USC graduate bags 9th place in Pharmacist Board Exam

Pharm grad bags 9th place in licensure exam

A Carolinian pharmacy student placed 9th in the Pharmacist Licensure Examination heading 33 others who successfully passed the examination given by the Board in Manila, Cebu and Baguio on July 2–3, 2007.

With a rating of 88.40, Jecel A. Wong placed USC in the list of top ten individual placers dominated by students from University of the Philippines–Manila and University of Santo Tomas.

Jecel A. Wong

As a school, USC had an overall 72% (34 out of 47) passing percentage compared to the national average of 57% (678 out of 1,197). For the first time takers of the examination, USC’s passing was slightly higher at 77% (34 out of 44).

The Cebu examination was held at the CAFA Building (see related story).

The complete list of new Carolinian pharmacists follows: Giovanni C. Aparece, Jennifer D. Ata, Adelle Marie C. Ballena, Mary Hazel L. Baron, Mary Catherine B. Cabardo, Rachel R. Cabriles, Katherine U. Callanta, Ryanne Dee A. Dacanay, Nasalyn M. Espinosa, Jewel Emmanuelle C. Fortich;

Janice L. Go, Jay Paulo V. Gochangco, Ma. Merlinda L. Gutierrez, Margaret C. Lu, Mia R. Magale, Josephus George S. Mercado, Julie Mc–Coo T. Murillo, Joanie A. Oliverio, Jay Randolph B. Onting, Dorothy Mae U. Perez;

Grace N. Pintoy, Ephrem M. Pieras, Clyde Marx O. Quimco, Rusianne Emily A. Reyes, Stanley C. Sabara, Helian Sharee Anne D. Sale, Lestie Suzanne E. Sanchez, Mel Charrene D. Subla, Jomarie L.S. Supera, Ahdyfe L. Taliman, Liezel T. Toremotcha, Jecel A. Wong, Maria Jeselle C. Yap, and Tahnee Cheska L. Yap.

Author: P. J. Lim
09 / July / 2007

USC stages Power Run

USC stages Power Run

The University of San Carlos will stage a marathon dubbed Power Run on July 29, 2007 at the Cebu Provincial Capitol. The event will have three–, five–, and ten–kilometer races and is co–presented by radio station Power FM 89.1, which is operated by the Word Broadcasting Corporation and based at the USC Main Campus.

The marathon will benefit a program for street children run by the Society of the Divine Word (SVD), the religious order that administers both USC and Word Broadcasting Corporation. Recovery House, a rehabilitation center for illegal drugs dependents, is another beneficiary of the event.

USC Vice President for Finance Fr. Vicente L. Uy, SVD, who also serves as Athletics Director, revealed in a press conference held at Parklane Hotel that 5,000 runners are expected to participate in the event. Students undertaking the National Service Training Program (NSTP) will be asked to join the marathon, which will have men’s and women’s open categories and an all–USC class.

The race will be supervised by Sports and Fitness Enthusiasts (SAFE) and the registration fee is P150, while high school and elementary students will be assessed P75 and P50, respectively. Participants can register at the Philippine Sports Commission Region VII, Power FM 89.1 radio station, or at the USC Athletics Office. USC students can register at the office of the Department of Physical Education.

Author: Staff
05 / July / 2007

USC to host Pharmacy board exam

USC to host Pharmacy board exam

The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) recently announced the holding of the Pharmacist Licensure Examination in Cebu City at the University of San Carlos Talamban Campus on July 2-3, 2007.

This announcement was made in a letter dated today, June 27, from Atty. Dan V. Malayang, the officer in-charge of the PRC Cebu Regional Office.

The licensure examination spanning the two days will be held at the College of Architecture and Fine Arts (CAFA) Building in the following rooms: 101, 102, 103, 104, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211, 302, and 303.

In a separate memorandum, USC Vice President for Academic Affairs Fr. Teodoro P. Gapuz, SVD, M.A. announced that all classes held at the CAFA Building will be suspended on the said dates.

Author: P. J. Lim
27 / June / 2007

German Ambassador to lecture in USC

German Ambassador to lecture in USC

His Excellency, Axel Weishaupt, Ambassador of Germany to the Philippines will give a distinguished lecture on the “Comparative Study of Philippine and German Law on Succession” on June 29, 2007 at 3:00 p.m. at the Theodore Buttenbruch Hall, Main Campus.

Ambassador Weishaupt will give this First Distinguished Lecture, Series of 2007, which is organized by the Philippine Supreme Court through its Knowledge Sharing Committee and the Philippine Judicial Academy (PHILJA), in cooperation with the University of San Carlos College of Law.

Members of the Supreme Court, headed by Chief Justice Reynato S. Puno, will be in attendance, together with the judges of the Court of Appeals, Regional Trial Courts and Municipal Trial Courts in Cebu City. To also grace the affair are members of the USC Cabinet headed by University President Fr. Roderick C. Salazar Jr., SVD and the academic community led by the Dean of the College of Law, Atty. Alex L. Monteclar.

Author: J. J. Largo
27 / June / 2007

More evidence of the past in Boljoon, Cebu

USC, NM archaeologists find more evidence of the past in Boljoon

A team from the University of San Carlos and the National Museum has uncovered 13 burials a few meters from the façade of the old Boljoon Church (built in 1783) in a month-long archaeological excavation to trace evidences of a pre-Spanish settlement there. The team, led by Jose Eleazar R. Bersales, chair of the Department of Sociology and Anthropology (SoAn), began excavations at the site in February this year and uncovered two burials, one accompanied by a datable Chinese ceramic dish tentatively dated to around the 15^th -16^th century A.D.

The joint USC-Soan and National Museum team with some of the local laborers pose before one of the 10 expanded excavation units.

The current round began on May 29 with five 2 x 2 meter squares which were later expanded as more burials were exposed in four of the units. Amalia dela Torre, a member of the Archaeology Division of the National Museum (NM), has been leading the team from NM during the two excavation seasons and has supervised the recovery of the burials for further analysis. Carla Escabi, an incoming doctoral student at Texas A&M University and Bonn Aure, member of the SoAn faculty trained in osteology, conducted initial skeletal analysis on the bones in situ.

According to Escabi and Aure, at least four of the burials appear to be female while the rest are male. Most have filed teeth and at least one has an artificially deformed skull at the occipital lobe. Some may have suffered during their lifetimes due to extremely bad teeth resulting from a diet of carbohydrates, probably cassava and yam. One other burial was interred sideways on his right side, which appears to be the first burial in that position ever uncovered in a systematic excavation in the country.

Carla Escabi and Bonn Aure conducting an in situ inventory of two of the 13 burials. Note the sideways interment of the burial at left.

Other than the burials are some 1,000 artifacts including two iron bolos, plain and decorated earthenware pottery sherds, a 2.2-meter long necklace and a worked shell pendant that were also recovered and accessioned. Ecofacts recovered include marine shells and animal bones, many of them showing cut and chop marks. At least one post hole, indicative of a structure over the burial, has also been uncovered.

The 2.2-meter long necklace awaiting conservation treatment.

The excavations form part of a project to apply Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology in archaeology for the first time in the Philippines and is being carried out by SoAn together with Van-Larenstein University (Holland) and Geoplan Foundation Inc. Like the first phase in February 2007, the excavations were funded by the Office of Research with logistical support of the University Museum through curator Marlene Socorro Samson who personally drove to the site, stayed with the team for days and helped bring the artifacts and ecofacts to USC.

The excavations were undertaken with the approval of Fr. Sofronio dela Peña, parish priest of Boljoon and the Cebu Archdiocesan Commission for the Cultural Heritage of the Church, headed by Fr. Carlito Pono. Mayor Deogenes Derama and the local government unit of Boljoon also provided important on-site logistical support, as did the Cebu Governor's Office through its Committe on Sites, Relics and Structures as well as the Boljoon Heritage Foundation Inc, headed by Atty. Edmund Villanueva, himself a Carolinian alumnus.

Author: staff
25 / June / 2007

Physics chair attends international space science workshop

Physics chair attends international space science workshop

Roland Emerito S. Otadoy, Ph.D., chair of the Department of Physics, is in Tokyo, Japan for the Workshop on Basic Space Science and the International Heliophysical Year from June 18–22, 2007.

The workshop is jointly sponsored by the United Nations, the European Space Agency (ESA) and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and is held at the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan (NAOJ) in Mitaka, Tokyo.

Dr. Otadoy visited the Nobeyama Radio Observatory.

Dr. Otadoy is presenting a proposal to study equatorial electrojet, which is a narrow current distribution along the magnetic equator, using the Magnetic Data Acquisition System (MAGDAS). The Department of Physics has maintained the MAGDAS after its installation by researchers from the Space Environment Research Center (SERC), Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan. The equatorial electrojet proposal will be a collaborative project between SERC, Manila Observatory and Ateneo de Manila University.

The workshop includes a discussion of the International Heliophysical Year (IHY) 2007 which commemorates the 50^th anniversary of the International Geophysical Year 1957. The main purpose of IHY 2007 is to enhance our understanding of the sun-heliosphere-earth system (more info).

Author: P. J. Lim
21 / June / 2007

University names officers for AY 2007-08

University names officers for AY 2007-08

The Office of the President released today, June 21, 2007, the names of the University officers from the Board of Trustees down to the coordinators and section heads.

For a complete listing of the University officers, please click here.

Last year's Board of Trustees headed by Engr. Jesus N. Alcordo continue their term of office. The three lay members of the Board are Dr. Pericles P. Dakay, Dr. Conchita L. Manabat, and Dr. Ernesto M. Pernia. The other six members are SVD confreres led by Fr. Dionisio M. Miranda (vice chair), Fr. Florante Camacho, Fr. Francisco T. Estepa, Fr. Ernesto M. Lagura, University President Fr. Roderick C. Salazar Jr., and Southern Province Provincial Fr. Heinz Kulueke.

Notably, Fr. Petrus Keban, SVD takes over the chaplaincy of the USC-North Campus. Fr. Alejandrino A. Plaza, SVD passed away last May 6, 2007 (see story). The Basic Education departments of the South and North Campuses also have newly appointed registrars, namely Sr. Mary Joy Quizan, SSpS and Manolito P. Montalvo, respectively.

All the deans of colleges and majority of the department chairs returned for another year. Five new chairs were appointed, namely Christine D. Bandalan, M.Eng. (Computer Engineering), Cecil S. Gantalao, Ph.D. (Hospitality Management), Ma. Russel A. Pielago, Ph.D. (Languages and Literature), Director of Libraries Marilou P. Tadlip, Ed.D. (Library Science), and Ma. Corazon M. Medalla, M.A. (Teacher Education). Queenie P. Siega, Ph.D. was transferred from Teacher Education to hold the post of Principal of the USC Montessori Academy.

Author: P. J. Lim
21 / June / 2007

Classes in full swing

Classes in full swing, enrollment up; new TC multicabs running

Classes at all levels in the University are in full swing since June 13, 2007. Enrollment for the undergraduate level is closed, while the graduate programs are still registering students until June 23.

Data obtained from the Academic Registration Information System (ARIS) shows that enrollment in the colleges is now 18,201, up by 848 students compared to last year's total first semester enrollment. This number is expected to rise since enrollment of masters and doctoral students is still ongoing.

The surge in enrollment is led by the colleges of Commerce and Nursing, up by 595 and 520 students, respectively.

A USC Credit Cooperative multicab makes it way up the hill past Arnoldus Science Complex on its way to the Health Sciences and CAFA buildings.

For convenience of the students, Talamban Campus (TC) is now serviced by eight multicab units operated by the USC Credit Cooperative, Inc. The units, painted in University colors ply around TC ferrying students to the Arnoldus Science Complex, Health Sciences Building and the CAFA Building before making their way back to the designated parking area near the TC exit gate.

Author: P. J. Lim
18 / June / 2007

USC Upcoming events!

Archaeological Excavations with GIS Applications
Boljoon, Cebu
May 29 - Jun 26, 2007

Blessing and Inauguration of the new North Campus HELE Building
June 19, 2007 5:00 p.m.

COEd Student Leaders Meeting
College of Education
June 22

Forum on Globalization and Its Impact on Farmers
June 23, 2007
Buttenbruch Hall, 1 to 5 p.m.

Certificate Course in Museum Studies in cooperation with Arizona State University
Department of History
June 2007

General Assembly Staff, Faculty and Students
Department of History
June 2007

General Assembly of Students, Staff and Faculty and Orientation of New Students and Transferees
Leadership Training of the Sophia Officers
Philosophy Department
June 2007

Blessing and Inauguration of the new USC Montessori Academy
July 14, 2007, 11:30 a.m.

Presentation of Preliminary Results of Boljoon Archaeological Excavations
July 2007

Plantation Bay Museum Project
Department of History
July 2007

Tangub City Museum Project
Department of History
July 2007

The President's Message

The President's Message [click image to read full text]

Biology department hosts beekeeping skills training

Biology department hosts beekeeping skills training

The Department of Biology is hosting a Beekeeping Skills Training Seminar on June 8–9, 2007 as a kick–off activity of the newly established Apiary located at the USC Nature Park within Talamban campus.

This hands–on seminar will introduce basic skills in the art of beekeeping including an introduction to the biology of bees, honey production and harvesting, pest and disease management. Participants will also be taught the technique of wax embedding and how to make queen candy.

Resource persons from the Cebu Honeybeekeepers Association Inc. (CHAI) and from the Department of Biology will facilitate the two–day seminar–workshop which will be held at the Apiary for the hands–on portion and in the Biology lecture room for the discussions. The participants will have an opportunity during the training to manipulate bee colonies that are now producing honey for the first time and wax products ready to be harvested.

The seminar is open to anybody interested to learn the art of beekeeping on a first–come–first–served basis at a minimal fee of P1,600 to cover the cost for food (lunch and snacks) and kits (hand outs and protective hood). Interested parties may contact Ms. Glenda Bendanillo, Secretary, Department of Biology, at telephone number 344–3801 local 507.

Author: D. B. Largo
07 / June / 2007

School on the Internet-Asia meeting, policy workshop

Engineering faculty members attend School on the Internet-Asia meeting, policy workshop

Engr. Rosana J. Ferolin, Assistant Dean of the College of Engineering and Engr. Christian V. Maderazo, head of the Department of Computer Engineering Computer Networks Laboratory, attended the School on the Internet–Asia (SOI–Asia) Spring Meeting and Policy Workshop at the Institute of Technology–Cambodia last May 28–30, 2007. The three–day activity included several research presentations on distributed learning, virtual community and Internet technologies.

Engr. Rosana J. Ferolin (first row, sixth from left) and Engr. Christian V. Madarazo (second row, second from left) with participants from other SOI-Asia partner universities.

The School on the Internet–Asia was launched in 2001. The project utilizes satellite–based Internet to provide Internet environments in a less expensive, easy to deploy, and more feasible way for universities located in regions where Internet environments are insufficiently developed. The project also conducts research and development of the necessary technology for IT human resource development in Asia while using the environments. Through field experiments, SOI proposes a new educational methodology for universities in Asia and other educational institutions abroad. The project also aims to provide higher education to individuals who have the will to study using Internet–based technologies, thus eliminating traditional limitations.

As of May 2007, the project has 24 partner universities and research institutes in 12 Asian countries and has deployed receive–only satellite earth stations at each partner site to share the distribution of live (real-time) and archived lectures by professors from various universities and research institutes all over the world. Over the years around 2,900 individuals, mostly university students and professors, have entered this university and the average number of access to the lecture page per month goes up to 350,000.

The University of San Carlos–College of Engineering through the Department of Computer Engineering has been a member of SOI–Asia since 2005. Since then, the Department of Computer Engineering and the College of Engineering have been offering graduate courses and special lectures from Keio University–Japan, Asian Institute of Technology–Thailand, UNESCO–Jakarta and Nokia Research Institute–California, to graduate students in the College of Engineering via satellite.

In the Philippines, the School on the Internet–Asia has only two partners, namely USC–College of Engineering through the Department of Computer Engineering and the Department of Science and Technology–Advanced Science and Technology Institute (DOST–ASTI).

Author: Engr. Rosana J. Ferolin
06 / June / 2007

13 new Carolinian mechanical engineers

13 new Carolinian mechanical engineers

Thirteen graduates of the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering hurdled the recently held licensure examination for mechanical engineers in April 2007.

USC had a passing mark of 57%, compared with the national passing average of 50%.

The successful examinees and new mechanical engineers are:

Abecia, Richi Virgil R.
Antido, Brendan N.
Corpus, Rey Robin C.
Cui, Adrian Rey T.
Engracial, Melwin James A.
Gutierrez, Louie Rondel C.
Lape, Vincent M.
Mercado, Felix Russell A.
Nailon, Francisco M.
Pahilan, Honorio Jesus A.
Pucayan, Anwar G.
Tarriman, Arden R.
Yuson, Resty John A.

11 pass civil engineer board exam

11 pass civil engineer board exam

Eleven Carolinians passed the Civil Engineer Licensure Examination held in May 2007. USC had a 48% (11 out of 23) passing mark compared to the national average of 33%.

The new civil engineers are Jordan E. Abaño, Mary Ann B. Adolfo, Amelia D. Arevalo, Bonhevon L. Bacus, Kilkenny D. Bacus, Marvin C. Boyles, Michael Rene B. Cadavez, Stanley T. Lao, Floyd M. Salazar, Ernesto D. Tero Jr., and Rex C. Urtezuela.

Trainor's Training on Learning Methodologies and Materials Development

5th Trainor's Training on Learning Methodologies and Materials Development (LMMD) Seminar-Workshop

The University of San Carlos proudly played host to the 5th rollout of the Trainor’s Training on Learning Methodologies and Materials Development (LMMD) Seminar-Workshop last May 21-25, 2007 at the Theodore Buttenbruch Hall, Main Campus.

This laudable project is in line with the Covenant of Partnership signed by ABS CBN Bayan Foundation, Inc with our very own University in pursuit of its common mission of developing and promoting micro-enterprises and in democratizing entrepreneurship through training and education.

The seminar was attended by officers from various micro finance institutions, cooperatives, NGOs, rural banks and faculty members from academic institutions. Spotted among the participants were officers and staff from Taytay sa Kauswagan, Inc., FCB Foundation, Inc., Cebu People’s Multi-Purpose Cooperative, Alalay Sa Kaunlaran, Inc., Lamac Multi-Purpose Cooperative, Community Rural Bank of Catmon, Basak Layog Agricultural Multi-Purpose Cooperative, First Agro Industrial Rural Bank, RAFI-Cebu Micro Enterprise Development Foundation, Inc., Center for Community Transformation, Colegio San Agustin-Bacolod, and the Cebu Normal University. USC also sent several faculty members from the College of Commerce to attend this rare opportunity to be trained as trainors for entrepreneurship.

The five-day session was fully packed with innovative teaching methodologies, processes and new insights into the role of becoming a more effective trainor. Some of the more interesting topics taken up were the concepts of whole brain thinking, structured learning exercises, process observation and analysis, Myer-Briggs Type Indicator, creative and intuitive thinking and the use of effective case methodology.

It must have helped a lot that the trainors for the seminar were all seasoned professors from the Asian Institute of Management, led by no less than its former dean, Dr. Eduardo A. Morato, Jr. and currently the President of ABS CBN Bayan Foundation. He was ably assisted by two more AIM professors in the persons of Prof. Cecilia B. Manikan, and Prof. Juan A. Kanapi.

Author: from VPAdmin
30 / May / 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.

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