Holy Name University

Not to be confused with Holy Names University.
Holy Name University
Pamantasan ng Banal na Pangalan
Motto Benedicite Nomini Eius
Motto in English
 "Blessed be his name"
Established 1946
Type Private Catholic university
Affiliation Society of the Divine Word
President Francisco T. Estepa, SVD
Location Tagbilaran, Bohol, Philippines
Campus 3
Hymn Holy Name March
Colors          Yellow and green
Nickname HNU, Holynamians
Affiliations PAASCU
Website hnu.edu.ph
Holy Name College, 1940s
Main campus

Holy Name University (formerly known as Holy Name College and Divine Word College of Tagbilaran) is a Catholic university, high school and elementary school located in Tagbilaran, Bohol, Philippines. It is a private, co-educational school run by the Society of the Divine Word (SVD).[1] It offers programs in elementary, secondary, undergraduate and graduate levels.[2] Its tertiary offerings include courses in arts and sciences, education, nursing, commerce and accountancy, computer science, engineering, and law. Aside from instruction, HNU engages in research and community extension.[3][4]

The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) recognizes the university's contribution in the growth and prominence of tertiary education in the Asia-Pacific. As a result, of the 1,200 Private Higher Education Institutions under the supervision of the CHED, the university is one of the first 30 to have been granted autonomous and deregulated status based on three criteria: (1) established as Center of Excellence or Center of Development and or private higher education institutions with FAAP Level III Accredited programs; (2) outstanding overall performance of graduates in the licensure examinations under the Professional Regulation Commission; and (3) a long tradition of integrity and untarnished reputation.[5] It is also accredited by the Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools, Colleges and Universities (PAASCU).[6]

The school originally had two campuses in Tagbilaran City: the main building (also called Lesage Campus) at the corner of Lesage and Gallares streets and the Janssen Heights Campus in Dampas district. But as an aftermath of the October 2013 7.2 magnitude earthquake, the whole operation of the university has been transferred to the Janssen Heights Campus due to the structural damage suffered by the Lesage Campus main building.[7]

History

Holy Name University was founded in 1946 by Alphonse Lesage, based on the inspiration of Bishop Julio D. Rosales. It opened as Holy Name College on July 14, 1947 as a diocesan school owned by the Diocese of Tagbilaran. In 1963, the SVD gained full ownership of the college. It was renamed Divine Word College of Tagbilaran as a full-fledged SVD school. From 1947 to 1970, it was run by SVD expatriate missionaries. In 1970, Leo D. Ortiz, became the first Filipino president. Since then, Filipino priests have overseen its growth. On September 21, 2001, it was given full autonomy by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED). On November 19, 2001, it was granted full university status and the name was changed to Holy Name University.[8]

Academic programs [9]

    Majors in	
       Administration & Supervision	
       English	
       Teaching Elementary School Subjects	
       Nursing Education	
       Science	
       Mathematics	
       Secondary Education	
       Guidance & Counseling	
       Elementary Math Teaching	
       Elementary Science Teaching	
    Majors in	
       Medical/Surgical	
       Nursing Administration	
       Master of Arts in Teaching Filipino	
       Master of Arts in Business Administration	
       Master of Arts in Public Administration	
       Master of Arts in Philosophy	
       Master of Arts in Library Science	
       Diploma in Cultural Education (under NCCA)

COLLEGE OF LAW

COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES 

    with majors in	
       Political Science	
       Philosophy	
       Mass Communication	
       Biology	
       Criminology	
       Psychology	
       Mathematics	
       Library and Information Science

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION 

    with majors in	
       General Course Content	
       Pre-school Education	
       Special Education	
    with majors in	
       English	
       History	
       Mathematics	
       Biological Science	
       Technology and Livelihood Education	
       Filipino	
       Social Studies	
       Physical Science	
       MAPEH (Music, Arts, P.E., Health)	
       Diploma in Special Education (can be completed in 1 year)

COLLEGE OF NURSING

COLLEGE OF BUSINESS & ACCOUNTANCY 

    with majors in	
        Business Economics	
        Financial Management	
        Human Resource Development Management	
        Management Accounting	
        Marketing Management

COLLEGE OF COMPUTER STUDIES

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING

BASIC EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

[10]

University traditions

Accreditation status

Administration

Board of Trustees (2012-2013)

Heinz Kuleuke
Arthur Villanueva
Leonardo Medroso
Conchita Manabat
Franscisco Estepa
Florante S. Camacho
Brigido Angngasing
Eloisa David

Members of the Cabinet [14]

Academic administrators [15]

Principal

Deans

Notable alumni

References

  1. ↑ http://www.hnu.edu.ph/about/index.php?about=humble
  2. ↑ "HNU: Humble Beginnings". http://www.hnu.edu.ph/about/index.php?about=humble''.
  3. ↑ http://www.hnu.edu.ph/research/
  4. ↑ http://www.hnu.edu.ph/cedev/
  5. ↑ http://www.hnu.edu.ph/about/index.php?about=proof
  6. ↑ http://www.hnu.edu.ph/about/index.php?about=proof
  7. ↑ http://www.hnu.edu.ph/about/index.php?about=proof
  8. ↑ "Humble Beginning:A Brief History of an Institution". Holy Name University. Retrieved December 28, 2006.
  9. ↑ http://www.hnu.edu.ph/academics/index.php?academics=programs
  10. ↑ http://www.hnu.edu.ph/academics/index.php?academics=programs
  11. ↑ "About the seal". Holy Name University. Retrieved December 28, 2006.
  12. ↑ "The Holy Name March". Holy Name University. Retrieved December 28, 2006.
  13. ↑ ""I Wanna Be" (HNU Song)". Holy Name University. Retrieved December 28, 2006.
  14. ↑ "HNU Administration". http://www.hnu.edu.ph/administration/''.
  15. ↑ "HNU Personnel". http://www.hnu.edu.ph/administration/''.
  16. ↑ "Personal information: Chatto, Edgardo Migriño". I-site.ph. Retrieved November 18, 2013.
  17. ↑ "Personal information: Cajes, Roberto Castaño". I-site.ph. Retrieved November 18, 2013.
  18. ↑ "Personal information:Jala, Eladio Malinguez". I-site.ph. Retrieved November 18, 2013.
  19. ↑ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marjorie_Evasco
  20. ↑ http://sp.tagbilaran.gov.ph/oscar-butron-glovasa-1944-2014/
  21. ↑ http://www.punongbayan-araullo.com/pnawebsite/pnahome.nsf/section_docs/PX949L_11-1-06!OpenDocument&Click=
  22. ↑ http://www.theboholstandard.com/opinion.php?issue=139&s1=2371&s2=2372&s3=2380&s4=750&s5=2389&s6=2383&s7=747&s8=748&s9=&s10=&s11=&s12=&s13=&s14=
  23. ↑ http://www.discoverbohol.com/bsp/bsp052806/bsp-HL4-052806.htm

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