USC ECE Awarded Center of Development (COD)

The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) presented an Award of Distinction to the University of San Carlos as a CENTER OF DEVELOPMENT (COD) for Bachelor of Science in Electronics and Communications Engineering (BSECE) effective December 21, 2009 up to December 21, 2012.

The recognition was signed by CHED Chairman Hon. Emmanuel Y. Angeles on December 21, 2009 at the Higher Education Development Center in Diliman, Quezon City. “Centers of Development (CODs) are higher education institutions (HEIs), both public and private, which have demonstrated the highest degree or level of standards along the areas of instruction, research and extension.”

Author: Department of Electronics and Communications Engineering
11 / February / 2010

USC: One of the top 20 universities in the Philippines according to CHED and PRC

The University of San Carlos (USC) placed 11th on the list of Top 20 Universities and Colleges in the Philippines. USC is one of the only two schools from the Visayas region in the top 20. The other one is Silliman University in Dumaguete City, which placed at no. 4.

According to the Professional Regulations Commission(PRC) and the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), here is a list of the Top 20 Universities and Colleges in the Philippines, based on the average passing rate in the BOARD EXAMINATIONS OF ALL COURSES.

1. University of the Philippines (Diliman Campus /Luzon)

2. University of the Philippines (Los Banos Campus/ Luzon)

3. University of the Philippines (Manila Campus /Luzon)

4. Silliman University (Dumaguete City / Visayas)

5. Ateneo deDavao University (Davao / Mindanao)

6. Ateneo de Manila University (Manila /Luzon)

7. University of Sto. Tomas (Manila / Luzon)

8. Mindanao State University (Iligan Institute ofTech/ Mindanao)

9. Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila (Manila/Luzon)

10. Saint Louis University (Baguio City / Luzon)

11. University of San Carlos (Cebu City / Visayas)

12. Xavier University (Cagayan de Oro / Mindanao)

13. Mindanao State University (Main / Mindanao)

14. Urios College (Butuan City / Mindanao)

15. Polytechnic University of the Philippines (Manila/ Luzon)

16. De La Salle University (Manila / Luzon)

17. Mapua Institute of Technology (Manila / Luzon)

18. Adamson University (Manila /Luzon)

19. Central Mindanao University (Bukidnon/Mindanao)

20. University of Southern Philippines (Davao /Mindanao)

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PRC ranks USC 2nd Best ECE School

PRC ranks USC 2nd Best ECE School

The Professional Regulation Commission ranked the University of San Carlos as the 2nd Best Performing School in the Electronics and Communications Engineering Licensure Examination held last April 2007.

This came as USC posted a 51% (40 out of 79) passing percentage, significantly higher than the nationwide average of 35%. USC is the only ECE school in Cebu to have surpassed the national average. USC is the 2nd Best Performing Schools in the nation among those with 50–99 examinees.

The new Electronics and Communications engineers are: Ruby Ann I. Abarquez, Alison C. Altomia, Adrian W. Andoy, May Carolyn M. Aquino, Christine Angelie P. Arcenal, Mae R. Aying, Rodel M. Balasubas, Janice Agape R. Baricuatro, Janezel F. Bellezas, Jam Charisse S. Cagas;

Therese R. Celocia, Claribelle L. Chang, Rejohn Ronald A. Cuares, Colin G. Custodio, Abelardo Luis D. de Asis, Emmanuel Elijacob K. Delfino, Roux D. Desquitado, Katrina May D. Diola, Donald M. English, Priscilla Marie O. Gimena; Clark P. Ibarra, Dan C. Labadan II, Carlo M. Lawas, Rey Anthony B. Lim, Generson M. Lureñana, Reynell G. Mancio, Stephen B. Mendoza, Alex C. Penaranda, Ryan A. Prado, Randy Martin Alessandro M. Quinto;Timothy James A. Rapes, Alfred Lou A. Saldariega, Alvin Caesar F. Saldaña, Jaquilyn Jolly C. Santos, Ronald Ray G. Sarabosing, Robert Francis C. Tejam, Gilyard M. Torion, Jerome B. Tuazon, and Peter Arcade O. Ubas.

Author: P. J. Lim
04 / May / 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.

Author: J.E. R. Bersales
13 / 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; and Sr. Ancilla Cabula, SFIC, IMC director of St. Joseph’s College, Quezon City.

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