Loyola Schools
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The Loyola Schools is the school unit of the Ateneo de Manila University that offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs in the Arts and Sciences. It operates under the statutes of the Ateneo de Manila University. It is located in the Loyola Heights campus of the Ateneo de Manila University.
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[edit] Institution
The Loyola Schools is headed by a Vice-President, appointed by the Board of Trustees. The vice-president's term usually lasts three years. Each of the schools, in turn is headed by a dean.
[edit] Schools
The Loyola Schools is composed of the School of Humanities, the John Gokongwei School of Management, the School of Science and Engineering, and the School of Social Sciences.
[edit] School of Humanities
Dean: Ma. Luz C. Vilches, Ph.D
Official Website: http://www.ateneo.edu/soh
- Department of English
- Department of Filipino / Kagawaran ng Filipino
- Department of Interdisciplinary Studies
- Department of Modern Languages
- Department of Philosophy
- Department of Theology
- Fine Arts Program
[edit] John Gokongwei School of Management
Dean: Rodolfo P. Ang, MBA
Official Website: http://www.ateneo.edu/som
- Department of Finance and Accounting
- Department of Leadership and Strategy
- Department of Marketing and Law
- Department of Quantitative Methods and Information Technology
[edit] School of Science and Engineering
Dean: Fabian M. Dayrit, Ph.D.
Official Website: http://www.ateneo.edu/sose
- Department of Biology
- Department of Chemistry
- Department of Environmental Science
- Department of Information Systems and Computer Science
- Department of Mathematics
- Department of Physics
- Department of Electronics, Computer, and Communications Engineering
- Health Sciences Program
[edit] School of Social Sciences
Dean: Fr. Jose M. Cruz, S.J.
Official Website: http://www.ateneo.edu/soss
- Chinese Studies Program
- Department of Communication
- Department of Economics
- Department of Education
- Department of History
- Department of Political Science
- Department of Psychology
- Department of Sociology and Anthropology
- Development Studies Program
- European Studies Program
- Japanese Studies Program
[edit] Academic Programs
Ateneo offers numerous concentrations and degrees for its students. On the undergraduate level, it confers degrees for Bachelor of Arts (AB), Bachelor of Science (BS), and Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA). It also confers the degrees for Master of Arts (MA), Master of Science (MS), and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degrees.
Aside from the degree programs, the Loyola Schools also offers numerous minor concentration programs in different fields. These are meant to allow students to pursue studies in other fields of their interest, as well as provide a wider range of career options.
[edit] A focus on student-centered development
The Ateneo de Manila's teaching methods are geared toward student-centered learning. Faculty undergo intensive training by the Loyola Schools' Teacher Formation Institute. Teaching materials and methods are planned with under a student-centered framework, with participation, individual and group projects, individual and group mentoring by faculty and selected individuals, and other similar elements given a premium over other coursework.
Students are also encouraged to work with their professors, especially in areas of their interest. All faculty are evaluated by students each semester, and there are annual faculty activity reports and faculty peer evaluations.
Facilities are also developed with the students in mind. In 2004, the Matteo Ricci Study Hall was completed. In 2006, the Manuel V. Pangilinan Center for Student Leadership was completed. The Center for Student Leadership will house student organizations as well as numerous student services units.
[edit] Core Curriculum
Aside from their major concentration subjects, all undergraduate students are required to take up subjects that form a multidisciplinary core curriculum. This curriculum is split across the four or five year-long programs, and consists of classes in the humanities, language courses, mathematics, natural sciences, social sciences, and history. Classes in philosophy and theology are billed as the centerpiece of the core curriculum.
[edit] Centers of Excellence and Development for Excellence
Centers of Excellence (COEs) and Centers of Development (CODs) are institutions which, as identified by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), have demonstrated the highest degree or level of standards along the areas of instruction, research and extension. They provide institutional leadership in all aspects of development in specific areas of discipline in the various regions by providing networking arrangements to help ensure the accelerated development of HEIs in their respective service areas.
COEs/CODs in the different disciplines were identified and carefully selected for funding assistance. Funds released to these centers were utilized for student scholarships, faculty development, library and laboratory upgrading, research and extension services, instructional materials development, and networking of existing COEs and CODs.
Ateneo has Centers of Excellence in Chemistry, English, Mathematics, Literature, Philosophy, Physics, Psychology, Sociology as well as Centers for Development in Biology, Business, Environmental Science, and Information Technology as of 2006.
[edit] CHED-FAPE Evaluation of Graduate Programs
In 2003-2004, the CHED and the Fund for Assistance to Private Education (FAPE) conducted a nationwide survey and evaluation of graduate programs focusing on teacher education, covering the eares of curriculum, instruction, faculty, students, institutional support, physical facilities, learning centers, and research and extension services. The Loyola Schools emerged as the top-ranked institution for graduate programs in teacher education.
[edit] Research
Aside from teaching, the Loyola Schools pursues extensive research work through numerous research units within the Loyola Schools and with other units of the Ateneo de Manila University. Faculty actively engage in scholarly work, with incentives from the Loyola Schools and other grant-giving organiations.
[edit] Scholarly publications
Among the scholarly publications published by the Loyola Schools are:
- The Loyola Schools Review - with four editions, one for each of the four Loyola Schools. It is distributed in the Philippines, Asia, Europe, and America.
- Budhi - the Loyola Schools interdisciplinary journal of ideas and culture focusing especially on the humanities and social sciences. It is distributed worldwide.
- Kritika Kultura - an electroic journal of language, literary, and cultural studies, which focuses on issues relevant to the 21st century.
[edit] Student research and creative work
Students also engage in research and creative work as part of their academic formation and extra-curricular development.
Student research publications include:
- The Ateneo Student Business Review - A research journal published by students of the John Gokongwei School of Management, focusing on the local and international business environment, entrepreneurship, as well as business research and business plans by students of the JGSOM.
- The Ateneo Student Review for the Social Sciences - A research journal published by students of the School of Social Sciences, focusing on social, political, and economic issues.
- Pilosopo Tasyo - The official scholarly publication of the Samahan ng Pilosopiya ng Ateneo de Manila, focusing on student work in philosophy.
The School of Science and Engineering also awards outstanding student research, as well as outstanding science writing, photography, and science-related creative work.
The Loyola Schools Awards for the Arts gives recognition to outstanding work by graduating students in the following categories: creative writing (fiction, poetry, drama, essay), dance, graphic design, music, photography, screen arts, theater arts, and visual arts. There is also a Fine Arts Festival held by the students in the Fine Arts Program. Also, outstanding work in student journalism is also awarded by the Raul Locsin Awards for Student Journalism.
[edit] Research centers and facilities
- Ateneo Center for Asian Studies
- Ateneo Center for Economic Research and Development
- Ateneo Center for English Language Training
- Ateneo Center for Organization Research and Development
- Ateneo Center for Psychological and Educational Assessment
- Ateneo Information Design Studio
- Ateneo Institute of Literary Arts and Practices
- Ateneo Java Wireless Competency Center
- Ateneo Language Learning Center
- Ateneo Macroeconomic Research Unit
- Ateneo-PLDT Advanced Network Testbed
- Ateneo Research Network for Development
- Ateneo Teacher Center
- Center for Communication Research and Technology
- Institute of Philippine Culture
- John Gokongwei School of Management Business Accelerator (SOMBA)
- John Gokongwei School of Management Business Resource Center
- Konrad Adenauer Asian Center for Journalism (ACFJ)
- National Chemistry Instrumentation Center
- Ricardo Leong Center for Chinese Studies
[edit] Student Services and Units
In 2006, the Commission on Higher Education cited the Loyola Schools for having the most comprehensive student services program in the Philippines[1].
- Office of the Associate Dean for Student Affairs
- Loyola Schools Guidance Office
- Office of Social Concern and Involvement
- Office of Student Activities
- Campus Ministry Office
- College Athletics Office
- Cervini and Eliao Residence Halls
- Ateneo Placement Office
- Office of Admission and Aid
- Office of International Programs
- Office of Administrative Services
[edit] Students
The Ateneo has one of the most robust student organizations network in the Philippines. The latest figures are that almost 80% of the entire School Population is enrolled in one organization or another.
[edit] A Magna Carta for Students
The Ateneo de Manila Loyola Schools is among the first universities in the Philippines to adopt a Magna Carta of Undergraduate Rights. The Loyola Schools, according to the Magna Carta, "upholds the rights of students as one of its foundational principles." Ateneo students are given leverage with regard to their rights as students, consistent with the University's commitment to student-centeredness. Students are granted rights with regard to academics, access to information, freedom of expression, participation in school policy-making, organization, security, and due process (especially in disciplinary proceedings).
[edit] The Sanggunian ng mga Mag-aaral ng mga Paaralang Loyola ng Ateneo de Manila
The Loyola Schools' student council is officially named the Sanggunian ng mga Mag-aaral ng mga Paaralang Loyola ng Ateneo de Manila.
The Loyola Schools Student Council, the Sanggunian ng mga Mag-aaral ng mga Paaralang Loyola ng Ateneo, is known for its moderate policies and adaptability. The Sanggunian has a history of active and committed social involvement, and has been branded as left-leaning, because of some of its actions and associations. However, the Ateneo's Sanggunian fosters more moderate ideals than other more militant Filipino student councils.
[edit] Student Organizations
Council of Organizations of the Ateneo
Accredited organizations - organizations that are officially recognized and subsidized by the school -- are members of the Council of Organizations of the Ateneo (COA). Under the COA, the organizations are further grouped into five clusters.
| Cluster | Organizations under the cluster |
| Ateneo Science Guild | Ateneo Chemical Society, Ateneo ElectroniCs Engineering Society, Ateneo Mathematics Society, Computer Society of the Ateneo, Environmental Science Society, Loyola Mountaineers, Pre-Medical Society of the Ateneo, Psyche |
| Business Organizations of the Ateneo | Association of Communications Technology Management, Ateneo AIESEC, Ateneo Economics Association, Ateneo LEX, Ateneo Management Association, Ateneo Junior Marketing Organization, Collegiate Society for Advertising, Management Economics Organization, Management Engineering Association, Management Information Systems Organization |
| Galian ng Sining at Kultura (Galian) | Ateneo College Glee Club, Ateneo Debate Society, Ateneo Musicians' Pool, Blue Repertory, Company of Ateneo Dancers, Loyola Film Circle, Tanghalang Ateneo |
| Inter-Cultural Exchange | Ateneo Student Exchange, Ateneo Celadon [2], Ateneo HPAIR, Lingua Ars Cultura, The Assembly |
| Socially-Oriented Organizations of the Ateneo | Ateneo Catechetical Instruction League, Ateneo Christian Life Community, Ateneo College Ministry Group, ACOMM, Ateneo Student Catholic Action, ENTABLADO, Gabay, Kaingin, Kythe, Musmos, PEERS, SPEED, Tugon, Youth for Christ |
Student Publications
There are numerous student publications in the Loyola Schools. There are four official student publications: The Guidon (newspaper, English), Matanglawin (magazine, Filipino), Heights (literary organization and publication), and Ægis (Yearbook). The different student organizations also release publications that are available to the student populace, such as Ateneo Celadon's Chinoy. Aside from these, KATIPUNAN, an independent student-run newsmagazine also serves the community.
Currently there are two student-run journals in the Ateneo: the Ateneo Student Review for the Social Sciences (ASR-SS) and the Ateneo Student Business Review (ASBR).
Other Student Organizations
There are also student organizations that cater to specific communities within the university. These are the Cervini-Eliazo Resident Students' Association for the dormitory residents, Alay ni Ignacio and Pathways to Higher Education, Ateneo Student Trainers, Ateneo Registration Committee and Gawad Kalinga Ateneo Committee (GKom Ateneo).
Aside from these accredited organizations, there are also numerous student organizations applying for accreditation with the Office of Student Activities, the administration office that oversees student extracurricular activities. Loyola Schools students can also join the different sports teams of the University.
[edit] External links
| Ateneo de Manila University |
| Professional schools: Graduate School of Business | School of Government | School of Law | School of Medicine and Public Health |
| Loyola Schools: School of Humanities | John Gokongwei School of Management | School of Science and Engineering | School of Social Sciences |
| Basic education units: Grade school | High school | Sports: Ateneo Blue Eagles |
