After an in-depth accreditation task force training to prepare the college for the incoming accreditation in their BEEd and BSEd programs last November 5, 2022, the College of Education is hopeful that they would be able to have these programs qualify for phase II Level IV Accreditation which will be surveyed by the Accrediting Agency of Chartered Colleges and Universities in the Philippines, Inc. (AACCUP) on February 2023.With the training conducted by COEdโs Accreditation Task Force, the team was able to revisit the accreditation process prescribed by the AACCUP. They were also prepared to be acquainted with the specific roles and responsibilities in their assigned areas, and the readiness of the programs in the consideration of its strengths and weaknesses.For Dr. Maria Sheila R. Gregorio, Dean of the College of Education, their preparation is so essential in achieving the goal that they want for the college. She also shared the advantages that COEd will get once the programs are qualified for the said accreditation. โCOEd will be qualified for Center for Excellence (COE) as we conform to high standards of instruction, research, and extension. It will also be possible for the BEEd and BSEd programs to know its strengths and weaknesses and what other aspects it needs to develop,โ Dr. Gregorio said. #FBJT
In recognition to the outstanding contributions of individuals, stakeholders, and partners for the continuous progress of the institution, Catanduanes State University held the Gabi ng Parangal 2022 on October 25, at the CatSU Auditorium.A total of 250 awardees graced this annual event which coincided with the celebration of the founding anniversary of the university.This yearโs awards include Service Awards, Retirees, Research Publication Awards, Uswag Awards, Presidential Awards covering the Board of Regents Present and Former, Founder, Former Presidents, Officers in-charge, Pillars in Education, VNATS Faculty, Educators, Culture and Arts, Public Officials such as the Congressman - former and present, Governor, Vice Governors, Mayors, Religious Leaders and Lingap sa Diwa Awards.Dr. Arcangel T. Rodriguez, Provincial Director of TESDA Catanduanes, and Ms. Febie T. Soriao, Master Teacher I of San Roque Elementary School in Bato are this yearโs Outstanding Alumni Awardees. A surprise special commendation was given also to employees of the university who have unselfishly shared their talent and commitments towards the achievement and realization of the presidentโs vision of HOPE for the island.โLet us celebrate each otherโs success - every Catandunganon, alumni employee and retiree of our beloved institution who have dedicated their lives in serving our province,โ Dr. Azanza said in his message.โMabalos tabi sa gabos sa bawat Catandunganon na may pagmakullog na magserbicio sa lambang saro na dai paigasip kung ano man ang sainyang interes na pansadiri kundi permi sana ang para sa kapwa. Iyo ini ang maugma na gusto tang iselebrar,โ Dr. Azanza added.In a historic segment of the Parangal, former Mayor Cito Alberto together with his wife, former Mayor Flerida Alberto personally witnessed the unveiling of the bust of former Congressman Jose M. Alberto โ founder-author of Catanduanes State Colleges. The Alberto family donated this bust to the University which will be placed at the Ondra in the Main Building.Former Congressman Jose M. Alberto, who worked hard in the conversion of Virac National Agricultural and Trade School into Catanduanes State Colleges in 1971 by virtue of Republic Act No. 6341 was given Presidential Awards by Dr. Azanza. He was represented by his son, former Mayor Cito Alberto. In his message, former Mayor Cito Alberto hoped that the efforts of his father inspire every Catandunganon to only serve and give the best for the island just like what his father did to the province.On a night when awards and special recognitions are given, Dr. Azanza cared more about the people and the lives who will celebrate their achievements.โThere were those who asked me why at this time there seemed to be so many awardees. And I said โwhy not?โ. Why would you not want to have as many awardees, which means that we have a lot of lives and people to celebrate?โ, Dr. Azanza said.The Gabi ng Parangal was shown via Facebook so that the CatSU community here and abroad would be able to watch the event. #FJBT
In his recent travel on Official business through the invitation of CHED Chairman Dr. J. Prospero De Vera III, CatSU President, Dr. Patrick Alain T. Azanza visited Hong Kong University and participated in the preliminary talks for possible academic partnership and benchmarking activities. Exploring the Hong Kong University (HKU) Metaversity Campus, Dr. Azanza said that we need to SHIFT in order to catch up with the rest of the world. Even the medical courses have already been included by the HKU for the great shift. HKU was founded in 1910, and rated by Quacquarelli Symonds as No. 22 in the whole world and No. 3 in Asia. Dr. Azanza believes that this is a good Asian basis for university benchmarking.In his facebook page, Dr. Azanza shared that like the University of the Philippines (UP), HKU is a government-funded university and offers Law, Medicine, Education, Business, Agriculture, Marine Science, Arts, Social Sciences. โCatSU and UP have a lot to learn from (and share with) HKU in terms of improving its curricular offerings, teaching and learning methodologies, research and international linkagesโ, Dr. Azanza said. #CVecilles
CatSU President Dr. Patrick Alain T. Azanza in his official travel to Manila met with Senator Francis โChizโ Escudero, the current Chair of Senate Committee on Higher Education to discuss academic concerns including university budget. Dr. Azanza also had the chance to meet 9 members of the legislature during the Committee hearings/meeting of the 19th Congress, including Sen. Mark Villar, Sen. Bong Go, Sen. Grace Poe, Sen. Robin Padilla, Sen. Joel Villanueva, and Sen. Bato Dela Rosa. He also met with Sen. Francis Tolentino and Senator Ramon โBongโ Revilla whom the president requested additional classrooms and faculty research center from. Dr. Azanza expressed his gratitude to Cong. Leo Rodriguez for his support to CatSU and fellow Catandunganons, and for personally accompanying him to the offices of Senator Francis Tolentino and Senator Bong Revilla. In the quest for working on CatSUโs budget to abate the decline in the annual budget of CatSU, Dr. Azanza continues to work in lobbying for more budget allocation for the university. It can be recalled that due to low absorptive capacity (the inability to spend the money given by the National Government) and other related reasons, CatSUโs capital outlay budget and the proposed budget for 2022 was placed in reduction. Dr. Azanza worked to ensure that the succeeding annual budget will be approved for the benefit of the whole university, thus the Php595.168M approved under the General Appropriations Act (GAA) 2022, inclusive of the 35M Infra project coming from Senator Sherwin Gatchalian. For Year 2023, Dr. Azanza hopes to have a bigger budget for CatSU. Thus, his efforts to lobby for assistance from Congress and Senate. #CVecilles
A Virtual Preliminary Meeting between the Catanduanes State University and Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA) was held today, September 21, 2022.Having the main objective of exploring common areas for collaboration between SEARCA and Catanduanes State University, the meeting was made possible through the initial efforts of CatSU President, Dr. Patrick Alain T. Azanza. It can be remembered that the President visited the main office of SEARCA in Los Banos just recently. The meeting was attended by the SEARCA Director, Dr. Glenn B. Gregorio together with the SEARCA Program Heads: Dr. Maria Cristeta N. Cuaresma, Program Head, Education and Collective Learning Department- Graduate Scholarships and Institutional Development Unit; Asst. Prof. Glenn N. Baticados, Program Head, Emerging Innovation for Growth Development; Dr. Gerlie Tatlonghari, Program Head, Research and Thought Leadership Department; Mr. Sonny Pasiona, Senior Associate for Communication; and Ms. Sharon A. Malaiba, Unit Head, Partnerships Unit. Participants from CatSU include the President himself, Dr. Patrick Alain T. Azanza; Vice President for Research, Extension, and Production Affairs, Dr. Ramon Felipe A. Sarmiento; Director for Research Development Services, Dr. Jimmylen Z. Tonio; Dean of the College of Agriculture of Fisheries, Prof. Ma. Jugie Ramos; CAF Research Coordinator, Prof. Roberto Barba Jr. and Faculty Members; and Director for Center for International Relations and Continuing Professional Development Services (CIRCPDS), Ms. Zyra Mae T. Tumala. In the meeting, different areas of collaborations were discussed such as capacity building for faculty members, training components, mobility programs, joint-scholarship programs, research opportunities, benchmarking undertakings among Southeast Asian countries, curriculum designs, to name a few. #CVecilles
In a recent official travel to Mainland Bicol, CatSU President Dr. Patrick Alain T. Azanza, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Bicol University on the sharing of academic resources, including the use of BUโs hospital for the training of CatSU nursing and medicine students.The agreement was made between CatSU President Dr. Azanza and BU President Dr. Noli Mascariรฑas on September 26, 2022. โThe ultimate goal is to realize the dream of Catandunganons to have a working relationship with BU given its proximity to the island and also because of the vast resources and opportunities that can be shared by both SUCsโ, Dr. Azanza said.It is specifically noted in the memo that nursing program as well as the envisioned medicine and law programs shall be strengthened as the MOU includes the sharing of academic resources, faculty and student exchange, and even the sharing of tertiary hospital and law library facilities of BU with CatSU. The agreement also stated that incoming nursing, medicine and law students of CatSU will be given permission to cross-enroll at BU. Also covered are academic consultations, participation in seminars and academic meetings, extension activities, joint research collaboration, sharing of faculty and research/library resources, promotion and peer review of research outputs, co-sponsorship of national and international conferences and research publication opportunities, publication of articles in each otherโs Journals, exchange of educational materials, research publications and instructional information, provision of expertise in areas of strength of both parties, and sharing of technologies generated through research, among others. #CVecilles
A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signing ceremony followed by a panel discussion between the Catanduanes State University (CatSU) and Camarines Sur Polytechnic Colleges (CSPC) was held at the Catanduanes State University, Virac, Catanduanes on August 31, 2022. CatSU President Dr. Patrick Alain T. Azanza and CSPC President Dr. Charlito P. Cadag officially signed the documents in the presence of the VP for Academic Affairs, Dr. Lily P. Custodio; VP for Research, Extension and Production Affairs, Dr. Ramon Felipe A. Sarmiento; thr newly designated Director for International Relations and Continuing Professional Development Services (CIRCPDS), Prof. Zyra Mae T. Tumala, and the Deans, Directors, and Heads of Offices.The event affirmed the partnership between CatSU and CSPC in areas such as faculty and student exchange for research and study, academic consultations, participation in seminars and academic meetings, extension activities, sharing of faculty and research resources, exploring the potential of co-sponsoring national and/or international conferences, provide expertise in the areas of strength of each party including among others in areas such as health sciences, computers studies, engineering and education, and other collaborations that are mutually beneficial to both institutions.The two (2) Presidents of the partnering Institutions expressed their gratitude in making the partnership possible. It was also emphasized during the panel discussion that Universities in the Bicol Region must not compete with one another, and instead, should be happily collaborating and sharing best practices to cater the needs of Bicolanos and ultimately be acknowledged even in the global setting. #CVecilles
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Catanduanes State University (CatSU) faculty, Dr. Jose Z. Tria of the College of Education (CoEd), was awarded as one of the Most Inspiring Teachers (MIT) of the Republic of the Philippines July 2021 last year, and was recently granted an honorary degree, Profesor Ad Honorem Vitasta Ambassador Distiction Honoris Causa by the Saceda Youth Lead School last August 4-6, 2022. It was in celebration of the 10th anniversary of MIT with the MIT Convention 2022 held at Foundation University, City of Dumaguete, Negros Oriental, Philippines, in collaboration with the Universite Henry Dunant, Republic of Ivory Coast, a subsidiary of the UHD Geneva, Switzerland. Saceda Youth Lead is a Youth Serving Institution of the Philippines under the auspices of the National Youth Commission of the Philippines. Since 2013, the organization has been awarding teachers and school heads in the country that possesses strong leadership, passion and dedication to education, which have become great inspiration to the youth. Their partner institutions are DepEd, CHED, TESDA, ASEAN, UNESCO, NYC (National Youth Commission), various local government units, and many more. Dr. Tria presently the Director of Research and Development Services, gained recognition for his exceptional efforts that made an impact inside and outside the University. Dr. Tria is a Ph.D. graduate and has participated in several local and international conferences, awarded with best presenter and paper award. He conducted and published studies with more than 200 Google Scholar citations. Along with more than thirty copyrighted creative works used in instruction, research and extension activities, and different musical performances. He has co-led academic programs and spearheaded vital projects that involved teachers, youth, and the Local Government Units (LGUs) in the Philippines. He is also an Associate Member of the National Research Council of the Philippines and an active member of various education-related organizations locally and internationally.Dr. Tria was the youngest to receive the MIT award at 26 in 2021, an honorary degree in 2022, the only Bicolano MIT in the 2022 batch, and the first Catandunganon to receive both. He mentioned that the most valuable legacy of an Honoris Causa is for making it possible to influence and inspire change for himself, thus, ensuring stronger families and communities for a better and safer Philippines. He said, "being a teacher is a multifaceted profession - we teach and we learn, we relearn and we unlearn, we adopt and we adapt, we love and we care, but most of all, we always inspire. The pandemic has changed how we live. The face of education has also changed dramatically - and one thing a teacher can do is to do the right thing and to teach ourselves right - and to balance everyone's aptitude and attitude." The Profesor Ad Honorem/Vitasta Ambassador Distinction Honoris Causa is an acknowledged mark of professional excellence and ability, inspiring and outstanding professional career, services to humankind, and international achievements. Some of his co-MITs conferred with the honorary degree were heads of academic institutions, university presidents, directors, SDS, program supervisors and specialists, professors, deans, principals, school heads, retired professional teachers and teachers coming from different parts of the Philippines. To obtain the Profesor ad Honorem Vitasta Ambassador Distinction, the nominated MIT must have at least 120 points coming from several sets of criteria such as achievements, travels and conventions, leadership, contributions and influence, affiliations, awards, talents and skills. The Conferral Ceremony of the MIT was presided by the Universite Herny Dunant of Ivory Coast through the leadership of Dr. Aimรฉ Kouassi Malanhoua, President and Co-Founder of Universitรฉ Henry Dunant and made possible by the partnership between the University and Saceda Youth Lead, headed by Dr. Dave G. Saceda. #GZafe Photo Credits: Dr. Jose Tria
The Catanduanes State University is an Academic Partner in the 9th International Conference on Fisheries and Aquaculture 2022 (ICFA 2022) organized by The International Institute of Knowledge Management. https://aquaconference.com/organizers-and-partners/ "ICFA 2022 is a proud part of celebration of the International Year of Artisanal Fisheries and Aquaculture 2022 (IYAFA 2022). FAO of the United Nations is the lead agency for commemorating the year in collaboration with other relevant organization. ICFA 2022 is in line with the celebrations, which bring together diverse research and case studies from around the world in parallel sessions, while also providing numerous networking and publishing opportunities in the field, as well as discovering the latest trends and challenges in the field of artisanal fisheries and aquaculture." "ICFA 2022 has been designed as a knowledge sharing platform to provide an opportunity to highlight the potential and diversity of small-scale artisanal fisheries and aquaculture, as well as the benefits that can be gained by facilitating partnerships and cooperation with fish farmers, fish workers and also, to achieve the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)." For more information, please visit https://aquaconference.com/ ICFA 2022 is in collaboration with the 2nd International conference of Politeknik Ahli Usaha Perikanan (AUP), which will be held in Jakarta, Indonesia via Hybrid Mode from the 25th โ 26th of August 2022 under the theme โArtisanal Fisheries and Aquaculture: The Vision, Benefits, Roles, and Responsibilities. #CIRCPDS
Aimed to ensure the establishment of a clear vision of the universityโs direction and goals for 2023, the office of Vice-president for Administrative and Financial Affairs, headed by Dr. Maria Edna R. Iรฑigo, held a one-day training workshop entitled โOrientation/Workshop on preparation of Strategic Performance Management System (SPMS)โ, on December 6, 2022 at CatSU Accreditation Room. The activity likewise intends to promote awareness of responsibilities among the employees of their significant organizational roles, how to run their respective units, and work effectively towards the realization of the CatSU Presidentโs Vision of HOPE. The objectives include the preparation of SPMS Forms that consists of Division/Unit Work Plan (D/UWP) for 2023, Office Performance Commitment Review (OPCR) Form, Individual Performance Commitment Review (IPCR) Form, D/O/IPCR Monitoring Schedule, and the Discussion of the workflow of submission of SPMS Forms and Updated SPMS Calendar. The workshop which is mandated by the Civil Service Commission, was facilitated by the universityโs Human Resource Management Services headed by Ms. Ma. Sionne May Crispino. The Head of Offices of the University from the Administrative and Financial Affairs Division and the Central management, were in attendance. Also in participation were the CatSU Performance Management Team from the Panganiban Campus, SPMS Technical Working Group, and Unit representatives. This mirror activity is a follow up of the pioneering initiative made only after 50 years of the universityโs conception and further intends to strengthen the current leadershipโs call for transparency, integrity, and accountability, thus would help and motivate employee performance according to or beyond the expectations of the taxpaying public. โThis activity serves as a focal point of the university in making sure that we are able to refocus our direction and review the different activities that we do in the Performance Management Systems. Having a PMS in place is an integral component of the Human Resource Managementโ, Dr. Iรฑigo said. โMay we have that sense of belongingness, take responsibility, claim ownership for the attainment of the institutionโs VMGO. Today, I hope that you have picked up all the information which should pave the way to a clear direction in the preparation of SPMS formsโ, she ended. SPMS is focused on linking individual performance vis-ร -vis the agencyโs organizational vision, mission, and strategic goals. It is envisioned as technology composed of strategies, methods, and tools for ensuring fulfillment of the functions of the offices and its personnel as well as for assessing the accomplishments. #CVecilles
The city leader of Mandaluyong and party are here as guests of LGU - San Andres in consonance with the sisterhood inked by the two municipalities. His visit will likewise be highlighted by his guestings for the groundbreaking ceremony and awarding of Outstanding Calolbonganons today. Dr. Maria Edna R. Inigo, Vice President for Administrative and Financial Affairs, and also an adopted daughter of San Andres led the CatSU team in welcoming the guests. Dr. Inigo are joined by Prof. Zyra Mae S. Tumala, Director of CIRCPDS and Prof. Francis John B. Templonuevo, Director of Corporate Communications Services. Mayor Leo S. Mendoza of San Andres is also joined by DILG Provincial Director Uldarico Razal, Jr., Mayor Paolo Teves of Baras, and the top leaders of PNP Catanduanes in welcoming the visitors.
