Mariano Marcos State University

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Mariano Marcos State University
Established:	6 January 1978
President:	Dr. Miriam E. Pascua, 2005-Present
Location:	Batac City
Website:	[http://www.mmsu.edu.ph

The Mariano Marcos State University is a comprehensive institution of higher learning in the Ilocos region, which was establish in January 6, 1978.

Contents 1 History 2 Location 3 Past and Current Presidents 4 References 5 External links

[edit] History

The Mariano Marcos State University (MMSU) is a comprehensive institution of higher learning in the Ilocos region, which was establish in 06 January 1978 by Presidential Decree (PD) 1279 and named after the father of former President Ferdinand E. Marcos. The decree merge two state colleges in the province of Ilocos Norte, the then Mariano Marcos Memorial College of Science and Technology (MMMCST) with campuses in Batac, Currimao, Paoay and Dingras, and the Northern Luzon State College (NLSC) in Laoag City. It also transferred the college departments of the Ilocos Norte College of Arts and Trades (INCAT) in Loag City and Ilocos Norte Agricultural College (INAC) in Pasuquin.

The university is relatively young compared to other state universities in the Philippines. However, MMSU’s root anchored deep, its foundation is strong, and its beginnings all proven historical turning points as far back as the early 1900’s.

To date, the university has nine academic units: Graduate School, College of Agriculture and Forestry, College of Aquatic Science and Applied Technology, College of Arts and Sciences, College of Business, Economics and Accountancy, College of Engineering, College of Health Sciences, College of Industrial Technology, and College of Teacher Education.

[edit] Location

MMSU is located in Ilocos Norte, a province in the northwestern part of Luzon Island, Philippines. Its main campus of about 300 hectares is in Batac City, 472 km away from Manila. Batac is an agricultural and peaceful city, which affords and excellent environment for educational and rural development. The location allows convenient commuting from the boundaries of Batac City and the towns of Paoay, Currimao, San Nicolas and Laoag City. Passenger jeepneys, mini buses and buses pass by the campus. In addition, the province has an international airport in Gabu, Laoag City and seaport at Gaang, Currimao.

MMSU also maintains five other campuses. These are located in Laoag City (2 campuses), Currimao, Dingras and Paoay.

[edit] Past and Current Presidents

• Dr. Consuelo S. Blanco : June 1978 - May 1985
• Dr. Santiago R. Obien : June 1985 - May 1987
• Dr. Felipe B. Cachola : June 1987-May 1993
• Dr. Elias L. Calacal : June 1993-May 1999
• Dr. Saturnino M. Ocampo Jr. : June 1999-December 2004
• Dr. Miriam E. Pascua : May 2005-Present

[edit] References

• http://www.mmsu.edu.ph/about/?mode=1[1]
• http://www.mmsu.edu.ph/about/?mode=2[2]
• http://www.mmsu.edu.ph/about/?mode=3[3]
• http://www.mmsu.edu.ph/about/?mode=4[4]

[edit] External links

• http://www.mmsu.edu.ph/[5]

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