Saint Michael College of Caraga

Saint Michael College of Caraga
Kolehiyo ng Saint Michael ng Caraga

Bigger, Better, Holier
Latin: Collegium Sancte Michael Caraga
Former names
 Saint Michael Institute (1948–2001)
Motto Lux Mundi, Sal Terrae
Motto in English
 "Light of the World, Salt of the Earth"
Established 1948
Type Private Sectarian
Affiliation Catholic Church
Chairman Msgr. Juan de Dios M. Pueblos, DD
President Msgr. Bienvinido A. Betaizar, PC.
Principal Luzviminda Loquinte, MAED (High School)
Melisa C. Maloloy-on (Grade School)
Location Nasipit, Agusan del Norte,  Philippines
Campus Old Building
Magbayanihan Building
Hymn "SMCC Alma Mater Song"
Colors Blue, Green, Yellow             
Nickname Michaelinians
Affiliations Agusan Catholic Education Association (ACEA), PAASCU, CEAP
Website www.smccnasipit.edu.ph

Saint Michael College of Caraga is a Roman Catholic school in Nasipit, Agusan del Norte run by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Butuan in the Philippines.

Saint Michael Institute, now as SMCC is founded by the MSC Fathers, Missionarii Sacratissimi Cordis in 1948.

The school is situated in the heart of Nasipit specifically along the Atupan Street beside the Saint Michael the Archangel Parish Church, Versoza Park and the Municipal hall.

SMCC since its inception is widely known as SMI or Saint Michael Institute. But when the board of trustees convened in the year 2001, the school's name was changed into Saint Michael College of Caraga.

School's History

School Presidents of
Saint Michael College of Caraga
Rev. Fr. Francisco Van Dyke, MSC, 1948-1949
Rev. Fr. Gerard Cruijen, MSC, 1949-1963
Rev. Fr. Enrique Van Ma-anen, MSC, 1963-1965
Rev. Fr. Vicente Portillo, MSC, 1965-1967
Rev. Fr. Mateo Van Santvoord, MSC, 1967-1969
Rev. Fr. Anthony Krol, MSC, 1969-1975
Gregorio Orais, 1975-1977
Antonio L. Suarez, 1977–1977
Faro Gatchalian, 1978–1985
Necita Lim, 1985–1991
Rev. Fr. Achilles Ayaton, 1991–1994
Msgr. Cesar L. Gatela, 1994–1999
Msgr. Bienvinido A. Betaizar, PC, 1999–present

In 1948, Nasipit was still a part of the parish of Buenavista, whose parish priest was late Fr. Martin Westeinde, a Dutch MSC. As the town progressed, population also increased and business gained momentum with the start of the logging industry of Nasipit, Lumber Company (NALCO). Fr Martin and his co-adjuter Fr. Atanacio de Castro saw the need of putting up a secondary school. Fr. De Castro was placed in charge of the school.

It started its operation on July 1, 1948, with Rev. Fr. Francisco Van Dyke as the first director. He was succeeded by Rev. Fr. Enrique Van Ma-anen, Rev. Fr. Vicente Portillo, Rev. Fr. Mateo Van Santvoord, and Rev. Fr. Anthony Krol in the order of succession. Rev. Fr. Krol was the last Dutch priest who served as the school director.

The school site is beside the rectory with an area of 1,630 m2. Fr. Gerard Cruijen, one of the subsequent directors, converted the nipa- wooden structure into a two-storey building with 16 classrooms.

When the Filipinization Law was implemented in 1975 a layman, Mr Gregorio Orais, became the first layman school director until he retired in 1977. He was followed by Mr. Antonio L. Suarez, the first layman director/principal of the school. Faro Gatchalian followed until 1985, then Mrs. Necita Lim took the helm of directorship until 1991 while acting also as the principal of St. James High School of Buenavista, an adjacent town of Nasipit. In 1991, Fr. Achilles Ayaton became the school director until 1993. In 1994, Msgr. Cesar L. Gatela took over the school's directorship until 1999, when he succumbed to a cardiac arrest. In his term, he bought 19 computers integrating the Computer technology subject in all levels of the High School Department.

The Teatro, Sayaw, at Awit Production(TESAW Production), Center of the Michaelinian Performing Arts was established on June 01, 1997 with Dr. Dennis P. Mausisa as the Founder and Artistic Director.

In 1999, Msgr. Juan de Dios Pueblos, the Bishop of Butuan appointed Msgr. Bienvinido A. Betaizar, PC as the school director who was later promoted as School President until at present.

June 2000, Msgr. Betaizar opened the Grade School department with Mrs. Minda R. Cocon as the first Principal offering Grades I-IV and the College Department with Technical Courses offering with Mr. Antonio L. Suarez as the college administrator until his death on February 2002.

June 2001, Baccalaureate Programs were opened which include Bachelor of Elementary Education, Bachelor of Secondary Education major in English, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration major in Financial Management and Bachelor of Arts in English Language. The Planning and Development Center was established with Dr. Dennis P. Mausisa as the Head of Office.

February 16, 2002, the name Saint Michael's Institute was replaced with Saint Michael College of Caraga as suggested by Mrs. Vanica P. del Rosario during the 1st SMI General Assembly. The name was duly approved by the Securities and Exchange Commission.

In 2002, Dr. Dennis P. Mausisa unveiled the SMCC's Vision 2020 with the flagship program "Magbayanihan Tayo". SMCC's Vision 2020 is a lon range master plan of SMCC for seven key areas: Personnel, Instruction and Curriculum, Physical Plant and Facilities, Library, Student Services, Community Extension Service, and Research and Accreditation. This year also, within three years of operation the College Department was named as one of the Top Three Performing Schools in the Caraga for the Kabalikat Award 2002 of TESDA. Additional courses were opened like 2-Year Computer-Based Accounting Technology, 2 Year Tourism Technology and 2 Year Computer-Technician. Speech subject was introduced in all departments complete with the state of the art speech facilities.

2003, the Accounting Department was established.

June 10, 2005, a four-storey concrete building was inaugurated. The Elementary Department was transferred from the Montinola Building to the main campus where the new building is situated. The new building housed the different offices, Preschool, High School, Mini Hotel, AVR and Faculty Rooms. Bachelor of Science in Computer Science was opened. Mini School bus was acquired.

2006, SMCC Angel Festival was introduced by Dr. Mausisa to the Michaelinian community.

2007, SMCC launches the SMCC Website www.smccnasipit.edu.ph.

2008, College Department awarded by TESDA Region XIII as MODEL TVET Provider School in Agusan del Norte-Butuan City. The SMCC school logo was changed.

2009, Bureau of Immigration granted the school the accreditation permit to accept Foreign Students from Preschool to College. Commission on Higher Education granted the permit to operate Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Restaurant Management.

2010, Bachelor of Science in Information Technology and One Year Seafarer were opened.

2012, additional programs were opened the Bachelor of Science in Criminology, Bachelor of Science in Tourism Management, additional majors in Secondary Education in Math and Science, and the Housekeeping NCII. TESDA bundled programs were opened the Two year Hotel and Restaurant Management with qualifications in Food and Beverage Services NC II and Housekeeping NCII, Two year Information Technology with qualifications in Computer Hardware Servicing NCII and Computer Programming NC IV and Two year Computer Electronics Servicing NC II. New School's Vision and Mission Statement(DBES) as agreed by the DBES Board.

At present, SMCC is one of the fast-growing and highly competitive Catholic school in Agusan del Norte and Caraga region.

Vision

Saint Michael College of Caraga envisions holistic persons, authentic Christians and highly competent individuals among its graduates and personnel.

Mission

As such SMCC, commits itself.
• To develop the pupils’/students’ love of country and people;
• To promote the integral formation of pupils’/students’, enhancing their capabilities as Christians;
• To hone the pupils’/students’ commitment to nurture and care for the environment and the totality of God’s creation;
• To offer programs that cater or respond to the industry needs or demands;
• To update state-of-the-art facilities;
• To provide continuing-education and enhancements among its personnel;
• To produce graduates who are competent, effective, globally qualified and socially responsible professionals and/or
leaders;
• To develop organizational culture in the school community that is value-oriented and Christ-centered; and
• To strengthen linkages with partner institutions and stakeholders.

The School's Emblem

After 59 years of existence, Saint Michael College of Caraga (SMCC) formerly Saint Michael Institute (SMI), decided to redesign its logo that is more relevant to its avowed and newly revisited vision and mission statement.

Departments

School's Official Publication

The Saint Michael College of Caraga has its own Publication. It is called Michaelinian Mirror. The Michaelinian Mirror is the only publication in the school. It serves as the ears and eyes of the students and teachers. It also publishes the latest news and events inside the school.

Management

Administrators

Name Position
Msgr. Bienvinido A. Betaizar, PC School President
Dennis P. Mausisa, RN, MAOD, DODT, Ed. D. candidate Vice President for Academic Affairs and Director for Research, Planning, Development, and Program Standard
Feliciano O. Sapalo, Jr., MAEM Vice President for Administrative Affairs
Gary Cris Pelegrino, MBA Director for Finance
Melisa C. Maloloy-on Principal, Elementary Department
Luzviminda B. Loquinte, MAED Principal, High School Department
Beverly D. Jaminal, MAED Dean of Student Affairs
Ian Tampan, MM Head, Treasury Department
Carmelita Autor Head, Alumni Affairs
Maricel Conception Pabatang, MM Human Resource Officer
Elena T. Auguis, MAFil School Registrar
June Ryel Baldueza Head, Marketing, Extension, and External Affairs
Sr. Wynona Manalo, MAED Head, Religious Education
Ian Tampan, MM Head, Treasury Department
Madelyn Antone Basic Education Librarian
Lilibeth Bajoyo College Librarian

College Deans

Name Position
Glenda L. Bacong, MAED, Ph.D. cand. Dean, College of Teacher Education, and Arts and Sciences
Criseldo C. Calinawan, ECE, MSIT, Ph.D. in Tech. cand. Dean, College of Computer Studies
Renita Lourdes Lagapa, MM, DBA cand. Dean, College of Hospitality and Business Administration
Jun Villarmia, MSCrim Dean, College of Criminology

Elementary Department

Name Advisory
Kinder 1 -
Kinder 2 -
Grade 1 -
Grade 2 -
Grade 3 -
Maureen Arriola Grade 4 - St. Francis of Assisi
Lian Roselyn Barrera Grade 5 - St. Vincent Ferrer
Ramil Manlunas Grade 6 - St. Joseph

High School Department

Name Advisory
Virginia Jamen Grade 7 - St. Anne*
Kenneth Barrera Grade 7 - St. Mary
Marie Paz Jamero Grade 7 - St. Monica
Jonah Julampong Grade 7 - St. Martha
Rene Japitana Grade 8 - St. Rita*
Eva Edillo Grade 8 - St. Lucy
Owen Montes Grade 8 - St. Agnes
Carmencita Alo Grade 9 - St. Cyril*
Berfil Olmedo Grade 9 - St. Bernard
Rohnell Pactores Grade 9 - St. Bede
Divina Compendio Fourth Year - St. Paul*
Aileen Cabildo Fourth Year - St. Mark
Elena Auguis Fourth Year - St. Luke
Joane Masuela Mathematics Teacher
Arnold Burias Religious Ed. Teacher
Carmelita Autor Mathematics Teacher
Luzminda Mallari, Sr. Science Teacher
Evangeline Dagoc Science Teacher
May Abenion Filipino Teacher
Lilia Perez Filipino Teacher
Lovelie Abcede Science Teacher
Paul Bacong Araling Panlipunan Teacher

The School Hymn

Alma Mater Song

You’re a fountain of knowledge
Our guiding light
You’re the music of our heart
And forever we’ll never part
Like a rainbow full of colors
You make us glow
We live with you and learn from you from day to day

SMCC Alma Mater dear
We are singing do you hear
Always loyal, faithful ever
We all love there’s no other
May God who’s on high
Keep us the best in life
Let us know what’s right and bright
SMCC, you are the source of light
We all love you till we die

List of Sections

Elementary
Grade 1- St. Anthony
Grade 2- St. Bridget
Grade 3- St. Lorenzo
Grade 4- St. Francis of Assisi
Grade 5- St. Vincent
Grade 6- St. Joseph

Grade Seven
St. Anne
St. Mary
St. Monica
St. Martha

Grade Eight
St. Rita
St. Lucy
St. Agnes
St. Cecile

Grade Nine
St. Cyril
St. Bede
St. Bernard

Fourth Year
St. Paul
St. Luke
St. Mark

Awards/Citations

See also

External links