University of Asia and the Pacific

University of Asia and the Pacific
Unibersidad ng Asya at Pasipiko
Latin: Universitas Asiae et Pacificarum
Former names
 Center for Research and Communication (1967-1995)
Motto Unitas
Motto in English
 "Unity"
Established 1967 as Center for Research and Communication, 1995 as University
Type Private, Nonsectarian University
President Jose Maria Arsenio G. Mariano, Ph.D.
Administrative staff
 Approx. 330
Undergraduates Approx. 2,400
Postgraduates Approx. 200
Location Ortigas Center, Pasig City, Metro Manila, Philippines
University Hymn Star of the Orient
Colors Red and Gold         
Nickname UA&P Dragons
Mascot Dragon
Website www.uap.asia

The University of Asia and the Pacific (UA&P) is a private research university in the Philippines. It traces its beginnings to the Center for Research and Communication (CRC), which was established in 1967 as a private think-tank that conducted economic and social research and offered graduate courses in economics.

The spiritual and doctrinal formation given in the University is entrusted to Opus Dei, a Personal prelature of the Catholic Church.

Institution

The University is made up of a college offering liberal arts courses as core curriculum, five schools of varied specializations and an institute focusing on political economy, development and international relations.

Presidents of the
University of Asia and the Pacific
Dr. Jesus Estanislao, 1995–1997
Dr. Mario Camacho, 1997–2000
Dr. Jose Maria Mariano, 2000–present

A Board of Trustees, chaired by Dr. Placido Mapa, takes care of the UA&P Foundation, Inc. Under it is the Management Committee, presided by University President Jose Maria Mariano, which is the University’s governing body. It was formed to steer the University in the path set out for it. It makes sure that all plans, activities and projects undertaken advance the mission, goals and values of the University. [1]

History

1967

1970

1982

1987

1989

1993

1994

1995

1996 The School of Management was founded with Dr. Jose Rene C. Gayo as the Founding Dean.

1997

1998

2000

2005

2008

2010

2013

Academics

The University offers the following academic degree programs:

Undergraduate Programs:

Executive Development Programs:

Graduate Programs:


Notable alumni

Student Government

The College of Arts and Sciences Student Executive Board is the executive office with the largest scope of functions and student body.

It consists of students who ought to serve the student body by promoting the common good in the principle of subsidiarity. The SEB serves as a channel of communication between students and the administration as well as between students and the other sectors of the school. The student-representative body organizes and oversees official student activities in promoting student involvement and empowerment. It also aims to establish external linkages with different sectors of society.

The two other student government branches in UA&P are dedicated in serving students in the Entrepreneurial Management and Information Technology programs.

As of 2012, the SEB has been called the USG (University Student Government).

Co-curricular Activities

Student life in UA&P revolves around academics and undergraduates' participation in various co-curricular activities. Kultura (Filipino term for "culture") is an arts center based in the University that organizes arts galleries and exhibitions, theater performances and concerts.It also moderates student-led arts organizations such as Dulaang ROC, Creative Writers' Guild and the UA&P Chorale to name a few.

The Office of Student Affairs' civics desk holds the annual youth conference Civitas Asia and the BIGGKAS project which extends tutorial sessions to local public schools. The desk also supports student organizations with socio-civic aims and activities.

Athletics

The University competes in the Men's National Collegiate Athletics Association (MNCAA) and the Women's National Collegiate Athletics Association (WNCAA). The University supports teams in basketball, futsal, volleyball, tennis, badminton, swimming, arnis, taekwondo, table tennis and athletics.

In December 2008, the men's futsal team grabbed the championship cup in the MNCAA.

In October 2009, the women's basketball and volleyball[8] teams won the championship titles in the WNCAA.[9]

In February 2012, the UA&P Firestarters, the university's all-female cheerdance varsity, grabbed the WNCAA cheerdance competition gold.

Notes

  1. ↑ UAP.asia Official website of the University of Asia and the Pacific, Administration - Management Committee, http://uap.asia/#aboutus-32-7
  2. ↑ http://www.ahead.com.ph/books_planning_ahead_university_of_asia_and_the-pacific.htm
  3. ↑ http://www.opusdei.ph/art.php?p=22619
  4. ↑ http://www.mb.com.ph/issues/2004/07/23/SCAU2004072314667.html
  5. ↑ Tambuli Awards, http://www.tambuliawards.com/
  6. ↑ Universitas, an official publication of the University of Asia and the Pacific, November 2009 Edition, p.26, http://issuu.com/cco.uap/docs/universitasnov2009
  7. ↑ Tambuli Awards, http://www.tambuliawards.com/
  8. ↑ UA&P grabs WNCAA volleyball crown http://www.uap.edu.ph/news.aspx?pg=95
  9. ↑ WNCAA senior cage, volley finals on, http://www.wncaa.com.ph/40thseason/news_09182009.html

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Coordinates: 14°34′49″N 121°03′38″E / 14.58035°N 121.06069°E