Saint Michael's College of Laguna

Saint Michael's College of Laguna (SMCL)
Motto Here in SMCL, we make you the best that you can be.
Type Private, Run by Miguelunda Educational Corp.
Established August 25, 1975 by Pura Ligaya Limaco (as Biñan College)
Chairperson Carmelita De Leon-Chan
President Lourdes L. Almeda-Sese, Ed.D.
Students approximately 2,000
Location Biñan City, Laguna, Philippines
Campus Suburban, 1.3 hectares
Colors Red, Blue, and White             
Nickname Michaeleans, Angels
Website www.smcl.edu.ph

Saint Michael's College of Laguna (SMCL) is a school in Biñan City, Laguna, Philippines, formerly known as Biñan College. SMCL was founded by the nine Limaco sisters, on August 25, 1975. The school was named after the Limaco patriarch, Miguel, a philanthropist. Two of the Limaco sisters played key roles in its founding. Pura Limaco provided the financial support for the school's operations, while Milagros Limaco, a teacher, was later elected as the Chairman of the Board and Directors of the school.

In 2008, the Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities Commission on Accreditation (PACUCOA), awarded SMCL with a Level III Reaccreditation Status for its Liberal Arts, Business Administration and Teacher Education (Elementary and Secondary) programs. In 2010, the Nursing, Grade School, and High School programs received Level I Formal Accreditation. It was also granted Deregulated Status by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) in 2003 which was retained for another five years starting in 2009 through a Commission en banc decision.[1][2] SMCL is also an ISO 9001:2008 certified educational institution.[3]

Campus

The SMCL campus is located at Bo. Platero in the City of Biñan, Province of Laguna.

The school has ten main academic buildings, namely:

St. Theodore Hall is the venue for most formal and informal gatherings, seminars, conventions, convocations, sports and cultural activities.

Academic programs

Higher Education Division

School of Education, Arts and Sciences

School of Management and Information Technology

Basic Education Division

Polytechnic courses accredited by Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA)

Accreditation and Certification

The Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities Commission on Accreditation (PACUCOA) accredited the school. The Federation of Accrediting Agencies of the Philippines (FAAP) certified the grant.

Corporate Social Responsibility

The outreach arm of the school is Lingkod at Pagmamahal ng Saint Michael's College of Laguna Foundation, Inc. (LINGAP-SMCL). LINGAP-SMCL is responsible for the three outreach programs namely literacy, livelihood, and health. A study on the program's effect to its beneficiaries was accepted in the 4th International Barcelona Conference on Higher Education (2008) of the Global University Network for Innovation (GUNI).[7] SMCL is also a Gawad Kalinga partner (GK1MB school).

Academic Exchange and International Opportunities

SMCL offers international opportunities to its students. Aside from international practicum (in Singapore) for Hospitality Management students, qualified Education and Business Administration students may also avail of the academic exchange program. SMCL signed an agreement with Gyeongnam Provincial Namhae College, Gyeongsamnam-do, South Korea for a cultural and academic exchange.[8][9][10][11] SMCL is a member of University Mobility in Asia and the Pacific (UMAP).[12]

Financial Aid

The school has a number of financial assistance/scholarship grants for deserving students.[13] Financial aid is granted to honor students, dean's listers, athletes, artists, and community workers. Grants are also given to some students in the form of tuition fee discounts.[14]

Student Life

Notable student organizations are the following:

Institutional Affiliations

Notable alumni

External links

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