Bukidnon State University

Infobox_University|Information
name = Bukidnon State University
native_name = "Pambansang Pamantasan ng Bukidnon"

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image_size = 162px
caption = Seal of Bukidnon State University
motto = "A special place for teaching and learning"
established = 1924
type = State University
endowment =
staff = 1500
faculty = 650
president = Dr. Victor M. Barosso
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chancellor =
vice_chancellor =
dean = Melchora B. Serafin (CON), Dr. Beatriz Garcia (CAS), Dr. Luz B. Un (CBAIT), Dr. Beverly Bicar (CTE), Dr. Maribel G. Valdez (CCEIT) Dr. Sol G. Simbulan (CGS)
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students = 11, 000+
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city = Malaybalay City
country = flag|Philippines
campus = 6.0 km² (BSU Main Campus)
former_names = Bukidnon Provincial High School (1924-1929),
Bukidnon Normal School (1929-1976),
Bukidnon State College (1976-2007)
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colors = Navy Blue and White color box|#000080color box|white
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mascot = BSU Wild Cats
nickname = "BSU"
affiliations = AACCUP Philippine Association of State Universities and Colleges Mindanao Association State Colleges and Universities Foundation, Inc.
athletics =
website = [http://www.bsc.edu.ph http://www.bsc.edu.ph]

Bukidnon State University is a State University located in Malaybalay City, Bukidnon, Philippines. The school if formerly known as Bukidnon State College.

It is the first and only university in Province of Bukidnon that carries the name of Bukidnon in its official name.

History

Originally known as Bukidnon Provincial High School, Bukidnon State College started as a two-year secondary school in 1924cite web|url=http://www.mb.com.ph/issues/2006/06/23/SCAU2006062367560.html|title=Bukidnon State College|date=June 23, 2006|publisher=Manila Bulletin|language=English|accessdate=2008-10-07] cite web|url=http://members.tripod.com/ust_ism/region10/bukidnn.htm|title=Bukidnon|language=English|accessdate=2008-10-09] . Upon the authority of the Director of Education, William H. Pickell, who was an American school superintendent for Bukidnon, established the school. It was first set up to train elementary school teachers for the provinces of Northern Mindanao and the neighboring regions.

When it was renamed Bukidnon Normal School in 1929, it started to offer a four year secondary normal curriculum, becoming one of five full-fledged secondary normal schools in the country at that time. The student population during that time was only 70 for the entire four-year secondary course. Although the curriculum is basically American in orientation, the majority of the students are native inhabitants of Malaybalay.

The school was closed on December 9, 1941 and did not reopen after World War II. It was reactivated on September 1, 1945 but since its facilities were completely damaged, classes were held in army tents at the provincial capitol grounds and in private homes. Rehabilitation work for the school’s facilities lasted until the 1950s using the money from the war damage claims.

In 1952-1953, the secondary normal curriculum was phased out giving way to a two-year special education curriculum. The gradual elimination of the secondary education ended in 1956 with the full implementation of the two-year collegiate course. The first batch, comprising nine students, graduated the Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education in March 1957. In the same year, the two-year special curriculum was phased out and the school gained the status of a degree-granting institution. In the same year, a kindergarten school was also established.

In 1960, the graduate department was created offering for the first time, a master’s degree in education to encourage teachers to take advanced studies. Ten years later, external graduate studies centers were organized in a number of provinces and cities outside of Bukidnon in cooperation with the school divisions of the Department of Education to extend the services of the College to working teachers wanted to enroll in courses leading to Master of Arts in Education.

On December 15, 1961, Bukidnon Normal School was declared separate school division by virtue of Circular No. 33, s. 1961 issued by the Bureau of Public Schools, thus ending 37 years of administrative control by the division superintendent of schools for Bukidnon. In 1969, Master of Arts was offered in the school and in 1971, a Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education (BSSE) was offered. With the establishment of the BSE in Secondary Education, a high school laboratory, serving as its laboratory school, was established on the same year.

In 1969, Benjamin Tabios, former House Representative of Bukidnon, filed House Bill 18779 proposing the change of the school’s name from Bukidnon Normal School to Bukidnon Normal College, but was not enacted. A new bill sponsored by Cesar Fortich, House of Representative of Bukidnon, in 1972 converting the school to a state college—Bukidnon State College—although its conversion came was cancelled after the declaration of Martial Law in the Philippines in September 21, 1972.

On June 14, 1976, Presidential Decree No. 944 converted the Bukidnon Normal School into a chartered state college and changing its name to Bukidnon State Collegecite web|url=http://www.lawphil.net/statutes/presdecs/pd1976/pd_944_1976.html|title=Presidential Decree 944|date=June 14, 1976|publisher=Philippine Government|language=English|accessdate=2008-10-09] , together with other schools in the country such as the Cebu Normal School, Leyte Normal School and Northern Luzon Teachers College into chartered state colleges. Jaime M. Gellor was appointed as the first president of the school. He served as president from 1976 to 1986.

The EDSA Revolution saw a change in the leadership of the school. The former president of the school was ousted and replaced by Godofredo L. Ycaro as officer-in-charge of the College. Teresita T. Tumapon was then inaugurated as the new president of the College in December 1986. During her time, linkages were opened for the school both in national and international academic circles. This period of time also saw the improvement of the school’s infrastructure, educational facilities, equipments and technology. Foreign experts, brought about by the internal linkages of the College, were brought in the school improving the schools technology and instruction.

In February 1, 1999, Victor M. Barroso, the current school president, was appointed as the new school president. The College has five schools offering undergraduate programs: School of Education, School of Arts and Sciences, School of Business Administration and Information Technology and the School of Graduate Studies. The School of Community Education and Industrial Technology and School of Nursing and the School of Law was later established.

In May 15, 2007, during the Fiesta celebration of Malaybalay City, Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, President of the Philippines, signed Republic Act 9456 cite web|url=http://www.congress.gov.ph/download/ra_13/RA09456.pdf|title=Republic Act 9456: An Act Converting Bukidnon State College into Bukidnon State University|date=February 19, 2007|publisher=Philippine Government|language=English|accessdate=2008-10-07] cite news|url=http://www.mindanews.com/index2.php?option=com_content&do_pdf=1&id=2564|title=Bukidnon State College, now a university|last=Balane|first=Walter I.|date=June 2, 2007|publisher=MindaNews|language=English|accessdate=2008-10-09] converting Bukidnon State College into Bukidnon State University, with endorsement from the House of Representatives and the Senate. BSU formally inaugurated its university status on June 14, 2007.

Vision

A premier institution of higher learning in teacher education, sciences and humanities.

Mission

To develop competitive professionals who are committed to build a sustainable life for all through quality instruction, research, extension, and production.

University Units

Professional School

The College of Graduate Studies is the main professional education division of Bukidnon State Univesity. The college offer a Doctoral Degree in Instructional Systems Design and Doctoral Degree in Public Administration.

It also has a Master of Arts in Education with specialization on the following areas:
* Educational Administration
* Guidance and Counseling
* English Language Teaching
* Mathematics Education
* Mathematics Teaching

Aside from M.A. Education, the college also offers a Master of Arts in Science Education (Biology/General Science) and Master of Arts in Public Administration.

College of Law

The College of Law, established in 2004, is one of the professional schools in the university. It offers the Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree.

Undergraduate Schools

College Of Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

College of Arts and Sciences

* Bachelor of Arts Major in:
** Economics
** English
** Sociology
** Social Science

* Bachelor of Science in Mathematics

College of Business Administration, Accountancy, and Information Technology

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, major in:
* Electronics and Computer Technology
* Software Technology
* Bachelor of Science in Accountancy
* Bachelor of Science in Management Accounting
* Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Major in
** Banking and Finance
** Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship

College of Teacher Education

* Bachelor of Elementary Education Major in:
** English
** Science & Technology
** Edukasyon Pantahanan at Pangkabuhayan (Home Economics)
** Social Studies
** Mathematics
** Physical Education, Health and Music (PEHM)
** Filipino
** Pre-School Education

* Bachelor of Secondary Education Major in:
**English
** Physics & Technology
** Social Studies
** General Science
** Mathematics
** Physical Education, Health and Music (PEHM)
** Filipino

* Certificate of Teaching (CT)

College of Community Education and Industrial Technology

* Bachelor of Science in Development Communication
* Bachelor of Science in Community Development
* Bachelor of Science in Technology
** Major in Food Technology
** Major in Automotive Technology
** Major in Electronics Technology
* Bachelor of Science in Development Tourism
** Major in Hotel and Restaurant Management
* Non-formal Education (Short-term Course)
* Livelihood and Leisure Courses
* Bachelor in Public Administration
** Major in Local Governance

Laboratory Schools

Since the school is primarily a teacher training institution during its establishment years, it provided a "laboratory schools" for its Bachelor in Elementary Education and Bachelor of Secondary School courses. The "laboratory schools" served as the training ground where the education students of the university will have their on-the-job (OJT) training. The following laboratory schools are established in the university:

* Elementary School Laboratory - Offers kindergarten and grade school education
* Secondary School Laboratory - Offers high school education from 1st Year to 4th Year

External Studies Center

* BSU - MOGCHS External Studies Center, Cagayan de Oro City
* BSU - Alubijid External Studies Center, Alubijid, Misamis Oriental
* BSU - Gingoog External Studies Center, Gingoog City
* BSU - Manolo Fortich External Studies Center, Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon
* BSU - Manticao External Studies Center, Manticao, Misamis Oriental
* BSU - Compostela Valley External Studies Center, Compostela Valley
* BSU - Initao External studies Center, Initao, Misamis Oriental
* BSU - Sto. Tomas External Studies Center

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References

External links

* [http://www.bsc.edu.ph Bukidnon State University Official Website]
* [http://www.mb.com.ph/issues/2006/06/23/SCAU2006062367560.html A special place for teaching and learning]
* [http://www.mb.com.ph/issues/2006/06/23/SCAU2006062367561.html Manila Bulletin News]
* [http://www.geocities.com/bukidnon99/ Bukidnon State University Geocite Website]
* [http://profiles.friendster.com/bukidnonstateuniversity/ Bukidnon State University Friendster Website]