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.

USC Dance Troupe: Ako ay Pilipino

USC Dance Troupe: Ako ay Pilipino.

Kabilin show, May 21, 2007 at the University of San Carlos Gym.

The University of San Carlos Dance Troupe is a performing arts group dedicated to the preservation and promotion of Filipino culture through its repertoire of cultural dances. It is composed of students from various colleges in the University. The group serves as the cultural arm of USC through its cultural performances in the local, national and global scenes.

The USC Dance Troupe will remain steadfast in its commitment to bring pride to our nation and continue preserving, promoting and enriching the legacy of the Filipino culture for the community and the world.

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USC Law and Business School Building Breaks Ground

Law and Business School Building Breaks Ground

Another milestone in USC was ushered in by the Administration to fruition and was heralded by the ground breaking ceremony which marked the dedication of the site and the start of construction work for the new Law and Business School building at the Main Campus.

The new building will cater to the increasing enrolment of the College of Law and the Graduate Business Program of the College of Commerce. The building will have 30 lecture rooms, an Audio-Visual Room, Review and Moot Courts, Administrative Offices, Exhibit Area, and Student Lounge. It will be ready for partial occupancy at the start of the Second Semester, School Year 2007-2008, and for full occupancy by December 2007.

The construction of the a new building for the Colleges of Law and Commerce is the culmination of a dream for USC, for two of its star colleges, which is no longer far and elusive, according to Fr. Louie Punzalan, SVD.

And from Fr. Teodoro Gapuz, SVD – a home of unity for future board topnotchers and outstanding businessmen – a literal and metaphorical powerhouse of professionals extending a new dimension to USC’s Credo: Witness to the word, locally and globally. The beaming faces of the administrators of the College of Commerce led by Fr. Mark Mathias, SVD, who led the prayer service and the College of Law led by Atty. Alex Monteclar summed up the response of the community to the soon-to-rise edifice.

Author: Archt. Ellis Puerto
10 / May / 2007

So long Father Alejandrino Plaza, Jr., SVD

Father Alejandrino Plaza, Jr., SVD

Fr. Alejandrino A. Plaza, SVD, North Campus Chaplain,
1952-2007

Last Sunday, May 6, 2007, Father Alejandrino Plaza, Jr., SVD, Chaplain of the USC North Campus, passed away at 12:15 in the afternoon. He died of diabetic complication / cirrhoses. His body now lies at USC Main Chapel.

The Funeral Mass will be on Friday, May 11, 2007 at 2 o'clock in the afternoon. The burial will follow right after at the Cebu Evergreen Memorial Park at South Coastal Road (SRP). Four University school buses shall be made available for the employees who wish to join the burial rites. The buses will be stationed at Sanciangko Street (street fronting the gym).

10 / May / 2007

USC College of Nursing Pinning Ceremony

College of Nursing holds 27th Pinning Ceremony

April 29, 2007 was a big day for 383 graduates of Batch 2007 of the College of Nursing. In a symbolic ceremony, these graduates received their pins signifying that they had completed their clinical requirements.

The 27^th Pinning Ceremony was held at the Fr. Rudolf Rahmann Cultural Center, South Campus.

The highlight of the Ceremony was the Distribution of Awards for different categories.

CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENCE
April 29, 2007

OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE IN
COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING

1. Blanco, Sharmaine Victoria B.
2. Englis, Mae Emerie C.
3. Fuertes, Jofresel S.
4. Gabuya, Carl T.
5. Maraguinot, Karen G.
6. Ordiz, Melvie L.

OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE IN
CLINICAL NURSING

1. Beduya, Julie Ann Krispy P.
2. Corre, Kristine Maye M.

OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE
IN BOTH CLINICAL NURSING AND
COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING

1. Bertuso, Cecile C.
2. Catamora, Razel E.
3. Cotejo, Bryan M.
4. Duran, Alan Paolo R.
5. Ediza, Jane Michelle C.
6. Lipat, Gerardo Jr. M.
7. Sia, Kyle Anthony A.
8. Tompong, Maria Lourdes Cecilia A.
9. Yap, Anton Ivan L.

JOSEPH FREINADEMETZ AWARD

1. Labay, Jay-Conrad G.

LEADERSHIP AWARD

1. Labay, Jay-Conrad G.
2. Sejuela, Jesamin P.

College of Nursing - 27th Pinning Ceremony Batch 2007

Author: Mrs. Antonia F. Pascual
08 / May / 2007

USC College of Nursing Pinning Ceremony

College of Nursing holds 27th Pinning Ceremony

April 29, 2007 was a big day for 383 graduates of Batch 2007 of the College of Nursing. In a symbolic ceremony, these graduates received their pins signifying that they had completed their clinical requirements.

The 27^th Pinning Ceremony was held at the Fr. Rudolf Rahmann Cultural Center, South Campus.

The highlight of the Ceremony was the Distribution of Awards for different categories.

CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENCE
April 29, 2007

OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE IN
COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING

1. Blanco, Sharmaine Victoria B.
2. Englis, Mae Emerie C.
3. Fuertes, Jofresel S.
4. Gabuya, Carl T.
5. Maraguinot, Karen G.
6. Ordiz, Melvie L.

OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE IN
CLINICAL NURSING

1. Beduya, Julie Ann Krispy P.
2. Corre, Kristine Maye M.

OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE
IN BOTH CLINICAL NURSING AND
COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING

1. Bertuso, Cecile C.
2. Catamora, Razel E.
3. Cotejo, Bryan M.
4. Duran, Alan Paolo R.
5. Ediza, Jane Michelle C.
6. Lipat, Gerardo Jr. M.
7. Sia, Kyle Anthony A.
8. Tompong, Maria Lourdes Cecilia A.
9. Yap, Anton Ivan L.

JOSEPH FREINADEMETZ AWARD

1. Labay, Jay-Conrad G.

LEADERSHIP AWARD

1. Labay, Jay-Conrad G.
2. Sejuela, Jesamin P.

College of Nursing - 27th Pinning Ceremony Batch 2007

Author: Mrs. Antonia F. Pascual
08 / May / 2007

USC Law Diamond Jubilee

USC Law launches Diamond Jubilee during its Grand Alumni Homecoming

This 2007, the University of San Carlos College of Law turned seventy years young! In celebration of its Diamond Jubilee, the College held, together with the USC Law Alumni Association, Inc., a grand alumni homecoming at the Cebu Country Club on Sunday, April 28, 2007.

The grand celebration began with a Mass celebrated by a law alumnus and a silver jubilarian from Class ’82, Fr. John Jonah Orat. It was immediately followed by dinner, entertainment, and a program showcasing the Outstanding Alumni for 2007, the Dean’s Report of Atty. Alex L. Monteclar and the Message of the University President, Fr. Roderick C. Salazar, Jr., SVD.

The Dean’s Report gave insights on the new programs and activities of the College, notably the Moot Court Competition and the New Curricular Program to commence this coming academic year.

The highlight, however, was on the new building which will be constructed beginning May 2007. Fr. Salazar noted that as the College celebrates its Diamond Jubilee, we are reminded of the many blessings of the College of Law, and are grateful to the people who made all these possible.

A Carolinian placed 7^th in the 2006 Bar Examinations, and the College registered a high 85% passing percentage of its 2006 graduates.

The happy affair ended with a night of singing and dancing and the raffle of the grand prize, which is a round trip ticket for two to Manila-Hong Kong- Manila courtesy of Philippine Airlines.

Author: Atty. Joan S. Largo
05 / May / 2007

University of San Carlos Enrolment Guide: Freshmen

Enrolment Guide ENROLMENT GUIDE FOR FRESHMEN FIRST SEMESTER AY 2007-2008 April 16- June 9, 2007 Admission Credentials: Original High School Card (Form 138A) Original or certified copy of Birth Certificate Certified copy of Alien Certificate of Registration (ACR) for alien student If foreign student, clearance from the Foreign Student Coordinator Certificate of Recommendation from the Admissions Officer duly approved by the Department Chair/ College Dean Accomplished Student’s Personal Data Sheet with one 2x2 black and white picture or colored picture with white background Step 1 Go to the Admissions Office for processing of application for admission. Step 2 Go to the Office of the Department Chair. Present admission credentials and Certificate of Recommendation for approval. At this point, student must fill up the registration form completely. Main Campus: Bachelor of Philosophy/A.B. Philosophy Philosophy Dept., Room 334, 3rd Floor B.S. Psychology Psychology Dept., Room 324, 3rd Floor A.B. History History Dept., Room 220, 2nd Floor A.B. Anthropology /A.B. Sociology Socio/ Anthro Dept., Room 230, 2nd Floor A.B. Library Science Library Science Dept., Room 202, 2nd Floor A.B. Political Science Political Science Dept., Room 344, 3rd Floor A.B. English/Applied Ling. w/ Secretarial Studies Languages & Literature Dept., Ground Floor A.B. Economics Economics Dept., Ground Floor B.S. Accountancy/ B.S. Management Accounting Accountancy Dept, Ground Floor B.S. B.A. / B.S.O.Ad./ B.S.S.A. Business Administration Dept , Ground Floor B.S.H.R.M./ A.H.R.M./ B.T.M. Hospitality Management Dept., Ground Floor

South Campus: College of Education Room 106E Talamban Campus: College of Nursing AVR Health Sciences Building B.S. Chemical Engineering ChE Dept., Ground Floor B.S. Civil Engineering CE Dept., Ground Floor B.S. Computer Engineering CompE Dept., Room 263T, 2rd Floor B.S. E.E../ B.S.E.C.E. EE/ ECE Dept., Room 369T, 3rd Floor B.S. I.E./B.S.M.E. ME/IE Dept., Room 243T, 2nd Floor Bachelor of Fine Arts Fine Arts Dept., 401T, 4th Floor B.S. Architecture Architecture Dept., 404T, 4th Floor B.S. Biology/ B.S. Marine Biology Biology Dept., Room C239, Science Bldg. B.S. Mathematics/ B.S.I.T./ B.S.C.S./A.C.S Math/ CS Dept., AS Ground Floor B.S. Chemistry Chemistry Dept., Room B326, Science Bldg. B.S. Physics Physics Dept., Room A227, Science Bldg. B.S. Pharmacy Dean’s Office, Health Sciences Bldg. Step 3 Go to the Registrar’s Office (Main Campus: ground floor near the main entrance lobby; South Campus: COED AVR; Talamban Campus: Room 172, Bunzel Building or AVR Health Sciences Bldg.) for submission of the following admission credentials: Original High School Card (Form 138A) Original or certified copy of Birth Certificate Certified copy of Alien Certificate of Registration (ACR) for alien student If foreign student, clearance from the Foreign Student Coordinator Certificate of Recommendation from the Admissions Officer duly approved by the Department Chair/ College Dean Accomplished Student’s Personal Data Sheet with one 2x2 black and white picture or colored picture with white background At this point, you will be admitted to the ARIS academic program. Temporary ID card and Student Manual will be given. Step 4 Go back to the Department (room nos. refer to Step 2) for advising and encoding of courses. Step 5 Go to the Cash Counter for down payment of PhP 2,000.00. Payments can also be made at any BPI and RCBC Savings Branches Nationwide, ASPAC Branches in Cebu Province, and PNB- Cebu and Bohol. The University Tellers also accept payments using VISA and MASTERCARD. Discounts on tuition fees for full payment before start of classes: 5% for cash payment; 3.5% for payment using Citibank credit cards; 2.5% using other credit cards. Discounts for brothers/sisters enrolled in the University of San Carlos: 5% on tuition fees. Step 6 Claim your validated Admission Slip at the Admission Slip Counter as proof of official enrolment. Step 7 Proceed to the Office of the Student Affairs at the Main or Talamban Campus for permanent I.D. picture- taking. Step 8 Proceed to the Guidance Office and Health Services Office for interview and countersigning of your Student Manual. Step 9 Starting Monday, June 26, 2006, the University Registrar will start countersigning temporary IDs upon presentation of the Student Manual and Validated Admission Slip.

CLASSES START- June 13, 2006

USC Telephone Numbers

Main Campus Connecting All Depts.	253-1000 extension
Information	212
Admissions Office	209
Testing Center	181

North Campus

Connecting All Depts. (Telefax)

233-3145 231-4012

South Campus

Connecting All Depts.

254-0117

Talamban Campus

Connecting All Depts.

344-3801

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

USC offers new B.S.B.A. majors

USC offers new B.S.B.A. majors

The Department of Business Administration of the College of Commerce announces new majors for the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (B.S.B.A.) program starting academic year 2007–08.

This is in line with the Commission on Higher Education directive that the general program should be discontinued. Instead, students will have a variety of specialized areas to choose from. These are Business Economics, Development Management, Environmental Management, Executive Resources Management, Financial Management, Human Resource Development Management, Legal Management, Marketing Management and Entrepreneurship, and Operations Management.

The department also offers two more programs namely Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship (B.S.E.) and Certificate in Business and Information Management (C.B.I.M.).

Interested parties may call (+63 32) 253 1000 local 311 or visit the department website.

Author: College of Commerce
26 / April / 2007

College of Commerce offers new accountancy programs

Beginning school year 2007–2008 the University of San Carlos, College of Commerce will be offering four new programs in Accountancy. These are Bachelor of Science in Accounting Technology (BSAT), Master of Accountancy–major in Internal Audit (MA–IA), Master of Accountancy–major in Taxation (MA–T), and Master of Management Accounting (MMA).

Bachelor of Science in Accounting Technology (BSAT) is a three and a half year program with a total of 212 units. Graduates of this program will follow a global accountancy curriculum which is heavily computer-based and will be employed in the fast growing BPO industry. At the end of the program they also will be ready to take the international examination for Certified Accounting Technologist (CAT).

Master of Accountancy majors in Internal Audit and Taxation (MA–IA and MA–T) and Master of Management Accounting (MMA) are non-thesis programs with a total of 45 units each. These programs are targeted to accounting professionals who do not want to take up a thesis but want to develop their accounting skills and knowledge. Admission to these non-thesis programs requires an undergraduate degree in Accounting (BSA), Management Accounting (BSMA) or Commerce (BSC).

For more information, please contact the College of Commerce through 253–3166 or 253–1000 local 160.

DSP kits from Analog Devices

EE/ECE dept receives DSP kits from Analog Devices worth P800T, signs MOA with NCR–Cebu Development Center

The University of San Carlos through the Electrical and Electronics and Communications Engineering Department received some Digital Signal Processing (DSP) kits worth around P800,000 from Analog Devices Incorporated (ADI), a US–based electronics firm with a plant in Cavite.

The formal turnover ceremony was held during the opening ceremony of the Cebu ECE Students Congress 2007 at the USC Talamban Campus covered court on Friday, March 16, 2007. USC President, Fr. Roderick C. Salazar Jr., SVD, was at hand to receive the DSP kits from Analog Devices Engineering Manager Engr. Alberto Geronimo, Jr. A one–day DSP training of EE/ECE faculty members facilitated by ADI engineers immediately followed the event.

ADI's Engr. Geronimo turns over DSP kits to Fr. Salazar (left) while NCR's Esparaguera signs the MOA with USC.

Also on the same occasion, Fr. Salazar inked a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with NCR–Cebu Development Center, Inc., represented by Managing Director Engr. Miguel A. Esparaguera that will pave the way for faculty and students to undertake corporate internship at the facilities of NCR located at Asiatown, IT Park, Lahug, Cebu City. Under the said MOA, student internship will commence this April 2007 with the details of the faculty internship now under final consideration by both parties.

The tie-ups with Analog Devices, Inc. and NCR both articulated the EE/ECE department’s strong industry linkage program designed to make the department’s curricula responsive and relevant to the needs of the industry.

Author: A. S. Bañacia
18 / April / 2007

Message from Nicanor Buenconsejo Jr, Dean of the College of Engineering

The college of engineering shares the vision of the university, of a society where citizens are competent, have nobility of character and nurture a sense of community. In line with this, our college aims to develop technically competent engineers who are socially responsible and who are life-long learners, who continuously learn in order to remain effective in serving the needs of their profession and the society. To achieve this we launch a mission to provide timely, relevant and transformative academic programs that are responsive to the needs of the local, national and global communities. We wish to engage all our students, faculty, and staff in research and community extension services that have impact on the socio-economic development of the region.

The recently completed WATER-PLUS project, which was jointly financed by the Dutch government through the Netherlands Organization for International Cooperation in Higher Education (NUFFIC), has strengthened our research capability in water and environment and has enabled us to offer an M.S. Civil Engineering that focuses on water and environment. We can now effectively address the research and manpower demands for water, sanitation, and environmental engineering in the Visayas and Mindanao region.

Now, our civil engineering is in the process of becoming a member of the Philippine National Capacity Network (PhilCapNet), which is an organization that promotes the Integrated Water Resource Management intended to address the threat of water scarcity in the country. The PhilCapNet is a member of the InternationalCapNet, a project initiated by UNDP in partnership with Buitenlandse Zaken, UNESCO-IHE, Global Water Partnership, and UNOPS.

Our continued partnership with Dellt University of Technology has enabled us to offer an M.S. in Chemical Engineering which focuses on biochemical engineering. Research projects in biodegradable plastic and bio-diesel are two recent collaborative projects with TUDelf which are expected to have impact on the socio-economic development of our country.

Our EE/ECE and Computer engineering departments have aligned their curricular programs and research undertakings with the government’s thrust in microelectronics and semiconductors. The new PCB laboratory in the computer engineering department, which can handle 8-layer boards, is a great support to our research activities in the area of microelectronics and semiconductors. The government’s Board of Investment (BOI) and Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) have lauded this development, as the laboratory can also serve the needs of the local microelectronics and semiconductor industry.

This coming academic year, our graduate students can attend advanced engineering courses in foreign universities, through lectures delivered to us in real time via satellite. This is made possible through our new facilities in the computer engineering department. The college is a member of the School on the Internet-Asia (SOI-Asia), a consortium of 15 universities situated in 11 countries across Asia.

The new Ergonomics Laboratory in industrial engineering will effectively support the instructions and research activities in this area. This laboratory will have strong impact on our home grown industries such as furniture manufacturing, electronics assembly, garment and fashion accessory factories. The laboratory fills the need of lack of anthropometric data and standards for Filipino workers. The laboratory will also support these industries through research on the design of workplace for operators’ comfort and efficiency.

The college is ever expanding and forming new international collaborations. Last year we signed a memorandum of understanding with the National Taiwan University of Science and Technology. This involves faculty exchange and research collaboration in all disciplines. This year, we are busy in the initial stage of another significant collaboration that unites our faculty and those of the participating universities in France to work on collaborative development projects on curriculum, research capacity building, and extension services in the fields of computer, electrical, electronics and communications engineering.

Our most recent initiative will involve the mechanical, electrical, and chemical engineering departments. Over the past few weeks, Initial meetings aimed towards putting up a collaborative research project with the Alternative Non-conventional Energy Center (ANEC) in line with energy and clean air problem were made. Hopefully, the collaboration will lead to the establishment of a technical center in the college for energy and clean air assessment. During the past two years we have made bold efforts to enhance the research culture of the college. This was done by organizing and hosting three international conferences: the International Engineering Research Conference (IERC) of 2005 and 2006, and the Cebu Workshop on Plasma and EHD for Environmental Protection held last December as part of the 4th Asia Pacific Symposium on Plasma and EHD Applications.

Finally, as we continue to strive for excellence across the college, we are also grateful to our friends, our collaborators, here and abroad, and to our alumni who support these goals.

Sincerely,
Nicanor Buenconsejo Jr
Dean

Electronics and Communications Engineering and Electrical Engineering Programs

University of San Carlos (USC) Electronics and Communications Engineering and Electrical Engineering Programs Offered

Bachelor of Science in Electronics and Communications Engineering (BSECE)

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE)

Master of Engineering in Electronics and Communications Engineering (MEECE)

* Major in Digital Signal Processing (DSP) and Control Systems
* Major in Microelectronics
* Major in Computer and Communications with emphasis on Mobile Communications

Master of Engineering in Electrical Engineering (MEEE)

* Major in Energy Management and Control Systems

The University of San Carlos (USC) is the first institution in the Visayas and Mindanao areas offering the courses MEECE and MEEE.

USC Department of Civil Engineering

University of San Carlos (USC) Department of Civil Engineering Programs of Study

Undergraduate Programs
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Graduate Programs

Master of Engineering with Specialization in Structural/Geotechnical Engineering
Master of Engineering with Specialization in Water Resources and Environment
Master of Science in Civil Engineering major in Water Resources and Environment


Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

A five-year program integrating the various fields of civil engineering (structural, geotechnical and foundation, water resources, environmental, transportation, construction management, and coastal and harbor engineering) in the curriculum. The program provides the students the basic theory and skills involved in general civil engineering practice and serves as preparation for graduate studies in various fields of specialization in civil engineering.

Master of Engineering with Specialization in Structural/Geotechnical Engineering

This program is intended for civil engineers who have had some professional experience in the academe and in the industry and fresh graduates in the bachelors degree in civil engineering who seek to broaden their knowledge in the area of structural engineering and its allied field which is geotechnical engineering and develop greater depth of understanding of principles in this areas of specialization.

Master of Engineering with Specialization in Water Resources and Environment

This program is intended for civil engineers who have had some professional experience in the academe and in the industry and fresh graduates in the bachelors degree in civil engineering who seek to upgrade themselves in the area of water resources and environment and be able to contribute to the solutions to regional and national problems related to this field of specialization and to acquire a deeper understanding of engineering principles in this area of specialization.

Master of Science in Civil Engineering Major in Water Resources and Environment

The MSCEW program takes two years to complete and include introductory courses in mathematics, major courses in water resources and environment and thesis research. Based on the concept of integrated water resources management, the courses and thesis research cover engineering, economic, legal as well as social aspects of water resources and environment. Management tools and the application of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) are included in the curriculum.

Message: Fr. Roderick C. Salazar

"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

Karen Gaviola grabs 7th place in Bar exams

Carolinian grabs 7th place in Bar exams

The University of San Carlos once again affirmed its position as one of the top law schools in the country with Karen Gaviola, valedictorian of the 2006 law class and a summa cum laude B.S. Accountancy graduate, landing in seventh place.

Gaviola, who did not expect to be among the top ten placers in the exams, rated 85.68 percent, a very tiny fraction lower than other placers ahead of her. She leads 51 of 60 successful Carolinian barristers who made it to the country's most grueling series of examinations held each year for aspiring lawyers. Another Carolinian alumnus, cum laude accountancy graduate Al-Shawaid L. Ismael, who studied law at another Cebu university, placed eighth in the same exams.

USC's overall performance this year was 85 percent, a very comfortable margin that affirms its reputation as one of the best law schools outside of Manila. Last year, USC ranked second among all of the country's law schools in its performance in the Bar exams.

1st Cebu ECE Students’ Congress

USC hosts 1st Cebu ECE Students’ Congress

The University of San Carlos Department of Electrical/Electronics and Communications Engineering, together with SMART Telecommunications, successfully launched the first ever Cebu ECE Students’ Congress 2007 last March 16–17, 2007.

With the theme “Sharing Technologies: The Trademark of an ECE Caring Community”, the two-day event gathered senior ECE students from all over the country and showcased their academic excellence through a series of activities.

The event was formally opened on March 16, 2007 with a Holy Mass officiated by USC–TC Chaplain Fr. Ruel Gado, SVD. It was then followed by an opening program which included the turning over of Digital Signal Processing (DSP) kits from Analog Devices, signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between USC and NCR, and ribbon-cutting that formally opened the company and undergraduate project exhibits. The said program was graced by the presence of University President Fr. Roderick C. Salazar, Jr., SVD.

On the afternoon of the same day, the Undergraduate Thesis Presentation was held. Seven undergraduate projects from USC were presented before a distinguished panel of judges consisting of Maxim’s Engineering Manager Bruce Allen as chair, with Analog Devices’ Engineering Manager Alberto Geronimo Jr., and USC ECE alumnus now Analog Devices’ Senior Engineer Dindo Borlasa.

From the seven, the project “A Prototype Landslide Early Warning Device Using Soil Moisture and Soil Displacement Detection with SMS Capability” of Philip Lawrence Aberion, Ryan Alocilja, Fritz Cornel Bartolome, Dick Rosal and Harry Roilf Rovillos got the nod of the judges as Best Undergraduate Thesis, receiving the cash prize of P3,000.00 and a token. The group’s adviser was Engr. Alberto S. Bañacia. On the other hand, Quitilin Mae Balintag, the presentor of the project “Image-Based Pick and Place Program for the TeachMover Robotic Manipulator”, was chosen as Best Presenter and won for herself a P1,000.00 cash and a token.

The ECE Innotech Challenge 2007, an innovative quiz show that puts equal premium to theories and practical know-how, was held on March 17, 2007. Practical exercises and designs were also included and were given as much weight as the theoretical questions. Ten teams from different universities all over the country, including De La Salle University (DLSU) and Notre Dame of Dadiangas University (NDDU), participated in the said event.

After a grueling six hours of tough competition, three teams emerged victorious. The Cebu Institute of Technology Team II was declared the Champion, receiving P10,000.00 in cash and a plaque. Second place went to DLSU, who received P7,000.00 in cash and a plaque while University of San Jose-Recoletos placed 3rd and received P5,000.00 in cash and a plaque. Consolation prizes of P500.00 plus tokens were given to the CIT Team I and University of Cebu Lapulapu–Mandaue who placed 4th and 5th places respectively.

The Mobot Race, sponsored by ZiLOG Philippines Inc., was the last and final event of the Congress. Out of several entries from Visayas and Mindanao, two entries from NDDU won the 1st and 2nd places while an entry from USC bagged the 3rd place.

The two-day event was made possible by generous support from companies such as NCR, People Support, and Lexmark as major sponsors, and Maxim and Analog Devices as minor sponsors. Also, the event was co-organized by ECE–based student organizations including the Electronics & Communications Engineering Council, the ECE students exclusive fraternity and sorority STOICS, Institute of Electronics and Communications Engineers of the Phils.–Student Chapter (IECEP–USC), Students Electronics Society (SES), USC–Amateur Radio Club (ARC), and Society of Circuit Researchers (SCR).

Author: H. I. Pedrigal
04 / April / 2007

ECE grad cops 2nd place in Smart Communications quiz

ECE grad cops 2nd place in Smart Communications quiz

Nena Mercedes D. Velasco

Nena Mercedes D. Velasco, an ECE student who graduated with honors recently, did the University of San Carlos proud by placing 2nd among thirty seven (37) ECE contestants coming from the same number of schools during the Smart PalaECEpan Quiz which served as one of the highlights of the 3rd Smart SWEEP Innovation and Excellence Awards held last March 9 and 10, 2007 at the SM Mall of Asia Music Hall.

An annual event under the Smart Wireless Engineering Education Program (SWEEP), the SWEEP Innovation and Excellence Awards is a nationwide search for the most innovative wireless applications designed by student–faculty teams. The event provides the opportunity for budding engineers to showcase their technical know-how and ingenuity. This continuing initiative is a step towards fostering a culture of excellence and innovation among technological leaders of the future.

With the theme "Safe and Sound Connectivity is Our Strength", the 3rd PalaECEpan contest pitted the finest engineering students of participating schools in a quiz bee game format. After a grueling elimination round, students from University of St. La Salle (USLS) of Bacolod City, University of Cebu–Banilad (UC–Banilad) of Cebu City, St. Mary’s University of Nueva Vizcaya, Adamson University of Manila and Ms. Velasco emerged as the top five finalists. While the USLS student emerged as the winner, Ms. Velasco won a brand new cell phone and other gift packages from Smart Communications Inc. for her efforts. She was also granted an automatic final interview for possible hiring in the said telecommunications’ firm.

Author: Engr. Albert S. Bañacia
02 / April / 2007

College of Engineering - Graduate Studies

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

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

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.

Administrators hold post-PAASCU evaluation

Administrators hold post-PAASCU evaluation

University administrators gathered yesterday, March 20, 2007, at the Theodore Buttenbruch Hall to evaluate the recent PAASCU visit during a meeting facilitated by Fr. Pres. Roderick C. Salazar Jr., SVD, M.A. and Arts and Sciences Dean Elizabeth M. Remedio, Ph.D.

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 25^th 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 February 24, 2006 that a white oval-shaped storm system designated as Oval BA changed to red, resembling the color of the 300-year-old Great Red Spot.

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, Quezon City. (See official press release.)

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

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

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

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 recently gave recognition at this year's USC Awards held last Friday afternoon at Theodore Buttenbruch Hall.

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).

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

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

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

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.

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

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