The long-awaited Speech Laboratory project is now moving forward, as Catanduanes State University (CatSU) President Dr. Patrick Alain T. Azanza announced on July 24, that the bidding for the said project has been completed.“Ang speech laboratory na ito [ay] may software at headsets na maririnig mismo ng CatSU students ang kanilang sariling pronunciation ng mga English words at mamo-monitor din ito ng kanilang teacher at matutulungan silang magkaroon ng neutral accent,” Dr. Azanza wrote in his social media post and added that the delivery and installation of the new facility are scheduled for this semester.He likewise emphasized that this project is a key component in the establishment of the English Language and Speech Communication Center (ELSCom).Now led by Director Reashiela Khan, ELSCom is focused on enhancing the communication skills of CatSU students.Director Khan expressed her appreciation to President Azanza for securing the funding necessary to bring the project to fruition. She noted that the laboratory will also support research and interventions for students with speech impediments, aiming to boost their self-confidence and communication abilities.“I am very much excited to have the speech facility because of the opportunities to send the students and faculty members outside the country. This will prepare them to learn foreign language, which is a requirement before you can enter your target country,” Khan said.She also mentioned that the speech lab will be equipped with software that supports five languages, including Russian, Mandarin (Chinese), and English.For Cendy Toledana, an incoming second-year Bachelor of Arts in English Language student, the new lab will be invaluable for enhancing language learning and comprehension.“The laboratory will significantly improve our skills and talents in the field of language,” Toledana remarked. See less
The Accreditation Room was filled with joy and excitement during the Exit Conference on April 19, 2023, as the CHED RO V Regional Quality Assessment and Monitoring Team announced that the College of Humanities and Social Sciences - Languages Department has met the minimum requirements to open a new course in CatSU, which is the Bachelor of Arts in English Language (BAEL).Led by Education Program Supervisor II, Dr. Jean Salalima-Go, the team commended the efforts of the university's staff and faculty in achieving this milestone.Dr. Abelardo G. Belleza of the Partido State University, who was also a member of the Regional Quality Assessment Team (RQAT), shared their findings from the two-day assessment of documents and ocular inspection.Dr. Salalima-Go also mentioned the positive progress of the Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science and Bachelor of Science in Biology programs under the College of Science, and the Bachelor in Public Administration (BPA) under the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, which were also part of their monitoring.CatSU President, Dr. Patrick Alain T. Azanza, expressed his excitement for the opening of another course in the university, which will provide more career options for the students. He also shared his aspiration to open Law and Medicine courses in the university.Executive Vice President, Dr. Lily P. Custodio, who worked with CHUMSS Dean, Dr. Jimmylen Z. Tonio, also expressed her delight in the realization of their efforts. “This announcement is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the staff and faculty of CatSU in providing quality education and expanding opportunities for its students,” Dr. Custodio said. #FJBT
