| University of the Assumption | |
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| Pamantasan ng Asuncion | |
| Motto | 'Virtus, Scientia , et Communitas |
| Motto in English | "Knowledge must lead to virtue and to community service" |
| Established | January 12, 1963 |
| Type | Private, Archdiocesan University |
| President | Most Reverend Roberto C. "Bobet" Mallari, D.D. |
| Admin. staff | Rev. Fr. Winifredo S. Santos: VP-Academic Affairs, Rev. Fr. Manuel C. Sta. Maria: VP-Administration, and Rev. Fr. Deogracias Kerr S. Galang: VP-Finance |
| Location | City of San Fernando, Pampanga, Philippines |
| Campus | Suburban |
| Hymn | The Assumption Hymn Lyrics by Elizabeth Yumul-Manunge, Music by Meynardo G. Lansangan |
| Colors | Blue and White |
| Mascot | Blue Pelican |
| Website | www.ua.edu.ph |
The University of the Assumption (U.A.) is a private Archdiocesan Catholic university located in the City of San Fernando, Pampanga, Philippines. It was founded on January 12, 1963,when the bishop of San Fernando, Most Reverend Emilio A. Cinense, D.D.,assisted by Msgr. Pedro D. Puno, the Vicar General, concretized his dream of providing Christian education to the poor? young men and women of Pampanga. University of the Assumption is the first Catholic Archdiocesan University in the Philippines and in Asia.
The university was originally called Assumption Junior College, and was located on the third floor of the Assumpta Building in downtown San Fernando. The school was under the watchful eyes of Sr. Gunfrida Schneyer, O.S.B., who was also at the time the Superior of the Community of Missionary Benedictine Sisters of Tutzing (Germany). The college began with a total enrollment of 275 students. The initial degrees originally offered were Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science in Commerce,Bachelor of Science in Education,and Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education.
In 1965 the campus was transferred to its present site at the University Site Subdivision, in Barangay Del Pilar. The Puno Building was then the only edifice in the campus. In the same year, the institution was granted government recognition as "Assumption College of Pampanga".
The administration reorganization in 1966 brought a member of the clergy to the top management of the institution. The administration of Rev. Fr. Aniceto M. Franco, then dean and rector, reorganize the high school and grade school on campus. Sr. Mary Philip Ryan, O.P. and the Dominican Sisters of Our Lady of Remedies assisted in the supervision of both departments. Sr. Mary Philip Ryan was also the superior of the Dominican community whose members performed active roles in the institution's affairs as faculty members and administrators.
In 1969, the Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering was added to the original roster of degrees offered at the college. It was also during Rev.Father Franco's incumbency when the construction of the Ryan building, the Benedictine Building, and the Archbishop Emilio Cinense Gymnasium were built.
In 1974, Archbishop Emilio Cinense appointed Rev. Fr. Octavio M. Ramos as the first president of the institution . During his term he worked for the recognition of additional degrees namely, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics, Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering, and Bachelor of Science in Architecture. The Graduate School was also organized with Master in Business Administration as its first program.
With educational leadership of Rev. Fr. Ramos, the institution was granted University status on March 29, 1980 by the Ministry of Education,Culture and Sports. From thence, the school has been named University of the Assumption.
During Fr. Octavio Ramos's presidency enrollment soared and the campus grew with the construction of the following building:
Under Fr. Ramos, the University was chosen as a site for the Regional Staff Development Center, the Nutrition Center, the Decentralized Learning Resource Center, and the Educational Development Implementation Task Force for Region III. It was also under his term that the Outreach Ministry was launched.
In 1986, Rev. Fr. Cenovio M. Lumanog, Ph.D. was appointed president by then Archbishop Oscar V. Cruz, J.C.D., D.D. During his term, the Department of Education, Culture and Sports granted the University the permit and on June 13, 1988, the recognition to offer a Doctorate Degree in Education.
In 1990, the Most Rev. Jesus C. Galang, D.D., then the Auxiliary Bishop of San Fernando, was installed as the president by Archbishop Paciano B. Aniceto, D.D. During his incumbency, the Archbishop V. Cruz building and the Library building (now Most Rev. Jesus C. Galang Building) were constructed. It was also during his term that the Bachelor of Science in Accountancy was added to the courses offered at the University.
Rev. Msgr. Ricardo Jesus T. Serrano,S.L.D. assumed the role as university president in 1992. From then to June 2007, Msgr. Serrano instituted anti-lahar and anti-flood constructions. During his administration, the following degrees were added to the curriculum: Masters degree in Public Administration; Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Restaurant Management; Bachelor of Science in Commerce with a major in computer science; and a Master of Education with majors in Early Childhood, Mathematics,Filipino and English. In 1998, Mass Communication and Interior Design were added as among the majors in Liberal Arts. In the same year, the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) granted the University the permission to convert AB major in Social Work to Bachelor of Science in Social Work. Under the guidance of Msgr. Serrano, the Grade School building underwent major reconstruction and was converted into a three-storey building. It was expanded to include three wings, namely, the Msgr. Lumanog Building, the Msgr. Ramos Building, and the Franco Building. In order to meet the needs of the growing student populace, rooms at the Archdiocese of San Fernando building (ASF) and the Diocese of San Fernando building (DSF) were occupied to house the computer laboratories, and modern typing, and lecture rooms. The Archbishop Cinense Gymnasium has also undergone major renovations. Modernization of the campus included two additional audio-visual rooms, an Internet Center, computer rooms and a number of multimedia classrooms. A tennis court with a mini club house were added to enhance the sports and athletic facilities on campus. The newest buildings on campus are the Hotel and Restaurant Management building, presently known as the Domus Mariae International Center (the UA Hotel); and the new High School Building (Phases 1 and 2). Other enhancements include the UA Facade; the UA Radio Studio; the UA TV Studio, the Speech Laboratory and the Archbishop Aniceto Student Center Building.
In the new millennia, the University of the Assumption became a member of the Philippine Association of Accredited Schools, Colleges and Universities (PAASCU) and in 2002, the Liberal Arts, Education, Commerce, Accountancy and Nursing programs, as well as the Grade School and High School curricula, were granted Level 2 Accreditation.
The Graduate School, of the University, ranked among the top graduate education centers in the region based on the results of the Evaluation of Graduate Education in the Philippines (EGEP) jointly conducted by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and the Fund for Assistance to Private Education (FAPE) from July 2003 to September 2004.
In August 2005, the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) approved the university’s application to offer Bachelor of Science in Biology (Pre-Med), and Bachelor of Science in Mathematics effective school year 2006-2007.
In May 2008, the School of Arts and Sciences, College of Education, College of Business Administration, and Nursing programs achieved PAASCU level 2 re-accreditation.
Year 2007 is marked with momentous changes in the history of the university of the Assumption. Topping it all is the line up of the top administrators His Excellency the Most Reverend Roberto C. Mallari,D.D., Auxiliary Bishop of San Fernando, Pampanga, was installed as the fifth President of the University.Immediately upon his assumption of office, the University was granted a Level II re-accreditation status by PAASCU. He is ably assisted by the active presence of the clergy as Vice Presidents of three distinct but intertwining areas: Rev. Fr. Winifredo S. Santos on Academic Affairs, Rev. Fr. Manuel Sta. Maria on Administration, and Rev. Fr. Deogracias Kerr S. Galang on Finance. Working effectively as the team EXECOM, they had successfully led the University's paradigm shift to becoming a renewed institution, living up to its name and vision as center of excellent, transformative Christian Education.
At present, the university is offering its newest programs bachelor of Science in Tourism Management, Bachelor of Science in Information Technology and Bachelor of Science in Electronics and Communications Engineering.
Aside from the new courses, the new administration is concern about the welfare of the employees. The first Collective Bargaining Agreement with the union with this new team at the helm was closed without hassles. Salaries of employees were adjusted to a level most acceptable to all parties. With the convenience of the students as the main driving force, the Execom under the leadership of Bishop Bobet initiated the construction of the St. Thomas Aquinas Students Courtyard (STACY) which serves as the student center and the remodelling of the main entrance which is now aptly called as the "Gates of Excellence". With its new design, the main entrance is more welcoming to the students, and guests.
The University begins the triennium year (school year 2009-2010) leading to Golden Jubilee on 2013. The Golden Jubilee logo contains the gold rim, engraved "CELEBRATING CATHOLIC EDUCATION 1963-2013" over the "50," the year of Jubilee. The "5" in 50 resembles the fire as proof of our faith that "leads in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Christ." (1 Peter 1:7) Inside the numeral are the colors of the rainbow as a sign of covenant between God and humanity. (Gen. 9:13-15) The journey begins with specific themes related to the Blessed Virgin Mary and its motto.
The logogram of the University of the Assumption contains figures and colors that do have their respective meanings relative to the philosophy, ideals and aspirations of the institution.
The dominant figure in the seal is the torch. This symbolizes EDUCATION – the core of the academic community and the very reason for its existence. Assumptionist education is envisioned to be enlightening, liberating, transforming and edifying. It brings out the best in the human being and purifies him with Christian virtues, of faith, hope, charity and other fruits of a truly Catholic training, thus, the blazing rays of the torch.
In these rays can be seen the formation of the cross, symbolic of the University as a Christian Catholic Archdiocesan Educational Institution, a status unique to Assumption, not only in the Philippines but in the whole of Asia. Thriving under the shadow and light of this timeless mark of Christianity, UA is destined to follow the paradoxical logic of new beginnings from endings, possibilities from limitations.
The torch is on top of a mountain, from either side of which can be seen lines that level off. This mountain is Mt. Arayat, the most prominent natural landmark in the province. Its visibility from all corners of Central Luzon, coupled with the symbolism posed by the two descending lines, implies the vast geographical area within which the University’s influence is aimed to be felt in the years ahead. UA seeks to serve, not only Pampanga, but the contiguous provinces of the region, including Aurora, Bataan, Bulacan, Nueva Ecija, Tarlac, and Zambales, together with the cities situated in some of them.
Inscribed inside the seal are three Latin words: Scientia, Virtus and Communitas. This trilogy summarizes the vision-mission of the University: Scientia, for Quality and Academic Excellence; Virtus, for Human Development and Christian Formation; and Communitas, for Church Participation and Community Service. Knowledge must lead to virtue. Knowledge and virtue must ultimately lead to community service.
There are two main lines running through the figure: one in royal blue and another in fire red. Blue is the Marian. Mary will always be the mother of the Assumption family in the Christian community. Red, on the other hand, signifies the University’s intense commitment to the goals and objectives of the Department of Education, (DepEd.) and the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) in regional and national development.
The red line forms U: University, while the blue line forms A: Assumption. Since her elevation to University status in 1980, University of the Assumption has become the official name of the school, superseding other names used in the past, notably Assumption Junior College (at the time of founding in 1963) and Assumption College of Pampanga (1965-1980). This name appears in the upper portion of the seal’s outer rim. In the lower part of the same rim is the University’s address: City of San Fernando, Pampanga, Philippines.
Nestling the whole logogram is a yellow gold base. This represents the Church, the University’s source of inspiration and the foundation of her strength in the apostolate of educating the youth of the land.
A rope enriches the whole emblem. This signifies the quintessence of solidarity that binds all members of the UA community in the goal of building a better and greater Assumption, not only today but also to the next millennium. Together, administrators, faculty members, personnel and students share in the collective vision of transforming the University into a major vehicle of change and progress as she continues to serve God and society by way of education.
The University of the Assumption, a Catholic Archdiocesan University, envisions itself as an evangelized and evangelizing community through the integral development of the individual by way of excellence in instruction, research, and extension services.
Guided by the life and teachings of Christ and inspired by the example and intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Assumed into Heaven, the University commits to undertake its mission through:
Christian Formation (Virtus) - The University of the Assumption seeks to form a community of disciples and to develop a community of apostles where all the members are enlightened and purified by the Gospel values filled with zeal for the transformation of their immediate communities, Pampanga, and the Philippines.
Academic Excellence (Scientia) - The University of the Assumption seeks to lead students gain world-class competence in the area they can best utilize their human talents and resources through well-planned academic programs, effective and efficient instruction, quality support services and functional research.
Community Services (Communitas) - The University of the Assumption seeks to assume leadership in community development through active involvement in current religious, economic, political, socio-cultural, and ecological concerns of the nation and of the world.
By offering its basic and higher education programs, the University of the Assumption seeks to:
1.develop living witnesses of Gospel values through religious instruction, liturgical celebrations, prayer services, and community activities within the immediate community in Pampanga and in the country.
2.provide an educational milieu among all members where they pursue excellence in the arts and sciences leading to intellectual inquiry, reflective judgment and resolute action.
3.promote a strong sense of responsibility among the members to enable them to respond, to initiate and participate in the social transformation of families, communities and nations.
Thus, the University of the Assumption continuously provides society with competent and ethical professionals for meaningful leadership roles in cultural, economic, and technological growth.
The University of the Assumption has five academic colleges:
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Religious Organizations under the supervision of the Director of Campus and Outreach Ministry
The University of the Assumption is affiliated with the following accredited national professional organizations:
Institutional Membership
1.ACUP - Association of Catholic Universities of the Philippines
2.ASEEACCU - Association of Southeast and East Asian Catholic Colleges and Universities
3.APCAS - Association of Philippine Colleges of Arts and Sciences
4.ASPAP - Association of School of Public Administration in the Philippines, Inc.
5.CEAP - Catholic Educational Association of the Philippines
6.CEM - Center for Educational Measurement
7.COCOPEA - Coordinating Council of Private Educational Associations
8.CODHASP - Council of Deans and Heads of Architectural Schools of the Philippines
9.GCP - Guidance Circle of the Philippines
10.HRAP - Hotel & Restaurant Association of the Philippines
11.PAARL - Philippine Association of Academic and Research Librarians
12.PAASCU - Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools, Colleges, and Universities
13.PACSB - Philippine Association of Colleges and Schools of Business
14.PACU - Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities
15.PAFTE - Philippine Association of Teacher Education
16.PAGE - Philippine Association of Graduate Education
17.PLMP - Philippine Library Materials Project Foundation
18.PMAP - Personnel Management Association of the Philippines
19.PSERE - Philippine Society of Educational Research and Evaluation
20.PSITE - Philippine Society of Information Technology
21.REDTI - Research and Educational Development Technological Institute
Departmental Membership
Architecture
1.UAP - United Architects of the Philippines
2.CIDE - Council of Interior Design Educators
Nursing
1.PRC - Philippine Red Cross (Pampanga Chapter)
High School
1.APSA-CSF - Association of Private Schools Administrators-City of San Fernando (Pampanga)
2.PRISAAP - Private Secondary School Administrators Association of the Philippines
Individual Membership
Architecture
1.CODHASP - Council of Deans and Heads of Architectural Schools of the Philippines
Nursing
1.ADPCN - Association of Deans of Philippine Colleges of Nursing
2.ANSAP - Association of Nursing Service Administration of the Philippines
3.MCNAP - Maternal and Child Nurses Association of the Philippines
4.ORNAP - Operating Room Nurses Association of the Philippines
5.PNA - Philippine Nurses Association
Library
1.ALA - American Library Association
2.CLLA - Central Luzon Library Association
3.PLA - Philippine Librarian Association
4.PAARL - Philippine Association of Academic and Research Librarians
5.PLS - Pampanga Librarians' Society
Guidance
1.Philippine Guidance and Counseling Association Inc. (PGCA)
2.The Guidance Circle of the Philippines
Education
1.CDCE - Council of Deans of the College of Education
Mathematics
1.MSP - Mathematical Society of the Philippines
2.MATHTED - Philippine Council of Mathematics Teacher Educators
3.LSC - Luzon Science Consortium
Engineering
1.PICE - Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers
2.PIIE - Philippine Institute of Industrial Engineers
Hotel and Restaurant Management
1.COHREP - Council of Hotel and Restaurant Educators of the Philippines
Graduate School / Academic Research
1.PAGE - Philippine Association of Graduate Education
2.PSERE - Philippine Society of Educational Research and Evaluation
3.REDTI - Research and Educational Development Technological Institute
List of Affiliates in the Computer Science Industry and Academe
1.CSP - Computing Society of the Philippines
2.PCSC - Philippine Computing Science Congress
3.PSIA - Philippine Software Industry Association
4.PSITE - Philippne Society of Information Technology Educators
5.PeLs - Philippine eLearning Society
6.SAITE - Student Assembly on Information Technology Education
7.SSITE - Student Society in Information Technology Education
List of Affiliate-Hospitals
1.Balitucan District Hospital
2.Camp Olivas Clinic
3.Diosdado P. Macapagal Memorial Hospital
4.Dr. Emigdio C. Cruz Sr. Memorial Hospital
5.Escolastica Rodriguez District Hospital
6.Jose B. Lingad Memorial Regional Hospital
7.Lung Center of the Philippines
8.Mabalacat District Hospital
9.Mariveles Mental Ward
10.National Center for Mental Health
11.Ospital ng Angeles
12.Philippine Orthopedic Center
13.Ricardo P. Rodrigues Memorial Hospital
14.Romana Pangan District Hospital
15.Rural Health Unit
16.St. Claire Psychiatric Home Care
17.San Lazaro Hospital
18.San Luis District Hospital
19.University of Sto. Tomas Hospital