Cagayan State University

Pamantasang Pampamahalaan ng Cagayan
Motto	Ad Optimum Educans
Motto in English	Educating for the best
Type	Public
Established	June 11, 1978 (June 11, 1978)
President	Urdujah G. Alvarado, PhD, CESO II
Administrative staff	846
Undergraduates	32,000
Postgraduates	1,500
Location	Tuguegarao City , Cagayan , Philippines 18°26′35″N 121°48′39″E / 18.44306°N 121.81083°E / 18.44306; 121.81083
Campus	9 Campuses, Main Campus-Andrews Campus
Hymn	CSU Hymn
Colors	Maroon   and   Gold
Nickname	Maroons
Mascot	Athena
Website	CSU Official Website

Cagayan State University (Pamantasang Pampamahalaan ng Cagayan) is the largest state institution of higher learning in the Cagayan Valley Region. It was established by Presidential Decree 1436 and amended by Republic Act 8292 with the integration of a publicly supported higher education institution.

Athena Grounds, Cagayan State University, Tuguegarao City

The university is composed of nine campuses in the growth areas in the three congressional districts of Cagayan, with Gonzaga, Aparri, and Lallo campuses in the 1st district, Lasam, Sanchez-Mira, and Piat campuses in the 2nd district, Andrews and Carig campuses in Tuguegarao City, and Solana Campus in the 3rd district. Each campus is headed by an executive officer, except for Andrews, where the university president concurrently acts as the CEO. The seat of governance for the university is at the Andrews Campus, where the central administration holds offices.

History

Juan Ponce Enrile was a representative of the Province of Cagayan in the Interim Batasang Pambansa and drafted the Charter of the Cagayan State University. It was signed into law as Presidential Decree No. 1436 by President Ferdinand E. Marcos on June 11, 1978. The Charter has since remained unchanged except for provisions on the composition, powers, and selection of the members of the governing board.

The charter of Cagayan State University consolidated existing post-secondary institutions, converting them into a single legal entity. This explains the present constellation of campuses of Cagayan State University: Andrews (Caritan), Piat, Lasam, Lallo, Aparri, Sanchez Mira, and Gonzaga. When the university commenced operations, a site in Carig was developed, to which the central administration of the university would later transfer from Caritan. This site has evolved, by board consent, into the Carig Campus, although the Central Administration has since returned to the Andrews Campus at Caritan.

The university was formed from pre-existing institutions that were mainly agricultural and technical. Presidential Decree No. 1436 stated that the university was to provide "better service in professional and technical training in the arts, sciences, humanities, and technology and the conduct of scientific research and technological studies". This meant that the university was not to be an agricultural, fisheries, or technological university but a "comprehensive university" as defined in the academic world.

Dr. Manuel Corpus and Dr. Joselito Jara were the first university officials, headed by Dr. Manuel Corpus from the University of the Philippines and Dr. Joselito Jara from the University of Maryland. The officials of pre-existing colleges that were consolidated into the university were designated "Campus Deans" and continued to supervise their respective campuses.

The Board of Regents authorized the opening of a College of Medicine, the first in the region, and an agreement with the Cagayan Valley Regional Hospital to make it the training hospital. The first dean was Dr. Gilberto Gamez, a nationally recognized neurologist-psychologist from the Faculty of Medicine and Surgery of the University of Santo Tomas.

The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) has identified priority courses for the region, and CSU has always offered degree programs in the "hard sciences" such as mathematics, physics, chemistry, and biology. However, these programs have not been popular, but CSU now has a competent and highly credible corps of professors in these disciplines.

Dr. Armando Cortes, then Campus Dean of the Aparri Campus, succeeded Dr. Manuel Corpus as University President. The Bureau of Higher Education, under the Department of Education, Culture, and Sports, oversaw state universities and colleges. Prof. Monserrat Babaran was the Vice President for Academic Affairs, and together they devised a classification and promotion scheme that would later be adopted as a National Compensation Circular.

Fr. Ranhilio Aquino was appointed vice president for academic affairs at the University of Santo Tomas. He supervised the accreditation of different programs at CSU with the Accrediting Agency of Chartered Colleges and Universities of the Philippines and instituted a system for the re-training and "re-tooling" of professors of agriculture and fisheries who no longer had enough students to teach. Some programs of the university were awarded Center of Excellence status; others were awarded Center of Development status and higher levels of accreditation.

The Board of Regents authorized the operation of a College of Law, offering the Bachelor of Laws degree, in Tuguegarao City, Cagayan.

Dr. Eleuterio de Leon was appointed OIC, Office of the President, by CHED Chair Esther Garcia, and campus executive officers were tasked with managing their campuses on behalf of the central administration. He held this position for three years.

The College of Medicine earned recognition as the 10th leading school of medicine in the Philippines due to its creditable performance in the licensure examination. Quality medical education was available at a low cost, and the Graduate School was recognized and respected. Law flourished under the deanship of Attorney Leticia Aquino, who boosted bar passing levels and obtained authority from the Legal Education Board to offer the degree of Juris Doctor.

Dr. Roger Perez was appointed as the next university president and immediately set himself to work on giving the Andrews Campus a much-needed facelift. The Administration Building was built to be reminiscent of the Acropolis and the quadrangle, appropriately called the "Athena Quadrangle". Several steps were taken to rationalize campus resources and improve productivity. President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo graced the inauguration ceremonies of the new buildings, and the descendants of Claude Andrews were present at the dedication rite. President Perez introduced the Zero-Tuition Fee scheme, and many additional academic programs were offered at the university. He was assisted by Fr. Ranhilio Aquino, Dr. Perfecto Vivit, and Dr. Rogelio Matalang. President Perez served two terms.

Dr. Romeo Quilang assumed the presidency of Isabela State University after Dr. Perez's term. During this administration, efforts were made to revive links with the Accreditation Agency of Chartered Colleges and Universities in the Philippines (AACCUP) and return the university's program to the accreditation system. The university also submitted itself to ISO certification and was awarded certified status by Intertek. In the interval between the end of Dr. Quilang's tenure and the selection of a new university president, Dr. Mariden Ventura Cauilan steered university affairs as OIC, Office of the President.

Dr. Urdujah Alvarado Tejada, a recognized scientist who had risen to the rank of Assistant Secretary of the Department of Science and Technology, was the most qualified candidate for the presidency, offering the university a cohesive program of development.

The most important details in this text are the activities of the university's president. These included putting together a team of qualified and dedicated designated officials and taking them through seminars on strategic planning and the avoidance of graft and corrupt practices. Additionally, she devised an executive training program for campus executive officers, university directors, and deans. Finally, she recognized outstanding alumni and gave loyalty awards to those who have served CSU for 30 years or more. These actions demonstrate the importance of scientific planning for honest-to-goodness development.

Administration

Board of regents

Cagayan State University's governance is vested in the Board of Regents, which has 12 members and is the highest decision-making body in the CSU system.

Cagayan State University — Carig Campus

The CSU Board of Regents is composed of a commissioner of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), the president of Cagayan State University, the chairpersons of the Committees on Higher Education of the Senate and House of Representatives, the president of the University Student Government, the faculty regent, and the president of the CSU Alumni Association. Two members of the board come from the private sector.

	Board Regents (As of March 2016)
Chairperson	Hon. Alex B. Brillantes Jr.	Commissioner of the Commission on Higher Education
Vice-chairperson	Hon. Romeo R. Quilang	President of the Cagayan State University
Member	Hon. Pia Cayetano	Chair, Senate Committee on Education
Member	Hon. Roman T. Romulo	Chair, House of Representatives Committee on Higher and Technical Education
Member	Hon. Lucrecio Alviar Jr.	Regional executive director, Department of Agriculture RO2
Member	Hon.Mary Anne E.R. Darauay	Regional director, National Economic and Development Authority RO2
Member	Hon. Sancho Mabborang	Regional director, Department of Science and Technology RO2
Member	Hon. Atty. Alejandro Pulido	Private sector representative
Member	Hon. Rex Navarro	Private sector representative
Member	Hon. Louie Sunico	Alumni Association president
Member	Hon. Perfecto Vivit	Faculty Association president
Member	Hon. Renz Angelo Umambong	University Student Government president
Board secretary	Atty. Joey Cauilan	Board secretary V

	Board Regents (As of November 2018)
Chairperson	Hon. Lilian A. de las Llagas	Commissioner of the Commission on Higher Education
Vice-chairperson	Hon. Urdujah A. Tejada	President of the Cagayan State University
Member	Hon. Francis Joseph G. Escudero	Chairperson, Senate Committee on Education, Arts, and Culture
Member	Hon. Ann K. Hofer Represented by: Cong. Randolph Ting	Chairperson, House of Committee on Higher and Technical Education
Member	Hon. Ferdinand P. Tumaliuan	OIC regional director, NEDA RO2
Member	Hon. Sancho Mabborang	Regional director, Department of Science and Technology RO2
Member	Hon. Narciso A. Edillo	Regional director, DA R02
Member	Hon. Mary Jane T. Umengan	Faculty representative
Member	Hon. Louie S. Sunico	Alumni Association president
Member	Hon. Julius M. Catulin	Student representative
Member	Hon. Alejandro A. Pulido Sr	Private sector representative
Member	Hon. Rex L. Navarro	Private sector representative
Board secretary	Atty. Joey Cauilan	Board secretary

	Board Regents(As January 2022)
Chairperson	Hon. Ronald L. Adamat	Commissioner, Commission on Higher Education
Vice-chair	Hon. Urdujah G. Alvarado	Office of the University President, Cagayan State University
Member	Hon. Francis Joseph "Chiz" G. Escudero	Chairperson, Senate Committee on Higher, Technical and Vocational Education
Member	Hon. Mark O. Go Represented By Hon. Joseph "Jojo" L. Lara	Chairperson, House of Committee on Higher and Technical Education
Member	Hon. Dionisio C. Ledres	Regional Director, NEDA RO2
Member	Hon. Virginia C. Bilgera	Regional Director, DOST RO2
Member	Hon. Narciso A. Edillo	Regional Executive Director, DA R02
Member	Hon. Verdict L. Gonzales	Faculty Representative
Member	Hon. Carmelo O. Villacete	Alumni Representative
Member	Hon. John Michael C. Pattugalan	Student Representative
Member	Hon. Loreto M. Pacay Jr.	Private Sector Representative
Member	Hon. Arturo B. Tabbu	Private Sector Representative
	Ms. Carla Marie L. Sumigad, CPA	Acting Board Secretary

Degree programs

Amenities

Throughout Cagayan State University's campuses this academic year, there have been improvements and infrastructural advancements. A sequence of "circa 50" buildings embodying the university slogan "Educating for the Best" is nearing completion.

CSU Andrews is the university's "show window" and is undergoing substantial renovations.

CSU has made architectural upgrades to inspire better expectations among its underprivileged students, including new buildings and comfort rooms on all campuses.

These improvements aim to provide a conducive learning environment for all students, regardless of their socio-economic background. Additionally, the addition of modern facilities and amenities reflects CSU's commitment to continuously enhance the overall educational experience for its students.

Students

The university's Mass Communication program is a critical institution, responsible for creating radio and television shows that expose the public to the university's activities and offer frequent updates about the university. It was founded by Dr. Roger Matalang and has become one of the university's most prestigious programs.

On its nine campuses, the university has a population of 32,000 people. It is unique in that students pay fiduciary fees of two to three thousand pesos every semester for specified reasons such as a library, laboratory facilities, and infrastructure development rather than tuition costs. Furthermore, the institution provides WiFi access and an e-library to all students and instructors, on and off campus.

It has acquired speech laboratories as well as engineering laboratories on the Andrews, Carig, and Aparri campuses.

Culture, sports and traditions

Tuguegarao Campuses is the only university in the Philippines with its own system of jeepney and tricycle transportation.

The Cagayan State University Chorale Ensemble has performed in Malaysia, Macau, Busan City, and Rome, and has also performed with the University of Santo Tomas Symphony Orchestra. Fr. Aquino is the vice president for academic affairs.

The Athena Dance Troupe and the Athena Rondalla, led by Dr. Chita Ramos, have gained popularity and are often invited for performances featuring indigenous Filipino and regional dances and music.

Dr. Shamon Abraham is the University Director of Culture and the Arts at Tanghalang CSU, a former Filipino who was previously a cultural director at the University of Saint Louis.

Affiliations

The CSU Maroons are the official sports team representing CSU in various athletic competitions. As a member of PASUC and SCUAA, CSU actively engages in these events to showcase the skills and talents of its athletes.

Noted alumni and professors

• Dr. Eligio B. Orteza Jr., The author is a 1981 graduate of CSU and a professional mechanical engineer with a Master of Science and doctor of philosophy degrees from Stanford University. He is currently a scholar cohort of the Graduate School of the Center for Faith and Culture at the University of St. Thomas, Houston, Texas, investigating the convergence of science, technology, American culture, and faith.
• Most Rev. Sofronio Bancud, S.S.S., D.D., The fifth and current bishop of Cabanatuan is an alumnus of then-High School department of CSU.
• Jose Guzman, Ph.D. in Agricultural Engineering, Agricultural Engineer, Associate Professor; placed fourth in the Licensure Examination, 1983
• James Cabildo, agricultural engineer, alumnus and assistant professor; placed fourth in the Licensure Examination, 1992
• Joseph Cabalbag, civil engineer, alumnus and instructor; placed 19th in the Licensure Examination, 1999
• Mark Gil Hizon, agricultural engineer, alumnus; placed third in the Licensure Examination, 2000
• Dennis B. Mercado. structural engineer, alumnus; placed ninth in the Licensure Examination, 2006
• Elmer Tattao. electrical engineer, alumnus; placed first in the Licensure Examination, 2008
• Rudolf Vecaldo Teacher, alumnus and instructor; placed second in the Licensure Examination for Teachers 2008
• Jun Cosmiano Civil engineer, alumnus; placed fourth in the Licensure Examination 2008
• Sherwin Maruquin. agricultural engineer, alumnus; placed first in Licensure Examination, 2009.
• Jayson Tee. agricultural engineer, alumnus; placed sixth in Licensure Examination, 2010.

Distinguished professors include:

• Dr. Rogelio Matalang He has distinguished himself in mass media by organizing local FM stations, conceptualizing the mass communication program of Cagayan State University, and establishing links with Kosin University in South Korea.
• Fr. Ranhilio Aquino: Dean of San Beda College, chair of Department of Jurisprudence and Legal Philosophy, Philippine Judicial Academy, Supreme Court of the Philippines, author and lecturer.
• Dr. Febe Gamiao-Paat: a clinical psychologist who has streamlined and organized the guidance services of the university;
• Dr. Edith Pagulayan: The Dean of Instruction is a key administrator and social worker at St. Paul University Philippines.
• Prof. Arthur Ibanez: The campus executive officer of the Carig Campus passed structural engineering screening procedures.
• Dr. Teresa Dimalanta: the only professor in the region who holds the degree Ph.D. Mathematics.
• Dr. Marcelo Raquepo He is a leading authority on research and statistics at the University of the Philippines.
• Dr. Nelia Cauilan, She is a faculty regent and has conducted research studies that have been highly acclaimed by agencies, associations, and NGOs.
• Dr. Lilia Tamayao She has successfully bridged the gap between academia and government with innovative proposals and agreements, demonstrating her Doctor of Public Administration degree.

Campuses

• Cagayan State University – Andrews Campus
• Cagayan State University – Aparri Campus
• Cagayan State University – Carig Campus
• Cagayan State University – Gonzaga Campus
• Cagayan State University – Lallo Campus
• Cagayan State University – Lasam Campus
• Cagayan State University – Piat Campus
• Cagayan State University – Sanchez Mira Campus
• Cagayan State University – Solana Campus

References

External links

• Cagayan State University System
• Cagayan State University