| Romblon State University | |
|---|---|
| Type | State university |
| Location | Odiongan, Romblon, Philippines |
| Former names | Romblon State College, Romblon Agricultural College, Romblon National Agricultural School |
The Romblon State University is a public university in the Philippines. Its main campus is located in Odiongan, Romblon.[1]
Founded in 1915 as Odiongan Farm School (OFS), it is one of the oldest learning institutions in the Southern Tagalog Region of the Philippines. It initially offered intermediate course in Agriculture, where emphasis was laid in the fundamental agricultural practices.
After five years of existence, the Odiongan Farm School was converted into Odiongan Rural High School, and offered complete secondary training courses headed by a Principal, under the supervision of the Division Superintendent of Schools, Division of Romblon. This curriculum was in force until 1946. In 1947, Odiongan Rural High School was changed to Odiongan High School. A general type A curriculum was then offered.
Today, the university has four campuses: the RSU-Odiongan Campus, the Main Campus at Odiongan, the RSU-Romblon Campus at Sawang, RSU-Tablas Campuses at San Andres, San Agustin, Sta. Maria, and Sta. Fe, RSU-Sibuyan Campuses in Cajidiocan and San Fernando.
The four functions of the University are instruction, research, extension, and production. Its vision statement: Romblon State University is a premier institution of higher education in the MIMAROPA Region for a globally competitive Province of Romblon. It is committed to provide advanced education, higher technological, professional instruction and training in agriculture and fishery, forestry, science and technology, education, arts and sciences, and other relevant fields of study. It is shall undertake research and extension services, and provide progressive leadership in its area of specialization.[2]
Fifteen years after its conversion into a State College, it was transformed into a State University.
Academic Programs:
1 ) Agricultural Engineering 2 ) Civil Engineering 3 ) Electrical Engineering 4 ) Elementary Teacher Education 5 ) Information Technology 6 ) Mechanical Engineering 7 ) Secondary Teacher Education 8 ) Accountancy 9 ) Agricultural Technology 10 ) Arts and Social Science (Political Science) 11 ) Business Administration (Banking & Fin.) 12 ) Business Administration (Bus. Mgt.) 13 ) Hotel and Restaurant Management 14 ) Science (Biology)