Central Philippine university (CPU)

Central Philippine university (CPU)

VisionA University committed to Exemplary Christian Education for Life (EXCEL) and responsive to the needs of the total person and the world.

MISSIONTo carry out a program of spiritual, intellectual, moral, scientific, technological, and cultural training, and allied studies under influences which strengthen Christian faith, build up character and promote scholarship, research and community service

VISION AND MISSION

FaithCharacterJusticeStewardshipExcellence

CORE VALUES

Central Philippine University is a non-stock, non-profit Christian institution of higher learning, where a well-rounded program of education is offered under influences that strengthen faith and build up character.

It was founded in 1905 as the Jaro Industrial School by missionaries of the American Baptist Mission Society. It started as an Elementary Vocational School for poor boys who worked for their board and tuition. Perhaps it was the first school in the Philippines to teach that labor is honor. The school also had the distinction of having organized the first student government in the country-the Jaro Industrial School Republic and one of the oldest students newpapers-the Central Echo.BRIEF HISTORY

Dr. William O. Valentine, the first principal, worked hard to have the school incorporated and recognized by the government. His objectives were met in 1913, the year when the school began to admit female students. In 1915, the two years of high school were opened. In 1920, the third and fourth year classes were added and the following year, the first batch of high school graduates were turned out.

A junior college were opened in 1923 and the name of the school was changed to Central Philippine College. The senior college was established in 1936 and by 1940 five degrees were offered: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Education, Bachelor of Theology and Bachelor of Religious Education.

The war broke out, and with it came destruction and death. The college building were destroyed. American missionaries were massacred. Students, faculty and staff and alumni joined the guerilla movement. Many of them have laid down their lives for democracy and freedom.

The Central Spirit however did not die in the night that was World War II. As soon as war ended, the college was reopened by loyal faculty members and returning missionaries who were caught by the war in America. Destroyed buildings were reconstructed and new ones were built with funds from friends at home and abroad. Postwar reconstruction resulted in a well-laid, attractive campus.

April 1, 1953, was an important landmark in the whole CPU story. On that day, the ardent dream of thousands of alumni and the long line of American and Filipino pioneers became a reality: Central Philippine College gained university status and became Central Philippine University (CPU).

From the founding of the school, Filipinos were gradually given larger responsibilities in its administration. In 1966, the first Filipino president, Dr. Rex D. Drilon, was elected; and in 1968, the entire University was turned over to the Filipino corporation of CPU.

In 105 years, CPU has grown from an elementary school with 17 pupils to a widely known university with an enrolment of over 15,000. The 24-hectare campus, which was originally chosen for its quiet and relative isolation, is now a veritable community by itself, with more than 30 buildings used for classrooms and support facilities.

CPU has grown much in physical plant and in educational programs, but it has remained true to its mission as a Christian institution whose motto is Scientia et Fides (Science and Faith). It is affiliated with the Convention of Philippine Baptist Churches and maintains fraternal ties with the International Ministries of the American Baptist Churches and the United Board for Christian Higher Education in Asia. Also a member of the Association of Christian Schools, Colleges and Universities (ACSCU) and the Association of Christian Universities and Colleges in Asia (ACUCA)

Academic programs-Kindergarten, Elementary- ACSCU-AAI, Level II-Secondary-EDPITAF-assisted; DOST/ESEP Division Leader School; ACSCU-AAI, Level II-College of Agriculture-All Programs-PAASCU, Level III-College of Arts and Sciences/College of Business and Accountancy/ College of Computer Studies/College of Education (All Programs)-ACSCU-AAI, Level III

ACCREDITATION STATUS-College of Engineering-All Programs-DOST/ESEP School for Western Visayas, PAASCU, Level III-College of Nursing-All Programs-PAASCU, Level III-College of Theology-ATESEA-School of Graduate Studies-Most Programs, ACSCU-AAI, Level IIIMaster in Public Administration, ACSCUII, Level II-Other Academic Programs:Institute of HRM and TourismCollege of LawCollege of MedicineCollege of Pharmacy

-Top 3 performing school in March 2015 LET-Elementary-8th Place-Juliette C. Gayoso, March 2015 LET-Elementary-4th Place-Marian Mie A. Alim-ot, 2014 LET-Secondary-Top 8 performing school in Phil. Nurses Licensure Exam.(PNLE)-6th Place-JG Marie P. Navigar, 2014 PNLE-10th Place-Mark Idrian D. Doromal and Mary Angelique C. Salinas, 2014 PNLE-3rd Place-Ann Marie B. Roldan, 2013 PNLE-7th Place-Rex John P. Dominado, 2013 PNLE-10th Place-Irene L. Cartagena, Irish Jane M. Lee and Gelbert Jan S. Porque, 2013 NLE

HIGHLIGHTS OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS

-1st Place-Remington B. Salaya, May 2015 Chem. Engineering LE-1st Place-Allana S. Delgado, 2015 Library Licensure Exam-2nd Place-Charles C. Suobiron, February 2015 Master Plumber BE-5th Place-Arvin I. Escultero, September 2014 Electronics Engineering LE-9th Place-Alicia Rose Autentico, September 2014 Med. Tech. Licen. BE

-Level IV Accreditation, Liberal Arts, BS Biology, BS Accountancy, BS Business Administration, BS Chemistry, Bachelor inElementary/Secondary Education and Master of Arts in Nursing-International Organization for Standardization (ISO) certified -Offered undergraduate, graduate and doctorate business programs at Thai Nguyen University of Economics and Business Administration in Vietnam

-Maintained Autonomous Status (Dec. 2014), only 46 universities/colleges has been granted-New Academic Programs: BS in Digital Media and Interactive Arts, MA Ed in Curriculum and Inst., Dr. of Bus. Mgt./Devt. Mgt./Pub. Mgt./Ph.D. in Bus. Mgt. and Distance Learning programs of existing MA ED, MBA and DM.-Outcome-based Education (OBE) presented to 100% of the full-time College faculty in compliance with the quality assurance framework of CHED-Vietnam program, CPU hosting students for 6 universities on other countries-High School Gym (Alumni donation), New Engineering Blg. Completed

-Researches:13 internally-funded and 7 externally-funded researches finished in 2014-Outreach Programs:Yolanda Relief Operations/Livelihood ProjectsService Learning-Intl. Service Conference attended by 50 international students from AsiaOutreach programs by every college/department of the University including NSTP

-Serving the Community, LGUs, Industry and Partner Agencies through the various University Units:Affiliated Renewable Energy Center (Dept. of Energy)American Studies Resource Center (US Embassy)Appropriate Technology CenterBirthing CenterCISCO Networking Academy House of RefugeIloilo Rice Husk Center Kabalaka Reproductive Health CenterKnowledge for Development Center (World Bank)Microsoft Technology Packaging Testing LaboratoryReview and Continuing Education CenterSocial Science Research InstituteSoils Testing/Analysis LaboratoriesTV ChannelWater Analysis Laboratory (serves Water Districts in Panay)

Thank You Very Much For Listening!!!MR. DEMETRIO R. RECTO JR.Discussant