Type State University Vice-president Ruth G. Cabahug, Ph.D Founded 1927 Undergraduates 8,000 | Established 1927 Academic staff ca. 500 Number of students 14,000 Colors Yellow, Blue | |
Former names Misamis Oriental Trade School (1927-1952),Mindanao School of Arts and Trades (1952-1978),Don Mariano Marcos Memorial Polytechnic State College (1978-1991),Mindanao Polytechnic State College (1991-2009) President Ricardo E. Rotoras, D.Eng. Address CM Recto Avenue, Lapasan, Cagayan de Oro, 9000 Misamis Oriental, Philippines Motto "Moral uprightness; Unselfish dedication; Social responsibility; Total quality management" Sports Basketball, Volleyball, Badminton, Baseball Similar Xavier University – Ateneo, Liceo de Cagayan University, Central Mindanao University, Mindanao State University, Mindanao State University |
University of science and technology of southern philippines oroquieta campus final
University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines, formerly known as Mindanao University of Science and Technology (MUST), is a higher education institution in the Philippines. It was known as Mindanao Polytechnic State College until 7 January 2009 when it has achieved its university status after a long odyssey from its humble beginnings as a tradeschool in 1927.
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- University of science and technology of southern philippines oroquieta campus final
- History
- Milestones and Timeline
- General Mandate
- Academic Programs offered in the Main Campus
- Doctors degree programs
- Masters degree programs
- Bachelors degree programs
- Professional programs
- Vocational Education and Training programs
- Upcoming programs
- Academic Programs offered in Satellite Campuses
- Jasaan Campus
- Panaon Campus
- Oroquieta Campus
- Accreditation
- The University Seal
- Former seal
- Semi government status
- References
The university offers graduate and undergraduate degrees in engineering, science and technology with over 40 bachelor's degree programs, 16 master's degree programs and 3 doctors degree programs.
Its main campus is located in Lapasan, Cagayan de Oro City, with satellite campuses in Jasaan, Misamis Oriental, Oroquieta city and Panaon, Misamis Occidental.
History
Mindanao University of Science and Technology (MUST) has achieved its university status on 7 January 2009 after a long journey from its humble beginnings as a tradeschool in 1927.
The seed of MUST gained roots through the Pre-Commonwealth Act No. 3377 known as the Vocational Act of 1927. It was named as the Misamis Oriental Trade School (MOTS) which catered to the elementary level only but eventually in 1936, it opened a secondary four-year program.
In accordance to Republic Act No. 672 of 1952, MOTS became Mindanao School of Arts and Trades (MSAT) offering trade technical curriculum. Later in 1970, the school was authorized by virtue of RA 3959 to offer Bachelor of Science in Industrial Education and the Evening Opportunity Programs. In 1978, Presidential Decree 1431 upgraded the institution to Don Mariano Marcos Memorial Polytechnic State College. In 1991, it was renamed Mindanao Polytechnic State College (MPSC) and it also gained a new function – provide extension services.
The proposal to convert MPSC to MUST was presented in 1998, to the constituents of the institution and the general public. But the bill failed to prosper due to the moratorium on the creation of SUCs in the country (1998), Senate adjournment (2003); and the bill named HB 4914 was filed during the 13th Congress but was not finalized.
In 2006, Cong. Rufus Rodriguez filed House Bill 4914. On October 3, 2008, the historic Senate Public Hearing happened at the university gymnasium with Sen. Miguel Zubiri as the presiding officer. Eventually, the Senate and Congress approved the bill in December 2008.
On January 7, 2009 Republic Act No. 9519 was signed by President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo at the MUST Gymnasium. The occasion was graced by senators, congressmen, local officials, civic organizations, GOs, private sectors, higher education institutions and stakeholders.
Milestones and Timeline
General Mandate
The University shall primarily provide advanced education, higher technological, professional instruction and advanced instruction in mathematics, science, technology, engineering, and advanced research and extension work in human resource development in critical skills and competencies required for global competitiveness. (Republic Act 9519)
Academic Programs offered in the Main Campus
The four or five year, full-time undergraduate programs comprise a majority of enrollments at the university and emphasizes instruction with an "engineering, sciences and technology focus."
MUST's academic programs operate on a semester calendar beginning in early June and ending in late March.
Doctors degree programs
College of Arts and Sciences
College of Policy Studies, Education and Management
Masters degree programs
College of Engineering and Architecture
College of Industrial and Information Technology
College of Arts and Sciences
College of Policy Studies, Education and Management
Bachelors degree programs
College of Engineering and Architecture
College of Industrial and Information Technology
College of Arts and Sciences
College of Policy Studies and Education Management
Professional programs
Vocational Education and Training programs
Upcoming programs
Academic Programs offered in Satellite Campuses
The flagship university in Cagayan de Oro offers the largest number of degree programs, and the satellite campuses are known to lead and specialize in specific programs.
Jasaan Campus
Panaon Campus
Oroquieta Campus
Accreditation
Accreditation of academic programs have been conducted by the Accrediting Agency of Chartered Colleges and Universities in the Philippines (AACCUP). Some programs reach as high as level III. The competent accreditation status provided MUST with COE and COD grants from CHED.
The University Seal
The seal of MUST is the official device used by the university as its official symbol and mark for its legal and public documents and publications. The current seal in use was chosen through the MUST seal making contest after the school granted university status.
Former seal
Semi-government status
Although MUST is enlisted as one of the then-inexpensive major state university in the Philippines, tuition and matriculation fees continue to rise in the past decade. Government subsidy has been gradually withdrawn as it is now a semi-government state university. In a semester, student expenses reach as high as 50% of that of nearby private universities (e.g., Xavier University - Ateneo de Cagayan, Liceo de Cagayan University, Capitol University). As of 2007, only 75 million pesos was appropriated for general administration and support, support to operations, and other operations by the budget department.