Quezon City Polytechnic University

This article is about the city-run educational institution. For the state university, see Polytechnic University of the Philippines Quezon City.
Quezon City Polytechnic University
Pamantasang Politeknikal ng Lungsod Quezon

City's Center of Excellence in Education, Research and Service.
Established March 1, 1994
Type Public: Local university
President Sec. Salvador M. Enriquez Jr.
Location Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines
Campus Urban; 1 Main Campus and 2 Satellite Campuses
University Hymn Imno ng QCPU
Colors Blue, Red and Yellow             
Nickname QCPU, QC Poly, KYUSI Politeknik
Affiliations ALCU
Website http://www.qcpu.ph

The Quezon City Polytechnic University (Pamantasang Politeknikal ng Lungsod Quezon in Filipino and commonly referred to as QCPU, QC Poly or KYUSI Politeknik) is a Local university founded by Quezon City government. QCPU was established on March 1, 1994 and formerly known as the Quezon City Polytechnic.

History

The Quezon City Polytechnic University came into existence on March 1, 1994 by virtue of the City Council Ordinance No. SP-171. The institution was created to undertake the training of skilled workers in response to the manpow¬er requirement by industry and business establishments within the City. The organization of the Polytechnic as a local government educational institution included the old Skills and Training Center.

The Three Year Technician Curriculum was introduced in the 1994-1995 designed to develop highly competent technicians for industry in the areas of Automotive Technology, Electrical Technology and Refrigeration and Air-Condi¬tioning Technology, Fashion Technology. The following school year, Electronics Technology, Mechanical Technology, Computer Technology and the industry-led pilot course Boiler Technology were added.

The QCP established its reputation among local government units as a show window and model technology-based institution paving the way for its recognition by the Technical Education Skills and Development Authority (TESDA) and for developing a strong alliance with the Japanese International Cooperation Agency (JICA). On August 20, 1997, the Polytechnic was enhanced into a University through City Council Ordinance No. SP-544, S-97.

The leadership of former Quezon City Mayor Feliciano “Sonny” Belmonte saw meaningful access to higher education. Starting 2005-2006, the University has started offering degree programs. Initially, the courses are BS in Entrepre¬neurial Management, BS in Information Technology, and BS in Industrial Engi¬neering.

SP-1945, s. 2009, otherwise known as “An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. SP-1030, s. 2001 (or the QCPU Charter)”, passed by the Quezon City Council, grants the Quezon City Polytechnic University semi-autonomy as to its fiscal management and control over its operations, budgeting and reporting requirements.

Under the headship of Mayor Herbert Bautista, the Quezon City Polytechnic University receives his full support and supervision, as to the implementation of the City Governments projects and undertakings relating to the operations of the University, being the City Government’s Chief Executive Officer, concurrent to his being the Chair of the University’s Board of Regents.

Campuses

Korea-Philippines IT Training Center and Belmonte Hall in QCPU-SB.

QCPU in San Bartolome

QCPU's main campus is at along Quirino High-way, Barangay San Bartolome, Novaliches, Quezon City. It is a 4.42-hectare compound that also houses the Korea-Philippines Information Technology Center (KorPhil) whose advanced IT training facilities have also been made available to the university. The university also operates an Enterprise Development Center, from its main campus, designed to connect its Entrepreneurship course with the needs of small and medium-scale businesses in the city.

QCPU in Sto. Cristo

In AY 2006-2007, the institution opened its first satellite campus in San Francisco High School compound in Barangay Sto. Cristo. This satellite campus is connected to the Philippines' first interactive science center: Quezon City Science Interactive Center. This is another tool for QCPU so that it can attain its goal for the city and the country. This QCPU campus is commonly known as QCPU-SF or San Francisco.

QCPU in Batasan Hills

Last AY 2009-2010, QCPU's newest satellite campus was opened in Batasan Civic Center. It is a four-storey building which occupies 3,560 sq.m. The Quezon City Polytechnic University in Batasan Hills is a part of the Quezon City Government's Batasan Civic Center which is in front of the Philippine House of Representatives. The Civic Center is a mixed-used public service area for Quezon City citizens such as Police Station, Public Elementary and Secondary Schools, Barangay Office, Public Health Office, Fire Station and Park for the public.

Feliciano Belmonte Jr. Bldg in QCPU-Batasan Hills.

Academic Bodies

Department of Engineering

Department of Entrepreneurship

Department of Information Technology

Department of Technical and Vocational Studies

One Year Programs

Short Term Programs

Department of General Education

University's Grade Point Equivalence and Markings

Grade Points

Grade Point Equivalent Remarks
1.00 98% - 100% Excellent
1.25 95% - 97% Excellent
1.50 92% - 94% Very Good
1.75 89% - 91% Good
2.00 86% - 88% Very Satisfactory
2.25 83% - 85% Satisfactory
2.50 80% - 82% Fair
2.75 77% - 79% Fair
3.00 75% - 76% Passed
5.00 Below 75% FAILED

Markings

INC Incomplete
OD Officially Dropped
UD Unofficially Dropped
NGA No Grade due to Absences

See also

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