Holy Name University

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Motto:	Benedicite Nomini Eius ("Blessed be His Name")
Established:	1946
Type:	Private, Catholic University
Religious affiliation:	DWEA, CEAP, ACUP
President:	Fr. Ernesto Lagura, SVD
Undergraduates:	Approx.
Postgraduates:	Approx.
Location:	Tagbilaran City, Bohol, Philippines
Campus:	3
Hymn:	Holy Name March
Colors:	yellow and green
Nickname:	HNU
Website:	http://www.hnu.edu.ph

Holy Name University or HNU (formerly Holy Name College; also the Divine Word College of Tagbilaran) is a Catholic institution of higher learning located in Tagbilaran City, Bohol, Philippines. It is a private, non-profit, co-educational university run by the Society of the Divine Word or SVD. It offers programs in elementary, secondary, undergraduate and graduate levels. Its academic offerings include courses in graduate school, arts and sciences, education, nursing, commerce and accountancy, computer science, engineering, and law. Aside from instruction, HNU also engages in research and community extension.

It is accredited by the Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools, Colleges and Universities (PAASCU).

It is located in several campuses in Tagbilaran City: the Main or Lesage Campus along Lesage-Gallares streets houses the Graduate School, College of Law, the administration and other offices including the Registrar, Finance, Student Affairs, Alumni, Extension, Research Center, Culture and Arts; the Scanlon campus along Miguel Parras Street; and the Janssen Heights Campus in Dampas District where the elementary, secondary (Janssen Building), College of Nursing (St. Freinademetz Building), College of Education and College of Engineering (Bates Building) are located.

Contents 1 History 2 Institution 2.1 Vision, Mission and Goals 2.2 Instruction 2.3 Research 2.4 Community Extension and Development 2.5 University traditions 2.6 Hallmarks of HNU 2.7 Accredited Status 3 Administration 3.1 Board of Trustees (SY 2006-2007) 3.2 Members of the Cabinet 3.3 Academic Administrators 4 Notable alumni 5 References 6 External links

[edit] History

Holy Name University was founded in 1946 by Fr. Alphonse Lesage, SVD, based on the inspiration of Bishop Julio D. Rosales. It started as Holy Name College on July 14, 1947. At that time, it was a diocesan school owned by the Diocese of Tagbilaran. In 1963, the SVDs gained full ownership of the college. It was renamed Divine Word College of Tagbilaran as a full-pledged SVD school. From 1947 to 1970, it was run by SVD expatriate missionaries. In 1970, Fr. Leo D. Ortiz, SVD, became the first Filipino president. Since then, Filipino SVDs have overseen its growth. In September 21, 2001, it was given full autonomy by the Commission on Higher Education or CHED. On November 19, 2001, it was granted full university status, with the name changed to Holy Name University.^[1]

[edit] Institution

[edit] Vision, Mission and Goals

HNU's vision statement is as follows:

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"Called by the Father, missioned by the Divine Word, empowered by the Holy Spirit, we envision ourselves as servant-leaders with dignity, education and training geared towards the building of Christian communities in Bohol and beyond."

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Its mission includes: the continuous witnessing to the Gospel Values; the pursuit of excellence in all our endeavors; the formation of self-reliant Christian communities; the value of dialogue of cultures; the upliftment of the welfare of children, women, disabled and marginalized members of society; and the protection of the integrity of creation.

Its goals are: to make HNU a model basic Christian community; to achieve excellence in instruction, research and community service; to dialogue with cultures and other religions; and to protect the integrity of creation.

[edit] Instruction

Academic Programs: See Complete List of Academic Programs of Holy Name University

• Elementary
• Secondary
• Graduate School
• College of Law
• College of Arts and Sciences
• College of Nursing
• College of Engineering
• College of Business and Accountancy
• College of Computer Science
• College of Education

[edit] Research

Holy Name University's research center takes the lead in research endeavours: providing technical, material, and financial support to institutional researches by faculty members; providing services to the departments, support services and student organizations; and extending services to outside agencies.

[edit] Community Extension and Development

This coordinates the implementation of activities in the community, particularly in selected adopted barangays in the province of Bohol.

[edit] University traditions

• The motto of Holy Name University is "Benedicite Nomini Eius" or Blessed be His name.
• The HNU seal or logo is made up of a blue shield surrounded by an unbroken cord of gold. A gold scroll in the middle containts the motto: "Benedicite Nomini Eius". The shield has 4 compartments, each containing an emblem representing the thrusts and character of Holy Name University: the three dimensional triangle (representing the trilogy of education: instruction, research and community extension; the flaming torch (symbol of education and learning); the emblem of the Divine Word (representing both ownership and gratitude to the SVDs); and finally, the hills and coconut tree (representing the province of Bohol and beyond). The main colors of the logo are blue, green and gold. ^[2]
• The HNU Hymn is the "Holy Name March" written by Atty. and Mrs. Elpidio Biliran^[3]
• The HNU Song is " I wanna be" by Michael Caňares ^[4]

[edit] Hallmarks of HNU

The hallmarks of Holy Name university are that it is: the first Catholic University in Bohol; one of the 32 higher educational institutions in the Philippines granted full autonomy by the Commission on Higher Education or CHED; PAASCU Level III accredited university (Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools, Colleges, and Universities); Topnotch examinees in licensure exams; SMART Wireless Engineering Education Program (SWEEP); Immersion program of the Campus Ministry Young Missionaries; Bohol Poll, local public opinion polling of the Research Center; Technology of Participation (ToP) trained-facilitators and trainers; Center for Local Governance — one of only 8 in the Philippines; Diwanag Dance Theatre and Cultural Troupe: nationally-acclaimed dance theater and cultural troupe; HNU Alumni Association — Founding Member of the Federation of Catholic Schools and Alumni Associations (FeCaSAA); State-of-the-Art Nursing Skills Laboratory; On-line enrollment; and Touch screen technology ^[5]

[edit] Accredited Status

• Level III PAASCU

1. College of Arts and Sciences
2. College of Commerce and Accountancy
3. College of Education

• Level II PAASCU

1. High School Department

• Level I PAASCU

1. Grade School Department
2. Civil Engineering

[edit] Administration

[edit] Board of Trustees (SY 2006-2007)

• Chair: Fr. Roderick Salazar, SVD
• Vice Chair: Fr. Generoso Ricardo Rebayla, SVD
• Members:

Fr. Heinz Kuleuke, SVD

Fr. Ernesto Lagura, SVD

Fr. Franscisco Estepa, SVD

Fr. Florante S. Camacho,SVD

Fr. Brigido Angngasing, SVD

Sr. Eloisa David, OSB

Dr. Lourdes Torrefranca

Fr. Valentino Pinlac

• Secretary: Fr. Romeo P. Bancale, SVD

[edit] Members of the Cabinet

• President: Fr. Ernesto Lagura, SVD
• VP for Academic Affairs: Fr. Romeo P. Bancale, SVD
• VP for Administration: Fr. Felino B. Javines, Jr., SVD
• VP for Finance: Fr. Carlos Jimenez, SVD
• Director, Plant Operations and Maintenance: Fr.Orencio Rodriguez, SVD

[edit] Academic Administrators

Principals

• Elementary: Mr. Pedro Marcojos
• Secondary: Mrs. Remedios Cardino

Deans

• Graduate School: Dr. Teotima Amborgo
• College of Law: Atty. Tomas Abapo
• College of Arts and Sciences: Dr. Estrellita P. Sajulan
• College of Nursing: Mrs. Elizabeth Floresca
• College of Engineering: Engr. James Uy
• College of Commerce and Accountancy: Dr. Jemma J. Jay CPA
• College of Computer Science: Ms. Mariejoe Narca
• College of Education: Dr.Guadalupe Saturinas

[edit] Notable alumni

• Congressman Edgar Chatto - member of the Philippine House of Representatives, representative of the 1st District Bohol^[6]
• Congressman Roberto Cajes - member of the Philippine House of Representatives, representative of the 2nd District Bohol^[7]
• Congressman Eladio Jala - member of the Philippine House of Representatives, representative of the 3rd District Bohol^[8]

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• Rene L. Relampagos - former governor of Bohol
• Fr. Magdaleno Fabiosa, SVD - Provincial Superior, Society of the Divine Word or SVD Philippines Southern Province
• Oscar B. Glovasa - 1st place, 1969 Bar Examination
• Romualdo Murcia III - 1st place, CPA Board Examination, October 1997
• May Solera - 7th place, CPA Board Examination, May 1997
• Evelyn Cabanos - 19th place, CPA Board Examination, May 1997
• Jerone Tabanera - 6th place, CPA Board Examination, October 2002
• Melvin Lopena - 15th place, CPA Board Examination, October 2002

[edit] References

• HNU is going diamond
• Bohol Directory
• The Good News June 30, 2006
• The Philippine Daily Inquirer
• The Bohol Chronicle 10/04/06
• The Bohol Chronicle 08/13/06
• The Bohol Chronicle 06/14/06
• The Bohol Chronicle 05/21/06
• The Bohol Chronicle 05/03/06
• The Bohol Chronicle 04/30/06
• The Bohol Chronicle0 4/16/06

[edit] External links

• Bohol ideas and informations
• Holy Name University Website
• Holy Name University Alumni Community

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