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Msu iit 2015
The Iligan Institute of Technology of the Mindanao State University System, commonly referred to as MSU-IIT or IIT or Iligantech or Ilitech, is a public coeducational institution of higher learning and research university located in Iligan City, Philippines, charted in 1968 by Republic Act 5363 and integrated as the first autonomous unit of the Mindanao State University System in 1975.
Contents
- Msu iit 2015
- History
- Student life
- Academics
- Center of Excellence and Development
- Research
- Arts and Culture
- The MSU IIT Debate Varsity
- The Octava Choral Society 8va
- Integrated Performing Arts Guild IPAG
- Kalimulan Cultural Dance Troupe Kalimulan
- References
MSU-IIT offers programs in secondary, undergraduate, and postgraduate level education.
History
MSU-IIT started in 1946 as Iligan City High School (IHS). IHS was converted into Lanao Technical School in 1956 by virtue of Republic Act 1562.
On June 19, 1965, Republic Act 4626 converted Lanao Technical School into a vocational college and renamed it as the Northern Mindanao Institute of Technology (NMIT). RA 4626 formalized NMIT as a vocational school offering elementary, secondary general, secondary vocational and normal courses of instruction and also collegiate, agricultural, and industrial courses leading to bachelor labor.
On July 12, 1968, Republic Act 5363 renamed NMIT to Iligan Institute of Technology and integrated it as a unit of the Mindanao State University. RA 5363 mandated MSU-IIT to provide a program for an effective manpower training urgently needed for the industrial and commercial development of the Mindanao State University.
On March 12, 1975, as part of a comprehensive reorganization plan, MSU-IIT was made an autonomous campus of the Mindanao State University System under BOR Resolution No. 894 series of 1975.
Student life
Campus-based student organizations are organized and operated in accordance with the guidelines set by the Department of Student Affairs. The main student organization is the Kataastaasang Sanggunian ng mga Mag-aaral or KASAMA (Supreme Student Government).
Students of MSU-IIT call themselves as IITian.
Academics
MSU-IIT offers programs in secondary, undergraduate, and graduate levels. It confers the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Master of Arts, Master of Science, and Doctor of Philosophy degrees. Its academic offerings include education, engineering, engineering technology, computer science, information technology, biology, chemistry, physics, statistics, mathematics, arts, humanities, linguistics, social sciences, nursing, business, accountancy, and law. The primary medium of instruction is English, with a few classes taught in Filipino and other languages.
Currently, MSU-IIT has 7 Centers of Excellence designated by the Commission on Higher Education: Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Electronics Engineering and Teacher Education. It has also 11 CHED's Centers of Development: Filipino, History, Sociology, Information Technology, Statistics, Marine Biology, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Ceramics Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Metallurgical Engineering.
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Center of Excellence and Development
In 2010, MSU-IIT was designated by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) as Centers of Excellence in Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Teacher Education. CHED also recognizes MSU-IIT as Centers of Development in Information Technology, Physics and Civil Engineering.
Research
MSU-IIT houses several research centers and has many links with government agencies and research networks.
Arts and Culture
MSU-IIT is home to resident arts, performing, and literary groups that have achieved both national and international acclaim. Its artists have won major national awards and their works performed and exhibited in venues globally.
The MSU-IIT Debate Varsity
MSU-IIT is the base MIDV.
The Octava Choral Society (8va)
MSU-IIT is the base of 8va. 8va is a regional choral ensemble with a varied repertoire ranging from folk, Filipino ballads, classical ethnic, as well as, contemporary music. http://mtcarmel-productions.wix.com/octavarecordings
Integrated Performing Arts Guild (IPAG)
IPAG is a resident theater company of MSU-IIT. It is an integrated dance and theater company in the Philippines which integrates the dance, music, and arts traditions of Mindanao. Its signature dance theater format is based on the Pangalay, an indigenous dance form in the Sulu Archipelago.
Kalimulan Cultural Dance Troupe (Kalimulan)
Kalimulan is a resident dance troupe of MSU-IIT which specializes in indigenous and folk dances from Mindanao. The troupe’s name Kalimulan is coined from Kalilang and Kaamulan to denote the communication and integration of the local Islamic and non-Islamic cultures.