Divine Word College of Calapan

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Divine Word College of Calapan

Motto:	Your Future is Our Mission
Established:	April 1946
Type:	Private Catholic College
Religious affiliation:	DWEA, CEAP
President:	Fr. Anthony Ibarra B. Fabella, SVD
Undergraduates:	Approx.
Postgraduates:	Approx.
Location:	Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro, Philippines
Campus:	2 (Janssen Campus - College; Freinademetz Campus - Basic Education)
Colors:	Green
Nickname:	DWCC
Website:	www.dwcc.edu.ph

The Divine Word College of Calapan or DWCC is a Catholic institution of higher learning run by the Society of the Divine Word or SVD in Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro, Philippines.It was established as Mindoro Junior College on April, 1946 In the first year of formal opening was in normal education, liberal arts, pre-law and special short term courses in typing and stenography on July 1, 1946. On January, 1981, it's name changed to the current one.

A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE DIVINE WORD COLLEGE OF CALAPAN

The history of the Divine Word College of Calapan as a Catholic institution of higher learning traces its roots back to the missionary work of Fr. Benito Rixner, SVD and other missionaries of the Society of the Divine Word in Mindoro. Mindoro Junior College, as the school was originally called, was established in April 1946. The formal opening of classes in first year Normal Education, Liberal Arts, Pre-Law, and special short-term courses in Typing and Stenography was on July 1,1946. There were thirty-seven students as first enrollees.

The first floor of the old bishop’s residence was used for classrooms by the students and ten faculty members. The biggest room served as library with around a thousand volumes coming from other SVD schools and the rest from donations. The regular residence rooms were used as classrooms while the smallest room became the Registrar’s Office. Athletic activities were held at the church plaza.

In 1953, Fr. Albert Cook, SVD who was the Director at that time constructed a two-storey building on a lot purchased adjacent to the two original buildings. Construction was completed just in time for the school year 1953-1954. By that time, there were three buildings being occupied by about a thousand students. The buildings became functional until the summer of 1964.

From 1954 to 1964 there was a steady increase in enrolment that a bigger space was a felt need. Through the efforts of Bishop William Duschak, SVD, DD, a man of foresight and dynamism who went to Europe to ask for donations from friends and benefactors, the dream of having a modern college in a spacious compound materialized. During the school year 1964-1965 all classes were moved to the new campus-a very imposing building built along modern architectural lines. About the same time, the Elementary Department was inaugurated by virtue of the Temporary Permit No. 96. In 1975, the President, Fr. Eleuterio S. Lacaron, SVD, also introduced the School Campaign Program which proved to be an effective promotional strategy of the college.

In 1976, permission was granted by the Ministry of Education, Culture and Sports (MECS) for the revival of the Graduate School program which was phased out in 1972. Meanwhile the college curriculum was further diversified with the inclusion of the short- term courses and the offering of traditional fields of concentration in the degree programs .With the advent of the 1980’s, more vigorous efforts were directed not only to improve the school facilities, but also to acquire additional site for future expansion.

In 1980, the course in Master in Business Administration (MBA) was opened by virtue of Temporary Permit No.132, s. 1985 dated July 1980 with 47 students and three professors. Its subsequent recognition was granted on June 1985 and signed by the Minister of Education, Culture and Sports, Jaime C. Laya.

In January 1981, the name of the college was changed from Mindoro College to Divine Word College of Calapan; thus, making it more representative of the educational apostolate of the Society of the Divine Word in the province of Oriental Mindoro.

In 1987, having satisfactorily met the standards and requirements of the Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools, Colleges and Universities (PAASCU), the Divine Word College of Calapan was granted Level II accreditation for five years. On April 2, 1993 another Level II accreditation was granted. A re-accreditation was given in 1998.

A non-degree program in Computer Science was opened during the administration of Fr. Joel L. Maribao, to give the youth the opportunity to learn the new technology. The Associate in Computer Data Processing (ACDP) was recognized during the school year 1994-1995, while the two-year course in Computer System and Business Management (CSBM) was given Permit No. TV-P 059, s. 1994.

In 1995, the Civil Engineering Department was acknowledged as Number 1 in the regional level (Region IV) and Number 10 in the National level on account of the high percentage of board passers. This was published in the Philippine Star dated June 13, 1995.

Another honor was received by DWCC as per CHED Memorandum No. 76, s. 1995, where DWCC was selected as Center for Excellence in Teacher Education in Region IV. It was also during the time of Fr. Eleuterio S. Lacaron, SVD (1994-1995), that DWCC was selected by the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) as Institute of Local Government Academy (ILGA) in Oriental Mindoro.

During the administration of Fr. Romeo P. Bancale, SVD, the Graduate School Department was granted permission to offer two new graduate programs, Master in Public Administration and Doctor of Philosophy in Management, by virtue of the Government Recognition Nos. 27 and 28, s. 1997, and made effective in the school year 1997-1998. It was also in that same year that the High School Department moved out from the main campus to the Janssen campus located in Brgy. Pachoca, Calapan City. The campus has been renamed Freinademetz campus.

In the school year 2000-2001, during the term of Fr. Ernesto F. Vitor, SVD, Government Permits were granted to offer new courses namely Bachelor of Science in Office Administration, Bachelor of Science in Tourism and Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Restaurant Management as well as Associate Courses in Office Administration, Tourism, and HRM using the ladderized curriculum.

The year 2002 witnessed the completion of the construction of the Elementary Department building located adjacent to the High School Department building at the Freinademetz campus. In the succeeding year the Elementary Department transferred to its new site, thus housing together the Basic Education Department in that campus.

A milestone for the institution was again achieved when the DWCC team of the Student In Free Enterprise (SIFE) was acclaimed the national champion in the SIFE National Exposition held at the Holiday Inn, Manila in February 2002. Later, the champion team represented the country in the prestigious SIFE World Cup in Amsterdam, The Netherlands in September of the same year. And again in 2005, DWCC made it to the national limelight when Jose Lemuel Dimaunahan topped the November 2005 Electronics and Communications Engineering board examination while Heidi Libed topped the 2005 Licensure Examination for Teachers in Region IV.

The year 2006 marked the 60th founding anniversary of the Divine Word College of Calapan. Themed ‘Word in a Changing World’, DWCC, under the administration of Fr. Nielo M. Cantilado, SVD, renewed its commitment to continue to provide quality education relevant to the demands of the constantly changing world and that of the local milieu. Among its thrusts for the next three years (2005-2008) are its renewed emphasis on research, the re-strengthening of its institutional linkages, and the building of a stronger family within the DWCC community.

Pursuant to its thrust in research, DWCC launched the Center for Mindoro Studies last July 27, 2006. As a resource center the Center for Mindoro Studies features the aspects and facets of the unique cultural heritage of Mindoro; and endeavors to promote awareness, sensitivity, and respect for the indigenous culture of the Mangyans. As a center for research it aims to put up a repository of research outputs and historical materials relevant to the studies governing parochial schools, parishes, and municipalities in the provinces of the Island of Mindoro.

In the second semester of school year 2006-2007, through the assistance of the Technical Education and Skills Authority (TESDA), and under the auspices of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo scholarship programs, DWCC began offering certificate courses in Contact Center Agent Training, Medical Transcription and Commercial Cooking.

The Divine Word College of Calapan believes that it has fulfilled a very important role in the human resource development of Mindoro through quality and relevant Catholic education. It is committed to continue with this mission beyond the 60th year of its foundation.

VISION

Divine Word College of Calapan, an academic Christian community in the service of the Word and the people of God, working together in faith towards the total development of the person, faithful to the teaching and tradition of the church, under the patronage of St. Arnold Janssen and the inspiration and guidance of the Holy and Triune God.

MISSION

The Divine Word College of Calapan, an academic Christian community, subscribes and binds itself to develop, enhance and strengthen the intellectual, spiritual, moral, and physical capabilities of the person, through its religious, educational, and administrative services consistent with its thrust of professionalism and excellence.

GOALS

The Divine Word College of Calapan in the pursuit of its vision and mission aims:

  1. To provide for general education that will develop the whole human personality and seek to
      create a cultural environment that will prepare him to be professionally competent for life;

  2. To impart Christian value system in the moral and intellectual training of the youth;

  3. To foster an awareness of the socio-economic situation, a commitment to its improvement, 
     the development of civic and social responsibility and discipline, and faith and pride 
     in the national culture of the Philippines;

  4. To provide training and experience in the science and professions;

  5. To promote service for the larger community by making its type of education accessible 
     to deserving and capable students regardless of the socio-economic status, sex, religion or 
     race, by making its physical and human resources readily available, and furthering cooperative
     efforts with educational institutions;

  6. To enhance the promotion of our Filipino cultural values and foster social awareness and 
     responsiveness towards the upliftment of the indigenous peoples.

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