Saint Mary's University of Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya

Infobox_University
name = Saint Mary's University
motto = "Sapienta a Deo"
("Wisdom from God")


established = 1928
type = Private
president = Manuel D. Valencia ,CICM
location = Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya
country = Philippines
colors = White and Blue
Population = 9,386 students
website = http://www.smu.edu.ph/

Saint Mary’s University is a Catholic institution owned by the CICM located in Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya in the Philippines. It was designated as an International Center for the Study of Teaching and Learning Styles in 2004 by the International Center for the Study of Teaching and Learning Styles.

Saint Mary's University's Mission/Vision statement is "Forming a Community of Competent, Creative, Committed Christian Disciples."

There are 9,386 students currently enrolled in the university. [ [http://www.smu.edu.ph/index.php?option=com_content&task=blogcategory&id=152&Itemid=34 Saint Mary's University Official Website ] ]

Founded by CICM priest Achilles de Gryse, the institution started as an elementary school (Saint Mary's Elementary School) in June 1928. In 1934, with Fr. Godfrey Lambrecht, the High School was opened and in 1947, the College Department, offering Bachelor of Science in Education, Bachelor of Arts and Junior Normal course, etc. Gradually, the course offerings expanded with Bachelor of Science in Commerce, (1951), Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, (1955) and the Graduate School, (1962). Through the years, many more Departments, Colleges/Schools were opened with more degrees and title course offerings.

History

Saint Mary’s University traces its roots back to the initiative of the late Constant Jurgens, CICM, then parish priest of Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya and one of the earliest CICM missionaries to arrive in the Philippines. Wanting to establish a school to give the children of his parishioners the benefit of a Christian education, he purchased a lot and some materials for this purpose. However, he was recalled to Europe. It was Achilles de Gryse, his successor, who pursued his dream through. Thus, Saint Mary’s Elementary School was inaugurated in June 1928. In 1934, with Godfrey Lambrecht, the High School was opened and in 1947, the College Department, offering A.A., B.S.E., A. B. and Jr. Normal course (ETC). Gradually, the course offerings expanded with Bachelor of Science in Commerce, (1951), Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, (1955) and the Graduate School, (1962). Through the years, many more Departments, Colleges/Schools were opened with more degrees and title course offerings.

The College’s physical expansion program started with the purchase and development of the campus by the Magat River in 1968. The College was transferred to its new site in 1969. First to rise on the new site was the academic building named Godfrey Lambrecht Hall in memory of the late Godfrey Lambrecht. This was followed by the construction of the Science Building or Gomburza Hall in 1971 and the Multi-purpose Marian Hall or D Building in 1972.

Over the years, imposing edifices were put up, such as the Gym-Auditorium (1981), Chapel- Library Building (1983), new Elementary Central Building (1985), High School Science Building (1986), Elementary Central Annex (1990), new High School Building (1992), University Building constructed in commemoration of the College’s elevation to University Status (1995), College of Law Building (1996), Hantson Hall (1998), Institute of Science and Mathematics Building (1999), St. Joseph’s Inn (2001), Sacred Heart Center (2002), High School Building (Phase I) 2003, Balay na Alumni (2003), and High School Building (Phase II and III), 2006.

To rise up to the challenge of maintaining quality education, the institution has submitted itself for accreditation by the Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools, Colleges and Universities (PAASCU). Thus, the PAASCU granted Level I accreditation to the Liberal Arts, Commerce and Education Programs in 1983, Level II in 1985, Level III in 1988 with Level III re-accreditation for the Liberal Arts, Education, Commerce and Accountancy Programs in 2000. The Engineering Program was granted Level I accreditation in l995 and Level II in 2001.The High School Department was granted Level I accreditation in 1988, Level II in 1996 with Level II re-accreditation in 1999, and Level III accreditation in 2005. The Grade School was granted Level I accreditation in 1985, Level II accreditation in 1989 with Level II re-accreditation in 1999. For the Graduate School Programs in Arts and Sciences, Education and Business Administration, Level I accreditation was granted in 2000. [ [http://www.smu.edu.ph/index.php?option=com_content&task=blogcategory&id=25&Itemid=29 Saint Mary's University Official Website ] ]

ignificant Dates

Some significant dates/events are:
*1967: the CICM Congregation took over the management and ownership of the school from the Parish
*1969: the College was transferred to its new site
*1984: St. Mary’s High School celebrated its 50th Anniversary
*1978: the 50th Founding Anniversary of St. Mary’s College
*1994: St. Mary’s College was elevated to University Status with John Van Bauwel, CICM, as the First University President
*1995: the 40th Founding Anniversary of the College of Engineering
*1997: the 50th Founding Anniversary of the College of Education
*1998: Jessie M. Hechanova, CICM, was installed as SMU’s Second University President [ [http://www.smu.edu.ph/index.php?option=com_content&task=blogcategory&id=25&Itemid=29 Saint Mary's University Official Website ] ]
*2001: the 50th Founding Anniversary of the College of Commerce (now, School of Business) [ [http://www.smu.edu.ph/index.php?option=com_content&task=blogcategory&id=25&Itemid=29 Saint Mary's University Official Website ] ]
*2003: grand Diamond Jubilee of the founding of SMU [ [http://www.smu.edu.ph/index.php?option=com_content&task=blogcategory&id=25&Itemid=29 Saint Mary's University Official Website ] ]

chools and Colleges (with course offerings)

Saint Mary's University offers pre-school education (Nursery, Kindergarten) and Grade School education, particularly in Saint Mary's University Grade School Department, formerly known as Saint Mary's University Elementary Department. It was established in 1928, bringing forth the initial matrix of the institution. The Grade School covers six year-levels (grades).

Saint Mary's University also offers regular high school and science high school education in its secondary department, Saint Mary's University High School-Science High School. The regular high school and science high school are housed in one campus, having one administration. The courses differ in the number of subjects, that is, a number of subjects in the science high school are not offered in the regular high school.

The tertiary level schools and colleges are housed in the university/college campus.

The School of Arts and Sciences, which was founded in 1947, offers Bachelor of Arts (A.B.) in: English, History, Religious Formation, Journalism, and Philosophy; Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Guidance Counseling (double degree program); Master of Arts in Teaching with majors in: English, Secondary Biology, Secondary Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry; Master of Arts in Education, with majors in Religious Education, and Guidance and Counseling; Master of Arts (non-thesis) with majors in Language(English), Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics; Doctor of Philosophy in Science Education with majors in Biology, and Mathematics.

The Institute of Science and Mathematics(ISM),which was designated Regional Science Teaching Center (RSTC), a subsidiary of the School of Arts and Sciences, offers Bachelor of Science in Biology, Bachelor of Science in General Science and Bachelor of Science in Mathematics.

The College of Accountancy, formerly College of Accountancy and Economics, established in 1999, offers Bachelor of Science in Accountancy, Bachelor of Science in Management Accounting, and Master of Science in Accountancy. Accountancy formerly offered BS in Economics and BS of Commerce, Major in Economics.

The School of Business, founded in 1951, offers Bachelor of Science in Commerce with majors in Marketing, Management, Banking and Finance, and Entrepreneurship, Bachelor of Science in Tourism, Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Restaurant Management, Bachelor of Science in Hospitality/Tourism Management with majors in Hotel and Restaurant Management,and Travel and Tours, Bachelor of Science in Office Administration, Associate in Office Administration, Master of Business Administration, Doctor of Philosophy in Commerce major in Management. Since 2002, on-the-job training was fully implemented for all graduating students of the School of Business, within and outside the province and also outside the country for BSHRM, BS Tourism and Business Administration students. In 2007, a change in nomenclature was effected for the BSC program; it was changed to BSBA with the following majors: Financial Management, Marketing Management, Operations Management, and Human Resources Development Management. The Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurial Management program was offered in 2001.

The Center for Entrepreneurial Development and Research, an extension of the School of Business offers certificate courses with the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), namely Tailoring and Dressmaking, Intensive Computer Servicing Course, Certificate in Baking and Bakery Entrepreneurship, Certificate in Catering and Food Service Entrepreneurship, Certificate Program for Food and Beverage Service Staff, Certificate in Food Processing Entrepreneurship, and Technology and Livelihood Seminar-Workshop Program.

The School of Education, designated as Center of Excellence in Teacher Education Focus Institution for Project in Basic Education (PROBE) offers Bachelor of Secondary Education (with majors in Natural Sciences; Physical Sciences; Mathematics; English; Filipino; Social Studies; Music, Arts and Physical Education(MAPE); and Religious and Values Education), Bachelor of Elementary Education with majors in Preschool Education and General Elementary Education, Bachelor of Library and Information Science, Bachelor of Early Childhood Education, Master of Arts in Education with majors in Educational Administration, Library Science, Reading Education, and Pedagogy (non-thesis), Master of Arts in Physical Education, and Doctor of Education major in Educational Management.

The School of Engineering and Architecture, established in 1955, offers Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Bachelor of Science in Geodetic Engineering, Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering, Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering, Bachelor of Science in Electronics and Communications Engineering, Bachelor of Science in Architecture, Associate in Geodetic Engineering, Master of Science in Management Engineering, and Master in Engineering major in Civil Engineering. The school previously offered Bachelor of Science in Mechatronics.

The School of Health Sciences offers Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Associate in Health Science Education, Midwifery, and Master of Science in Nursing.

The College of Computing Science and Information Technology, formerly College of Information Technology,established in 1991 offers Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, with majors in Network Engineering, Computer Information System, and Software Technology; and Master of Science in Information Technology (twinning with Saint Louis University, Baguio City).

The College of Law, established in 1996, offers Bachelor of Laws.

The School of Public Administration and Governance offers Bachelor of Science in Criminology, Bachelor of Science in Public Administration (with majors in Government Management, and Fiscal Management and Accounting), Bachelor of Science in Public Administration and Legal Studies, Bachelor of Science in Public Administration and Political Science, Bachelor of Science in Health and Hospital Governance, Bachelor of Science in Public Safety, Bachelor of Science in Political Science, Bachelor of Science in Political Science and Legal Studies, Master of Public Administration (with thesis, Master of Public Administration (non-thesis), Doctor of Public Administration, Innovative Program of the Master in Public Administration (Certificate in Modern Local Government, Certificate in Local Fiscal Administration and Economic Promotion, Diploma in Local Public Administration and Governance), and Master in Public Administration (upon completion of the remaining courses and the thesis/project requirement.

Other course offerings are National Service Training Program (NSTP), Nursing Review Classes and review classes for Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET)

The Center for Alternative and Continuing Education (CACE) and Expanded Tertiary Education Equivalency and Accreditation Program (E.T.E.E.A.P.) offers the following courses:

School of Arts and Sciences:
*Bachelor of Arts
*Bachelor of ScienceSchool of Business:
*Bachelor in Business Education
*Office Administration
*Master in Business AdministrationSchool of Education:
*Bachelor of Education in:
*Early Childhood Education
*Elementary Education
*Bachelor in Secondary EducationSchool of Engineering:
*Civil Engineering
*Geodetic EngineeringSchool of Public Administration and Governance:
*Bachelor of Science in Public Administration
*I.M.P.A. (non-thesis program)
*M.P.A(thesis program)Alternative Course Offerings:
*Certificate and Diplomate in:Early Childhood EducationComputer Education for Teachers and Educators (Compete)Special Education (Sign Language)
*Graduate, Certificate, and Diplomate:PrincipalshipEducation Administration
*Graduate, Certificate, and Diplomate inTeaching of Reading, English, Filipino, Math and Integrated SciencesCatechesis
*Certificate and Diplomate in:Entrepreneurship

Current Administrative Officers (Institutional Level)

Achievements

*Designated as Regional Staff Development Center (RSDC) for Region 2 by the EDPITAF of the Ministry of Education, Culture and Sports (MECS), 1975
*Designated by MECS as Applied Nutrition Program Training Center (ANP) for Nueva Vizcaya, Quirino and Ifugao, 1975
*Assigned as Regional Science Training Center (RSTC) for Region 2 by the Philippine Department of Science and Technology (DOST) for the in-service training of Mathematics and Science Teachers, 1975.
*Provincial Coordinating Center for Nueva Vizcaya and Ifugao of the National Scientific Information Center of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST
*Selected by the Center for Educational Measurement (CEM) as the Guidance and Testing Center for Nueva Vizcaya, Ifugao, and Quirino
*Chosen as One of the Five Most Outstanding Teacher Education Institutions in the Philippines for school year 1983-1984.
*Designated as One of the 24 National Catechetical Formation Centers in the country by the Catechists’ Foundation of the Philippines under the supervision of the CBCP, 1987.
*Designated by the Philippines' Commission on Higher Education (CHED) as Center of Excellence for Teacher Education on April 15, 1996.
*Designated by CHED and Educational Development Projects Implementing Task-Force Philippines-Australia Project in Basic Education (EDPITAF-PROBE) as Focus Teacher Education Institution on September 24, 1996.
*Designated by CHED as Sub-Center of Development for Business and Industry on February 25, 1997.
*Designated by CHED as Implementor of the Expanded Tertiary Education Equivalency and Accreditation Program (ETEEAP), 1998.
*esignated by CHED as Center of Development - Category 2 (COD-2) FOR Civil Engineering Program on August 19, 1999.
*Accredited by the Bureau of Immigration (BI) to accept foreign students on April 26, 2000.
*Granted Full Autonomy by CHED on August 21, 2001. (One among the 30 institutions nationwide.)
*Depository Library for the World Bank, Asian Development Bank and United Nations for Northern Luzon.
*Accredited Microsoft Training Center, 2002.
*Accredited Level III FOR Undergraduate Programs, and Level II for Graduate Programs by the Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools, Colleges and Universities (PAASCU).
*Designated as International Center for the Study of Teaching and Learning Styles, August 8, 2004.
*Ranked Superior in Teacher Education, Very Good in Business Education and Good in Public Service Administration in the Evaluation of Graduate Education in the Philippines (EGEP) by CHED, October 5, 2000 [ [http://www.smu.edu.ph/index.php?option=com_content&task=blogcategory&id=29&Itemid=31 Saint Mary's University Official Website ] ]

Footnotes

External links

* [http://www.smu.edu.ph/ Saint Mary's University Website]
* [http://hs.smu.edu.ph/ SMU High School-Science High School Website]
* [http://elem.smu.edu.ph/ SMU Grade School Department Website]