University of Asia and the Pacific
The University of Asia and the Pacific (UA&P) is a private research university in the Philippines. It traces its beginnings to the Center for Research and Communication (CRC), which was established in 1967 as a private think-tank that conducted economic and social research and offered graduate courses in economics.
The spiritual and doctrinal formation given in the University is entrusted to Opus Dei, a Personal prelature of the Catholic Church.
Institution
The University is made up of a college offering liberal arts courses as core curriculum, five schools of varied specializations and an institute focusing on political economy, development and international relations.
Presidents of the
University of Asia and the Pacific |
| Dr. Jesus Estanislao, 1995–1997 |
| Dr. Mario Camacho, 1997–2000 |
| Dr. Jose Maria Mariano, 2000–present |
A Board of Trustees, chaired by Dr. Placido Mapa, takes care of the UA&P Foundation, Inc. Under it is the Management Committee, presided by University President Jose Maria Mariano, which is the University’s governing body. It was formed to steer the University in the path set out for it. It makes sure that all plans, activities and projects undertaken advance the mission, goals and values of the University. [1]
History
1967
1970
- In a private meeting with Opus Dei founder, Msgr. Josemaria Escriva in Mexico, Estanislao and Villegas tasked to expand CRC's academic horizons internationally.
- First graduate program offered, leading to a Master of Science degree in Industrial Economics.[4]
1982
- Moved to current campus in Ortigas Center, Pasig, with formal and informal programs established.
1987
- The Institute of Development Education (forerunner of the School of Education) established.
1989
- The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) established, and first batch of college students admitted.
1993
- The School of Economics, the School of Education, and the Center for Management established.
- Application for "University Status" submitted to the Commission on Higher Education (CHED).
1994
1995
- University status granted. Estanislao installed as first University President.
- Regional Vicar of Opus Dei for Asia, Fr. Ramon Lopez conferred honor of Vice Grand Chancellor of the University.
1997
- Mario D. Camacho installed as second University President.
1998
- Visit by the University Grand Chancellor, Bishop Javier Echevarria, the Prelate of Opus Dei.
2000
- Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, Dr. Jose Maria Mariano installed as third University President.
2005
- The Marketing Communication Effectiveness Awards (now the Tambuli Awards[5]) launched.
2008
- Visit by UA&P Grand Chancellor, Bishop Javier Echevarria.
2010
- School of Sciences and Engineering established; BS Applied Mathematics program offered[6]
- Tambuli Awards made an annual event, to further its advocacy of values in integrated marketing communications.[7]
Academics
The University offers the following academic degree programs:
Undergraduate Programs:
- Applied Mathematics
- Business Administration, major in Management or Business Economics
- Child Development Education
- Communication, major in Integrated Marketing Communications (IMC)
- Entrepreneurial Management
- Humanities, with a specialization in Literature or History
- Human Capital Development
- Information Technology
- Industrial Economics
- Industrial Engineering
- Integrated Marketing Communications
- Management
- Media and Entertainment Management
- Political Economy
Master's Programs:
- MA Communication, major in Integrated Marketing Communications (IMC)
- MA Education, major in Child Development and Education
- MS Industrial Economics
- MS Information Technology
- MS Management
- MA Political Economy, with a specialization in International Relations and International Development
- MA Humanities
Other Programs:
- Applied Business Economics Program (ABEP)
- Strategic Business Economics Program (SBEP)
- Educational Leadership Program
- Child Development and Education for Practitioners
- Information Technology Program
Notable alumni
- Dr. Delfin Go - Lead Economist, World Bank, Washington, D.C.
- John Eric T. Francia - Managing Director; Group Head of Corporate Strategy, Ayala Corporation
- Vincent G. Tobias - Country Manager, Intermedia, U.K.; Strategy Consultant, Monitor Group, Greater China
- Anthony T. Huang - Executive Vice President, Rustan's; Store Specialists Inc.
- PJ Garcia - Country Manager, ING Group, Philippines
- Edgardo Garcia - COO, Development Bank of the Philippines
- David Leechiu - Country Manager, Jones Lang LaSalle Leechiu, Philippines
- Karmi Palafox - Urban Planner, Palafox & Associates
- Tesa Arcilla - Journalist / Producer -- Russia Today ; CNN ; TVB Hong Kong
- Dr. Vaughn Montes - Citibank
- Ralph Recto - Senator, Republic of the Philippines
- Dr. Thomas Aquino - Senior Undersecretary, Department of Trade and Industry, Philippines
- Francis Varela - Undersecretary, Department of Education and Culture, Philippines
- Pamela Abastillas - Digital Marketing, L'Oreal USA, New York City, NY, USA
- Jose Antonio S. Buencamino - Special Trade Representative to Geneva, Department of Trade & Industry, Philippines
- JR Ejercito - Governor, Laguna Province
- Vicente Yap - Governor, Tarlac Province
- Paolo S. Javier - Congressman, lone district of Antique Province
- Jose Enrique Garcia - Mayor, Balanga, Bataan Province
- Ivan Guerrero - Producer and film maker: "Premakes"
- Antonio Avelino - Vice Chair, OneNetworkBank - Mindanao
- Dr. Victor Abola - Economic Analyst/Consultant, UA&P School of Economics
- Dr. Emilio Antonio - Economic Analyst/Consultant, UA&P School of Economics
- Dr. Rolando Dy - Agribusiness Specialist/Consultant, UA&P Center for Food and Agri Business.
Student Government
The College of Arts and Sciences Student Executive Board is the executive office with the largest scope of functions and student body.
It consists of students who ought to serve the student body by promoting the common good in the principle of subsidiarity. The SEB serves as a channel of communication between students and the administration as well as between students and the other sectors of the school. The student-representative body organizes and oversees official student activities in promoting student involvement and empowerment. It also aims to establish external linkages with different sectors of society.
The two other student government branches in UA&P are dedicated in serving students in the Entrepreneurial Management and Information Technology programs.
Co-curricular Activities
Student life in UA&P revolves around academics and undergraduates' participation in various co-curricular activities. Kultura (Filipino term for "culture") is an arts center based in the University that organizes arts galleries and exhibitions, theater performances and concerts.It also moderates student-led arts organizations such as Dulaang ROC, Creative Writers' Guild and the UA&P Chorale to name a few.
The Office of Student Affairs' civics desk holds the annual youth conference Civitas Asia and the BIGGKAS project which extends tutorial sessions to local public schools. The desk also supports student organizations with socio-civic aims and activities.
Athletics
The University competes in the Men's National Collegiate Athletics Association (MNCAA) and the Women's National Collegiate Athletics Association (WNCAA). The University supports teams in basketball, futsal, volleyball, tennis, badminton, swimming, arnis, taekwondo, and athletics.
In December 2008, the men's futsal team grabbed the championship cup in the MNCAA.
In October 2009, the women's basketball and volleyball[8] teams won the championship titles in the WNCAA.[9]
Notes
- ^ UAP.asia Official website of the University of Asia and the Pacific, Administration - Management Committee, http://uap.asia/#aboutus-32-7
- ^ http://www.ahead.com.ph/books_planning_ahead_university_of_asia_and_the-pacific.htm
- ^ http://www.opusdei.ph/art.php?p=22619
- ^ http://www.mb.com.ph/issues/2004/07/23/SCAU2004072314667.html
- ^ Tambuli Awards, http://www.tambuliawards.com/
- ^ Universitas, an official publication of the University of Asia and the Pacific, November 2009 Edition, p.26, http://issuu.com/cco.uap/docs/universitasnov2009
- ^ Tambuli Awards, http://www.tambuliawards.com/
- ^ UA&P grabs WNCAA volleyball crown http://www.uap.edu.ph/news.aspx?pg=95
- ^ WNCAA senior cage, volley finals on, http://www.wncaa.com.ph/40thseason/news_09182009.html
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