Cavite State University
Cavite State University (CvSU; Filipino: Pamantasang Pampamahalaan ng Cavite[1]) is the premier university of the province of Cavite in the Philippines. Its 70-hectare (170-acre) main campus, known as the Don Severino delas Alas Campus, is located in the Municipality of Indang, Cavite about 60 km (37 mi) southwest of Manila. The educational institution has twelve other campuses spread all over the province.
Pamantasang Pampamahalaan ng Cavite | |
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Other name | CvSU |
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| Motto | Truth, Excellence, Service |
| Type | state university |
| Established | 1906 |
Academic affiliations | Philippine Association of State Universities and Colleges State Colleges and Universities Athletic Association |
| President | Hernando D. Robles |
| Address | Barangay Bancod , , , Philippines (main campus) 14.198758°N 120.881493°E |
| Campus | 12 other campuses |
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| Website | www |
The school was established initially as an intermediate school by the Thomasites, a group of American teachers brought by the United States during the early part of the American colonial period to revamp the system of education in the country. By 1964, the school has grown into a college known as the Don Severino Agricultural College (DSAC). It became a university on January 22, 1998, and was renamed as the Cavite State University.
The Accrediting Agency of Chartered Colleges and Universities in the Philippines (AACCUP) recently conferred the award to Cavite State University (CvSU) as top performing state university during the annual national conference held at the Waterfront Cebu City Hotel, Cebu City, 7 – 9 March. In 2016, CvSU was also recognized as one of the top ten performing State Universities and Colleges in accreditation, capturing the rank 7 spot. The university is also one of the top three performing schools in the criminology program in the country.
Since then, the university has grown offering 141 programs in the undergraduate and graduate levels. It has more than 44,000 students and almost 1,700 faculty and staff from eleven campuses at the end of academic year 2020-2021.[2][3]
History
The state university was first established by the Thomasites as an intermediate school, named Indang Intermediate School in 1906 with C.E. Workman its first principal. Subsequently, Americans Henry Wise and Joseph Coconower succeeded Workman as the school's principal. In 1915, the school had its first Filipino principal, Mariano Mondoñedo. The school's focused on vocational agriculture for boys and domestic science for girls. In 1918, the name of the school was changed to Indang Farming School.
As enrollment increased, the school site was expanded through the land donations of the citizens of Indang, including Francisco Ocampo and Don Severino de las Alas, Secretary of Interior during the Aguinaldo cabinet. In 1927, the school was renamed Indang Rural High School, during the incumbency of principal Simeon Madlangsakay. It first offered a secondary courses in vocational agriculture in 1923 and Home Economics in 1927.
In recognition of the generosity of Don Severino de las Alas to the community, the province of Cavite and the nation, the name of the institution was changed to Don Severino National Agricultural School in 1958 by a congressional action.
Don Severino Agricultural College
The agricultural school was converted into a state college in 1964 by virtue of Republic Act No. 3917. Under this Act, the school was given its own charter and became known as Don Severino Agricultural College (DSAC).
In 1967, Santiago M. Rolle was appointed as the first college president. In 1971, Certificate in Technical Agriculture was offered. Dr. Sotero L. Lasap designed a new logo for DSAC in 1978. Its shape is like a spaceship supposed to symbolize carrying DSAC to its desired destination.
During the preparatory stage from 1983–1987, Dr. Ruperto S Sangalang became the officer-in-charge and he was the president of CvSU for the longest period.
The transition stage from 1988–1992 strengthened the instructional, research and extension programs through the implementation of the Institutional Development Assistance and Cooperation Project.[4]
Elevation to University and Expansion
Following a "universityhood" campaign period from 1993 to 1998, the school became a university on January 22, 1998, by virtue of the Republic Act No. 8468 and was renamed the Cavite State University (CvSU), elevating its four schools into colleges.[2]
In 2002, Cavite College of Fisheries (CACOF) in Naic and Cavite College of Arts and Trade (CCAT) in Rosario were integrated into the Cavite State University system to become the CSU College of Fisheries and the CSU College of Arts and Trade, respectively. The Cavite City campus was launched in 2001, and a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed for the establishment of the Carmona campus in 2002. Subsequently, established are new campuses in other parts of Cavite, namely, Imus (2003), Trece Martires (2005), Silang (2006), Tanza (2007), Bacoor (2008) and General Trias (est.2012).
In 2015, CvSU opened its 12th campus in Maragondon. Unlike other campuses, the Maragondon campus only offers basic education from kinder to grade 10.
The newest campus, CvSU Dasmariñas Learning Center was established in 2023.[5]
Campuses
| Campus | Former names | Date established | Location | Notes |
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| Cavite State University - Don Severino de las Alas Campus (Main Campus) | Indang Intermediate School (1906)
Indang Farm School (1918) Indang Rural High School (1927) Don Severino National Agriculture School (1958) Don Severino Agricultural College (1964) |
1998 | Indang, Cavite | |
| Cavite State University - Cavite City | — | 2001 | Cavite City | |
| Cavite State University Rosario Campus
(College of Arts and Trade) |
Cavite College of Arts and Trade | 2002 | Rosario, Cavite | |
| Cavite State University - Carmona | — | 2002 | Carmona, Cavite | |
| Cavite State University - Naic
(College of Fisheries) |
Cavite College of Fisheries | 2002 | Naic, Cavite | |
| Cavite State University - Imus | — | 2003 | Imus, Cavite | |
| Cavite State University - Trece Martires | — | 2005 | Trece Martires | |
| Cavite State University - Silang | — | 2006 | Silang, Cavite | |
| Cavite State University - Tanza | — | 2007 | Tanza, Cavite | |
| Cavite State University - Bacoor | — | 2008 | Bacoor | |
| Cavite State University - General Trias | — | 2012 | General Trias | |
| Cavite State University - Maragondon | — | 2015 | Maragondon, Cavite | only offers basic education from pre-elementary to Grade 10 |
| Cavite State University - Dasmariñas City Learning Center | — | 2023 | Dasmariñas, Cavite |
Don Severino delas Alas Campus, Indang
Indang is the main campus of the university. Known as the Don Severino delas Alas Campus, it sits on 72 hectares of rural land and is the oldest campus of the university. This campus houses academic, administrative, and research and extension facilities. There are also a few residential and commercial buildings in the campus. The main offices for the entire university is also situated here.
The university's main library is called the Ladislao Diwa Memorial Library and Museum. Established in 1980, it has now grown to house around 92,000 volumes of books and more than 5,000 series titles such as magazines and newsletters.[6]
Laya at Diwa Monument
The Laya at Diwa brass artwork displayed at the main entrance to the Indang campus is meant to represent the university's vision of "truth, excellence and service". The monument is a creation of Jonnel P. Castrillo of Imus, Cavite. It was inaugurated on December 15, 2006, by Senator Edgardo J. Angara during the university's centenary celebration.[7]
The artwork has five major elements. The first is the unchained female figure, holding a book, her arms interlocked with the male figure. The male figure holds a pen and a torch. The flame of the torch carries the letters CvSU for Cavite State University. Finally, the child figure, in a dynamic pose atop the pillar behind the male & female figure, reaches out a dove, the universal symbol peace and freedom.[7]
Academics
| Unit | Foundation |
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| College of Agriculture, Food, Environment and Natural Resources | 1964 |
| College of Arts and Sciences | 1992 |
| College of Criminal Justice | 2010 |
| College of Economics, Management and Development Studies | 1998 |
| College of Education | 1992 |
| College of Engineering and Information Technology | 1992 |
| College of Medicine | 2022 |
| College of Nursing | 2005 |
| College of Sports, Physical Education and Recreation | 1998 |
| College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences | 2000 |
| Graduate School | 1985 |
The university has eleven colleges in its main campus in Indang. Originally an agricultural school, CvSU has grown to become a comprehensive university offering 43 undergraduate degrees, a degree in veterinary medicine, a Doctor of Medicine degree, 13 masters degrees and 3 degrees leading to a Ph.D.
When the Don Severino National Agricultural School was elevated to a state college in 1964, it started to offer its first undergraduate degrees in two fields: agriculture and agricultural education. This department would later be the origin of the three other colleges in the Indang campus. In 2005, it was renamed the College of Agriculture, Food, Environment and Natural Resources. Today, it offers degrees in agriculture, food technology, and environmental sciences. In 2016, it was recognized as a Center of Excellence in Agriculture by the Commission on Higher Education, one of only eight in the country.[8]
The Graduate School was established in 1985 with the first postgraduate degrees of the college: master of science in agricultural education; animal husbandry and agronomy.
In 1992, the college reorganized its departments in preparation for its elevation as a university. Four departments emerged and were elevated into schools: Agriculture, Arts and Sciences, Education and Engineering. After DSAC's successful elevation into a state university in 1998, all schools were renamed colleges. In addition, two more colleges were created: the College of Sports, Physical Education and Recreation; and the College of Economics, Management and Development Studies.
The College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences was separated from the College of Agriculture in 2000.
The College of Nursing was established in 2005 as a result of rapid growth from its initial status of a program in the College of Arts and Sciences in 2003. Currently, aside from nursing, it also offers a degree in medical technology and a diploma in midwifery.
In 2010, the College of Criminal Justice was established.
Most recently, in 2022, the College of Medicine started to admit students.[9] It is the newest college of the main campus. It is also the second public medical school in the Southern Tagalog region, after the medical school of the Batangas State University.
Research and Extension
Cavite State University hosts two research centers.
The National Coffee Research, Development and Extension Center was established in 2005. It leads the nation for coffee research and development with the goal of putting back Filipino coffee back into the international market.[10]
On the other hand, the Sugar Palm Research, Information, and Trade (SPRINT) Center was established in 2010. It aims to develop research on sugar palm (kaong).[11]
The university also publishes its official peer-reviewed journal, the CvSU Research Journal, bi-annually.[12]
Student Life
In the main campus as of 2022, there are 84 student organisations ranging from academic, performing, and religious to non-academic organisations and student councils.[13] The official student publication of the Indang campus is The Gazette.
In the fields of athletics, CvSU Green Hornets participate in the Southern Tagalog Regional Association of State Universities and Colleges.
References
- filipino_version.pdf Direktoryo ng mga Ahensiya at Opisyal ng Pamahalaan ng Pilipinas (PDF) (in Filipino). Kagawaran ng Badyet at Pamamahala (Department of Budget and Management). 2018. Retrieved August 24, 2020.
{{cite book}}: Check|url=value (help) - "About CvSU". Cavite State University Official Website. Retrieved on 2013-10-24.
- "2021 CvSU Annual Report". Retrieved 23 April 2023.
- Office of Student Affairs (2013). CvSU Student Handbook. Indang, Cavite: Cavite State University. pp. 2, 3.
- "Dasmariñas Mayor Jenny Barzaga signs MOA for new learning center". politics.com.ph. 2 March 2023. Retrieved 14 April 2023.
- http://library.cvsu.edu.ph/
- "Laya at Diwa". Cavite State University. Retrieved on 2022-07-19.
- "CvSU designated as center of excellence in agriculture". Press Reader. Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 14 April 2023.
- Asido, Daniel. "Cavite State University to offer the Doctor of Medicine program". Philippine Online Student Tambayan. Retrieved 14 April 2023.
- Papa, Antonio (12 October 2021). "The National Coffee Research, Development and Extension Center (NCRDEC) aims to bring Philippine coffee back to the world market". Agriculture Monthly. Retrieved 23 April 2023.
- Papa, Antonio. "Visit and enjoy a tour of CvSU Agri-Eco Tourism Park". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved 23 April 2023.
- "About Us". CvSU Research Journal. Retrieved 23 April 2023.
- Medina, Patricia Mae (3 October 2022). "CvSU recognizes 84 student organizations". The Gazette. Retrieved 23 April 2023.
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