University of Asia and the Pacific

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name = University of Asia and the Pacific


motto = "Unitas"
established = 1970 (Center for Research & Communication) 1995 (University Status)
type = Private, Non-Sectarian University
president = Jose Maria Arsenio G. Mariano, Ph.D.
city = Ortigas Center, Pasig City
state = Metro Manila
country = Philippines
undergrad = Approx. 2,200
postgrad = Approx. 200
staff =
campus = Ortigas Center, Pasig City, Metro Manila
colors = Red and Gold color box|redcolor box|gold
free_label = University Hymn
free = "Star of the Orient"
mascot = Uappy the Dragon
nickname = UA&P
affiliations =
website = [http://www.uap.edu.ph/ www.uap.edu.ph]

The University of Asia and the Pacific (abbreviation: UA&P) is a private university in the Philippines. The Ortigas Campus is located along Pearl Drive, Ortigas Center, Pasig City. Before it became a university in the year 1995, it was known as the Center for Research and Communication (CRC).

The spiritual and doctrinal formation given in the University is entrusted to Opus Dei, a Personal Prelature of the Catholic Church. ....................................................................................................................................

Institution

The UA&P strives to be a think tank and a research center for business, economics, and management. [ [http://uap.edu.ph/about/default.aspx About UA&P - University of Asia and the Pacific ] ] The university is divided into three large administrative faculties: the Faculty of Humanities, which contains the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS); the Faculty of Social Science and Technology, which contains the School of Economics, School of Education, Institute of Information Technology Studies, and the Institute of Political Economy; and the Faculty of Business and Communications, which contains the School of Management and School of Communication.

The University offers the "3-2" program where students graduate with both an undergraduate degree in the Humanities and a Master's Degree in their chosen specialization after only 5 years. [ [http://uap.edu.ph/about/uap_education.aspx UA&P Education - University of Asia and the Pacific ] ] All students enrolled under this program undergo a rigorous curriculum in the spirit of a liberal education. For the students' first 2 and a half years at the University, they will undergo courses under 9 different programs, prior to their selection of their specialization. Training in these 9 different programs will hone the students' skills in the arts, communication as well as the sciences. [ [http://www.uap.edu.ph/academics/academics.aspx?typ=Schools+Institutes&acd=College+of+Arts+and+Sciences&acr=CAS&pg=1 College of Arts and Sciences - University of Asia and the Pacific ] ] This foundation will prepare them for their chosen field of expertise.

The University is also unique with regard to honor students and sets a higher standard by conferring honors to students with a GPA of 1.50 or better.

In its institutional programs and activities, UA&P puts due emphasis on the individual, the family, the community, and the world. There is special attention paid to values formation, people development, and research and communication. [ [http://uap.edu.ph/about/default.aspx About UA&P - University of Asia and the Pacific ] ]

History

The University of Asia and the Pacific (UA&P) was founded by former Philippine Department of Finance Secretary Dr. Jesus P. Estanislao and renowned economist Dr. Bernardo M. Villegas, two Harvard graduates, as the Center for Research and Communication (CRC). CRC was established as a private voluntary organization with core operations in research and communication, together with training programs in industrial economics.

A private meeting in Mexico with Opus Dei founder, Msgr. Josemaria Escriva in 1970, saw Escriva ask Estanislao and Villegas to expand CRC's academic horizons internationally. That year, CRC offered its first graduate program leading to a Master of Science degree in Industrial Economics.

CRC moved to its new offices in Ortigas Center, Pasig, in 1982, with its formal and informal programs having been established. By this time, CRC had also gained some international recognition as a business and economics think tank. In 1987, CRC set up the Institute of Development Education, which would be the forerunner of the School of Education in what would be UA&P.

CRC's College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) opened in 1989 and admitted its first batch of college students that year. The College now offers eight fields of specialization: economics, business management, entrepreneurial management, education, political economy, communication, information technology, and humanities.

In 1993, CRC applied for university status, and founded its Schools of Economics and Education. That same year, CRC also set up its Center for Management.

CRC was granted university status on June 26, 1995, converting CRC into the University of Asia and the Pacific. The signing by former Education Secretary Ricardo Gloria took place in a public school near the Ninoy Aquino International Airport. On August 15 of the same year, the UA&P was inaugurated in a formal academic rite led by the then-newly-appointed Commission on Higher Education Chairman Angel Alcala, Secretary Gloria, and Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Rosario Lopez.

Estanislao assumed the presidency of UA&P on November 28, 1995. Regional Vicar of Opus Dei in the Philippines Fr. Ramon Lopez was conferred the honorary title of Vice Grand Chancellor of the University.

Courses

The University has the following academic degree programs:

Degrees under the 5-year program
*Master of Science in Industrial Economics
*Master of Science in Management
*Master of Science in Information Technology
*Master of Arts in Political Economy, with a specialization in International Relations and Development
*Master of Arts in Education, major in Child Development and Education
*Master of Arts in Education, major in Values Education
*Master of Arts in Education, major in Development Education
*Master of Arts in Communication, major in Integrated Marketing Communications
*Master of Arts in Humanities, with a specialization in Literature or History
*Bachelor of Arts major in Humanities
*Bachelor of Science (Entrepreneurial Management, Information Technology)

Professional Degrees
*Master in Applied Business Economics
*Master in Business Economics

Athletics

The University currently competes in the MNCAA and the WNCAA [ [http://www.wncaa.com.ph/wncaa_NCR.htm WNCAA - NCR Member Schools ] ] . Due to its small population, the University supports teams in Basketball, Futsal, Volleyball, Tennis, Badminton, Swimming, Arnis, Tae-Kwon-Do and Athletics. In addition, there are equally enthusiastic members in the cheerleading and pep squad. The Men's Futsal team was named the Philippine representative to the 2007 University games in Europe.

The University would like to eventually compete in a more established league such as the UAAP, but must first field enough teams to be considered.

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External links

* [http://www.uap.edu.ph/ Official Website]
* [http://uapak.dreamhosters.com/ UAPak.com]