Saint Columban College

Infobox_University
name = Saint Columban College

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motto = "Pro Deo et Patria" ("For God and country.")
established = 1957
type = Private
president = Fr. Gilbert Hingone, STL
students = 3,000+
city = Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur
state =
country = flagicon|PhilippinesPhilippines
former_names = Saint Columban School
free_label = Hymn
free = "SCC hymn"
colors = Green and Yellow
fightsong =
nickname = Dreamhunters
website = [http://www.sccpag.edu.ph/ SCC website]
logo = Saint Columban College, a Catholic school founded by the Missionary Society of St. Columban (MSSC), is the largest(in terms of assets) and leading educational institution in Pagadian City and in the entire Zamboanga del Sur province of the Philippines.

Humble beginnings & History

Saint Columban College was established in 1957 by Fr. Sean Nolan of the Missionary Society of St. Columban together with the Sisters of Saint Paul de Chartres as a high school academic community with the name, Saint Columban School. In 1958, the high school was in full operation with that time new school director, Fr. Patrick Campion,MSSC and was able to produce its first 55 graduates.

Few years after, it began to offer its first four collegiate courses: liberal arts, education, secretarial, and commerce. The opening of the college department led to the fast growth of the school and the construction of the 3-storey building for the College Department which has now been occupied by the Grade School department after the transfer of the College Department to its current campus in 1968.

A year after, the Grade School was opened and was in full operation with Sr. Eugenie de Marie, SPC, as principal. Saint Columban School was then renamed to Saint Columban College.

The ownership of the school was turned over to the Diocese of Pagadian through Bishop Jesus Tuquib who was also serving as chairman of the board of trustees at that time. After the turnover, Fr. Jose Maria Luengo became the first Filipino president of the school.

In 1978, the SCC Hymn and march was composed by Fr. Jose Maria Luengo, Msgr. Patricio Getigan and Sr. Agnes Lawrence Catalan.

chool emblem

The seal of Saint Columban College is being adopted with the form and descriptions that symbolize her Mission Statement.

Vision

Saint Columban College envisions individuals who are mature, competent, selfless citizens and dynamic believers in the Supreme Being; conscious of their interdependence and in right relationship with one another and the restpect for creation.

Mission

Saint Columban College, guided by the gospel values of WISDOM, CHARITY, and JUSTICE, commits to develop fully the talents, and capabilities of the individual, through holistic quality programs, which will help the clientele live their faith, attain academic excellence and perform their responsibilities towards God, society and the rest of creation in Western Mindanao.

Goals

1. To create a climate that will enable the individuals to catch the values of wisdom, charity and justice.

2. To develop individuals whoa can exercise critical thinking and problem solving through scientific investigation.

3. To produce graduates who can express articulately their thoughts in cohesive and understandable terms.

4. To create an environment that deepens the social commitment of individuals to contribute to the improvement of the quality of life of their community..

Present

SCC is under the management of the Diocese of Pagadian with Sr. Amelia David as Diocesan Schools Superintendent. The current president of the college is Fr. Gilbert Hingone, STL.

Saint Columban College as the leading Private-Catholic educational institution is inspired by the Latin values encrypted in its emblem, the values of Caritas (Charity), Justitia (Justice), and Sapientia (Wisdom). It is committed to the improvement and full development of the mental, emotional, and physical competence of its clientele, thus seeks for excellence in education and strengthens faith through character formation.

The College has been recognized by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) as the Center of Excellence and Development for Information Technology, Accountancy and Education in Region 9. The recognition was evident to the quality education Saint Columban College can give its clientele.

Publications

* "Star Line Publication" (Official grade school publication)
* "The Link Publication" (Official high school publication)
* "Harp Publication" (Official college publication)

External Links

* www.sccpag.edu.ph- Academics page. click [http://www.sccpag.edu.ph/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=2&Itemid=3/ here]
* www.sccpag.edu.ph- Admissions page. click [http://www.sccpag.edu.ph/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=8&Itemid=8/ here]
* www.sccpag.edu.ph- Institutional symbol page. click [http://www.sccpag.edu.ph/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=6&Itemid=107/ here]
* www.eskwelahan.net- St. Columban College information page. click [http://www.eskwelahan.net/news/?p=323/ here]