Colegio San Agustin-Bacolod
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| Colegio San Agustin-Bacolod |
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| Motto | Virtus et Scientia 'Virtue and Science' |
| Established | 1962 |
| Type | Private, co-educational College |
| Affiliation | Roman Catholic, Augustinians |
| President | Rev. Fr. Mamerto A. Alfeche, OSA |
| Students | Approximately 4000 |
| Location | Bacolod City, Negros Occidental Philippines |
| Accreditation | PAASCU, Levels I and II |
| Campus | Urban, 17,827 square meters |
| Colors | Red for courage, and Gold for victory. |
| Athletics | NOPSSCEA |
| Mascot | Eagle |
| Website | Colegio San Agustin-Bacolod Official Website |
- For other schools/colleges of the same name, see Colegio San Agustin (disambiguation).
Colegio San Agustin-Bacolod is a private, Catholic, co-educational institution of learning owned and administered by the Augustinian friars of the Province of Santo Niño de Cebu in the Philippines. It is located in Bacolod City, the capital city of Negros Occidental. The Spanish Augustinians were the first Christian religious order to enter the Philippines and begin its conversion to Catholicism.
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[edit] History of the School
Colegio San Agustin-Bacolod grew out of the former Casanova School founded by Doña Soledad Locsin. On August 9, 1961, final arrangements were made for the transfer of Casanova School to the Augustinian Order and on July 8, 1962 Casanova School became Colegio San Agustin-Bacolod and in recognition of a more broadened educational program envisioned by the Augustinian administrators, the school offered kindergarten, elementary and high school education.
In May 1963, the Administration building was constructed and later that year, it was inaugurated. With this new building along North Drive and 20th Street, and with added and improved facilities, CSA-B was set to serve the people of Negros Occidental. The school made a good impression on the people of Negros and the number of students increased.
On July 19, 1964, the College Department opened with curricular offerings ranging from Liberal Arts, Education, Commerce, Secretarial and Technology courses like Chemical and Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry and Medical Technology, which were not available in other schools in Bacolod City during that time.
Since the opening of College Department in 1964, the population of the school doubled, and the administrators decided to build a four-storey building along 18th Street. Early in 1969, the construction of the building was started and was inaugurated around Christmas time of that year. This building, which is presently called the College Building was then the site of the Grade School and High School Department, and of other offices like the Audio-Visual Center and some offices of the deans of the different departments.
The 1970's saw CSA-B gaining prominence not only in the field of education but also in sports. The school reaffirmed its prominence with the opening of the College of Nursing in 1970 and the resounding results of the performance of its graduates in the different licensure examinations. CSA-B athletes were known for their outstanding performance in basketball, track and field, football and cycling.
The school remains steadfast in its dedication to the Catholic, Filipino and Augustinian formation of its youth and constant in its commitment to fulfill the mission of the Church, the development of moral and social values and the fostering a community life with "oneness of mind and heart intent upon God."
[edit] Vision and Mission
[edit] Vision
An Augustinian academic and evangelizing community providing quality Filipino and Christian Catholic education.
[edit] Mission
Colegio San Agustin-Bacolod is a Catholic, Filipino, Augustinian school committed to fulfilling the mission of the Church by providing a well-rounded formation of the human person with respect to one’s ultimate goal; developing of moral and social values and love of country and fostering a community life characterized by “oneness of mind and heart intent upon GOD” anchored on the Augustinian educational motto, “Virtus et Scientia.”
[edit] Patron Saint
The College is named in honour of the 4th century saint, St. Augustine of Hippo. Augustine was a key figure in the doctrinal development of Western Christianity and is often referred to as a "Doctor of the Church" by Roman Catholics. Two of his surviving works, namely "The Confessions" (his autobiography) and "The City of God", are regarded as Western Classics and are still read by Christians around the world. Augustine is often considered to be one of the theological fountainheads of Reformation, because of his teaching on salvation and grace; Martin Luther himself also having been an Augustinian friar. Augustine was not a Biblical fundamentalist.
Other English speaking Augustinian Schools with the same patron include the University of San Agustin, Iloilo, Colegio San Agustin, Makati and Colegio San Agustin, Biñan, St. Augustine's College, Brookvale in Sydney, Australia, St. Augustine College Preparatory School, Richland, New Jersey; St. Augustine High School, San Diego, California; and Austin Preparatory School in Reading, Massachusetts - all three in the United States;St Augustine College in Malta, and Irish ones in Dungarvan, and New Ross.
[edit] Facilities
Since its founding, CSA-B's physical features have greatly improved. From the surplus tent pitched under the mango tree CSA-B had grown into a more responsive and well-equipped educational institution. In providing quality education, the College has expanded steadily in its building program, curricular offerings and has carefully maintained the different educational facilities and areas. It has likewise enhanced its faculty and staff development for revitalized academic instruction and improved staff service.
- Sto. Niño Building was constructed in 1987 to cater to the growing number of students. It is named for the image Santo Niño de Cebu; the child Jesus who is the patron of Cebu.
- The Technology Building was renovated in April 1992.
- The Adeodatus Building (Student Center) was constructed in March 1996; named after the son of Augustine of Hippo.
- The Anselmo Polanco Hall where the Learning Resource Center is situated was constructed in September 1996.
- In April 1997, the Sta. Rita de Casia Hall was constructed. It is named after the Augustinian saint Rita of Cascia.
- The San Nicolas de Tolentino Hall (Technology Building) was constructed August in 2000 and is named after the Augustinian saint Nicholas of Tolentino.
- From the year 2002 to 2003, the Student Center was renovated into a five-storey building and the CSA-B Park was unveiled in June 2003.
[edit] Courses
Courses like Computer Engineering, and Electronics and Communications Engineering in the College of Technology were offered during the school year 2000-2001. Information Technology and BS Tourism were offered in the school year 2001-2002.
[edit] Augustinians at the school
- Rev. Fr. Mamerto A. Alfeche, OSA - President
- Rev. Fr. Medardo A. Durmiendo, OSA - VP for Administration & Financial Affairs
- Rev. Fr. Rodolfo A. Bugna, OSA - HRD Director
- Fray Eduardo D. Obrique, OSA - VP for Student Affairs
- Rev. Fr. Dennis D. Cuervo, OSA - VP for Academic Affairs, Campus Ministry Director
[edit] See also
- Augustinian Province of the Most Holy Name of Jesus of the Philippines
- Colegio San Agustin, Biñan
- Colegio San Agustin, Makati
- University of San Agustin
- Santo Niño de Cebu
- Augustinian values
