| West Visayas State University | |
|---|---|
| Motto | "Service, Harmony, Excellence" |
| Established | 1902 |
| Type | State university |
| Endowment | No available figures |
| President | Dr. Pablo E. Subong, Jr. (Ed. D., PhD) |
| Academic staff |
549 (Iloilo City – Main Campus)
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| Students |
7, 449 (Iloilo City – Main Campus A.Y. 2010–2011)[1]
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| Location | Iloilo City, Philippines |
| Campus | Urban |
| Colors | █ █ |
| Athletics | SCUAA, ISSAA |
| Nickname | Taga-WEST |
| Website | wvsu.edu.ph |
West Visayas State University (Filipino: Pamantasang Estado sa Kanlurang Visayas),WVSU, is a state university in the Western Visayas region of the Philippines with its main campus in La Paz, Iloilo City. It is one of the twenty accredited Philippine Universities of the University Mobility in Asia and the Pacific.[2] I
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West Visayas State University (WVSU) was founded on June 16, 1902, forming part of the early Philippine school system under the American regime.
Known as the Iloilo Normal Institute and later the Iloilo Normal School, WVSU was one of the five tributary schools created to address the need to train Filipino teachers under the tutelage of the Thomasites. In 1916, it was a secondary school (with Iloilo High School) complete with elementary and training departments. In 1924, with the completion of its main building (now Quezon Hall) and laboratory school building, INS became a distinct educational institution itself. It was also when a secondary normal school program, which eventually became a four-year normal college course, was established.
In 1954, the Bachelor of Science in Education major in Elementary Education was offered, pioneering teacher-training institution in Western Visayas. It was named a Center of Excellence (1994) by the late Sen. Blas P. Ople and Center of Excellence for Teacher Education (1995)[3] by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED).
The INS became the West Visayas State College by virtue of R.A. 4189[4] on May 4, 1965, and commenced the offering of the bachelor’s degree in education for both elementary and secondary teaching, bachelor of arts; and master’s in education. Also established were the Graduate School and the College of Arts and Sciences, (and consequently the Secondary Laboratory School) offering courses in the university level.
The period from 1974 to the early 1980s was one of marked growth, witnessing the establishment of the School of Medicine (1975), School of Agriculture (1976), and School of Nursing (1977).The doctoral program of the Graduate School was likewise, introduced in 1977. The B.S. Biological Science, AB Mass Communications, and B.S. Forestry programs took off in 1981.
On January 27, 1986, the College became the West Visayas State University,[5] integrating the Iloilo National College of Agriculture (INCA) into its system. In 1987, the University acquired the Don Benito V. Lopez Memorial Hospital which became the WVSU Hospital, a 150-bed tertiary, teaching and training hospital. The University further established in 1993, the Sports, Athletics, and Cultural Arts Center which later became the degree-granting PESCAR Institute and later PESCAR College in 2000. In 1993, the Department of Mass Communications became the degree-granting Institute of Mass Communications, which was later converted into a College in 2000. In 2001, the Board of Regents and the Department of Health (DOH) approved the conversion of the WVSU Hospital to WVSU Medical Center that it is now.
The enactment of the Higher Education Modernization Act (1997)[6] brought more developments in the University. In 2000, four CHED-supervised schools in Calinog, Janiuay, Lambunao, and Pototan were integrated into the WVSU System. The University Distance Education program through the Diploma in Teaching (DIT) course began in Summer 2003. By 2005, The Local Government Unit of Himamaylan entered into a Memorandum of Agreement with the WVSU for the establishment of the WVSU Himamaylan Campus. Meanwhile, two new degree-granting units were also opened in the University: the Institute of Information and Communications Technology (IICT) in 2002 and the Institute of Management (IM) in 2006 which later became the College of Business and Management (2010).[7]
In February 2008, the university hosted an international research conference in Iloilo City, in conjunction with its year-long centennial celebration.[8]
WVSU programs in education and nursing have been awarded Level III (Re-Accredited) Status by the Accrediting Agency for Chartered Colleges and Universities in the Philippines (AACCUP) Inc.[9]
Also at present, WVSU is one of the top performing schools in the whole country for the Physician Licensure Examinations.[10][11]
Among non-board examination courses, the University takes pride of its courses in English, Political Science, and Biological Science the three having been awarded a Level III (Re Accredited) Status by the AACCUP. Its courses in Information Science and Technology, Cooperatives Management, and Mass Communications are also producing graduates who are sought after in the region.
The University also takes pride of its programs in advanced education in the following disciplines: Arts and Letters, Sciences, Social Sciences and Governance, Education, Agriculture, and Communications. In 2010 the university was authorized to offer a graduate program in Hospitality Management in the College of Business and Management.
West Visayas State University is one of the first institutions to have its academic programs accredited to higher levels having surpassed the quality standards for instruction, research and extension. At present, eight banner programs were recognized with Level III Re-accredited status by the Accrediting Agency for Chartered Colleges and Universities in the Philippines (AACCUP). Programs recognized with level III Re-accredited status are academic offerings in Doctorate and Master's degree levels, Teacher Education (elementary, secondary, and special education), Nursing, Arts and Social Sciences (Political Science and English), and Science (Biology).[12]
Three of these programs are first in the country to achieve such recognition – nursing, biology, and special education. Programs in Mass Communications (Broadcasting, Journalism and Development Communication), Agriculture and Forestry have qualified for Level III with the College of PESCAR maintaining a Level II Re-accredited status.[12]
Over the years, the University has etched a mark in professional licensure examinations. Medical doctors, nurses[13][14][15][16][17] and teacher education[18][19][20][21] graduates have consistently topped exams all over the country and the university passing percentage in various exams have been well-above the national mean.[11][22]
In 2004, WVSU was recognized by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) as among the "Top 5 Performing Schools" in the country in national board examinations.
The governance of the University is vested upon the Board of Regents of the West Visayas State University as constituted by P.D. no. 2019 and P.D. no. 1437. The Board of Regents exercise policy -making function in accordance with general policies, plans and programs on education as formulated by the Government.
The administration and the exercise of the University corporate powers are vested exclusively in the Board of Regents and the President of the University. It is an august body and works for the best interest of the University.[23]
As of 2010, the members of the Board of Regents of the West Visayas State University System are:
| WVSU BOR | ||
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | Hon. Patricia B. Licuanan | Chairperson of the Commission on Higher Education |
| Co-Chairperson | Hon. Pablo E. Subong, Jr | President of the West Visayas State University |
| Member | Hon. Edgardo J. Angara | Chairperson, Senate Committee on Education, Arts and Culture |
| Member | Hon. Juan Edgardo M. Angara | Chairperson, House Committee on Higher and Technical Education |
| Member | Hon. Ro-Ann A. Bacal | OIC-Regional Director, NEDA R6 |
| Member | Hon. Ramon G. Zarceno | President, WVSU Alumni Association |
| Member | Hon. Florecio L. Cordura, Jr. | President, WVSU Faculty Association |
| Member | Hon. Frances Grace Parcon | Student Regent |
| Member | Hon. Truman T. Cainglet | Private Sector representative |
| Member | Hon. Bernabe B. Cocjin | Private Sector representative |
| Mrs. Belen G. Carreon | BOR Secretary |
WVSU is accredited by the Accrediting Agency of Chartered Colleges and Universities in the Philippines(AACCUP). The AACCUP is a member of the National Network of Quality Assurance Agencies, Inc. (NNQAA) in the Philippines; Asia Pacific Quality Network (APQN) based in Hong Kong; and International Network of Quality Assurance Agencies in Higher Education (INQAAHE) based in Dublin, Ireland.[24]
| Academic Unit | Dean | Established
Year |
Academic Offerings |
|---|---|---|---|
| College of Medicine | Dr. Joselito F. Villaruz | 1975 | Doctor of Medicine (curriculum: problem based learning approach) |
| College of Arts and Sciences | Dr. Teofilo R. Rabanes | 1965 | Baccalaureate: Political Science, English, Biology (Pre-Med/Mircobiology/Biotechnology), Applied Mathematics
Masters: English and Literature, Social Sciences, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Public Governance |
| College of Education | Dr. Elnora V. Loriega | 1924 | Baccalaureate: Elementary Education, Secondary Education, Special Education
Masters: M.Ed (Administration and Supervision, Early Childhood Education, Guidance and Counseling, Special Education); M.A. Ed (Elementary Mathematics/Elementary Science/Filipino/General Science/Language Teaching in English/Physical Education/Physics/Physical Science/Reading/Secondary Mathematics/Social Studies) |
| College of Mass Communications | Prof. Ricky G. Abaleña III | 1993 (1980 under the College of Arts and sciences) | Baccalaureate: Broadcasting, Journalism, Development Communication
Masters: Master of Mass Communications |
| College of Nursing | Prof. Daisy C. Villarosa | 1977 | Baccalaureate: B.S. in Nursing
Masters: Nursing Education, Nursing Administration |
| College of PESCAR | Dr. Evangeline B. Ybañez | 1987 | Diploma Programs: Physical Education, Music
Baccalaureate: Physical Education, Music Education |
| Institute of ICT | Dr. Bobby D. Gerardo | 2002 (1998-under the College of Mass Communications) | Baccalaureate: Information Technology, Information Systems (Animation/Graphics/Networking) |
| College of Business and Management | Dr. Luis A. Abioda | 2007 (a transfer from CAS and COE) | Baccalaureate: Hotel and Restaurant Management, Tourism, Cooperatives Management, Business Administration (major in Business Management)
Masters: Master in Hospitality Management |
| College of Agriculture and Forestry | Dr. Victor T. Gonzales | 1950 | Baccalaureate: Agriculture (Agribusiness/Animal Science/Crop Science/Plant Science), Forestry
Masters: Agriculture (Agribusiness/Animal Science/Crop Science/Plant Science) |
| University Distance Education Program | Dr. Ramon C. Cabag | 2002 | Expanded Tertiary Education Equivalency and Accreditation Program, Diploma in Teaching, University Mobility in the Asia and Pacific
Masters: Agriculture, Forestry (consortium with the College of Agriculture and Forestry), School Management |
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