Northern Mindanao College of Arts, Science and Technology

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name = Northern Mindanao College of Arts, Science, and Technology


motto = "Write Motto Here" (Knowledge Valor Piety), Witness to the Word
established = 1595
type = Public, public
dean = Anonymous , Phd
city = Cabadbaran
province = Agusan
country = Philippines
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campus = Cabadbaran Campus
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website = [http://e-learn.tk/ http://e-learn.tk/] The Northern Mindanao College of Arts, Science, and Technology (NMCAST) in the city of Cabadbaran is the oldest school in the Philippines and in Asia. It is a Public institution of higher learning run by the Government. It offers pre-elementary and basic education as well as undergraduate and graduate courses. Further, it offers a broad spectrum of academic programs through its eight colleges. It consists of four campuses located in different areas of metropolitan Cebu – the main campus along P. del Rosario St., the Talamban campus, the north campus, and the south campus.

Brief History

Agusan Trade School, the old name of Northern Mindanao College of Arts, Science and Technology (NMCAST) was established in Cabadbaran, Agusan del Norte (now Cabadbaran City) under Republic Act No. 948 which was approved on June 23, 1953. The school officially opened on July 1, 1954. It offered four trade courses for boys. The school started with 15 teachers and employees and 190 students who were all boys. For a year, classes were held at the Cabadbaran Central School Grandstand. The tools used by students were either borrowed from the elementary shop classes or personally bought by the shop teachers. Alejandro P. Dabuet was the first school principal who ran the school until 1957.

With the passing of years, the original school buildings which were made of bamboo slats, coconut trunks and nipa roofing were gradually replaced with semi-permanent buildings.

Ten years after its establishment, the school was converted into Northern Mindanao School of Arts and Trades (NMSAT) under Republic Act No. 3630. The school was granted permission to open trade-mechanical education courses. The school principal then was Teodolfo Despojo. The principal item was reclassified to Vocational School Administration from 1973 - 1992.

Republic Act No. 7517 which was approved on May 21, 1992 converted the school into Northern Mindanao College of Arts, Science and Technology (NMCAST). With the conversion of the school into a college, two degree courses were initially opened in 1995 in addition to the existing two-year courses. The secondary department was turned into a laboratory school, in accordance with the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Order No. 4 and 8 thus, there was a gradual decrease in enrollment in the high school until it would reach the 500 mark.

Pursuant to the special provision No. 2 of RA 8760 on the integration of CHED - Supervised Institutions (CSIs) for the purpose of promoting quality education, rationalization of tertiary education, maximization of resources, in compliance with the provisions of the Medium term Philippine Development Plan, and in consonance with the CHED EnBanc Resolution No. 131-2000, 17 July 2000, implementing guidelines was issued to ensure the efficient and effective integration of CHED - Supervised Institutions (CSIs) to State Universities and Colleges (SUCs). The Northern Mindanao College of Arts, Science and Technology (NMCAST) in Cabadbaran was then integrated to the Northern Mindanao State Institute of Science and Technology (NORMISIST) and known as the "NORMISIST Cabadbaran Campus" effective October, 2000.

Soon, this institution will be one of the University Systems through House Bill No. 19, An Act Creating Caraga State University System. This is authored by Rep. Leovigildo B. Banaag, 1st District of Agusan del Norte and co-authored by Rep. Edelmiro A. Amante, 2nd District of Agusan del Norte and Rep. Glenda Ecleo, 2nd District of Surigao del Norte.

About NMCAST

Vision

NMCAST is the center of excellence in Engineering, Technology and Related Sciences, producing globally competitive professionals responsive to the changing needs of the society.

Mission

To produce competent professionals in Engineering, Technology and Related Sciences who are morally, socially and economically responsible through quality instruction, research, extension and production.

Academic Programs

Basic Education

Laboratory High School

*Automotive Mechanics
*Building Construction
*Industrial Electricity
*Food Trades
*Furniture & Cabinet Making
*Garment Trades

Undergraduate Studies

BS in Industrial Education major in Industrial Technology

with specialization in:
*Architectural Drafting
*Automotive Technology
*Civil Technology
*Electrical Technology
*Electronics Technology
*Food Technology
*Garments Technology
*Furniture & Cabinet Making

BS in Industrial Technology

with specialization in:
*Architectural Drafting
*Automotive Technology
*Civil Technology
*Electrical Technology
*Electronics Technology
*Food Technology
*Garments Technology
*Furniture & Cabinet Making

Ladderized BS in Industrial Technology

[ NMCAST Student Handbook 2000 Edition ]

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