University of San Carlos online enrollment, a failure

The University of San Carlos online enrollment is not working. Those who are wishing to get themselves enrolled while having a vacation on a cozy island, sorry to spoil your daydreaming. You have to be at the University, follow a long queue and sweat like crazy to be listed this coming semester.

The USC online enrollment was introduced last first semester AY 08-09. However, there have been a lot of glitches to the system that they have to shut it down for now.

It may resurrect soon.

So, sa pagkakaron, linya lang una ta bay.

Email USC for Transcript/Diploma assistance

Are you planning to get a copy of your transcript of records from the USC Registrar's office? Are you so far away from Cebu that you cannot be at the Main Campus to get the records yourself?

Worry not. The University of San Carlos is extending its services online to those who need Transcript/Diploma assistance. The best way to get a fast reply is to email them directly here: recordsection [at] usc.edu.ph

Also, international students wanting to study in USC, you can get more information by emailing reyap [at] usc.edu.ph.

USC Library Schedule

USC library opening hours.

Main Campus

Buttenbruch Hall
07:30 AM - 08:00 PM MON-FRI
07:30 AM - 05:00 PM SAT

Cebuano Studies Center
07:30 AM - 05:30 PM

Central Library
07:30 AM - 09:00 PM

Law Library
08:00 AM - 08:00 PM

Serials Library
07:30 AM - 08:00 PM

van Gansewinkel Hall
08:00 AM - 08:00 PM MON-FRI
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM SAT

WB-Knowledge for Devt. Center
07:30 AM - 09:00 PM

North Campus

Basic Education Library
07:00 AM - 05:30 PM

A-V Center
08:00 AM - 12:00 NN
01:00 PM - 05:00 PM

South Campus

TEC Library
07:30 AM - 07:00 PM

Basic Education Libraries
07:00 AM - 05:30 PM

A-V Center
08:00 AM - 12:00 NN
01:00PM - 05:00 PM

Talamban Campus

ARFA Library
07:30 AM - 07:30 PM MON-FRI
07:30 AM - 05:30 PM SAT

Engineering Library
07:30 AM - 07:30 PM MON-FRI
07:30 AM - 05:30 PM SAT

Health Sciences Library
07:30 AM - 07:30 PM MON-FRI
07:30 AM - 05:30 PM SAT

Science Library
07:30 AM - 07:30 PM MON-FRI
07:30 AM - 05:30 PM SAT

Rigney Hall
07:30 AM - 07:30 PM MON-FRI
07:30 AM - 12:00 NN SAT

van Engelen AV Room
07:30 AM - 04:30 PM MON-SAT

Hoeppener Hall
07:30 AM - 07:30 PM MON-FRI
07:30 AM - 05:00 PM SAT

Filipino scholars off to UK

The University of San Carlos Office of External Affairs has announced the names of the three grantees of the Ford Foundation International Fellowships Program - Philippines . The grantees come from Central and Eastern Visayas.

The Filipino scholars will be sent to universities in the UK to take up further studies.

1. Noeme del Migues
Program Coordinator
Social Apostolate Center
Southern Leyte
MA Social Work
University of East Anglia, United Kingdom

2. Michael Cañares
Holy Name University
Tagbilaran City
MA Development Studies
London School of Economics, United Kingdom

3. Laricel Jarenzo
Capiz Province
MSc Practicing Sustainable Development
University of London, United Kingdom

GMA witnesses signing of town histories project agreement

GMA witnesses signing of town histories project agreement

Pres. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo witnessed at noon today the signing of the Memorandum of Agreement for the Cebu Town Histories Project between the Province of Cevu, represented by Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia, and USC, represented by Fr. Teodoro Gapuz, SVD, vice president for academic affairs. The signing cermeonies were held at the Cebu Provincial Capitol on the occasion of the birthday celebration of Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia who turned 52 today.

The project, which intends to produce 55 books detailing the histories of each town and city in Cebu, is a brainchild of Gov. Garcia, who already expressed her desire to produce definitive histories of each town and city in the province---the first of its kind ever in the history of the country.

The project was sponsored by Hon. Agnes Magapale of the Cebu Provincial Board, which has unanimously approved assigned P12 million to the University of San Carlos to produce these definitive histories within 26 months. Each book is to be penned by a writer recommended by each town and city executive.

At USC, the project will be carried out under the leadership of Dr. Resil Mojares and Rene Alburo. The Department of History and Cebuano Studies Center are also collaborating to make the project a success. Other parties to the project are Ramon Aboitiz Foundation, Inc. and the Visayas Studies Center of U.P. College Cebu.

Author: J. E. R. Bersales
12 / October / 2007

Baumgartner Central Library re-opens

Baumgartner Central Library re-opens

After two months of pounding, curing, painting and polishing, the University community will witness the re-opening of the Fr. Joseph Baumgartner Central Library at the 2nd floor, Dingman Building, Main Campus on September 8, 2007 at 10:30 a.m.

The ribbon cutting will be graced by the Board of Trustees Chair Engr. Jesus N. Alcordo, who will be assisted by Trustee Dr. Pericles P. Dakay and University President Fr. Roderick C. Salazar Jr., SVD. University Chaplain Fr. Samuel D. Clarin, SVD and Main Campus Chaplain Fr. Ruel S. Gado, SVD, will officially bless the Fr. Joseph Baumgartner Central Library and dedicate it to a priest who was instrumental in the development of the library through his untiring energy and enthusiasm.

Fr. Baumgartner was not a librarian by training, but he built an excellent collection of books in all fields of knowledge which earned recognition for the university library as one of the best libraries in the country.

The Central Library will open its doors for service to students and faculty on September 10, 2007.

Author: Staff
07 / September / 2007

USC Campus Ministry

University of San Carlos CAMPUS MINISTRY

History
Campus Ministry has a long and lively history, demonstrating its ability to respond to and grow with the signs of the times. From a small club of concerned priests and lay Catholics, to an officially recognized ministry - this growth has involved thousands of lay people who have generously shared themselves. Before, Campus Ministry was perceived as an apostolate primarily reserved to the clergy and religious. It was taken then as some kind of an "additional service" to the studentry, or for some, a simple justification of the priest’s or religious presence in the campus. And the tasks primarily were religious or spiritual in nature, specifically in preparation for the reception and administering of the Sacraments, thus the apostolate itself is associated mainly to Chaplaincy in relation to pastoral care.

Now, a broader understanding of the Campus Ministry is upheld. It is not only an "additional attention" to students, reserved for priests and religious, but an integral part of a Catholic educational institution's mission for the integral growth of every member of the community. "To relegate this ministry to the institution's periphery in an isolated department or office of 'Campus Ministry', is to fault the University's or College's essential Catholic identity"

Campus Ministry in the University is as old as the institution itself. Since the beginning, being a Catholic institution, although the term Campus Ministry was not still being conceived, spiritual attention and value formation had already been done. As the institution grew into a University, a need for more organized pastoral work in the campus was felt. This slowly gave birth to the designation of a University Chaplain, to take charge of the liturgical and pastoral activities in the University in the late 60’s. The University has produced a list of Chaplains since the SVDs assumed the administration.

Taking into consideration of the number of the members of the University which comprises four (4) campuses: South Campus, North Campus, Talamban Campus and the Main Campus, Associate Chaplains were appointed to help the University Chaplain in the pastoral care of all the members of the University.

And always conscious of her identity, as a Catholic educational institution, all efforts to better fulfill her mission to evangelize, eventually gave birth to the - USC Campus Ministry.

Rationale of USC Campus Ministry
The Society of the Divine Word is conscious of the great challenge that poses the reality of the youth in our time. The document "Witnessing to the Word", #10 (September 1986) of the Society, underlined the fact that the youth constitutes the great number of the whole humanity. This is also very true in the Philippine context. The PCP II documents notes: The Philippines is the country of the young. In 1989 about 60% of the total population, that is 35.9 million, was below 25 years old of which 8.2 million belong to 18-24 years of age (PCP II 380, 383).

The Divine Word Society's response calls for the intensification of our commitment with the youth and children, improving always our ways of working in the youth apostolate in schools and outside of them. The SVD Constitution 109.2 has this to say: "Aware of our responsibility of the future of the Church and the human society, we dedicate with zeal in the task of Christian education and formation of the youth, inside and outside the school campuses." The SVD believes that the apostolate among the youth must aim at the integral formation of the person, a wholistic approach to education.

We want to have:

• self-convinced Catholics but respectful of other creeds
• well-formed in the light of the Gospel
• community forming and community loving
• committed to the Church and to the growth of the society
• committed to the Missions Ad Gents.

In simple words, an evangelized and evangelizing person.

In the Philippines, the University of San Carlos, being administered by the SVD missionaries, is certainly an apostolate among the Filipinos. All in all, there are more than 20 thousand students and some 2 thousand professors and non-academic personnel. So, for the SVDs, aside from being an educational institution, the USC is also a privileged place for evangelization. Privileged in the sense that, in all campuses the members of the educational community are almost present everyday of the week, much more than their presence in parishes. This justifies the presence of the Society of the Divine Word in the University as a religious missionary congregation. This is reflected in the University's mission statement:

… "USC is an institution of learning committed to the education and transformation of the professional dedicated to the regional and national development and human advancement. And as a Catholic institution, it assures within the university community and in the academic world a Christian presence, characterized by learning in the light of the Catholic faith and the missionary commitment of the Society of the Divine Word."

At the same time, the University's motto "Scientia, Virtus, Devotio", is always a force that impels everyone not only to become good professionals in their field but to become better persons; to be Christian professionals.

Campus Ministry is an apostolate that facilitates in each member of the USC community a personal and communitarian experience of God, providing a more Christian atmosphere in all campuses. It complements the academic discipline, as it is not a parallel activity to it, so as to enhance the growth process of each person in faith and be truly a disciple of Christ. This discipleship evidently entails the responsibility to help in the social, cultural and moral transformation and development of the society (PCP II, Decrees 107). The personal experience of God must lead the person to share and bear witness of it in the community and serve the same community where he belongs and to the Church (society) in general.

Vision – Mission

We, the Campus Ministers of the University of San Carlos, imbued by the Trinitarian Spirituality of St. Arnold Janssen, nourished by the Eucharist and empowered by the Word, commit ourselves to develop and maintain programs that aid the members of the university community to become living witnesses to the Word among themselves and the community-at-large. This we intend to accomplish through the promotion of Bible Reflection, Mission Animation, Communication and Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation.

Goals and Objectives
The University Campus Ministry aims to form basic Christian communities in the University in the Spirit of the Trinitarian Spirituality of Arnold Janssen where people grow in inner freedom and responsibility through: active participation in and appreciation of the various liturgical celebrations and pastoral activities; regular faith-life formation programs, Gospel values seminar-workshops, recollections and retreats and other community building activities; active participation in missions, animations and activities critical analysis of social concerns and issues affecting the Carolinian community and responding to them in appropriate ways; and solidarity with the poor through personal involvement in outreach activities.

It is said that there are two centers of activities in any Catholic learning institution: the library and the chapel. The first is to develop the intelligence of the human mind; the second is to form the human heart. The Campus Ministry is certainly a fundamental part in the life and activities in the University. After all, education is more than just academics; it is enhancing life, it is life.

Services Offered
LITURGICAL-SACRAMENTAL/ PRAYER LIFE

• Regular liturgical and sacramental celebrations
• First Communions and Confirmations
• Novenas, feasts, devotions, processions, pilgrim walk, etc.
• Special school liturgical celebrations
• Special liturgies with ReEd Department
• Prayer meetings/services/rallies/vigils
• Knights/Ladies of the Altar
• Knights of Columbus
• Lives of Saints

Catholic Christian Ethics

• In coordination with ReEd Department and SAS, includes teaching and living up the human and Christian moral values
• Write-ups, print articles, conferences, etc. on moral uprightness
• Pastoral counseling
• Conferences and Courses
• Retreats and recollections

Linkage With the Archdiocese
Link with ACM (Archdiocesan Campus Ministry)

• Summer Institute, special Campus Ministry courses
• Link with Cebu clergy, Archdiocesan celebrations and activities, Sto. Niño
• Festivities, Youth organizations, religious congregations, etc.
• University Chaplain assists every now and then the Sto. Rosario Parish

Mission Animation (Dialogue with the Faith-Seekers)
AJS Seminars and meetings

• Link with SSpS
• Direct evangelization: Mission Camp, catechism, etc.
• Retreat and recollection, seminars and workshops on missions
• Mission Week
• SVD Week
• Mission Sunday
• With ReEd Dept., promote Mission spirituality, SVD spirituality, Blessed Arnold Janssen, etc.
• Link with other religious/ecumenical activity Promotion of SVD/SSpS vocations
• Mission Camps / Hearts on Fire

Word of God Apostolate

• Bible courses and studies
• Bible enthronement
• Bible groups, bible sharing,
• Program RENEW
• Bibliodrama
• Bible quotes in Bulletin Boards, lobbies and offices
• In coordination with ReEd., give bible workshop and form bible groups among students
• Coordinate and participate in the SVD Biblical apostolate, local and provincial level
• Participation in Hearts on Fire Workshop

Communication

• Publications (Newsletter or BULLETIN articles)
• CM Website
• Dialogue with other cultures and religions
• Preaching, homilies, etc.
• Radio Program
• Texting good messages

Community Building

• Difficulty because of the context, specially the non-permanency of students
• Existing communities: CMSV, CCC, CaYM, etc.
• Existing ADEA groupings
• In coordination with SAS give Seminar on Leadership
• Seminar on Christian Leadership
• Sportsfest
• Agapes
• Link with other schools
• Link with other non-USC groups
• Fostering BEC in adopted communities/support parish BEC program
• Support to the Blessed Arnold Parish
• JPIC (Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation)
• In coordination with the AEILO/CES Office, make campaigns for the marginalized calamity-affected people, etc.
• Prayer and street rallies for justice and peace
• In coordination with the ReEd., give Seminar-Workshops on PCP 11 and Social Teachings of the Church (Social Encyclicals)
• Community Extension/Social Projects
• Adopt a Family/ School/ Barangay Program
• Ecological campaigns and activities
• Social Justice Advocacy
• Linkage with the SVD JPIC, government organizations and NGO's
• (In coordination with Alumni Ass. and CaYM, acquire HOME for STUDENTS)

USC Athletics Department

USC ATHLETICS

Major Concerns

1. Varsity Teams a. Elementary b. Secondary c. College
2. University Intramurals
3. Sports Facilities

Services Available

1. Annual try-out/summer training for College Varsity trainees/players.
2. Issuance of certification for early enrolment to varsity athletes.
3. Monthly meetings with the coaching staff to monitor and evaluate the players performance as well as their training program.
4. Monitoring and assessing of mid-term & final grades of College Varsity Athletes done every semester.
5. Facilitating of documentary requirements of varsity players such as certification, transcript of records and photocopies of birth certificates needed for CESAFI, PRISAA as well as other local & regional athletic events/tournaments.
6. Holding and facilitating of the annual University Intramurals.
7. Purchasing of new athletic/sports equipment needed by the varsity athletes during athletic events.
8. Providing sports equipment to all participating colleges during their scheduled practices as preparation for the Intramurals.
9. Conducting an annual inventory of sports equipment to assess and determine what sports equipment are needed for the following year.
10. Providing equipment and facilities to any student organizations, Adea and Faculty club during their annual sports activities (E.G. Sportfest)
11. Allowing students to borrow chessboards and table tennis equipments whether for practices or leisure purposes
12. Close monitoring of gym and other University sports facilities open to the public.

Athletic Events for Varsity Athletes
Men and Women

* Basketball
* Volleyball
* Soccer Football
* Badminton
* Lawn Tennis
* Table Tennis
* Swimming
* Chess

USC Guidance Services Center

Guidance Services Center

Our Vision
The Guidance Center participates in the realization of the USC VISION-MISSION by providing opportunities for PERSONAL GROWTH of the Carolinian and the community

Core Function
The Guidance Center complements the Academic Program of the university by providing services to and facilitating programs for the STUDENTS and significant others (teachers, peers, parents, administrative staff) involved in their (students) development which are aimed at:

• promoting, personal, interpersonal and leadership competencies
• facilitating psycho-emotional development
• facilitating academic, social and career adjustments
• generating data relevant to on-going GUIDANCE operations, as well as to instruction and management.

Services

Counceling Service
(The Heart of Guidance Services) The school provides the time, the place, and the personnel required for skilled assistance to individual students in working out solutions to personal concern that will lead them to a better self-understanding and adjustment to life. It maybe done individually or done in a group (individual counseling or group counseling).

Information Service To provide for the collection, maintenance, and dissemination of information. Information available maybe classified into:
A. Information Dissemination
1. Educational Information
*requirements for entrance
* curricular & co-curricular offerings
* scholarships
* information about schools abroad
* Guidance & other services in school
* shifting to another course
* transferring to another school
* withdrawing subjects

2. Personal-Social Information
* Personal-Social Development
* Personal Hygiene
* Tips on appropriate Behavior at Social Functions
* Personality Development
* Relationship Enhancement
* Dating

3. Occupational Information
* Possible Job Opportunities for specific courses
* Possible Career Options
* Work Values

B. Group Guidance Activities

Group Guidance Activities may be delivered through lectures, symposia or trainings. The following training programs are available upon requests
* Study Improvement Program
* Self-Awareness Seminar
* Effective Communication
* Personal Management
* Relationship Enhancement Seminar
* Time Management Seminar
* Self-concept/Self-image Enhancement Training.
* Well-being (Stress Management Seminar)
* Decision-making Seminar
* Problem-Solving Seminar
* Other Human Relations Development Training Programs
* Career Reassessment Symposium
* Symposium on Work Ethic
* Other trainings may be designed to fit the expressed needs of
requesting clients.

Follow-Up Service
Aims at maintaining contact with students still in school and those who have graduated in order to aid the school in evaluating the effectiveness of the program and gathering relevant information from the students that the school can use to enhance its program.

Referral Service
Concerned with transferring an individual to another person or agency for specialized assistance which may not be available from the original source.

Research Service
Concerned with generating data relevant to on-going Guidance operations as well as to instruction and management.

Individual Analysis Service
A program for maintaining a continuous study of each student that includes the development and use of cumulative records, test results, and other procedures and techniques of assessing individual growth. Stress is placed on the application of data to teaching and counseling. This record is strictly confidential.

University of San Carlos Athletics

USC ATHLETICS

Major Concerns

1. Varsity Teams a. Elementary b. Secondary c. College
2. University Intramurals
3. Sports Facilities

Services Available

1. Annual try-out/summer training for College Varsity trainees/players.
2. Issuance of certification for early enrolment to varsity athletes.
3. Monthly meetings with the coaching staff to monitor and evaluate the players performance as well as their training program.
4. Monitoring and assessing of mid-term & final grades of College Varsity Athletes done every semester.
5. Facilitating of documentary requirements of varsity players such as certification, transcript of records and photocopies of birth certificates needed for CESAFI, PRISAA as well as other local & regional athletic events/tournaments.
6. Holding and facilitating of the annual University Intramurals.
7. Purchasing of new athletic/sports equipment needed by the varsity athletes during athletic events.
8. Providing sports equipment to all participating colleges during their scheduled practices as preparation for the Intramurals.
9. Conducting an annual inventory of sports equipment to assess and determine what sports equipment are needed for the following year.
10. Providing equipment and facilities to any student organizations, Adea and Faculty club during their annual sports activities (E.G. Sportfest)
11. Allowing students to borrow chessboards and table tennis equipments whether for practices or leisure purposes
12. Close monitoring of gym and other University sports facilities open to the public.

Athletic Events for Varsity Athletes
Men and Women

* Basketball
* Volleyball
* Soccer Football
* Badminton
* Lawn Tennis
* Table Tennis
* Swimming
* Chess