In line with the university's mission to guide students in choosing the right career path, the Guidance, Counseling, and Testing Office (GCTO) of Catanduanes State University (CatSU) Laboratory Schools, in partnership with the Alumni Relations Office, organized a symposium titled "Career Guidance Symposium for High School Students: Experience-based Insights from Successful Laboratory Schools Alumni."The symposium aimed to provide insights on how to succeed in the chosen career based on the experiences of successful Laboratory Schools alumni. It also aimed to raise awareness of the university's admission procedures, requirements, and program offerings, as well as the programs and activities of the Alumni Relations Office.Facilitated by Grade 9-12 Class Advisers, the event was held on April 4, 2023, at the CatSU gymnasium and was attended by all Grade 9-12 CatSU Laboratory Schools students. The symposium was implemented by CatSU Laboratory Schools under the leadership of its Principal, Ms. Ditas T. Manlangit, assisted by Prof. Joerandy C. Tablizo, Head Teacher, and Senior High School Coordinator, and Dr. Julius S. Antonio, Guidance Facilitator/Project Leader.The symposium provided students with valuable insights into different career paths, highlighting the experiences of successful alumni. The event was an excellent opportunity for students to learn more about the university's offerings and to prepare them for their future careers. #CIV
The Catanduanes State University Alumni Relation Services, and Office of Student Scholarship, Financial Assistance, Career Development and Placement Services, led by Prof. Maricel S. Cariaso and Dr. Gemma M. Samas, respectively, conducted a Labor Education Seminar Workshop for Graduating Students of Academic Year 2022-2023.The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), and College of Engineering and Architecture (CEA) Alumni Coordinator collaborated to organize the seminar workshop. The objective was to prepare graduating students to enter the workforce and familiarize them with employment facilitation, workers' protection, and social security coverage for employees.Held at the university gymnasium on April 3, 2023, the first in a series of workshops kicked off with the College of Engineering and Architecture as the audience. The seminar for graduating students in the Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (BSCE) and Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering (BSCpE) programs commenced with a welcome address by Dr. Samas, followed by an inspirational message delivered by Engr. Pedro R. Arcilla Jr., Dean of CEA.Engr. Arcilla believes that the career guidance workshop can provide students with practical support in areas such as resume writing, interview skills, and job search strategies. He added that we need to help students make a successful transition into the workforce and achieve their goals.Notable resource speakers for the day's workshop included Engr. Frank Mendoza from Zeniark Philippines Consulting Corp., Engr. Robert Joshua M. Valeza from JCC Construction and Supply, and Engr. Alyssa T. Tomagan from DICT MIMAROPA, all alumni of the institution.The afternoon sessions featured an interview with CEA Guidance Facilitator, Engr. Nanette M. Valeza. Prof. Cariaso, also the PESO Manager, provided a short orientation with a discussion on the Alumni FAA Membership fee and Alumni ID."Leveraging career guidance for our students can definitely help in acquiring the knowledge, information, skills, and experience necessary to identify career options and narrow them down to make one career decision. This career decision then results in their social, financial, and emotional well-being throughout," Prof. Cariaso shared.Afternoon speakers included Mr. Danilo B. Balilo and Ms. Lorraine Del Valle from the Department of Labor and Employment, Catanduanes.The speakers expressed their commitment to assisting students by offering customized, unbiased, and prompt guidance and resources, enabling them to make well-informed choices about their futures. They aimed to present a better understanding of various career opportunities, including details on diverse sectors, job positions, and the necessary abilities and qualifications needed to excel in specific fields.The closing remarks were delivered by Engr. Mark D. Rojas and concluded with a Unity Dance by the participants.The series of Labor Education Seminar workshops will continue and are scheduled in May to June for all expected 2,550 graduating students from all programs, including CatSU Panganiban Campus. #CIV
The program was designed to provide valuable learning and team-building experiences for its participants.The program includes sessions on Management of Learning, Synthesis of Learning, and Unleashing the Servant Leader in Youth through Team building activities, which can help develop leadership skills and foster teamwork among participants.Essentially, the program seeks to promote the values of selfless service and purposeful thinking as a mission, which are important qualities for effective leaders. In the afternoon, NSTP Class Officers were inducted followed by the awarding of certificates to help recognize the achievements of participants and encourage them to continue developing their leadership skills.Hon. Jan A. Alberto, Provincial Board member, served as the guest speaker and inducting officer. He provided valuable insights and perspectives on leadership and service and truly inspired and motivated the participants as they take on their new roles with enthusiasm and dedication.Overall, the GEAR UP program has been carefully designed to provide a comprehensive and engaging leadership training experience for NSTP student leaders in 2023. #CIV
Professor Ma. Emmie T. Delluza was recently designated as the new Dean of the College of Information and Communications Technology (CICT) in Catanduanes State University (CatSU) by CatSU President Dr. Patrick Alain T. Azanza through Office Order No. 021, s. 2023.Prof. Delluza obtained her Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering from Adamson University and completed her Master's Degree in Information Systems at the University of the Philippines-Los Baños.She also earned 21 units for her Doctorate in Information Technology as a CHED Scholar at the Technological Institute of the Philippines.As the new Dean of CICT, Prof. Delluza's responsibilities include overseeing curriculum revision/implementation in accordance with OBE requirements, developing and redirecting programs in compliance with the University's Vision, Mission, and Goals, implementing specific policies and programs for the college, preparing budget proposals, and providing leadership and workable arrangements for faculty growth and development.Delluza has been involved in different committees throughout the years, including the Thesis Specialization Committee for Bachelor of Science in Information System and the Technical Working Group (TWG) to Acquire Funding for Smart Campus University, where she serves as the Chairperson and Co-chairperson, respectively.She also became the Officer-in-Charge (OIC) of Management Information Services (MIS) in 2021, where she accomplished the CatSU email services and the Online Student and Faculty Portals.Before becoming the Dean in 2016, Prof. Delluza served as the Officer-in-Charge (OIC) of CICT from 2014-2015.She also served as the Chairperson of the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) from 2009-2013 before joining CatSU as an Assistant Professor I in 2012.Furthermore, Prof. Delluza is a published research author and has presented at institutional, national, and international research conferences. She received the Best Presentation Award from the 2018 International Academy of Computing Technology and Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers and the Award of Excellence in Research Publication given by CatSU in 2020.Delluza's appointment as the new CICT Dean of CatSU is expected to lead the college, its students, and faculty to reach new heights and become globally competitive, research-focused, and innovation-driven. With her undeniable expertise in the field of ICT, research, and teaching, she is the right woman for the job, continuing the exceptional leadership of Dr. Gemma G. Acedo, the former CICT Dean, who was designated as the new Vice-President for Academic Affairs by President Azanza. #RJI
In a night of celebration for the unsung heroes in the medical field, one Catandunganon stood out from the rest. Dressed in a dapper coat and tie rather than his usual hospital scrubs, Romeo Valeza received the prestigious Bronze award in the Vascular Access Nurse of the Year category from the British Journal of Nursing (BJN) at the Banking Hall in London, United Kingdom on March 8, 2023, making him the only Catandungan to win such an award that night. Valeza, who hails from Virac, Catanduanes, currently serves as an Apheresis Charge Nurse at Hammersmith Hospital under Imperial College Healthcare Trust. His introduction of a unique apheresis procedure using ultrasound guidance in 2017 was a breakthrough from the usual use of femoral lines and has since created a significant impact on his patients’ lives.His outstanding dedication, excellence in his work, compassion, and unmatched work ethic made him worthy of receiving the award, which recognizes the achievements of vascular access nurses responsible for progress, continued professional development, and improved patient care within vascular access. Furthermore, Valeza is a highly skilled hematology-oncology nurse who worked as a lead nurse for apheresis in a major NHS hospital in London. This type of work specializes in providing patients with access to their circulatory system to perform red cell exchange treatment. As this work requires rigorous focus, attention to detail, and expertise, they are often expected to become miracle workers who make even the most impossible cases possible. During his time, he has performed miracles and helped countless patients receive safe and effective vascular access. His list of expertise goes on, as he is also skilled in bone marrow aspiration and ultrasound-guided peripheral cannulation. With more than 30 years of experience in stem-cell transplantation, chemotherapy administration, and general surgical nursing, he has already acquired numerous awards and commendations, such as Outstanding Alumnus, Presidential Awardee, ASFA’s Choosing Wisely Initiative Champion, Terumo’s Advancing Apheresis award (runner-up), and the most recent BJN Vascular Nurse of the Year bronze medal award. In addition, he is a published researcher with two abstract publications in the Journal of Clinical Apheresis and British Society for Haematology, earning him recognition and awards in the UK and the USA. However, before all the commendations and accolades, he was once a student from the small island of Catanduanes at Catanduanes State University, which was then Catanduanes State Colleges. He graduated with a degree in Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 1990, with a full scholarship from the Gabriel Sorra Scholarship Foundation. His time at the University served as his stepping stone and training ground for his chosen field. Later on, he pursued a Master of Arts in Nursing at the University of Santo Tomas under a full scholarship from the Philippine Civil Service Commission Local Scholarship Program. He then enrolled in different universities in London to continue his professional development. As an alumnus of CatSU and the College of Health Sciences (CHS), he consistently supports the College’s agenda of providing quality nursing education to its students by participating in various donation drives organized by the College. He continues to be an inspiration to students, particularly student nurses, as well as his nursing colleagues and fellow alumni, proving that even a former student from a small island can stand out in the world.
The English Language and Speech Communication Center (ELSCOM) and the College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHUMSS) organized an assessment of the English Language Curriculum for Global Competitiveness, today, April 24, 2023. The event involved faculty members of the Languages Department and language teachers from the College of Education, Laboratory Schools, and CatSU Panganiban Campus.Topics discussed included Global Language Standards, presented by Prof. Romeleen Go-Vela, Program Chair of Bachelor of Arts in English Language (BAEL); an overview of CEFR by Prof. Reashiela L. Khan, Director of ELSCOM; CEFR-Based Competencies by Prof. Francis B. Tatel, Faculty of the Languages Department, and a review of CatSU's CEFR-based English-related syllabi.The afternoon schedule featured a workshop, presentations, and a SWOT analysis.CatSU President, Dr. Patrick Alain T. Azanza, graced the opening program and emphasized the importance of internalizing education at CatSU for achieving the university's vision.“The internalization of education at CatSU is crucial for achieving our vision for CatSU, and the Language Center plays a significant role in this process. We wanted it to be on par with global standards with those of other top universities worldwide,” Dr. Azanza said. “A notable concern in the field of Human Resources is the lack of effective communication skills. Many individuals may be skilled and intelligent, but their inability to express themselves effectively puts them at a disadvantage compared to graduates from other universities. This is what we need to address in our university,” he added. The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, also known as CEFR, CEF, or CEFRL, serves as a standard guideline for evaluating the progress of foreign language learners throughout Europe and, increasingly, in other nations. The framework's primary purpose is to simplify the assessment of language proficiency for educational institutions and employers when considering candidates for educational admission or employment. #FJBT
Catanduanes State University (CatSU) is gearing up to participate in the UI GreenMetric World University Rankings 2023, set to be announced in December 2023.Led by Prof. Zyra Mae T. Tumala, the Director of the Center for International Relations and Continuing Professional Development Services (CIRCPDS), a meeting was held on April 25, 2023, where the guidelines, methodology, and questionnaire were presented.The meeting also identified the adequacy or inadequacy of evidence and documents, and the formulation of working committees for the UI GreenMetric 2023 Task Force.CatSU key officials headed by President Dr. Patrick Alain T. Azanza attended the said event.“We are creating the future of CatSU. We are doing our best to give the best to our students and our community. And putting CatSU on the world map is one thing that we can achieve if we work together. It is our collective effort that will bring us to this goal,” Dr. Azanza said.The UI GreenMetric World University Ranking is a ranking of green campus and environmental sustainability initiated by Universitas Indonesia in 2010. The ranking is determined through 39 indicators in 6 criteria, which evaluate universities' environmental commitment and initiatives.The vision of UI GreenMetric World University Rankings is to be an open and respected world university ranking, which brings sustainable impacts to universities around the world. Its missions are to organize annual world university rankings on sustainability, encourage sustainability practices in universities worldwide, provide sustainability-related services for universities worldwide, and facilitate international partnership on sustainability.UI GreenMetric World University Rankings recognized the need for a uniform system appropriate for universities worldwide, based on a numerical score that would allow ranking. The system would allow comparisons between universities' rankings based on their commitment to addressing issues of sustainability and environmental impact. The ranking system uses 39 indicators and 6 criteria: Setting and Infrastructure (SI), Energy and Climate Change (EC), Waste (WS), Water (WR), Transportation (TR), and Education (ED). "We will be the ones who will put our university on the UI GreenMetric World University Rankings, and I am certain we can do this," said Dr. Lily P. Custodio, Executive Vice President. #FJBT
Dr. Patrick Alain T. Azanza, the President of Catanduanes State University (CatSU), shared in his Facebook post the exciting news of an upcoming donation from Bicol Isarog.The transport company, headed by Bryan Cu, has generously offered to donate a second-hand air-conditioned bus to CatSU, set to be delivered in May 2023. The bus will be painted with the university's logo, signifying its new purpose in service of the academic community.The donation follows a series of conversations between Dr. Azanza and Bryan Cu, in which the CatSU President expressed the university's need for additional transportation options.This second-hand bus will complement four brand new buses that CatSU plans to acquire through internally generated funds.Dr. Azanza envisions the donated bus to function as a "Mobile University," providing capacity development opportunities for faculty, students, and employees of other agencies, including local farmers, fisherfolk, and entrepreneurs across the 11 towns of Catanduanes Island.“We will bring CatSU to them instead of waiting for them to come to CatSU campuses,” Dr. Azanza said.By bringing the university to these communities, CatSU aims to make education and skill-building more accessible to those who might not be able to visit its campuses.The CatSU President expressed his gratitude to Catanduanes Governor Joseph “Boboy” C. Cua for facilitating the talks with Bryan Cu and to the entire Bicol Isarog team for their generous support.This collaboration demonstrates how partnerships between the university, government, and private sectors can help create a more vibrant and inclusive educational landscape on the island.As CatSU moves forward with its mission to serve the community, the donation from Bicol Isarog is a testament to the power of unity and cooperation in fostering growth and development in the region. #FJBT
Catanduanes State University (CatSU) received a significant upgrade during the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) budget hearing in Legaspi City on April 18, 2023.According to CatSU President Dr. Patrick Alain T. Azanza, the university's request to purchase four busses, one SUV, and a motorcycle has been approved, with funding sourced from the institution's internally generated income.This positive development comes as a relief to CatSU students and employees who have long desired better transportation services.Dr. Azanza emphasized that the funds used for the purchase come from CatSU's own earnings, demonstrating the university's commitment to use its resources efficiently and effectively for the benefit of the entire community.In addition to the transportation upgrades, the budget hearing also resulted in the approval of 47 new permanent item positions at CatSU.Dr. Azanza stated that these positions would be filled based on meritocracy, ensuring a fair and transparent selection process without favoritism. This update marks a significant step forward for Catanduanes State University as it continues to strive for academic excellence and improved student experiences. With the new vehicles and job opportunities, CatSU is well on its way to becoming an even stronger pillar of education in the region. #FJBT
Catanduanes State University (CatSU) President Dr. Patrick Alain T. Azanza announced on April 7, 2023 a partnership with Batalla Cares, led by Chairman Carlo Batalla, to distribute 62 wheelchairs to university students, employees, and other Catandunganon Persons with Disabilities (PWDs).The distribution event is scheduled for June 19, 2023, at the CatSU Main Campus to commemorate the university's 62nd anniversary.This partnership between CatSU and Batalla Cares aims to provide essential mobility support to those in need within the Catanduanes community.Dr. Azanza's commitment to improving the lives of PWDs in the region reflects the university's dedication to inclusivity and social responsibility.Ms. Viola Basinio Rodriguez from the Office of the President, and Ms. Caroline Vecilles of the Corporate Communications Services will be the main points of contact for inquiries regarding the wheelchair distribution.Dr. Azanza encouraged everyone who knows someone in the province in dire need of a wheelchair to reach out at 09994744548 for further assistance. #FJBT
The Bicol Region Cooperative Development Council (BRCDC) has reached a historic milestone under the leadership of its Chairman, Dr. Azanza, by opening its first bank account at LANDBANK Naga City Branch.This significant achievement has been a dream of the BRCDC since 2008, and it has finally come to fruition under Dr. Azanza's tenure.According to Dr. Azanza, the opening of the bank account is a tangible marker of the council's dedication and hard work. He extended his special recognition to Ms. Annielen Panerio, Ms. Ninfa Balmaceda, and Ms. Monina Bechayda, who he commended for their unwavering commitment to the council's goals.The BRCDC Chair also extends its gratitude to the BRCDC officers, and Naga City LANDBANK Manager Aisha Rhea B. Catholico for her assistance in making this historic event possible. #FJBT
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