University of Mindanao
| University of Mindanao | |
|---|---|
| Unibersidad ng Mindanaw | |
 | |
| Motto | Vincit Omnia Veritas |
| Motto in English | Truth conquers All |
| Established | July 27, 1946 |
| Type | Private, Non-sectarian |
| President | Pres. Guillermo P. Torres, Jr., Ed.D. |
| Principal |
Estrella S.C. Napoles High School and Elementary Department |
| Dean |
Eugenio S. Guhao College of Nursing Education |
| Students | ~30,000 |
| Location | Davao City, Region XI, Philippines |
| Campus | Urban (Davao City and branches) |
| Colors | Maroon and Gold |
| Nickname | UM |
| Affiliations | PRISAA, FAAP, PACUCOA, TESDA, DepEd, CHED |
| Website | http://umindanao.edu.ph |
The University of Mindanao is the largest private, non-sectarian university in Mindanao located in Davao City on the Southern Philippine island. Established in 1946, the University of Mindanao has ten branches spread over thirteen campuses in Southern Mindanao. It is currently an Autonomous Status per CEB Resolution No. 076-2009 with Category A (t) per CMO No. s. 2009 standing accredited by Commission on Higher Education (CHED). Its Business Administration and Information Technology programs were Centers of Development(COD) and its Teacher Education program was considered as a Center of Excellence(COE) by CHED. It is the largest private university in Mindanao and one of the first top five (5) schools with a highest number of programs accredited by PACUCOA in the country today.[1]
History
In the midst of rebuilding the ruins of World War II, Atty. Guillermo E. Torres constructed the institution that would provide the education for socially, morally, economically knowledgeable, productive and responsible citizenry of the country. His undying faith and enthusiasm pushed him to convince his friends in Manila and new acquaintances to fulfill this vision.
The realization of the dream marked history when the Mindanao Colleges was incorporated on July 27, 1946. During the first year of operation, classes were held in four rented rooms of the Borgaily Building along San Pedro Street in Davao City. Thirteen teachers were hired and there were 381 enrolees. Dr. Efigenia C. Occeña was the Acting Coordinator. The permitted courses were originally the six year complete Elementary Course, two-year
Secondary Course (1st and 2nd years), two year Elementary Teacher Certificate, two-year Associate in Commercial Science, and two-year Associate in Arts. To accommodate the increasing number of Enrolees, the Board of Trustees decided to buy Club Royale along Legaspi Street and renovated to suit classroom requirements. New parcels of land were purchased along Bolton and Bonifacio Street which is the present location of the main campus and Embassy Area respectively. The University’s influence erected more with the establishment of the Mindanao Collegian, the first free campus paper in Mindanao. It became the training grounds of the Davao News paper men, a lot of them front liner’s of the city’s local publications up to this date. The student-editors from the early days of the Mindanao Collegian are now the “who’s-who” in Mindanao’s media, government and business zeitgeist.
Foreign linkages were sparked when Atty. Torres left for the US for a sponsored study tour on May 1955. These bondages broaden the UM’s scope and help it gear up for more challenging global competitiveness. Some of them were the University on the Air (1971); Sister University agreements with the John Dewey International University Consortium of America, New York City and the Fongchia College of Engineering and Business of Taipei, Taiwan.
As its aim of providing “education for all,” UM became popular not only among middle classes but also to those poor but deserving young dreamers. The Open Education Program in the early 70s enabled the institution to help the poor but deserving college undergraduates employed in the business and factory sites and self-employed to earn a college education. From being a humble Mindanao Colleges in Bolton, it blossomed into the University of Mindanao on December 21, 1966 and has spawned 10 more branches to the outlying province in 1948 in Digos, Bangoy, Peñaplata, Tagum (1950), Guianga (1952), Ilang- Tibungco (1951), Panabo (1951), Bansalan (1962), Cotabato (1959), Toril and a sprawling learning ground in Matina. UM is the first non-sectarian university in Mindanao. The development of the Matina Campus with new infrastructure side by side with the improvement of the University’s image through accreditation with the PACUCOA was pursued with vigor by its founders and the UM family. As the revered historian Josefina C. San Pedro said it, “ As each fresh graduate faces the brave new world, equipped and ready, let it be always be remembered that this was how he (Guillermo E. Torres, Sr.) envisioned things to be.” His vision of “education for all” is now well entrenched in the university that is continually responsive to the development of the country.
His dream lives on with each passing year, deeply rooted in the continuing history of the University of Mindanao as its graduates meet the challenges of the future.” Keeping the torch burning is something education never ceases to pass. Its embers serve as guiding light for those who desire to learn and improve the quality of life. From a one man’s vision, the hope of the nation and future of the young dreamers who come to UM’s halls lie.
The University President
Dr. Guillermo P. Torres, Jr. finished his undergraduate degree of Bachelor of Science in Business Administration at De La Salle University, Manila. He took his Masters in Business Administration at Ohio University, USA. Finished his Doctorate at University of Mindanao.
Academic programs
The University of Mindanao has more than 10 colleges and school located in three campuses. The Colleges of Business Administration, and Law and the Graduate School are located in Bolton Campus. The Colleges of Arts and Sciences, Nursing, Engineering, Architecture, Education, Forestry, Accountancy, and Criminology are located in Matina Campus. The Technical and Vocational Courses are located in Bangoy Campus. Each college is supervised by Dean and Program Heads/Instructor Coordinator.
Most of its academic programs are accredited by the Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities Commission on Accreditation (PACUCOA) and the Federation of Accrediting Agencies of the Philippines (FAAP)."31". Its Electrical Engineering is the first in the country granted Level III Reaccredited Status. Level III status is the highest accreditation granted by PACUCOA—a seal of excellence and quality in a given academic program."32". Its Architecture Program is the first in the country to be granted Level I Accreditation."33". UM is the first PACUCOA school in Mindanao granted Level III for various academic programs and one of the top five (5) schools in the Philippines with the most number of accreditation."34".
The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) has granted Center of Development (COD) to its various academic programs, having the most number of CODs in Mindanao. These programs are Business Administration, Information Technology, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Chemical Engineering.
Graduate and Post-Graduate programs
- Master in Business Administration Level III
- Master in Chemical Engineering
- Master in Civil Engineering
- Master in Education - Educational Management Level III
- Master in Education - English Level III
- Master in Education - Filipino Level III
- Master in Education - Guidance & Counseling Level III
- Master in Education - Mathematics Level III
- Master in Education - Physical Education Level III
- Master in Education - Science Level III
- Master in Education - Technology & Livelihood Education Level III
- Master in Electrical Engineering
- Master in Environmental Planning
- Master in Guidance & Counseling
- Master in Human Resource Development
- Master in Human Resource Management
- Master in Library and Information Sciences - Non-Thesis Program
- Master in Library and Information Sciences - Thesis Program
- Master in Mechanical Engineering
- Master in Public Administration
- Master of Science in Criminalistics
- Master of Science in Economics
- Master of Science in Law Enforcement Administration
- Master of Science in Social Work
- Doctor in Business Administration
- Doctor in Public Administration
- Doctor of Education
- Doctor of Philosophy in Criminology
- Doctor of Philosophy in Management
Undergraduate Programs
College of Accounting Education
- BS Accountancy Level III
- BS Accounting Technology
College of Architecture and Fine Arts Education
- BS Architecture Level II
- Bachelor of Fine Arts major in Painting
College of Business Administration Education
- BS Business Administration Level III
- Business Economics Level III
- Financial Management Level III
- Human Resource Management Level III
- Marketing Management Level III
- Real Estate Management
- BS Entrepreneurship
- BS Office Administration
- BS Operations Management
- BS Legal Management
College of Computing Education
- Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
- Bachelor of Science in Information System
- Bachelor of Science in Computing Science
- Bachelor of Library and Information Science
- Bachelor Art in Multimedia Studies
College of Hospitality Education
- BS Hotel and Restaurant Management Level II
- BS Tourism Management
College of Criminal Justice Education
- BS Criminology Level III
College of Teacher Education
Elementary
- BEED Generalist Level III
- BEED Special Education Level III
- BEED Pre-School Level III
Secondary
- BSED English Level III
- BSED Filipino Level III
- BSED Mathematics Level III
- BSED Biological Science Level III
- BSED Music, Arts & PE Level III
- BSED Social Studies Level III
- BSED Technology & Livelihood Education Level III
College of Engineering Education
- BS Chemical Engineering Level IV
- BS Civil Engineering Level I
- BS Computer Engineering Level I
- BS Electrical Engineering Level IV
- BS Electronics and Communication Engineering Level I
- BS Mechanical Engineering Level II
College of Arts and Sciences Education
- AB Political Science Level III
- AB English Level III
- BS Psychology Level III
- AB Mass Communication Level III
- BS Chemistry
- BS Environmental Science
- BS Forestry
- BS Agroforestry
- BS Mathematics
- BS Public Administration
- BS Biology
College of Nursing Education
- BS Nursing
- BS Midwifery
Technical Programs (TESDA Accredited)
- Car Defense Driving – 20 hours
- Caregiver Course – 6 months
- Electrical Technology
- Building Wirings and Industrial Electricity
- Electronics Technology
- AM/FM, Audio and Video Equipment, TV, VHS, VCR, Cable
- System & Computers
- Mechanical Technology
- Automotive Technology with Driving Lessons
- Refrigeration and Airconditioning and Technology
- Free Training on BRIGGS and STRATTON Engines – 40 hours
- Special Driving
Basic Education
- Elementary (Grade 1 to Grade 6)
- High School (Year 1 to Year 4)
Scholarships, Media and Journalism
Student Scholarships
- Member - UM Choir/Band
- Member - UM Makabayan Dancers
- Honors - Valedictorian to Honorable mention in High School
- STAP - Student's Assistance Program Scholarship
- Athletics - PRISAA and Palarong Pambansa
Student Publication
The official student publication of the university is Primum, Latin term for first. Its predecessor, the Mindanao Collegian, has been producing top-caliber editors, journalists and columnists in the entire region.
Broadcasting
The University of Mindanao Broadcasting Network (UMBN) is a commercial broadcasting company in Visayas and Mindanao founded in 1949 in Davao City. It runs AM & FM Stations in Mindanao while its affiliate, Ditan Communications run the Visayas FM Stations.
In Davao City, its flagship stations are DXUM 819 kHz. in the AM band and DXWT Wild FM 92.3 MHz.
External links
References
- ↑ http://www.umindanao.edu.ph/index.php?com=com_content&id=22
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 http://www.umindanao.edu.ph/index.php?com=com_content&id=154
- ↑ http://www.umindanao.edu.ph/index.php?com=com_content&id=159
- ↑ http://www.umindanao.edu.ph/index.php?com=com_content&id=160
- ↑ http://www.umindanao.edu.ph
Coordinates: 7°04′02″N 125°35′42″E / 7.06722°N 125.59500°E