Misamis University

Misamis University
Motto	Educating for the future
Established	June 1929 (Ozamiz) 1967 (Oroquieta)
Type	Private
President	Karen Belina F. De Leon, MD,Ed.D
Admin. staff	394
Students	7,000
Location	Ozamiz City Oroquieta City, Misamis Occidental, Philippines
Campus	Urban, 7.5 hectares campus in HT Feliciano Street, Ozamiz City J. Ozamis Cor. Independence St. Poblacion 1, Oroquieta City
Former names	Kolambugan Academy (1929-1931), Misamis Institute (1931-1955), Misamis Colleges (1955-1977), Misamis University (1977-present)
Hymn	"Himno ng Pamantasan"
Colors	Golden Yellow, Black, and White
Nickname	MU
Affiliations	PACU
Website	http://www.mu.edu.ph

Misamis University (MU) is a privately owned, non-sectarian, non-profit educational institution that advocates a progressive and dynamic education that upholds the principle that God is the center of its existence and that education its service offering to God and country.

MU is the only university in northwestern Mindanao that caters to more than 7,000 students every year in its 7.5 hectares campus in Ozamiz City and also in Oroquieta City. It stands proud of all its accomplishments having grown from four courses when it started to the 55 courses it now offers. It has striven hard to faithfully fulfill its mission to advocate a God-centered existence and offer an education that is committed to the development of the person, who is God-fearing, principled, and socially responsible, service oriented, environmentally concerned and is competent to meet global challenges. It looks forward to climbing new heights, to reinvent a more comprehensive and flexible system that can meet the needs of a dynamic world.

History

As far back as the early 1990s, the university started its accreditation attempts first on a consultancy basis, then the formal applicant status for the Liberal Arts, Commerce and Education. Other academic programs followed suit: Nursing, Civil and Mechanical Engineering. Since then, accreditation efforts for other academic programs continued.

As early as 1998, the Misamis University established the Quality Standard System (QSS) to raise the standard of training and competence of maritime students and to facilitate their entry into the global maritime industry. From then onwards, QSS was pursued not only in Maritime Education but in all programs as well.

At the onset of the third millennium, the institution continuously responded to the challenge of quality education in various fields of specialization. On April 4, 2000, the Computer Education program was identified by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) as a Center of Development for Excellence in Information Technology Education. The one-year Seafarer Course with specialization in Deck Rating was opened in school year 1999–2000; the six-month Care Giver course was started in June 2002. To widen the program for computer technology, BS in Information Technology was opened in school year 2001–2002. The Cisco Networking Academy Program (CNAP), was started in 2002–2003.

The year 2003 for Misamis University was highlighted with CHED granting Deregulated Status through Resolution No. 393-2003. Benefits include the exemption of the university from the issuance of Special Order, freedom from monitoring and evaluation activities of the CHED, entitlement to the grant subsidies and other financial incentives or assistance from the CHED whenever funds are available; and the privilege to determine and prescribe their curricular programs to achieve global competence.

The technical vocational curricula were restructured in compliance with the requirements of the Unified TVET Program Registration and Accreditation System (UTPRAS) of Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA). In 2004, the two-year courses in Automotive Service Technician, Building Wiring Technician, Electronics Technician (Machinist) and Refrigeration and Air-conditioning and the One-year Nursing Assistant course were given UTPRAS Registration certificates.

In 2004, another significant achievement was attained. The university underwent a voluntary certification for international standards based on ISO 9001:2000 for all academic programs in its pursuit for quality education. All endeavors and needed resources have been mobilized toward this achievement.

On April 28, 2005, Det Norske Veritas (DNV) granted MU a Management System Certificate No. 2373-2005-AQ-SIN-RVA. DNV in The Netherlands, through its DNV Regional Office in Singapore, a certification of Misamis University’s conformance to the quality management system as set forth by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).

Misamis University in the years 2000–2005 has fast-tracked its development in physical plant and facilities. The following improvements may be mentioned as noteworthy: They are HT Feliciano Building which housed the Colleges of Computer Studies and Criminology; the new Chapel, Function Hall, and Canteen complex; the Natural Science Building; Nursing Arts Room; and the motor pool which accommodates all university vehicles.

Recent developments

On January 22, 2006, Dr. Karen Belina F. De Leon was appointed president of the University. With her able leadership, the university ventures on more challenging infrastructure projects. By June 2007, the University Library and Student Center Complex Building with a total floor area of 2,100 square meters will be operational. This is a 25-million peso, three-storey building. The ground floor houses the offices and facilities that would provide quality services to the students. These include the Offices of the Department of Student Affairs, Guidance and Testing Center, Central Student Council (CSC), Scholarship Coordinator, Research, Publication, Computer Network Services, student lounge with Internet ports and a Conference Room. Furthermore, the old library will be renovated to house the College of Engineering and Technology, an additional modern speech laboratory and a computer laboratory for Computer Engineering.

Other infrastructure projects for completion by August 2007 are the Maritime Training Center with a swimming pool, a covered court and other facilities that will ensure meaningful academic life of the university, and ultimately, the employability of its graduates. Moreover, MU’s involvement in research and extension activities have been sustained and improved. Links with outside research and funding institutions, both government-related and non-government organizations (NGOs), were established. These connections with outside agencies are very helpful in making educational endeavors meaningfully supported, enabling it to meet global standards of quality and excellence.

Vision and mission

The Misamis University upholding the principle that God is the center of its existence and education its service offering to God and country, aims to be a leading private non-sectarian institution of learning.

It is committed to the development of the whole person who is God-fearing, principled, socially responsible, service oriented, environmentally concerned, and is competent to meet global challenges.

Objectives

Guided by this vision/mission, Misamis University is dedicated to the pursuit and attainment of the following:

• Provide accessible education for all;
• Develop and maintain quality academic programs;
• Foster an academic community that promotes unity, creativity, entrepreneurial spirit, environmental concern, appreciation and pride in our national history and cultural heritage;
• Conduct researches that support effective instruction and are responsive to the needs of the community and society;
• Build and maintain a strong partnership with the community, giving emphasis to extension programs and the delivery of quality health care services.

University Hymn

• University Hymn

Lyrics: Mahal naming pamantasan Puti at gintong silahis Lunduyan ng kalinangan Tanglaw ng bayang Misamis. Imulat ang sambayanan Umunlad sa karunungan Ang layunin mong marangal Pamantasan naming mahal. (Repeat 2x)

External links

• Official Website