Mindanao State University Buug Campus

History

The Mindanao State University-Buug (MSU-Buug) is a product of the confident endeavor of the past and present leaderships. It was established in 1971 as MSU-Buug Community High School. A self-supporting unit, in response to the incessant request of local residents through the local government units in order to uplift the educational status of the poor and underserved. Especially the indigenous people of the province of Zamboanga Sibugay formerly Zamboanga del Sur. It was subsidized by MSU-Marawi Campus from 1974 by virtue of BOR Resolution No. 1030. Despite the very meager budget given by the MSU-Main Campus, the school continued to operate with the commendable commitment of its faculty and staff.

In 1982, the school was elevated into collegiate level and renamed as MSU-Buug College. It was authorized to offer general college courses by virtue of BOR Resolution Nos. 492 and 492-B, respectively. It was subsequently authorized to offer complete courses in Agriculture, Forestry, Education and Arts through BOR Resolution No. 55, series of 1989.

Despite this elevation into a collegiate unit, MSU Buug operated under its budget as high school entity, the rules and policies of which appropriate for high school units only. It was placed under the direct supervision of the Office of the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs (External Studies). Consequently, its growth was stunted due to lack of funds and the absence of supervision from the mother campus located miles away. Such longing condition resulted on the complacency of the school constituents, particularly the members of the faculty and staff who felt neglected, so far from the concerns of the University officials. This was mitigated by the status quo of the leadership of the unit, which based for more than 33 years.

In 2002, by virtue of Special Order No. 581-OP, MSU-Buug was revitalized by the modification of its structure which subsequently transferred the supervision of the Unit to the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs. MSU-Buug then became one of the colleges of Mindanao State University System (MSUS) and such, it was headed by a Director/Dean.

The appointed of Sultan Taha G. Sarip by Dr. Ricardo de Leon, acting President of Mindanao State University System (MSUS), came to be the most awaited event, soothed the dried up and dying hope of MSU. Because of his energetic commitment as new Director just a period of three months, his leadership has response in many positive accomplishments. His charisma dealing with the Local, National and Community leaders has gained the unified support of the local officials, the traditional leadership of the Royal House of Sibugay particularly in providing allocations for local scholarship programs and subsidies, all for the best of the province of Zamboanga Sibugay.

At this point of time, the modest administration gained support from the Local Government Units, community and the traditional leadership of Zamboanga Sibugay. This is manifested by the various completed ongoing infrastructure projects and the financial support accorded the MSU-Buug Campus. Under the leadership of the University System President, Dr. Macapado A. Muslim who has continually shown his sincere desire to propel the University towards quality education that would cater even to the most remote communities of the province through his issuance of MSU-Buug as 8th collegiate campus of the MSU System couple with the adoption of BOR Resolution No. 168 by MSU Board of Regents on September 30, 2010 grounding fiscal autonomy to MSU-Buug Campus, its aim to be the leading educational institution committed to intellectual, socioeconomic, political and moral development of the people of Sibugay region is just an arm's length away.

MSU-Buug has truly gone performing its role for the advancement of the poor but deserving youth of Zamboanga Sibugay and its neighboring provinces, such as the Zamboanga del Norte and Zamboanga del Sur and the cities of Zamboanga and Pagadian. It is indeed accessible and is a true partner of the people and the government of achieving its special task as a social laboratory for peace and it creates and environment of peace and prosperity conducive for the Tri-People of Mindanao (the Muslim, Christian and the Lumads).

Academics

MSU Buug is composed of four colleges, the College of Agriculture and Fisheries, College of Arts and Sciences, College of Education and College of Forestry and Environmental Studies; a graduate school (School of Graduate Studies) and a laboratory high school (College of Education Training Department).

Graduate School

College of Agriculture and Fisheries

College of Arts and Sciences

College of Education

College of Forestry and Environmental Studies

Vision

A prominent higher educational institution in Zamboanga Peninsula highly recognized for teaching excellence and quality researches.

Mission

The Mindanao State University-Buug commits to pursue relevant and appropriate academic programs and researches as well as extension services to produce proficient and ethical professionals who will provide sound leadership for the attainment of sustainable peace and development.

Philosophy

Mindanao State University-Buug shall strengthen, expand and innovate professional and technical manpower skills training along Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry programs for the economic, social and cultural development of Zamboanga Peninsula.

Admission

All freshmen applicants should take and pass the Mindanao State University System Admission and Scholarship Examination (SASE).