University of Asia and the Pacific

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For the South Asian school, see The University of Asia Pacific.
University of Asia and the Pacific
Motto: Unitas
Established: 1970 (Center for Research & Communication) 1995 (University Status)
Type: Private, Non-Sectarian University
President: Dr. Jose Mariano
Undergraduates: Approx. 2,200
Postgraduates: Approx. 200
Location: Ortigas Center, Pasig City, Metro Manila, Philippines
Campus: Ortigas Campus
Colors: Red and Gold         
Nickname: UA&P
Mascot: Mr. Uappy
Website: www.uap.edu.ph

The University of Asia and the Pacific (abbreviation: UA&P) is a private university in the Philippines. The Ortigas Campus is located along J. Escriva Drive in Bgy. Ugong Norte, Ortigas Center, Pasig City. Before it became a university in the year 1995, it was known as the Center for Research and Communication (CRC).

The spiritual and doctrinal formation given in the University is entrusted to Opus Dei, a Personal Prelature of the Catholic Church. ....................................................................................................................................

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[edit] Institution

The UA&P strives to be a think tank and a research center for business, economics, and management.[1] The university is divided into three large administrative faculties: the Faculty of Humanities, which contains the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS); the Faculty of Social Science and Technology, which contains the School of Economics, School of Education, Institute of Information Technology Studies, and the Institute of Political Economy; and the Faculty of Business and Communications, which contains the School of Management and School of Communication.

The University offers the "3-2" program where students graduate with both an undergraduate degree in the Humanities and a Master's Degree in their chosen specialization after only 5 years. [2] All students enrolled under this program undergo a rigorous curriculum in the spirit of a liberal education. For the students' first 2 and a half years at the University, they will undergo courses under 9 different programs, prior to their selection of their specialization. Training in these 9 different programs will hone the students' skills in the arts, communication as well as the sciences. [3] This foundation will prepare them for their chosen field of expertise.

The University is also unique with regard to honor students and sets a higher standard by conferring honors to students with a GPA of 1.5 or better.

In its institutional programs and activities, UA&P puts due emphasis on the individual, the family, the community, and the world. There is special attention paid to values formation, people development, and research and communication.[4]

[edit] History

The University of Asia and the Pacific (UA&P) was founded by Dr. Jesus P. Estanislao and Dr. Bernardo Villegas, two Harvard graduates, as the Center for Research and Communication (CRC). CRC was established as a private voluntary organization with core operations in research and communication, together with training programs in industrial economics.

A private meeting in Mexico with Opus Dei founder, Msgr. Josemaria Escriva in 1970, saw Escriva ask Estanislao and Villegas to expand CRC's academic horizons internationally. That year, CRC offered its first graduate program leading to a Master of Science degree in Industrial Economics.

CRC moved to its new offices in Ortigas Center, Pasig, in 1982, with its formal and informal programs having been established. By this time, CRC had also gained some international recognition as a business and economics think tank. In 1987, CRC set up the Institute of Development Education, which would be the forerunner of the School of Education in what would be UA&P.

CRC's College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) opened in 1989 and admitted its first batch of college students that year. The College now offers eight fields of specialization: economics, business management, entrepreneurial management, philosophy, education, political economy, communication, and general humanities. Most courses are anchored on a liberal education curriculum, with Entrepreneurial Management being the exception.

In 1993, CRC applied for university status, and founded its Schools of Economics and Education. That same year, CRC also set up its Center for Management.

CRC was granted university status on June 26, 1995, converting CRC into the University of Asia and the Pacific. The signing by Education Secretary Ricardo Gloria took place in a public school near the Ninoy Aquino International Airport. On August 15 of the same year, the UA&P was inaugurated in a formal academic rite led by newly-appointed Commission on Higher Education Chairman Angel Alcala, Secretary Gloria, and Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Rosario Lopez.

Estanislao assumed the presidency of UA&P on November 28, 1995. Regional Vicar of Opus Dei in the Philippines Fr. Ramon Lopez was conferred the honorary title of Vice Grand Chancellor of the University.

[edit] Courses

The University has the following academic degree programs:

Degrees under the 5-year program

Professional Degrees

[edit] Athletics

The University currently competes in the MNCAA and the WNCAA[5]. Due to its considerable small population, The University supports teams in Basketball, Futsal, Volleyball, Tennis, Badminton, Swimming, Arnis, Tae-Kwon-Do and Athletics. The cheerleading and pep squad members are known as the "Firestarters". The Men's Futsal team was recently named the Philippine representative to the 2007 University games in Europe.

The University would like to eventually compete in a more established league such as the UAAP, but must first field enough teams to be considered.

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[edit] Notes

  1. ^ About UA&P - University of Asia and the Pacific
  2. ^ UA&P Education - University of Asia and the Pacific
  3. ^ College of Arts and Sciences - University of Asia and the Pacific
  4. ^ About UA&P - University of Asia and the Pacific
  5. ^ WNCAA - NCR Member Schools
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