University of San Jose - Recoletos

Infobox University
name = University of San Jose-Recoletos
native_name = Unibersidad ng San Jose - Recoletos


motto = Quality Christian Community-Oriented Education
"Caritas et Scientia" (Charity and Science)
established = 1947
type = Catholic, private, Recollect
president = Rev. Fr. Anthony A. Morillo, OAR
city = Cebu City
state = Cebu
country = flagcountry|Philippines
former_names = Colegio de San Jose - Recoletos (1947-1984)
colors = Blue, Green and White
undergrad = |almost 9000 postgrad = |almost 1000 postgrad_label =
faculty =
campus = Basak Campus, Main Campus, Balamban Campus (Proposed)
free_label = Hymn
free = "Forward (Adelante) Alma Mater"
mascot = Jaguar
nickname = Josenians, USJ-R Jaguars
sports = Shakey's V-League
website = http://www.usjr.edu.ph

The University of San Jose-Recoletos is a Catholic private university founded on 1947 in Cebu City, Philippines by the Order of Augustinian Recollects, then "Colegio de San Jose-Recoletos" developed from a small institution of learning to one of the excellent schools in the country. From classes held in an old building and a portion of the convent, the school built modern structures while retaining classic features.

It consists of two campuses located in different areas of metropolitan Cebu – the main campus along Corner P. Lopez and Magallanes Sts., and the Basak Campus at Cebu South Road, Basak Pardo.

History

It started with only elementary and secondary education in 1947. Classes were then held in a portion of the convent as well as in classrooms housed in an old building along Magallanes St. was built. In an unprecedent spirit of expansion, the year 1965 witnessed the tearing down of the time-honored Recoletos Church and was demolished after thorough and emotionally-changed deliberations as the conservatives of the church fought for its preservation.

However, tradition had given way to progress. In 1968, the six-storey edifice built along P. Lopez St. was erected to accommodate more students and expand the school's facilities and instructional resources. Far and wide, the years after 1970 and onward found the University of San Jose - Recoletos (then CSJ-R) in a period of consistent growth and development.

In 1980, CSJ-R bought a new site in Basak-Pardo, Cebu City, then built the new building for the grade and high schools, the Recoletos Coliseum, Open Gymnasium and the Pope Paul II Retreat House. In 1996, the Talavera House of Prayer was built in the scenic hills of Quiot, Cebu City.

On September 21, 1984, then CSJ-R attained the UNIVERSITY STATUS. Spanning years of accreditation and re-accreditation, USJ-R, Level 3, PAASCU, was granted AUTONOMOUS STATUS by CHED in 2001.

The curricular programs of USJ-R evolved from traditional to innovative course offerings. "Arts and Sciences" (started as liberal arts in 1947);" Commerce and Education" (founded in 1948); "Engineering" (1961); "Bachelor of Laws" (1957); and the Graduate School (1962). In 2003, "the College of Information, Computer and Communications Technology" was created. The "Expanded Tertiary Education Equivalency and Accreditation Program" ("ETEEAP") followed in the same year. On April 1, 2004, the Vertical Alignment of the undergraduate and graduate schools took effect which established five graduate schools: "Graduate School of Business and Management", "Graduate School of Arts and Sciences", "Graduate School of Information Technology and Computer Studies", "Graduate School of Education" and "Graduate School of Engineering".

In June 2004, the B.S. in Nursing started its first operation due to the rampant demand of nurses nowadays. The university's pioneering students of the College of Nursing held its 1st Capping, Badge Investiture and Candle Lighting Ceremony on June 2006 at the Recoletos Coliseum, Basak Campus. They have recently graduated last April 2008 and as of July 2008, the College of Nursing students passed 100% on the board exam thus the university's highly-expecting much and will be looking forward on them.

Part of USJ-R’s campaign to provide good education is the provision of infrastructures and facilities to aid learning. Thus the rise of many school buildings like the Nursing Skills Laboratory, the St. Ezekiel Moreno Building, the International Language Center, the Recoletos Law Center, and the LET and CPA Review Centers.

Recently, the new St. Ezekiel Moreno Building was established in the Basak Campus exclusive for the College of Information, Computer and Communications Technology ("CICCT") and the College of Education ("COE").

Continuing with its zeal education par excellence, USJ-R opens the latest programs: Doctor of Philosophy in English, Master of Arts in Education major in Guidance and Counseling, Master of Media Studies with specialization in Broadcast Media and Journalism,Diploma in advance program in Special Education and the English Language Program for foreign and Filipino students.

The years that followed gave the school opportunities to expand, all the time developing "Quality Christian Community-Oriented Education". On November 28, 1998, the [http://www.recoletos.ph/article/articleview/37/1/7/ 52nd General Chapter] held in Granada, Spain, voted for the creation of a new Religious Province in the Philippines dedicated to St. Ezekiel Moreno, OAR. The Recollect Philippine Province, where USJ-R belongs, now stands as the eighth regional cluster of communities of the ORDER of AUGUSTINIAN RECOLLECT worldwide. [http://www.usjr.edu.ph/content/view/15/85/1/0/]

Miscellaneous Facts

*The University of San Jose-Recoletos is awarded by CHED the singular privilege of “full autonomy status for meritorious achievement in higher education" in the provision of instruction and in the conduct of research and community extension services, high performance of graduates in licensure examinations and for maintaining a tradition of integrity and an untarnished reputation in the educational service.

*USJ-R is recognized by CHED as a center of development in Information Technology and Business and Management Education, center of excellence for teacher education and the best Expanded Education Equivalency and Accreditation Program implementor for 2006-2007.

The New USJ-R School Seal

*Caritas et Scientia This crowning inscription, Charity and Science, reflects the origin and the goal of the University. To be the channel of love and truth is to lead towards God, who is Himself Love and Truth, the Absolute Good.

The ribbon depicts service.

*The Book and The Flaming Pierced Heart The book symbolizes the Sacred Scriptures and the teaching authority of the Church which the University strictly adheres to. The flame illustrates restlessness which, according to Saint Augustine, can be stopped only when the heart has found its rest in God. Together, these symbols portray the Christian dimension of Caritas et Scientia.

*Rope / Cord The rope surrounding the seal represents discipline and teamwork.

Discipline forms character; character fosters teamwork, a value which the Josenian community stands for.

*Bamboo Cross, Book, Heart, Rays of the Sun, Belt These identify the institution as belonging to the Province of Saint Ezekiel Moreno of the Order of Augustinian Recollects. These also evoke the missionary and global thrust of the Recoleto brand of education.

*Cross of Magellan This represents the City of Cebu, the cradle of Christianity in the Far East, where the University is located. This prompts us to center and be rooted in Christ and His Church as we journey in faith.

*Building This represents the City of Cebu, the cradle of Christianity in the Far East, where the University is located. This prompts us to center and be rooted in Christ and His Church as we journey in faith

*Lily and the Scapular of Mount Carmel Both items are at the center of the seal, these represent the two models of the Catholic faith, namely: Saint Joseph and the Blessed Mother. They inspire each Josenian to emulate their virtues of moral integrity, attentiveness and obedience to God’s will, and self-effacing and generous service to fellowmen.

*Books, Leaves, Ink and Pen, CD, and others These typify the many course offerings through which USJ-R equips the youth with the necessary knowledge, attitudes and skills to face the challenge of transforming the world.

*Star Symbolical of the Mother Province of San Nicolas de Tolentino, this star reminds us of our humble beginnings and calls us to be continually grateful and loyal to our past.

Campuses

Main Campus

Address: "Corner P. Lopez and Magallanes Sts., Cebu City, Philippines"

Buildings

*San Jose Building
*San Agustin Building
*San Nicolas Building
*Mt. Carmel Buildng

Basak Campus

Address: "Cebu South Road, Basak Pardo, Cebu City, Philippines"

Buildings

*Our Lady of Consolation Building
*St. Ezekiel Moreno Building
*The Recoletos Coliseum

Balamban Campus

Address: "Arpili, Balamban, Cebu, Philippines"

Academics

Guided by the slogan, "Only the Best is Good Enough for San Jose"," USJ-R places quality education first through offering diverse degree programs that imbue students with Christian values and enriched teaching-learning atmosphere. The quality of faculty and personnel is assured with the adoption of a comprehensive selection process and criteria.

USJ-R offers an academic environment equipped with the state-of-the-art facilities and technologies and conducive to the academic development in the spirit of justice, honesty and charity for the pursuit of knowledge and truth. Students are challenged to develop their social and ecological awareness, enhance their technological and global knowledge and nurture their love for the arts and humanities.

Curriculum Highlights

*Value Integrated Subjects
*Mainstreamed Christian-Community Orientation
*Business-Industry Linkage
*Regularly assessed subject contents by Alumni, Senior Students, Faculty, Administration and *Industry Partners

Program Offering

*Complete Pre-School
*Complete Elementary Education 1-6
*Complete Secondary Education I-IV

Degree Programs

Graduate School

*"Doctor of Business Administration"

*"Doctor of Management" in:
**Human Resources Management
**Educational Management

*"Doctor of Philosophy in English" major in:
**Language
**Literature

*"Doctor of Education" major in:
**Instructional System and Resource Management

*"Master of Arts in Development Communication"
*"Master of Arts in English" major in:
**English Language
**Literature
*"Master of Arts in Philosophy"
*"Master of Arts in Psychology" major in:
**Social Psychology
**Industrial/Organizational Psychology
*"Master of Media Studies" (non thesis)
*"Master of Development Communication" (non thesis)
*"Master of Arts in Education" major in:
**English
**Educational Administration
**Elementary Education
**Guidance
**Values Education
*"Master of Arts in Elementary Education" major in:
**English
**Filipino
**Mathematics
**Social Studies
*"Master of Education in Special Education"
*"Master of Arts in Teaching" major in:
**Mathematics Teaching
**English Language Teaching
**Filipino Language Teaching
**Elementary Science Teaching
**Biology
**Chemistry
**Early Childhood Education
**Physical Education and Sports
*"Master of Science in Information Technology"
*"Master of Information Technology"

College of Arts and Sciences

*"Bachelor of Arts" in:
**English
**English and Marketing (LIACOM)
**Mass Communication
**Philosophy
**Political Science

*"Bachelor of Science" in:
**Biology
**Economics
**Library & Information Science
**Psychology

*Certificate of Proficiency in Religious Education
*EFCOM (Effective Communication) 1 semester
*English Language Program (ELP) -for foreign/Filipino students-
*Other short-term non-degree programs" (Nippongo, Chinese, and Spanish Languages)

*"Soon to open programs"
**Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics
**Bachelor of Arts in International Studies

College of Engineering

* B.S. Civil Engineering
* B.S. Electrical Engineering
* B.S. Electronics & Communications Engineering
* B.S. Environmental Engineering
* B.S. Industrial Engineering
* B.S. Mechanical Engineering

College of Information, Computer and Communications Technology (CICCT)

*B.S. Computer Engineering
*B.S. Computer Science
*B.S. Information Technology
*B.S. Information Management
*B.S. Office Administration
*Associate in Computer Technology
*Associate in Computer Office Administration

College of Law

*Bachelor of Laws

College of Nursing

*B.S. Nursing (BSN)
*Associate in : Health Science Education

College of Commerce

*Bachelor of Science in Business Administration major in:
**General Course (formerly BSC – BA)
**Human Resource Development Management (formerly BSC – Mgt)
**Financial Management (formerly BSC – Banking & Finance)
**Marketing Management (formerly BSC – Marketing)
*Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship
*Bachelor of Science in Accountancy
*Bachelor of Science in Management Accountancy
*Associate in Accounting
*B.S. in Hospitality Management (formerly BS HRM) - General
*B.S. in Hospitality Management (formerly BS HRM) major in:
**Food and Beverage Management
*Associate in Hospitality Management (formerly Associate in HRM)
*Bachelor of Science in Tourism
*Associate in Tourism
*Small Business Management (One Year)

College of Education

*Bachelor of Science in Special Education (SPED)
*Bachelor of Science in Pre-School Education

*"Bachelor of Elementary Education - General" (areas of concentration):
**English
**Filipino
**Mathematics
**Science and Health
**Home Economics
**MAPE
**Social Studies

*"Bachelor of Secondary Education" major in:
**English
**Filipino
**Mathematics
**General Science
**Biology
**Bio-Chem
**Home Economics
**Physical Education
**Computer Education
**Values Education

"Special Courses:"
*Diploma in Teaching Assistantship (Two-year curse)
*Diploma in Special Education (One-year course)
*Diploma in Advance Special Education (DAPSPED)
*Certificate of Proficiency in Professional Education (1 semester)

Expanded Tertiary Education Equivalency and Accreditation Program (ETEEAP)

*ETTEAP is an alternative educational scheme to obtain college degrees, for Filipinos, 22 years of age; who have graduated high school and have at least 5 years of work experience.

Other Schools operated by the Order of Augustinian Recollects (OAR)"' [http://www.recoletos.ph/page/schools]

* University of Negros Occidental-Recoletos (Bacolod City)
* San Sebastian College - Recoletos de Cavite
* San Sebastian College - Recoletos de Manila
* Colegio de Santo Tomas-Recoletos (San Carlos City, Negros Occidental)
* Seminario Mayor - Recoletos de Baguio (Baguio City)
* San Pedro Academy - Recoletos (Valencia, Negros Oriental)
* UNO-R High School Talisay Branch (Talisay City, Negros Occidental)

Vision and Mission

Vision. We want USJ-R to be a leading Augustinian Recollect Educational Institution committed to Quality Christian Community-Oriented Education in the Philippines.

Mission. To provide Catholic Education for the holistic formation of students prepared to meet the needs and challenges of the local and global community.

External links

* [http://www.usjr.edu.ph Official Website]
* [http://www.recoletos.ph/page/home Recoletos Communications, Inc.]
* [http://www.usjr.edu.ph/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=66&Itemid=262 University Profile (Video Streaming)]