The University of the Cordilleras is a private university in Baguio City, Philippines. The school is in the heart of the city, near Our Lady of Atonement Church (the Baguio Cathedral), hotels, restaurants, and shopping malls. It has Autonomous status and is an ISO certified university, formerly known as Baguio Colleges Foundation (BCF).
Baguio Colleges was founded on June 19, 1946 by Atty. Benjamin R. Salvosa and his wife Evangelina D. Salvosa. BC was the first higher learning institution in this highland city after World War II. This milestone inspired the creation of Baguio City as the education center of the north. The college started with 156 students in teacher training and liberal arts at rented spaces in the Arevalo and the Antipolo buildings along Session Road.
The founders converted the college into a foundation as Baguio Colleges Foundation in 1967, providing access to more students in the region and the whole country.
In 2003, the school became the University of the Cordilleras (UC), extending its services in three core areas — to teach, to research, and to give back. The university has grown to a complex of 10 colleges, collectively offering over 40 certificate, tertiary, graduate, and post-graduate programs, including a laboratory school for pre-school, grade school and high school, catering to around 2 students from the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR), and other regions of the country and overseas.
The University of the Cordilleras has over 21,000 students.
Granted the "Autonomous Status" by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED). Some of the programs offered by the university were accredited by CHED as Centers of Excellence and Centers of Development.ISO 9001: 2008 Certified by TÜV RheinlandA Teaching University: IQuAME Assessment & Certification3 Centers of Excellence: Information Technology, Teacher Education & Criminology2 Bar first placers226 Topnotchers across the boardBurnham Park Master Development PlanPrograms offered:
Doctor of Philosophy: major in Educational Management; Business Administration; Management; Language EducationDoctor of Philosophy in CriminologyDoctor in Information TechnologyMaster of Arts in Education: major in Biology; Educational Management; English; Filipino; Elementary Education; Pre-Elementary Education; Mathematics; Physical Education; Special Education; Social StudiesMaster of Arts: major in Biology; English; English as a Second Language; Guidance & Counseling; Political Science; PsychologyMaster in Education (non-thesis) for teachers and other professionalsMaster in Business Administration (thesis and non-thesis)Master in Development ManagementMaster in Computer ScienceMaster in Information Technology with fields of specialization in Web Technology; Networking TechnologyMS in Criminal Justice with specialization in CriminologyMS in Civil EngineeringPrograms offered:
Juris DoctorBachelor of LawsPrograms offered:
BS AccountancyBS Accounting TechnologyBS Financial Management AccountingBS Forensic AccountingArts and Sciences
Programs offered:
AB EnglishAB Political ScienceBA CommunicationBS PsychologyBachelor of Public AdministrationPrograms offered:
BS Business Administration: major in Business Economics & Research; Financial Management; Business Management; Marketing ManagementBS EntrepreneurshipBS Office AdministrationBS Real Estate ManagementAssociate in Computer Office AdministrationProgram offered:
BS CriminologyEngineering and Architecture
Programs offered:
BS ArchitectureBS Civil EngineeringBS Environmental & Sanitary EngineeringBS Computer EngineeringBS Electronics EngineeringHospitality and Tourism Management
Programs offered:
BS Hospitality ManagementBS Tourism ManagementPrograms offered:
BS Computer Science: with fields of specialization in Mobile Technology, Digital Arts & AnimationBS Information Technology: with fields of specialization in Enterprise Resource Planning, Network & Security, Web TechnologyBS Information SystemsAssociate in Computer TechnologyPrograms offered:
BS NursingDiploma in Midwifery leading to BS MidwiferyPrograms offered:
Bachelor of Secondary Education: major in English; Filipino; Biology; Mathematics; Music, Arts, Physical Education & Health; Social StudiesBachelor of Elementary Education: (General)Bachelor of Elementary Education: major in Special Education, Pre-school EducationBachelor of Physical Education: major in School PE, Sports and Wellness ManagementGrade School and High School
In the 1970s, the school provided education to working and military personnel by opening an evening class. This provided more opportunities for those seeking to pursue secondary education.
The growing student populace and the need for more space led to the construction of the Campo Filipino Campus along Hamada Road. The building accommodated the high school and some college subjects. When the buildings at the Harrison campus were completed, the Grade and High School Departments became a Laboratory School for BSEd and BEEd students from the UC College of Teacher Education.
University of the Cordilleras is an accredited member of national and international organizations:
Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools, Colleges and Universities (PAASCU)Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities Commission on Accreditation (PACUCOA)Association of Southeast Asian Institutions of Higher Learning (ASAIHL)Federation of Accrediting Agencies of the Philippines (FAAP)Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities (PACU)Baguio-Benguet Athletes League (BBEAL)Board of Trustees
Chairman of the Board: Jesus Benjamin D. Salvosa, BA, MMVice Chairman: Ray Dean D. Salvosa, AB, MPhSecretary: Elizabeth S. Salapong, BSC, MBATreasurer: Nellie Nayda S. Bowman, AA, AB, MFA, MAExecutive Trustee: John Andrew B. Salvosa, AB Multi-Media ArtsEx Officio Member: Linda S. Sarda, AB, MSW, MACorporate Secretary: Atty. Renato S. Rondez, LIBExecutive Council
President: Ray Dean D. Salvosa, AB, MPhVP for Academic Affairs: Cleofas M. Basaen, BSPsych, MAEd, MAT, EdDVP for Administration: Leonarda R. Aguinalde, JSC, BSSA, MBA, PhD, DBEVP for Finance: Erlinda S. Alvaro, BSCAVP for Management Information System: Nancy M. Flores, BSECE, MIMDean, Office of Student Affairs & Services: Aloysius C. Mapalo, BSCE, MSCEAcademic Council
Dean, Graduate School & ETEEAP Coordinator: Cleofas M. Basaen, BSPsych, MAEd, MAT, EdDDean, College of Law: Reynaldo U. Agranzamendez, AB, LlB, LLMOIC-Dean, College of Accountancy: Jasmin May P. Baniaga, BSA, MBADean, College of Arts & Sciences: Miriam A. Janeo, BSBio, MAEd, PhDDean, College of Business Administration: Rhodora A. Ngolob, BSC, MBA, PhDDean, College of Criminal Justice Education: Ariel Nimo B. Pumecha, BSCrim, MSCrim, PhDDean, College of Engineering & Architecture: David C. Angiwan, BSCE, MSCEDean, College of Hospitality and Tourism Management: Laarni Lourdes B. Andam, BSHRA, MBADean, College of Information Technology & Computer Science: Nancy M. Flores, BSECE, MIMOIC-Dean, College of Nursing: Judith Odanee G. Magwilang, BSN, MAEd, MANDean, College of Teacher Education: Caridad P. Pagaduan, BSEd, MAEd, EdDPrincipal, Grade School & High School: Gladys S. Sibayan, BSEd, MMChief Librarian: Beverly B. Chapichap, BSEd - Library Science, MLISOIC, Research and Development Center & Coordinator, CGIS: Nathaniel Vincent A. Lubrica, BSCE, MAEHPAssociate Dean, College of Information Technology & Computer Science: Jeffrey S. Ingosan, BSCS, MCSAdministrative Council
University Registrar: Ma. Teresa U. BejarSchool Accountant: Janice S. Sergio, BSASenior Legal Counsel: Renato S. Rondez, AB, LIB, LLMIn House Legal Counsel: Rojane M. Puruel, AB, LIB, LLMOIC-Human Resource Development Office: Michael Alexander B. Salvosa, BSC, Diplomae de Cuisine et PatisserieOIC-Director, Buildings and Maintenance: Ronald C. Seguin, BSCEHead, Logistics Management Office & Purchasing Officer: Linden Branscome S. Bowman III, BSBADirector, Facilities Management Office: Mariebel M. Ledesma, BSC, MAT, PhDDirector, Alumni & Community Affairs / OIC, Medical-Dental Clinic: Leonarda R. Aguinalde, JSC, BSSA, MBA, PhD, DBEQuality Management Representative: Roland P. Malafu BSPsych, MATExecutive Assistant to the Dean, College of Law: Rane D. Ramos, BSC, LlBGroup Commander, Security Office: Buenaventura R. Banayos, BSCrimMauricio Domogan, LL.B., Baguio City mayor (1992–2001; 2010–present), congressman (2001-2010)Daniel Parantac, athleteJanet Braganza Abuel, LL.B., first place 1998 Philippine Bar ExamsHonorato Y Aquino, LL.B., 8th placer Philippine Bar Exams, former Baguio City assemblyman
