Colegio San Agustin-Bacolod

Infobox_University


name = Colegio San Agustin-Bacolod
motto = "Virtus et Scientia"
"Virtue and Science"
established = 1962
former_names = "Colegio de San Agustin de Bacolod"
"Casanova School"
type = Augustinian private, co-educational college
president = Fr. Frederick C. Comendador, OSA
city = Bacolod City
state = Negros Occidental
country = Philippines
undergrad = approximately 4,000
postgrad = approximately 50
staff = approximately 350
endowment =
campus = Urban, 17,827 m²
accreditation = PAASCU, Levels I and II
colors = Red for courage, and Gold for victory.
fightsong = Golden Star
mascot = Eagle
athletics = NOPSSCEA
website = [http://www.csab.edu.ph http://www.csab.edu.ph] |

Colegio San Agustin-Bacolod is a private, Catholic, co-educational institution of learning owned and administered by the Augustinian friars of the Province of Santo Niño de Cebu in the Philippines. It is located in Bacolod City, the capital of Negros Occidental province. The Spanish Augustinians were the first Christian religious order to enter the Philippines and begin its conversion to Catholicism.

Colegio San Agustin-Bacolod is a Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools, Colleges and Universities-accredited institution, bearing a Level II accredited status. [cite web | title =PAASCU Member Schools:Colegio San Agustin-Bacolod | url=http://www.paascu.org.ph/resources-dir8%20c%20colegio%20san%20agustin%20bacolod.htm | accessdate = 2008-06-08]

History

The Augustinians acquired the Casanova School founded by Doña Soledad Locsin on August 9, 1961. On July 8, 1962, the Casanova School ceased to be and became Colegio de San Agustin de Bacolod. The broadened educational program envisioned by the Augustinian administrators paved the way for the school to offer kindergarten, elementary and high school education.

Construction of the administration building along North Drive and 20th Street commenced in May 1963; it was inaugurated later that same year. On July 19, 1964, the College Department opened with curricular offerings ranging from Liberal Arts, Education, Commerce, Secretarial and technology courses such as Chemical and Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry and Medical Technology, which were not being offered in other schools in Bacolod City at that time.

The school's student population doubled after the College Department opened in 1964, and the administrators decided to build a four-storey building along 18th Street. Construction of this building began in early 1969 and it was inaugurated during the Christmas season of that year. This building, which is presently called the College Building, was then the site of the Grade School and High School Department, the Audio-Visual Center and some offices of the deans of the different departments.

The school opened the College of Nursing in 1970, its most prominent alumna to date being singer Kuh Ledesma.cite news | last = | first = | title =Homecoming at San Agustin-Bacolod | pages = | publisher =The Visayan Daily Star | date = 2007-08-26 |url =http://www.visayandailystar.com/2007/Starlife/2007/August/26/feature2.htm | accessdate = 2008-06-08] [cite web | title =Cultural Heritage:Kuh Ledesma | url=http://www.globalpinoy.com/ch/ch_category.php?category=pinoymusicians&name=Kuh%20Ledesma&table=ch_pinoymusicians&startpage=16&endpage=30 | accessdate = 2008-06-08]

In the 1990s, the school's name was simplified to Colegio San Agustin-Bacolod.

Vision and mission

Vision

An Augustinian academic and evangelizing community providing quality Filipino and Christian Catholic education.

Mission

Colegio San Agustin-Bacolod is a Catholic, Filipino, Augustinian school committed to fulfilling the mission of the Church by providing a well-rounded formation of the human person with respect to one’s ultimate goal; developing of moral and social values and love of country and fostering a community life characterized by “oneness of mind and heart intent upon GOD” anchored on the Augustinian educational motto, “Virtus et Scientia.”

Patron Saint

The College is named in honour of the 4th century saint, St. Augustine of Hippo. Augustine was a key figure in the doctrinal development of Western Christianity and is often referred to as a "Doctor of the Church" by Roman Catholics. Two of his surviving works, namely "The Confessions" (his autobiography) and "The City of God", are regarded as Western Classics and are still read by Christians around the world. Augustine is often considered to be one of the theological fountainheads of Reformation, because of his teaching on salvation and grace; Martin Luther himself also having been an Augustinian friar. Augustine was not a Biblical fundamentalist.

Other English speaking Augustinian Schools with the same patron include the University of San Agustin, Iloilo, Colegio San Agustin, Makati and Colegio San Agustin, Biñan, St. Augustine's College, Brookvale in Sydney, Australia, St. Augustine College Preparatory School, Richland, New Jersey; St. Augustine High School, San Diego, California; and Austin Preparatory School in Reading, Massachusetts - all three in the United States;St Augustine College in Malta, and Irish ones in Dungarvan, and New Ross.

Facilities

Since its founding, CSA-B's physical facilities have been steadily improved by past and present administrations. From the surplus tent pitched under a mango tree, CSA-B has expanded steadily in its building program and has carefully maintained its different educational facilities and areas. Physical plant improvements include:

* The Sto. Niño Building, constructed in 1987 to cater to an increasing number of students. It is named for the image of the Santo Niño de Cebu.
* The Engineering Building, renovated in April 1992.
* The Adeodatus Building, (commonly known as the "Student Center") constructed in March 1996; named after the son of Augustine of Hippo.
* The Anselmo Polanco Hall, constructed in September 1996; houses the Learning Resource Center and is named after the Blessed Anselmo Polanco, an Augustinian priest martyred during the Spanish Civil War. [cite web | last = | first = | title =Blessed Anselmo Polanco | url=http://saints.sqpn.com/saintaeb.htm | accessdate = 2008-06-08]
* The Sta. Rita de Casia Hall, constructed in April 1997. It is named after the Augustinian saint Rita of Cascia.
* The San Nicolas de Tolentino Hall, in the Engineering Building; constructed in August 2000 and is named after the Augustinian saint Nicholas of Tolentino.
* The Student Center was renovated into a circular five-storey building during the 2002–2003 school year; the CSA-B Park was unveiled in June 2003.

Colleges and programs

College of Arts, Sciences & Education

* Bachelor of Arts, Major in
** Economics
** English
** General Science
** Mathematics
** Political Science
** Psychology
* Bachelor of Science, Major in
** Biology
** Mathematics
** Psychology
* Bachelor in Elementary Education, Major in
** English
** Filipino
** Mathematics
** Science
** Health
* Bachelor in Secondary Education, Major in
** English
** Filipino
** General Science
** Mathematics
** PHEM
* Bachelor of Library Information Science, Major in
**Archive Management
**Law Librarianship
**Medical Librarianship
**School Librarianship
* LIACOM Program (Liberal Arts and Commerce)
* Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology
*Certificate in Teaching
(for non-Education graduates aiming to take the PRC Licensure Examination for Teachers)

College of Accountancy, Business Education & Computer Studies

* Bachelor of Science in Accountancy
* Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Major in
** Human Resource Development Management
** Management Accounting
** Marketing Management
** Operations Management
* Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
* Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship
* Bachelor of Science in Information Systems
* Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
* Bachelor of Science in Tourism

College of Engineering

* Bachelor of Science in Chemistry
* Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering
* Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
* Bachelor of Science in Electronics and Communication Engineering
* Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering

College of Nursing

* Bachelor of Science in Nursing
* Associate in Health Science Education
* One-Year Course in Health Aide

University of San Agustin-Iloilo Graduate School Offshore Extension Program

* Master in Business Administration
* Master of Arts in Nursing / Master in Nursing, Major in
** Medical Surgical Nursing
** Maternal Child Nursing
** Mental Health-Psychiatric Nursing
** Nursing Administration
* Master of Science in Medical Technology
* Master of Arts in Education, Major in
** Social Sciences
** Natural Sciences
** English
** Pre-School Education
** Chemistry

Notable alumni

* Kuh Ledesma – a popular Pop and Jazz singer
* Boyet Fernandez [cite news | last =Galunan Jr. | first =Gerome | title =Fernandez to grace Monico Cup 19-U | pages = | publisher =Sun.Star Bacolod | date = 2008-04-10 |url =http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/bac/2008/04/10/sports/fernandez.to.grace.monico.cup.19.u.html | accessdate = 2008-06-08] – coach of the Philippine Basketball Association's Sta. Lucia Realtors
* Noli Locsin – Philippine Basketball Association Mythical Team awardee

Augustinian administrators

* Fr. Frederick C. Comendador, OSA - President
* Fr. Dennis D. Cuervo, OSA - VP for Academic Affairs
* Fr. Bernardo B. Coleco, OSA - VP for Finance and Administration
* Fray Eduardo D. Obrique, OSA - VP for Student Affairs
* Fr. Agustin S. Ty, OSA - Campus Ministry Director
* Fray Lazaro N. Ervite, OSA - Human Resources Development Director

ee also

* Augustinian Province of the Most Holy Name of Jesus of the Philippines
* Augustinian Province of Sto. Niño de Cebu, Philippines
* Augustinian values
* Colegio San Agustin-Biñan
* Colegio San Agustin-Makati
* La Consolacion College-Bacolod
* List of tertiary schools in Bacolod City
* Santo Niño de Cebu
* University of San Agustin

External links

* [http://www.csab.edu.ph Colegio San Agustin-Bacolod Official Website]
* [http://www.osanet.org/homeint.htm Official Web Site of the Order of St. Augustine]
* [http://www.augnet.org/ Augnet: A reference Web site on St. Augustine and the Order of Saint Augustine]

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