical and Physical Principles, Chemical Engineering Principles and General Engineering. A three-day mock examination caps the entire program. The pool of review instructors is composed of experienced faculty members coming from the chemical engineering department and the other USC departments of chemistry, physics, industrial engineering and civil engineering. The review sessions run from January to April and from June to October.
Workshop for Chemical Engineering Laboratory Instructors
The six-day workshop aims to: (a) provide adequate preparation for the non-USC instructors who intend to require their students to do off-campus experiments in the USC chemical engineering laboratories, (b) assist future instructors in designing and implementing practical laboratory experiments for the demonstration of some fundamental concepts and unit operations in chemical engineering, (c) facilitate the sharing of instructors’ experiences in the handling of ChE laboratory courses, and (d) facilitate the formulation of innovative ideas on how to optimize the learning of concepts and skills by a student in the laboratory.
BIO+ Training Series: Basic Laboratory Fermentation Training
The two-day training aims to address the needs of chemical engineers who wish to learn the basics or update their skills in operating a laboratory fermenter. The participants should preferably have a basic background on microbiology and biochemistry prior to the course.
The lecture part of the training introduces the participants to the basic aspects of fermentation processes: choice of appropriate microorganism and substrate in order to produce a particular fermentation product, nutritional requirements and growth conditions for favorable microbial reproduction, main modes of fermentation operation and the application of these modes in certain physiological or fermentation studies, and the important parts of a fermentation system.
The practical part of the training is done in the laboratory where the participants carry out the basic steps in doing a fermentation experiment including preparation of culture media, sterilization, fermenter operation, sampling, data gathering and data processing.
BIO+ Training Series: Fundamentals of Bioprocess Engineering
This four-day course primarily deals with the fundamental aspects of biochemical processes. The series of lectures and exercises focus on material and energy balances involving biological materials (e.g., microorganisms), design of bioreactors, and recovery/purification techniques of important biological products.
The laboratory hands-on activities include preparation of fermentation media and solutions, sterilization, sampling, operation of the bioreactor, cell immobilization, separation of product by ultrafiltration, analysis of samples using gas chromatography (GC), and analysis of data.
BIO+ Training Series: Fundamentals of Biological Wastewater Treatment
The two-day training addresses the training needs of those who are involved in the operation of wastewater treatment facilities (WWTF) and those allied to the practice of environmental engineering. The lecture part of the training focuses on the following topics: fundamental concepts in biological wastewater treatment, biological treatment process (applicability and limitations), troubleshooting in anaerobic and anaerobic treatment reactors, and WWTF monitoring parameters. An actual performance monitoring and evaluation of two laboratory-scale reactors (activated sludge and UASB) is built into the training program.
Degree Programs
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering
Master of Science in Chemical Engineering
Master of Engineering major in Chemical Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering (BSChE)
The five-year program is designed to emphasize a more practice-oriented learning process. Laboratory practicals, industrial exposure and integrative projects make up about one-third of the program credits; the rest are academic courses designed to thoroughly prepare the students for the diverse challenges of the profession. The program has a PAASCU-Level III accreditation.
Master of Science in Chemical Engineering (MSChE)
The program is oriented towards a specialization in biochemical engineering. It is designed to develop in the students an integrated understanding of the physical, chemical and biological processes in the biosynthesis and transport of a product molecule. Upon graduation, students would have been skilled in developing and applying concepts that will lead to improvements or innovations in the upstream and downstream processing of commercially important compounds that are of biological origin. In the program, the student has the opportunity to develop a research thesis in one of the department’s three focus areas of research: bioconversions engineering, bioseparations engineering, and biological wastewater treatment engineering. The program is best taken full-time and would take a minimum of two years to complete.
Master of Engineering major in Chemical Engineering (MEngChE)
The program is the non-thesis version of the MSChE program; the thesis and industry internship requirements in the latter program are substituted with core and discipline related courses. This part-time program can be completed in only two years and a half if a student would enroll full-time during two summer terms; otherwise, the study will require a minimum of three years to complete.
Short Trainings and Programs
Review Program for Chemical Engineer Licensure Examination
The program services those graduates who are qualified to take the chemical engineering licensure examination given by the Philippine Professional Regulations Commission twice every year. It consists of lectures and refresher tests organized according to the three examination areas: Chemical and Physical Principles, Chemical Engineering Principles and General Engineering. A three-day mock examination caps the entire program. The pool of review instructors is composed of experienced faculty members coming from the chemical engineering department and the other USC departments of chemistry, physics, industrial engineering and civil engineering. The review sessions run from January to April and from June to October.
Workshop for Chemical Engineering Laboratory Instructors
The six-day workshop aims to: (a) provide adequate preparation for the non-USC instructors who intend to require their students to do off-campus experiments in the USC chemical engineering laboratories, (b) assist future instructors in designing and implementing practical laboratory experiments for the demonstration of some fundamental concepts and unit operations in chemical engineering, (c) facilitate the sharing of instructors’ experiences in the handling of ChE laboratory courses, and (d) facilitate the formulation of innovative ideas on how to optimize the learning of concepts and skills by a student in the laboratory.
BIO+ Training Series: Basic Laboratory Fermentation Training
The two-day training aims to address the needs of chemical engineers who wish to learn the basics or update their skills in operating a laboratory fermenter. The participants should preferably have a basic background on microbiology and biochemistry prior to the course.
The lecture part of the training introduces the participants to the basic aspects of fermentation processes: choice of appropriate microorganism and substrate in order to produce a particular fermentation product, nutritional requirements and growth conditions for favorable microbial reproduction, main modes of fermentation operation and the application of these modes in certain physiological or fermentation studies, and the important parts of a fermentation system.
The practical part of the training is done in the laboratory where the participants carry out the basic steps in doing a fermentation experiment including preparation of culture media, sterilization, fermenter operation, sampling, data gathering and data processing.
BIO+ Training Series: Fundamentals of Bioprocess Engineering
This four-day course primarily deals with the fundamental aspects of biochemical processes. The series of lectures and exercises focus on material and energy balances involving biological materials (e.g., microorganisms), design of bioreactors, and recovery/purification techniques of important biological products.
The laboratory hands-on activities include preparation of fermentation media and solutions, sterilization, sampling, operation of the bioreactor, cell immobilization, separation of product by ultrafiltration, analysis of samples using gas chromatography (GC), and analysis of data.
BIO+ Training Series: Fundamentals of Biological Wastewater Treatment
The two-day training addresses the training needs of those who are involved in the operation of wastewater treatment facilities (WWTF) and those allied to the practice of environmental engineering. The lecture part of the training focuses on the following topics: fundamental concepts in biological wastewater treatment, biological treatment process (applicability and limitations), troubleshooting in anaerobic and anaerobic treatment reactors, and WWTF monitoring parameters. An actual performance monitoring and evaluation of two laboratory-scale reactors (activated sludge and UASB) is built into the training program.
20 March 2007
Administrators hold post-PAASCU evaluation
Administrators hold post-PAASCU evaluation
University administrators gathered yesterday,
Dr. E. M. Remedio talks about the recent PAASCU visit. (courtesy J. R. Bersales)
Dr. Remedio cited the need for a systems approach with emphasis on process over structure, development over growth, relationships over objects, wholes over parts, and quality over quantity. She stressed that the accreditation process was cyclical and the preparation for the next eventual visit should begin now.
Fr. Salazar discusses the CHED autonomous status of USC. (courtesy J. R. Bersales)
Fr. Salazar also shared that the University will be visited by the Commission on Higher Education Regional Office to re-assess its status as an autonomous institution based on CHED MO 32 (2001). This re-accreditation will be for one year and will allow ample time for the University to prepare for the IQuAME assessment, which is required for the five-year autonomous status.
Administrators and PAASCU working committees listen to the deliberations. (courtesy J. R. Bersales)
Author: P. J. Lim
21 / March / 2007
Christopher Go, discovered "Red Jr."
Physics alumnus receives Presidential Medal of Merit
Christopher Go (B.S. Physics, 1991) received the Presidential Medal of Merit during a ceremony held as part of the 25th Anniversary of the Philippine Council for Industry and Energy Research and Development (PCIERD) last March 15, 2007.
Go, space physicist and scientist, earned recognition in the international astronomy community for his discovery on
Go received the Medal of Merit from Her Excellency President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.
Dubbed “Red Jr.” the new spot is almost half the size of the Great Red Spot, which means it is about the same size as Planet Earth. Red Jr. itself was formed in 2000 when three smaller spots collided and merged. The color remained white until December 2005 when Go reported that it slowly turned brown. When Oval BA suddenly turned red, Go was again first to report it through the Jupiter Section of the Association of Lunar and Planetary Observers.
An image of Jupiter showing Oval BA (courtesy of Chris Go).
The ceremony was held at the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology Auditorium in Diliman,
Go is a planetary imager and is the founder of the USC Astronomical Society. He regularly holds stargazing and other activities at the USC Talamban Campus.
Author: P. J. Lim
21 / March / 2007
87 Carolinians passed 2006 Nursing Board Exam
87 Carolinian nurses hurdle December board exam
Eighty-seven nurses passed the Nursing Licensure Examination given by the Professional Regulations Commission last December 2–6, 2006. USC had a passing percentage of 68% compared to the national average of 49%.
The complete list of new nurses follows: Fiona D. Abarre, Justin Mae A. Acharon, Andrea Lucky B. Acosta, Sharme Noelle R. Adormio, Francis Donald P. Alesna, Jodrich Aaron Alfabeto, Krista Lyonenne D. Ardaniel, Anthea Zorine T. Avila, Kurt E. Bacaltos, Cheryl W. Baculi;
Christie T. Bagano, Divine Grace M. Balingcasag, Ila Noah B. Barte, Sharmane Bonita Batayola, Gian Carlo B. Bayani, Luchie-Lee S. Bolls, Irene Therese P. Cabrera, Joseph V. Cabrera, Jiza Ivy D. Cambiador, Yannix G. Cane;
Ritchel L. Casaña, Jonnah May G. Chan, Lorraine Y. Cuñado, Abegail L. Daguil, Osverly Ann Daling, Flordeliza L. Dejoras II, Ritzel Marie R. Densing, Shayne C. Doverte, Grace Ann E. Draper, Marian Gail E. Enriquez;
April Mae B. Estrobo, Mary Shene Sheryl T. Farrales, Pamela Ciprania G. Fulache, Dianne C. Gakit, Roy A. Gonzales Jr., Raschid Benjamin A. Gulo, Hyacinth Marie C. Lanticse, Karl Anthony F. Lee, Xamantha Alexandra B. Lee, Daisy Ann C. Ligan;
Shane Marie R. Ligason, Rio Lalaine L. Limguangco, Lubelle A. Linao, Malcolm Tom P. Logroño, Maria Sheila B. Luceña, Frances Pamela B. Madronial, Frances Jade Magtulis, Mary Grace D. Maramba, Bolivar Michael M. Maraya, Guia D. Mendrez;
Nadia Rose S. Mendoza, Karisse Carmelle D. Mercader, Kaye Caryl M. Mijares, Rose Merry R. Moneva, Loi-Miguel L. Nacional III, Joni-Lou G. Nacua, Nelaine Carmel G. Nuñez, Raymund Christopher R. Ondona, Dennis Alvin T. Ong, Dianne Marie J. Padilla;
Kristie Joy C. Paler, Jheda Dee B. Paradillo, Elaine Grace D. Ponce, Xandrhel O. Ponce, Chris Euan C. Raagas, Sydney Mae P. Rodrigo, Johnaviel Z. Rosal, Venus Eureka B. Sabalones, Nestor Niño L. Saldivar Jr., Salem A. Samputan;
Gretchen L. Sangutan, Lhevona Dia S. Sevilla, Kimberly Ann S. Siclot, Jacqueline T. Silacan, Femarie L. Sola, Gloebel S. Sy, Jeanen L. Tabanao, Zairah S. Tabay, Angely Cyd E. Taripe, Julia Berna T. Tecson;
Ulysses Tenchavez, Ivan Daniel M. Tuang, Michelle Loureen N. Uy, Eunice Y. Vargas, Marianne D. Villarin, Vincent V. Villondo, and Jaypher B. Villafuerte.
Author: P. J. Lim
21 / March / 2007
Eighty-seven nurses passed the Nursing Licensure Examination given by the Professional Regulations Commission last December 2–6, 2006. USC had a passing percentage of 68% compared to the national average of 49%.
The complete list of new nurses follows: Fiona D. Abarre, Justin Mae A. Acharon, Andrea Lucky B. Acosta, Sharme Noelle R. Adormio, Francis Donald P. Alesna, Jodrich Aaron Alfabeto, Krista Lyonenne D. Ardaniel, Anthea Zorine T. Avila, Kurt E. Bacaltos, Cheryl W. Baculi;
Christie T. Bagano, Divine Grace M. Balingcasag, Ila Noah B. Barte, Sharmane Bonita Batayola, Gian Carlo B. Bayani, Luchie-Lee S. Bolls, Irene Therese P. Cabrera, Joseph V. Cabrera, Jiza Ivy D. Cambiador, Yannix G. Cane;
Ritchel L. Casaña, Jonnah May G. Chan, Lorraine Y. Cuñado, Abegail L. Daguil, Osverly Ann Daling, Flordeliza L. Dejoras II, Ritzel Marie R. Densing, Shayne C. Doverte, Grace Ann E. Draper, Marian Gail E. Enriquez;
April Mae B. Estrobo, Mary Shene Sheryl T. Farrales, Pamela Ciprania G. Fulache, Dianne C. Gakit, Roy A. Gonzales Jr., Raschid Benjamin A. Gulo, Hyacinth Marie C. Lanticse, Karl Anthony F. Lee, Xamantha Alexandra B. Lee, Daisy Ann C. Ligan;
Shane Marie R. Ligason, Rio Lalaine L. Limguangco, Lubelle A. Linao, Malcolm Tom P. Logroño, Maria Sheila B. Luceña, Frances Pamela B. Madronial, Frances Jade Magtulis, Mary Grace D. Maramba, Bolivar Michael M. Maraya, Guia D. Mendrez;
Nadia Rose S. Mendoza, Karisse Carmelle D. Mercader, Kaye Caryl M. Mijares, Rose Merry R. Moneva, Loi-Miguel L. Nacional III, Joni-Lou G. Nacua, Nelaine Carmel G. Nuñez, Raymund Christopher R. Ondona, Dennis Alvin T. Ong, Dianne Marie J. Padilla;
Kristie Joy C. Paler, Jheda Dee B. Paradillo, Elaine Grace D. Ponce, Xandrhel O. Ponce, Chris Euan C. Raagas, Sydney Mae P. Rodrigo, Johnaviel Z. Rosal, Venus Eureka B. Sabalones, Nestor Niño L. Saldivar Jr., Salem A. Samputan;
Gretchen L. Sangutan, Lhevona Dia S. Sevilla, Kimberly Ann S. Siclot, Jacqueline T. Silacan, Femarie L. Sola, Gloebel S. Sy, Jeanen L. Tabanao, Zairah S. Tabay, Angely Cyd E. Taripe, Julia Berna T. Tecson;
Ulysses Tenchavez, Ivan Daniel M. Tuang, Michelle Loureen N. Uy, Eunice Y. Vargas, Marianne D. Villarin, Vincent V. Villondo, and Jaypher B. Villafuerte.
Author: P. J. Lim
21 / March / 2007
19 March 2007
Message: Fr. Roderick C. Salazar, Jr., SVD
"One day, I’ll fly away, leave all this to yesterday," sang Nicole Kidman in the movie Moulin Rouge.
Graduation is one such day, dear Carolinian, when you can sing or say the same. As you do, may you hear our accompanying congratulations, blessing and goodbye, our hope and our prayers that by now you have learned, understood, and are ready to live our USC motto: Scientia, Virtus, Devotio.
With your Learning, Virtue, Devotion you should Witness the Word: the word that is God, the word that is yours.
If today, you must indeed fly away, may you also, one other day, to us and USC fly--home.
Fr. Roderick C. Salazar, Jr., SVD
President, University of San Carlos
Graduation is one such day, dear Carolinian, when you can sing or say the same. As you do, may you hear our accompanying congratulations, blessing and goodbye, our hope and our prayers that by now you have learned, understood, and are ready to live our USC motto: Scientia, Virtus, Devotio.
With your Learning, Virtue, Devotion you should Witness the Word: the word that is God, the word that is yours.
If today, you must indeed fly away, may you also, one other day, to us and USC fly--home.
Fr. Roderick C. Salazar, Jr., SVD
President, University of San Carlos
Carolinian Lawyer Named Outstanding Councilor of the Philippines
Carolinian Lawyer Named Outstanding Councilor of the Philippines
Atty. Lynette Geonzon (USC Law, 1999) became the first and only lady councilor to be named Outstanding Councilor of the Philippines in a nationwide search sponsored by Philippine Councilors’ League (PCL) and Jaycees International.
The awarding ceremony was held on March 9, 2007 on the occasion of PCL’s National Convention held at Cebu International Convention Center (CICC).
A number of councilors from all over the country participated but Ms. Geonzon was specifically cited for her innovative and significant legislations in Minglanilla, Cebu where she is now completing her second term as Municipal Councilor.
Ms. Geonzon is the only awardee from Region 7 and the only female among the ten award recipients. She and the other winning councilors got a trophy and P100,000.00 each from Special Allotment Release Order from Sen. Edgardo Angara, who was guest of honor during the PCL National Convention.
Author: Atty. J. S. Largo
13 / March / 2007
Atty. Lynette Geonzon (USC Law, 1999) became the first and only lady councilor to be named Outstanding Councilor of the Philippines in a nationwide search sponsored by Philippine Councilors’ League (PCL) and Jaycees International.
The awarding ceremony was held on March 9, 2007 on the occasion of PCL’s National Convention held at Cebu International Convention Center (CICC).
A number of councilors from all over the country participated but Ms. Geonzon was specifically cited for her innovative and significant legislations in Minglanilla, Cebu where she is now completing her second term as Municipal Councilor.
Ms. Geonzon is the only awardee from Region 7 and the only female among the ten award recipients. She and the other winning councilors got a trophy and P100,000.00 each from Special Allotment Release Order from Sen. Edgardo Angara, who was guest of honor during the PCL National Convention.
Author: Atty. J. S. Largo
13 / March / 2007
14 March 2007
USC fetes outstanding graduates, leaders, and organizations
USC fetes outstanding graduates, leaders, and organizations
Eight graduating Carolinians made it to the select group of achievers which the University
The Outstanding Graduates, in alphabetical order, were: Bernardino T. Amago IV (BSA); Douwe Francis P. Bargamento (BSA); Brandon P. Briones (BSECE); Ana Theresa C. Singcol (AB Pol Sci); Mel Fatric Rhai R. Yan (BSED); Angelie C. Costelo (BS Psych); Tiffany R. Sia (BSIE); and Christine Lovely E. Red (BS Psych).
The Outstanding Graduates, in alphabetical order, were: Bernardino T. Amago IV (BSA); Douwe Francis P. Bargamento (BSA); Brandon P. Briones (BSECE); Ana Theresa C. Singcol (AB Pol Sci); Mel Fatric Rhai R. Yan (BSED); Angelie C. Costelo (BS Psych); Tiffany R. Sia (BSIE); and Christine Lovely E. Red (BS Psych).
The nominees for Outstanding Granduates pose by the statue of San Carlos Borromeo a week before the final selection.
In fitting ceremonies with the theme "Shaping values for others, breathing life into visions", the University Awards 2007 capped a three-month process of selection starting with nominations and ending in interviews conducted by a committee supervised by the Student Affairs Services (SAS).
Ten heads of student organizations were also conferred the Outstanding Student Leader Award. These were, in alphabetical order: Alfred Emmanuel M. Awe (BSA); Stephen Alexeus G. Baltazar (BSA); Fabrienne Michelle D. Yu (BS ChE); Niña Marie P. Dalanon (BSA); Christian Love B. Daroy (BSBA); Erik Eugene C. Lapasaran Lim (BSBA); Joseph Gene R. Maaghop (BSME); Marika Felipe R. Picardal (BSECE); Annaliza J. Robin (BSECE); and Gayle Marie L. Sinadjan (BSA)
Ten heads of student organizations were also conferred the Outstanding Student Leader Award. These were, in alphabetical order: Alfred Emmanuel M. Awe (BSA); Stephen Alexeus G. Baltazar (BSA); Fabrienne Michelle D. Yu (BS ChE); Niña Marie P. Dalanon (BSA); Christian Love B. Daroy (BSBA); Erik Eugene C. Lapasaran Lim (BSBA); Joseph Gene R. Maaghop (BSME); Marika Felipe R. Picardal (BSECE); Annaliza J. Robin (BSECE); and Gayle Marie L. Sinadjan (BSA)
The finalists of the Outstanding Leader Award.
Eleven student organizations were also given the Outstanding Campus Organization Award. These were the English Majors Association; Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants; Chemical Engineering Society; Catholic Charismatic Carolinians; Student for Progress Organization; Chemical Engineering Club; Carolinian Economics Society; Chemical Engineering Council; Society of Young Business Executives; Integrated Samar & Leyte Association of Students; USC Junior Jaycees, Inc.
Author: J.E. R. Bersales
14 / March / 2007
Author: J.E. R. Bersales
14 / March / 2007
Carolinian Lawyer Named Outstanding Councilor of the Philippines
Carolinian Lawyer Named Outstanding Councilor of the Philippines
Atty. Lynette Geonzon (USC Law, 1999) became the first and only lady councilor to be named Outstanding Councilor of the
The awarding ceremony was held on
A number of councilors from all over the country participated but Ms. Geonzon was specifically cited for her innovative and significant legislations in Minglanilla,
Ms. Geonzon is the only awardee from Region 7 and the only female among the ten award recipients. She and the other winning councilors got a trophy and P100,000.00 each from Special Allotment Release Order from Sen. Edgardo Angara, who was guest of honor during the PCL National Convention.
Author: Atty. J. S. Largo
13 / March / 2007
PCNC starts two-day evaluation of USC
The Philippine Council for NGO Certification started yesterday its two-day evaluation of the University's application for Donee Institution Status. PCNC evaluators led by Ms. Fely Soledad, together with Dr. Evangeline Evangelista and Ms. Cynthia Jarina, began conducting interviews of all representatives of the University administration, faculty, students and staff at various venues to ascertain USC's application.
Dr. Evangelista interwiews representatives of the college faculty at Buttenbruch Hall
The evaluators began their day's activities with a briefing of the University Master Plan called "Vision 2020" at the President's Office. This was followed by interviews with Board of Trustees chair Engr. Jesus Alcordo and University President Fr. Roderick C. Salazar, Jr., SVD, together with board members Fr. Heinz Kulueke, SVD and Dr. Pericles Dakay.
Among the important activities during this two-day PCNC visit will be a review of all pertinent documents, especially those concerning the University's financial and administrative operations, that form part of the requirements for applying PCNC certification. If certified, PCNC will then forward its recommendations to the Bureau of Internal Revenue and the Department of Finance for USC to be awarded Donee Institution Status and be allowed to issue tax-exemption certificates to donors and benefactors.
USC is applying for PCNC certification as part of its strategic plan to raise endowments to support its strategic objectives. A Donee Institution Status from PCNC will place the University among the family of certified non-government organizations which are constantly monitored to ensure legitimacy, accountability, and transparency, especially with regard to receiving donations from individuals or corporations in the Philippines.
Among the important activities during this two-day PCNC visit will be a review of all pertinent documents, especially those concerning the University's financial and administrative operations, that form part of the requirements for applying PCNC certification. If certified, PCNC will then forward its recommendations to the Bureau of Internal Revenue and the Department of Finance for USC to be awarded Donee Institution Status and be allowed to issue tax-exemption certificates to donors and benefactors.
USC is applying for PCNC certification as part of its strategic plan to raise endowments to support its strategic objectives. A Donee Institution Status from PCNC will place the University among the family of certified non-government organizations which are constantly monitored to ensure legitimacy, accountability, and transparency, especially with regard to receiving donations from individuals or corporations in the Philippines.
Author: J.E. R. Bersales
13 / March / 2007
12 March 2007
PAASCU evaluation of CAS, COEd grad programs begins
PAASCU evaluation of CAS, COEd grad programs begins
The six-person team of the Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools, Colleges and Universities (PAASCU) arrived at 9:30 a.m. today at the Graduate Seminar Rooms of the Main Campus to begin the two-day evaluation of graduate programs of the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) and the College of Education (COEd).
Dr. Basaen (foreground) and Mrs. Pijano (rear) are welcomed by University officials.
The team members were accompanied by Mrs. Concepcion Pijano, PAASCU executive director, who will guide them in carrying out their assigned tasks. Fr. Pres. Roderick C. Salazar, Jr., SVD led University officials composed of the University Cabinet, college deans and department chairs in welcoming the accreditors and Mrs. Pijano as they entered their working quarters.
Dr. Gonzales and Dr. David are led to the PAASCU working quarters by Fr. Pres. Salazar, SVD.
To recall, the six-person team assigned PAASCU to evaluate the two colleges' graduate programs are composed of Bro. Narciso Erguiza, FSC, president of La Salle University-Ozamis, team leader; Dr. Archimedes David, dean of the Graduate School of Angeles University Foundation; Dr. Ma. Celeste Gonzales, chair of the Education Department of Ateneo de Manila University; Dr. Cleofas Basaen, vice-president for academic affairs of the University of the Cordilleras ; Mrs. Ruthsel Pe, former administrative vice-president of Notre Dame of Marbel University
All the President's men: Part of the retinue of guides, area committee chairs and University officials led by Fr. Pres. Salazar, SVD (extreme right) wait outside the Graduate Seminar Rooms for the arrival of the PAASCU Accreditation Team.
Six areas will be evaluated for a possible Level III accreditation, with each of the team members assigned one area. Bro. Erguiza will evaluate the area of administration; Dr. David, faculty; Dr. Basaen, research; Sr. Cabula, library resurces; Dr. Gonzales, instruction; and Mrs. Pe, other resources. All told, 32 CAS and 22 COEd programs will go under intense scrutiny during the two days of evaluation. USC is a charter member of PAASCU, which was established in 1957 as a body that appoints peers to evaluate programs and operations of schools, colleges and universities.
Author: J.E.R. Bersales
09 / March / 2007
08 March 2007
COL holds friendly debate with Ateneo De Davao University beamed live in Davao via Smart Communications
To mark its 70th Founding Anniversary, the College of Law (COL) sponsored a friendly debate with the Ateneo de Davao University (ADDU) College of Law on March 1, 2007 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Theodore Buttenbruch Hall.
Arguing before a packed crowd, the debaters expounded on the proposition, “Resolved, That Foreigners Be Allowed to Own Lands in the Philippines”, with ADDU debaters on the affirmative side and USC on the negative side. The debate, conducted in Modified Oregon-Oxford format, was beamed live at the Audio-Visual Room of ADDU through the facilities of Smart Communications, Inc., one of the event’s major sponsors.
The debating team from ADDU was composed of Natasha Go (Ll.B II), Jessa Wong (Ll.B II), Flora Mae Cabacungan (Ll.B III) and Jalika Mae Rosello (Ll.B III), with Atty. Israelito P. Torreon as team coach. USC COL debaters were Christine Ruflo (LLB I), Carl Sasuman (Ll.B I), Pauline Demano (Ll.B II) and Manuel Roleda (Ll.B II), with Atty. Daryl Bretch M. Largo as team coach. ADDU argued on the necessity to adopt the proposition given the country’s enormous land resources that have remained undeveloped or underdeveloped. They argued further that allowing foreigners to own land in the Philippines would translate to more foreign direct investments which would mean more jobs for the Filipinos.
USC, on the other hand, contended that it was not necessary to adopt the proposition because there was no direct causal link showing that allowing foreigners to own lands in the Philippines would translate to foreign direct investments; that the reason why there is less FDI was not because of a protectionist policy but because of graft and corruption as well as an unstable political climate; that adopting the policy will be prejudicial to national sovereignty, territorial integrity and national security and that the proposition was in fact culturally unpopular and iwa not workable given that ours is a land-based economy.
The debate was the third among the invitational debates held between the two schools. The first was held in Cebu City in 2003 and the second in Davao City in 2005.
Arguing before a packed crowd, the debaters expounded on the proposition, “Resolved, That Foreigners Be Allowed to Own Lands in the Philippines”, with ADDU debaters on the affirmative side and USC on the negative side. The debate, conducted in Modified Oregon-Oxford format, was beamed live at the Audio-Visual Room of ADDU through the facilities of Smart Communications, Inc., one of the event’s major sponsors.
The debating team from ADDU was composed of Natasha Go (Ll.B II), Jessa Wong (Ll.B II), Flora Mae Cabacungan (Ll.B III) and Jalika Mae Rosello (Ll.B III), with Atty. Israelito P. Torreon as team coach. USC COL debaters were Christine Ruflo (LLB I), Carl Sasuman (Ll.B I), Pauline Demano (Ll.B II) and Manuel Roleda (Ll.B II), with Atty. Daryl Bretch M. Largo as team coach. ADDU argued on the necessity to adopt the proposition given the country’s enormous land resources that have remained undeveloped or underdeveloped. They argued further that allowing foreigners to own land in the Philippines would translate to more foreign direct investments which would mean more jobs for the Filipinos.
USC, on the other hand, contended that it was not necessary to adopt the proposition because there was no direct causal link showing that allowing foreigners to own lands in the Philippines would translate to foreign direct investments; that the reason why there is less FDI was not because of a protectionist policy but because of graft and corruption as well as an unstable political climate; that adopting the policy will be prejudicial to national sovereignty, territorial integrity and national security and that the proposition was in fact culturally unpopular and iwa not workable given that ours is a land-based economy.
The debate was the third among the invitational debates held between the two schools. The first was held in Cebu City in 2003 and the second in Davao City in 2005.
06 March 2007
Ed Byron Monares reelected SSC president
Monares reelected SSC president; STAND sweeps council seats
Monares
STAND Party presidential contender Ed Byron Monares, 23rd president of the post-Martial Law USC Supreme Student Council (restored in 1983), was reelected in last Friday's polls to head the 24th SSC. Monares won in 15 of the 16 voting precincts set up by the Commission on Elections (Comelec).
Official results released by the Comelec today show him leading by a wide margin with 2,901 votes over his rivals Ma. Cassandra Teves of Tingog Carolinian Party and April Lain Murcia of Student Power Party (SPP). Teves garnered 892 votes while Murcia got 860 votes.
Loyd Sato, also of STAND Party, was also elected vice-president, with 2,390 votes. His lead was followed by Landon Ocampo of SPP, who got 1,360 votes, while Ariane Alix of Tingog Carolinian got 859 votes.
STAND Party shooed in 15 of its 16 candidates for the Council, a commanding lead over SPP, its closest rival this year, which won only three seats out of the 17 candidates it fielded.
The most surprising turnout of this year's elections was the trouncing of Tingog Carolinian, which failed to win a single seat in the Council. Equally surprising was the strong showing of three of the five Independents who made it to the Council. For the second time since last year, majority of Independent candidates have been elected by Carolinian students to represent them in the SSC.
Author: J.E. R. Bersales
05 / March / 2007
Official results released by the Comelec today show him leading by a wide margin with 2,901 votes over his rivals Ma. Cassandra Teves of Tingog Carolinian Party and April Lain Murcia of Student Power Party (SPP). Teves garnered 892 votes while Murcia got 860 votes.
Loyd Sato, also of STAND Party, was also elected vice-president, with 2,390 votes. His lead was followed by Landon Ocampo of SPP, who got 1,360 votes, while Ariane Alix of Tingog Carolinian got 859 votes.
STAND Party shooed in 15 of its 16 candidates for the Council, a commanding lead over SPP, its closest rival this year, which won only three seats out of the 17 candidates it fielded.
The most surprising turnout of this year's elections was the trouncing of Tingog Carolinian, which failed to win a single seat in the Council. Equally surprising was the strong showing of three of the five Independents who made it to the Council. For the second time since last year, majority of Independent candidates have been elected by Carolinian students to represent them in the SSC.
Author: J.E. R. Bersales
05 / March / 2007
03 March 2007
College students troop to 2007 SSC elections
College students troop to polls tomorrow
Partaking of an annual exercise that began with the restoration of the Supreme Student Council (SSC) in 1983, some 17,000 college students are expected to troop to the different polling centers in three college campuses tomorrow to elect the next president, vice-president and 21 councilors to represent them in the coming academic year.
The 2007 SSC elections once again pit the three traditionally competing student political parties STAND, SPP, and Tingog Carolinian which have been campaigning during the past two weeks in a bid to obtain the nod of Carolinian students. (STAND stands for Student Alliance for Nationalism and Democracy and is the oldest student political party, while SPP stands for Student Power Party, the youngest of the three competing aggrupations.)
Incumbent SSC president Ed Byron Monares (BS Mechanical Engineering 4) of STAND is running for reelection, the only second time in the 25-year history of the SSC that a president has sought reelection. To recall, Deogracias Cane of SPP was elected twice to the presidency of the SSC (in 2003 and 2004).
Students taking a closer look at the five Indpendent hopefuls.
Pitted against Monares are April Laine Murcia (AB Political Science 3) of SPP and Ma. Cassanadra Teves, (BS Psychology 2) of Tingog Carolinian.
The vice presidential hopefuls are Loyd Wilson Sato (AB Anthropology 3) of STAND; Lanndon Ocampo (B.S. Industrial Engineering 3) of SPP and Ariane Alix (B.S. Architecture 3) of Tingog Carolinian.
Vying for the 21 council seats are 16 candidates from STAND; 17 from SPP; 15 from Tingog Carolinian; and five Independents.
Author: J.E. R. Bersales
01 / March / 2007
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