University of the Cordilleras

University of the Cordilleras
Unibersidad ng Kordillera
Unibersidad ti Cordillera
Former names
 Baguio Colleges (1946-1967) Baguio Colleges Foundation (1967-2003)
Motto Here to Serve this Mountain Highlands...
Established June 19, 1946
Type Non-profit, Non-sectarian Private, University
President Dr. Ramon C. Cercado
Students 20,000 (estimated)
Location Philippines Baguio City, Benguet, Philippines
Hymn The UC-BCF Hymn
Colors War/Battle Green
Nickname UC Jaguars (formerly BCF Shields)
Mascot Jaguars
Website http://www.uc-bcf.edu.ph

The University of the Cordilleras, an Autonomous status university, formerly known as Baguio Colleges Foundation (BCF), is a private university in Baguio City, Philippines. The school is situated at the heart of the city, near Our Lady of Atonement Church (the Baguio Cathedral), hotels, restaurants, and shopping malls.[1]


History

The Baguio Colleges
The Baguio Colleges Foundation

Baguio Colleges was founded on June 19, 1946 as the first higher learning institution in this highland city after World War II. This milestone inspired the creation of Baguio City as the educational center of the North. The college started with 156 students in teacher training and liberal arts at rented spaces in the Arevalo and the Antipolo Buildings along Session Road.

The founders converted the college into a foundation as Baguio Colleges Foundation in 1967, providing access to more students in the region and the whole country.

In 2003, the school became the University of the Cordilleras (UC), extending out further its services in three core areas --- to teach, to research, and to give back. The university has now grown to a complex of 10 colleges, collectively offering over 40 certificate, tertiary, graduate, and post-graduate programs, including a laboratory school for pre-school, grade school and high school, catering to around 20,000 students from the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR), and even from other regions of the country and overseas.

Academic Programs

Graduate School

Law

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Accountancy

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Arts and Sciences

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Criminal Justice Education

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Engineering and Architecture

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Hospitality and Tourism Management

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Information Technology and Computer Science

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Nursing

June 1, 2003 marked the opening of the College of Nursing offering the four-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program, the first paramedical degree program of the university since the adoption of the trimester scheme.

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Teacher Education

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Grade School and High School

In the 1970s, the school provided education to working and military personnel, by opening an evening class. This provided more opportunities for those seeking to pursue secondary education.

The growing student populace and the need for more space led to the construction of the Campo Filipino Campus along Hamada Road. The building accommodated both the high school and some college subjects. When the buildings at the Harrison campus were finally completed, the Grade and High School Departments became a Laboratory School for BSE and BEEd students from UC College of Teacher Education.

Gallery

Organizational Structure

Board of Trustees

Executive Council

Academic Council

Administrative Council

Finance

Officers Reporting Directly to the President

Present status

The University of the Cordilleras has over 20,000 students. Autonomous Status by Commission on Higher Education CHED.

Notable alumni

External links

References

  1. ↑ Official press release, University of the Cordilleras. 2007.