Saint Michael's College of Laguna
| Saint Michael's College of Laguna (SMCL) |
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| Motto |
Here in SMCL, we make you the best that you can be. |
| Established |
August 25, 1975 by Pura Ligaya Limaco (as Biñan College) |
| Type |
Private, Run by Miguelunda Educational Corp. |
| Chairperson |
Carmelita De Leon-Chan |
| President |
Lourdes L. Almeda-Sese, Ed.D. |
| Students |
approximately 2,000 |
| Location |
Biñan, Laguna, Philippines |
| Campus |
Suburban, 1.3 hectares |
| Colors |
Red, Blue, and White |
| Nickname |
Michaeleans, Angels |
| Website |
www.smcl.edu.ph |
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Saint Michael's College of Laguna (SMCL) is a school in Biñan, Laguna, Philippines formerly known as Biñan College. SMCL was founded by the nine Limaco sisters, on August 25, 1975. The school was named after the Limaco patriarch, Miguel, a philanthropist. Two of the Limaco sisters played key roles in its founding. Pura Limaco provided the financial support for the school's operations, while Milagros Limaco, a teacher, was later elected as the Chairman of the Board and Director of the school.
In 2008, the Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities Commission on Accreditation (PACUCOA), awarded SMCL with a Level III Reaccreditation Status for its Liberal Arts, Business Administration and Teacher Education (Elementary and Secondary) programs. In 2010, the Nursing, Grade School, and High School programs received Level I Fomal Accreditation. It was also granted Deregulated Status by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) in 2003 which was retained for another five years starting in 2009 through a Commission en banc decision.[1][2]
Campus
The SMCL campus is located at Bo. Platero in the City of Biñan, Province of Laguna.
The school has ten main academic buildings, namely:
- Segunda Limaco Hall - The SL Hall houses the Office of the President, the Board Room, the Business Services Office, the Information Technology Office, the Grade School Principal's Office, the Grade School Faculty Room, the Grade School Science Laboratory, and classrooms for both SMCL Grade School and College Division.
- Pura Limaco Hall - I - The PL-I Hall houses the High School Faculty Room, the SMCL High School Principal's Office, the Central Student Council's office, the Chemistry and Biology Laboratories, and the Center for the Performing Arts.
- Miguel Limaco Hall - The ML Hall is considered as the IT building. In the ground floor are Grade School classrooms, the Amazing Angels Room (Exhibit Area) and the Career and Counseling Services Center. The second floor is dedicated to multimedia rooms and computer laboratories. The classrooms for the High School seniors are located in the third floor.
- Pura Limaco Hall - II - The PL-II Hall is the College Building where most academic classes in all areas are held. In the second floor are the Faculty Rooms of the IN and the SBA. The IN and SBA Deans' office are also found here. The third floor houses the Science Laboratories, the Office Simulation Room, and the Pura Limaco Seminar Room.
- St. Theodore Hall - The STH is a multi-purpose hall where sports and cultural activities, seminars, conventions, and convocations are held.
- St. Marie Paz Hall - The SMP Hall is the main building for Technology and Livelihood Education courses. The cafeteria is also found in the hall's ground floor.
- St. Louise Early Childhood Center - The SLECC houses rooms for Pre-school classes.
- Milagros Limaco Learning Resource Center - The MLLRC is the campus library. The ground floor is where the Basic Education library is. Aside from the circulation and reserve section in the second floor, the reading area of the College Division and the Internet Section are also found in the second floor. The third floor (which was the multimedia floor until 2005) was converted into a reading area for the College Division.
- St. Mary's Conference Center - The SMCC is the mock/simulation hotel for Hospitality Management students. Adjacent to the hall is the St. Beatrice Ballroom.
- Milagros L. Limaco Hall - The MLL Hall is the hall facing the national highway. Found in this hall are the Admission Office, Center for Students and Co-curricular Affairs, Office of Student Services, Registrar's Office, Safety and Security Unit, Center for Social Action, Student Publications Office, Faculty Room for SELA, SELA Dean's Office, Speech Laboratory, Virtual Hub (multimedia demo room), and the Our Lady of Guadalupe Simulation Hospital.
Academic programs
College Division
School of Education and Liberal Arts
- Dean: Rosalina M. De Guzman, Ph.D.
- Bachelor of Secondary Education
- Majors: English, Filipino, Social Studies and Mathematics
- Bachelor of Elementary Education
- Specializations: Pre-School Education and Content Courses
- Bachelor of Arts in English
- Bachelor of Arts in Filipino
School of Business Administration
- Dean: Victor C. Manabat, DBA
- Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
- Majors: Management Accounting, Management, Information Services Management
Institute of Nursing
- Chair: S'myrnah D.M. Roque
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Institute of Hospitality Management and Allied Courses
- Chair: Ma. Linda D. Pio
- Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management
- Major: Hotel and Restaurant Management
- Associate in Hotel and Restaurant Management
Institute of Computer Studies
- Chair: Reynante M. Francia
- Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
- Associate in Computer Technology
Basic Education Division
- SMCL High School (First to Fourth Year)
- Acting Principal: Emily A. Almendral
- Program Chairs for Academic Year 2011-2012
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| Area Program |
Chair |
| Filipino |
Amor A. Alemania |
| English |
Ness R. Cuevas |
| Mathematics |
Emily A. Almendral |
| Science and TLE |
Ofelia V. Custodio |
| Araling Panlipunan |
Randy D. Punzalan, Ed.D. |
| Music, Arts, Physical Education and Health |
Randolf D. David/Ferdinand M. Alvara |
| Values Education |
Marife M. Remoto |
- SMCL Grade School (Primary to Intermediate Grades)
- Principal: Elena R. Manalo
Polytechnic courses accredited by Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA)
- Barista
- Housekeeping
- Commercial Cooking
- Food and Beverage Services
- Bartending
- Front Office Services
- Baking/Pastry Production
- Computer Hardware Servicing
- Programming
Accreditation
In 2008-2010, Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities Commission on Accreditation (PACUCOA) accredited the school. The Federation of Accrediting Agencies of the Philippines (FAAP) certified the grant.
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- Level III Reaccreditation[3][4]
- Bachelor of Elementary Education
- Bachelor of Secondary Education
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Business Administration
- Level I Formal Accreditation[5][6]
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- SMCL High School
- SMCL Grade School
Corporate Social Responsibility
The outreach arm of the school is Lingkod at Pagmamahal ng Saint Michael's College of Laguna Foundation, Inc. (LINGAP-SMCL). LINGAP-SMCL is responsible for the three outreach programs namely literacy, livelihood, and health. A study on the program's effect to its beneficiaries was accepted in the 4th International Barcelona Conference on Higher Education (2008) of the Global University Network for Innovation (GUNI).[7] SMCL is also a Gawad Kalinga partner (GK1MB school).
Academic Exchange and International Opportunities
SMCL offers international opportunities to its students. Aside from international practicum (in Singapore) for Hospitality Management students, qualified Education and Business Administration students may also avail of the academic exchange program. SMCL signed an agreement with Gyeongnam Provincial Namhae College, Gyeongsamnam-do, South Korea for a cultural and academic exchange.[8][9][10][11] SMCL is a partner of University Mobility in Asia and the Pacific (UMAP).[12]
Financial Aid
The school has a number of financial assistance/scholarship grants for deserving students.[13] Financial aid is granted to honor students, dean's listers, athletes, artists, and community workers. Grants are also given to some students in the form of tuition fee discounts.[14]
Student Life
Notable student organizations are the following:
Institutional Affiliations
- Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities (PACU)[24][25]
- Philippine Association of Private Schools, Colleges, and Universities (PAPSCU)
- University Mobility in Asia and the Pacific (UMAP)
- Association of Southeast Asian Institutions of Higher Learning (ASAIHL)
- Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE)
- Laguna Inter-institutional Consortium
- PAPSCU Excellent Academic Research Link
- CALABARZON Research Council
- Philippine Society for Educational Research and Evaluation
- Coordinating Council for Private Educational Associations (COCOPEA)
Notable alumni
- Board Placers
- Norma S. Sibiran - 9th Place, Midwifery
- Ellinley G. Alawi - 4th Place, Midwifery
- Anita A. Alitagtag - 4th Place, Midwifery
- Adorable Theresa R. Gonzales - 6th Place, Nursing
- Marisol R. Apacionado - 19th Place, Midwifery
- Felicisima T. Capuso - 20th Place, Midwifery
- Raquel M. San Pedro - 7th Place, Midwifery
- Jeniffer R. Aguilera - 15th Place, Midwifery
- Ruth J. Fuazo - 19th Place, Midwifery
- Rochelle Gay T. Gucor - 17th Place, Nursing
- Bobby A. Castillo - 18th Place, Nursing
- Lilia C. Tomas - 19th Place, Nursing
- Liwayway B. Bernardo - 12th Place, Nursing
- Marriane S. Carreon - 15th Place, Nursing
- Catherine B. Sison - 3rd Place, Nursing
- Media and the Arts
- Business
- Leserie Paelmo-Paguio (corporate secretary and part-owner, Leslie's Restaurant)
- Anthony L. Almeda[31]
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