Highlights for 2008

When Dr. Editha L. Magallanes became the second president of the Capiz State University in 2008, she took the challenge with dynamism and democratic vision. Above all, Dr. Magallanes wanted to build on the strengths of the CapSU personnel in order to make things happen. In the first six months of her administration, Capiz State University attained notable achievements across the areas of concern.


Instruction and Academic Affairs
Under the guidance of President Editha L. Magallanes, Capiz State University launched the University Printing Press, worth Php2.6 million upon the approval by the Board of Regents. Situated in the Roxas City Campus, the Printing Press has since become an important means to address the University’s administration, research, publication and extension activities

In 2008, the Board of Regents approved the ladderized program for the Bachelor of Science in Agriculture offered by the campuses of Burias, Pontevedra and Tapaz as per Resolution No. 24, series of 2008. In the same year, the Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology in Roxas City Campus was changed to Bachelor of Industrial Technology (BIT). Dayao Campus also started the operation of its Regional Review Center for Criminology following CHED Memorandum Order No. 20, series of 2007.

After evaluating varied curricular programs in the campuses of Dayao, Roxas City, Mambusao, Dumarao and Sigma, the Accrediting Agency of Chartered Colleges and Universities in the Philippines (AACCUP) granted Capiz State University Level I and candidate status.

Under President Editha L. Magallanes, the University implemented the second cycle. The university administration consistently urged the faculty and personnel to work hard for their own promotion and submit pertinent documents for the third NBC 461 cycle. Before the school year ended, the 4th NBC 461 was also accomplished.

For linkages, CapSU worked with agencies like the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and the Citizens Battle against Corruption (CIBAC) Party List to advance and expand the University’s academic linkages. The University signed a Memorandum of Agreement with CHED to promulgate the SAFE Scholarship Programs and Grants to poor but deserving students. It was formally endowed with the CIBAC Scholarship Program of Cong. Chinchona Gonzales with the initial allotment of P150,000 benefiting some 35 students in the second semester of 2008–2009. The second tranche of P150,000 was later allocated for scholars in the succeeding semester of 2009–2010.

Scholarships were also given to the University under the CHED Congressional scholarships offered to economically challenged but deserving students from the ten campuses across the province of Capiz and in partnership with the office of Congressman Fredenil H. Castro of the second district, who practically gave out some Php3M worth of scholarship assistance to the entire CapSU system.

The year also saw the signing of the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Philippine National Police (PNP) allowing BS Criminology students to avail themselves of the police internship program; while the Board of Regents accomplished the approval of the Deed of Donation for the five-hectare land area donated by Hon. Gaudencio M. Arancillo to the CapSU Dumarao Campus for the Bachelor of Science in Veterinary Medicine.

Faculty Development and Students Activities. In the first year of her presidency, President Editha L. Magallanes highly encouraged students and faculty members of the Capiz State University to attend seminars, workshops, trainings and conferences all in effort to upgrade knowledge, beef up skills, and foster world-class attitudes in their fields of specialization.

Students Scholastic Performance. For the year in review, Capiz State University took pride in the high passing percentage in the national licensure examinations given by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC). The September 2008 Licensure Examination for Teachers produced 59% passing percentage for BEED graduates and 28% for BSED; while the Nursing Licensure Examinations conducted in June and December posted an impressive 58% passing percentage. Among others, Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering recorded a 56.25% passing percentage, similar to the results in the Board of Master Electricians. More important, BS Criminology sustained a high passing percentage of 59% in the May 2008 board examinations conducted by PRC.

Students Welfare, Assistance Programs and Services. In 2008, the Office of Student Affairs (OSA) reinforced its efforts to promote active culture and dynamism among its students. Among others, the OSA sent students to a big number of conferences and seminars in and outside of the campuses. It developed a student manual virtually designed to foster conduct and discipline in the community, simultaneously coordinating and supervising the activities and advocacies of recognized campus organizations.

Capiz State University saw to it that various socio-cultural programs were designed and conducted throughout the year to inspire students, faculty and personnel. These activities served as venues to showcase their talents and abilities across varied disciplines. President Editha L. Magallanes initiated the purchase of sports equipment and supported the athletes and coaches in sports activities like Intramurals, Inter-CapSU competitions, and provincial and regional athletic meets. The University placed first runner-up in the 2008 State Colleges and Universities Athletic Association (SCUAA) Meet.

Scholarships. For the year in review, students were recipients of financial assistance endowed for the school by some 25 scholarship programs. The scholarship grants came from a wide variety of sources and donors from Congressman Del Rosario’s scholarship and programs to full and partial academic scholarships to sports scholarships. The plethora of financial assistance allowed Capiz State University to take in as many students as possible, socializing for all valuable opportunities for quality education.

School publications for the year in review enjoyed popularity and allowed for prolific ideas to be read and heard. The year saw regular and voluminous publication of the school papers and forum bulletins from most of the ten campuses, including the Graduate School Unit in Poblacion Mambusao.

Significantly, Capiz State University’s Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) under the National Service Training Program (NSTP) led by Lt. Col. Letecio Daban retained the top place in the local and regional level for two consecutive years during the Regional Annual Administrative Tactical Inspection (RAATI) conducted by the 6th Regional Command Defense Group (RCDG) Army Reserve Command (Arescom).


Research, Development and Extension

The Research, Development and Extension Center (RDEC) pursued and produced a variety of research studies including nursery projects, germplasm collection and production efforts in Jatropha (Jatropha curcas L.), design and development of small-scale copra dryer, seedling production, assessments and characterization studies on coconut and sweet sorghum.

The University sought to pursue efforts on studies including the effects of wood charcoal as metabolite power on the prawn culture, culture of oyster using different clutches, and the maximization of small-scale Virgin Coconut Oil (VCO) Mill for VCO production.

Under the leadership of Dr. Geronimo L. Gregorio, Vice-President for Research & Extension, the University proudly presented the Coconut and Breeding Trials Unit (CBTU) during the awarding of the Best Public Sector Project given by the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) in Iloilo City.

In efforts to seek assistance and partnerships with other government agencies, RDEC submitted proposals to the Department of Agriculture and the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and NEDA. 

To carry out the vital functions of research and development, RDEC ensured the facility and conduct of R&D in-house reviews across the ten campuses within the school year. Dr. Gregorio likewise initiated to conduct consultation meetings with the officials with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) to revise the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to be entered between Capiz State University and DENR that will formally establish the Western Visayas Bamboo Research Center based in Codingle, Dumarao, Capiz.

For the year in review, Dr. Gregorio led the submission of two proposals to DA Secretary Arthur Yap for evaluation and possible funding of research, extension and livelihood programs for poverty alleviation among the upland rice farmers in the province of Capiz. RDEC likewise sought funding for coconut-based enterprise development that will generate income for coconut farmers in the province.

Aside from conducting evaluation of the RDE programs of the campuses, the Capiz State University’s Research, Development and Extension Center (RDEC) was also prolific in the production of newsletters and similar publications including the drafting of research manual.

The University also submitted a proposal to Department of Agriculture Regional Director Larry Nacionales seeking to establish a biofuel center in Western Visayas.

Meanwhile, the University’ Extension Institute recorded valuable services extended to the communities where the campuses are situated. Varied livelihood trainings, seminars, information caravans and information lectures benefited a big number of farmers, women, out-of-school youth (OSY), barangay folk, barangay officials and fisherfolk.

CapSU Pontevedra led the community in its Pag-ulikid/Pag-binuligay Program designed to help the destitute members of the community in livelihood. The Campus led the technology transfers including literacy program for grade-schoolers and OSYs, entrepreneurship development program, computer literacy. Extension activities also included Bombo Radyo medical services and lecture sessions related to herbal planting, feeding, clean and green campaigns and swine production.

CapSU Roxas City launched information dissemination campaigns to prevent fire in the communities and this time, the Mobile Technology Schools (MTS) based in CapSU Roxas led the training on basic arc welding and cosmetology (beauty care) for OSYs and household women in selected municipalities of Capiz.

Meanwhile, CapSU Mambusao conducted literacy classes and sessions on commercial cooking and food and beverage services, food processing and even values formation; while CapSU Dumarao reinforced campaign on animal vaccinations for canine, poultry and piggery. The Campus’s mobile veterinary clinic led mass castration of animals, mass neutering and treatment of sick animals and animal checkups.

Meanwhile, CapSU Burias and CapSU Tapaz extended assistance on the techno farm for native chicken, goat and sheep. It also conducted and facilitated activities like animal dispersal, meat processing and salted egg processing, among others.

CapSU Dayao took pride in extending services on fisheries projects including bangus deboning, fish processing, sardines production and fishvoron making. The Campus spearheaded trainings on food preparation and health tips, piglet dispersal, tree planting and bloodletting activities.

More important, it led coastal cleanups for the areas of Libas, Barra and Baybay in Roxas City. It also initiated campaigns for mangrove reforestation and the rehabilitation of the Panay Riverbed Systems, among others.


Production

To improve the services of the Hometel, CapSU Sigma led its renovation and purchased equipment and facilities to lure more customers and transient boarders. Most important, the Hometel served as training ground for students pursuing tourism, hospitality management and related courses. The campus’s entrepreneurial center earned some Php13,000 in the last quarter of the year.

CapSU Sigma likewise generated income from high-quality palay products for the period covered. CapSU Dumarao benefited from dormitory receipts, piggery and forestry projects. The Campus’s piggery project provides training ground for agriculture students. The forestry products include lumber, rattan, charcoal and firewood, all of which drew income for the University.

CapSU Tapaz significantly generated a Php5,000 income from the projects on coconut, lumber, timber, lanzones and bamboo. While all the campuses were required to submit a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) on all rentals undertaken, other income-generating projects (IGPs) drew receipts and were submitted to the resident auditor for evaluation and assessment.


Institutional Resources and Linkages
The Capiz State University is geared to achieve efficiency and effectiveness in the utilization and acquisition of resources. This aspect of the University requires officials to establish database for faculty and staff development program and inventory of human and material resources. This mandate also provides for the allotment of funds for the titling of lands donated to the university.

For the period in review, the Capiz State University led dynamic efforts to intensify fund sourcing and resource generation activities, while also pursuing cost and waste reduction and energy saving programs and implementing a productivity improvement program.

At the end of 2008, Capiz State University occupied some 417 hectares, including all the land property of the University in the campuses located in the different municipalities of Capiz.