Holy Angel University

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Holy Angel University
Motto Laus Deo Semper
"Praise God Always"
Established 1933
Type Private, Catholic University
President Dr. Arlyn S. Villanueva
Location Sto. Rosario, Angeles City,  Philippines
Campus 7 ha (17 acres)
Colors Maroon, White, and Gold             
Nickname The Angelians (Secondary)
The Angelites (Tertiary)
Golden Guardians (Team)
Website www.hau.edu.ph
Golden Guardians - HAU Varsity Team

Holy Angel University is a private Catholic university in Angeles City, Philippines. Founded in 1933, it is considered the first Catholic school in the country that was founded by the laity (instead of the diocese or a religious congregation) as well as the first Catholic high school that was co-educational (instead of exclusively for boys or exclusively for girls).[1]

Sitting on a seven-hectare campus in the city's prime estate, Holy Angel is one of the region's largest universities. Its over 17,000 student population this school year also makes it one of the biggest private schools in Central Luzon.

The government has once again recognized Holy Angel as among the country's top universities in terms of academic excellence when the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) renewed the Autonomous Status it first bestowed on it five years ago. This recognition came on the heels of the acquisition of an international accreditation from the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE)-the only school in the Philippines and the Far East to have done so.

CHED has also declared seven programs as centers of development, namely, Teacher Education, Hospitality Management, Information Technology and Computer Science, Business Administration, Civil Engineering, Industrial Engineering, and Electrical Engineering.

Holy Angel University also has a Level II reaccredited status from the Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools, Colleges and Universities (PAASCU) for its Accountancy, Arts & Sciences, Business Administration, Education, Engineering, Hospitality Management and High School programs, as well as Level I accredited status for its Elementary School and candidate status for its Graduate School.[2]

With the country's top CEO Manuel V. Pangilinan as the new Chairman of the University's Board of Trustees, Holy Angel is poised to break new grounds in its pursuit of academic excellence and its leadership role in the region.

This year, HAU commemorates it's 80th founding year with the theme "This university is my universe, the universe is my university".

History

In June 1933, Holy Angel Academy (HAA) opened its doors to a modest group of 78 high school students in the Holy Rosary Parish Convent. It was initiated through the joint efforts of the late Don Juan D. Nepomuceno, a known philanthropist/prominent businessman, and Fr. Pedro P. Santos, then parish priest of the town of Angeles and later Archbishop of Nueva Caceres. Its primary purpose was to offer Catholic education in the secondary level, which was the felt need of the community at that time. It was organized as anon-stock, non-profit corporation oriented towards service to the community.

On December 6, 1961, the academy became Holy Angel College (HAC) with Don Juan D. Nepomuceno as the first President. Under his leadership, and the able assistance of his son, Mr. Geromin G. Nepomuceno, the school experienced a revitalized management that led to the construction of buildings and the adoption of the fiscal policy, which opened new possibilities for further growth and expansion. The latter assumed the presidency in 1973 to continue the pursuit of making the school one of the best Catholic educational institutions in the country, particularly in Central Luzon. In 1975, he was succeeded by Dr. Ricardo V. Flores, who held the leadership position until 1980.

Realizing the significance of the unprecedented growth of the College, the administration applied for a university status, which it attained on December 4, 1981. Engr. Mamerto G. Nepomuceno was installed as the fifth President on March 8, 1982. On the same occasion, Archbishop Oscar V. Cruz of the Archdiocese of San Fernando, Pampanga, proclaimed Holy Angel University a Catholic University. The achievement of graduates in various license examinations, scholarship opportunities and affordable fees led to the continuous growth of student enrollment, which peaked at 27,000 in SY 1983-1984.

In recognition of its accomplishments, adherence to quality assurance and commitment to public responsibility and accountability as a higher educational institution, CHED granted the University the Autonomous Status for the period March 11, 2009 to March 30, 2014. The University conferred its first Doctor of Humanities, honoris causa, on Manuel V. Pangilinan, Chairman and CEO of PLDT and Smart Communications on March 13, 2009. On April 2, 2009, the University formally closed the celebration of the 75th Founding Anniversary with the launching of the book, Destiny and Destination: The Extraordinary Story and History of Holy Angel University 1933-2008, and the dedication of the Main Building to Don Juan Nepomuceno.

Academics

Graduate School

Master of Business Management

Master of Business Management (On-line Program)

Master of Business Management – Extension Program

Master of Science in Accountancy

Master of Science in Entrepreneurship

Master in Public Administration

Master in Public Administration (On-line Program)

Master in Public Administration-Extension Program

Master in Public Administration Program for Elected Government Officials

Certificate of Public Administration and Governance for Elected Government Officials

Master in Information Technology

Master in Information Technology – Extension Program

Master of Arts

  • Major in Guidance and Counseling
  • Major in English Teaching
  • Major in Mathematics Teaching
  • Major in Library Science
  • Major in Science Teaching
  • Major in Educational Management
  • Major in Educational Management – Extension Program
  • Major in English Language & Literature Teaching (Non Thesis)

Master in Special Education

Master of Arts in Education in Teaching Filipino

Master of Arts in Religious Education

Master of Science in Psychology

Master in Engineering Program

  • Major in Electrical Engineering
  • Major in Industrial Engineering

Master of Science in Engineering Management

Master of Science in Electronics and Communications Engineering

Master of Arts in NursingMaster of Science in Nursing

  • Major in Mother-Child Health Nursing
  • Major in Adult Health Nursing
  • Major in Community Health Nursing
  • Major in Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing
  • Major in Nursing Administration

Master of Science in Health Services Administration

Master of Science in Hotel & Restaurant Management

Doctor of Business Management

Doctor of Business Management (On-line Program)

Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Management

Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing Education major in Educational Leadership & Management

Doctor of Technology

Colleges

College of Arts, Sciences and Education

Bachelor of Arts (AB)

HAU's 80th founding anniversary logo (1933-2013)
  • Major in Interdisciplinary
  • Major in English
  • Major in Communication

Areas of Specialization: Advertising and Public Relations | Broadcast Journalism | Print Journalism

Bachelor of Science in Psychology

Bachelor of Elementary Education

Areas of Specialization: Pre-School Education | Special Education

Bachelor of Secondary Education

  • Major in English
  • Major in Social Studies
  • Major in MathematicsMajor in Filipino
  • Major in Physical Education, Health and Music
  • Major in Physical Education – Sports (Golf)
  • Major in Biological Sciences
  • Major in Physical Sciences

Bachelor of Library and Information Science

College of Business and Accountancy

Bachelor of Science in Accountancy

Bachelor of Science in Accounting Technology

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

  • Major in Business Management
  • Major in Human Resources Development Management
  • Major in Marketing ManagementMajor in Banking
  • Major in Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Major in Legal Management

Bachelor of Science in Office Administration (Ladderized Program)

College of Engineering and Architecture

Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Architecture

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Electronics Communication Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

College of Nursing and Allied Medical Sciences

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Technology

Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology

College of Information and Communications Technology

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology

  • Major in Multimedia Technology
  • Major in Network Administration

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Areas of Specialization: Systems Development

College of Hospitality Management

Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Restaurant Management

Bachelor of Science in Culinary Arts Management

Bachelor of Science in Tourism Management

Bachelor of Science in Tourism Management

  • Major in Events Management

College of Criminal Justice Education and Forensics

Bachelor of Science in Criminology with Forensic Program

High School

Laboratory Elementary School

Affiliations

  • The International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education
  • Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools,Colleges and Universities (PAASCU)

Member

  • Catholic Educational Association of the Philippines
  • Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities
  • Association of Catholic Universities of the Philippines
  • Coordinating Council of Private Educational Association
  • International Federation of Catholic Universities
  • Association of Non-Traditional Education in the Philippines
  • Association of Universities in Asia and the Pacific
  • Philippine Association of Graduate Education
  • Association of Philippine Colleges of Arts and Sciences
  • Philippine Association of Teacher Education
  • Philippine Association of Collegiate Schools of Business
  • Philippine Association of Secretarial Education Asia Foundation

External links

References

  1. ↑ Title The extraordinary story and history of destiny and destination: Holy Angel University, 1933-2008 ISBN 9719367288, 9789719367284
  2. ↑ http://paascu.org.ph/home2012/?page_id=625
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