VPAF Leccio launches initiatives for CapSU

By Niño Manaog

Photo by Ralph Gerard Cadiz

Supported by President Editha L. Magallanes, the office of the Vice President for Administration and Finance (VPAF) headed by Dr. Aladino L. Leccio reviewed, updated and submitted the 2010 PSIPOP plantilla to the Department of Budget and Management (DBM). Dr. Leccio likewise led the administration’s move to evaluate, review and submit for the NBC 5th cycle to the zonal center.

Among others, Capiz State University led trainings for its administrative personnel, faculty and staff on gender and development orientation on programs, activities, projects and budget preparation.

Under the leadership of Dr. Aladino L. Leccio, vice-president for administration and finance who chairs the Mambusao Farmers Multi-Purpose Cooperative, the cooperative was cited the Most Outstanding Cooperative by the Province of Capiz for 2010.

Dr. Leccio likewise facilitated and awarded scholarships from the Alliance of Volunteer Educators (AVE), a party list at the House of Representatives chaired by Congressman Eulogio “Amang” Magsaysay. VPAF Leccio made substantial efforts to prepare and submit resolutions to AVE and the six sectors, moving for the construction of the central administration building at Capiz State University Dayao Campus worth Php10M. Leccio’s partnership with AVE facilitated the release of supplemental budgets across a number of campuses from 2011 onwards.

CapSU Burias Campus has been granted Php0.5M for the renovation of the old library; CapSU Sigma Campus will be given Php150,000 to complete the second phase of the construction of the AVE Teen Center. From AVE, CapSU Dayao Campus will also receive Php250,000 to finance the second phase of stage construction, among others.

On its fifth year as a university, Capiz State University has accomplished beyond what it has set to achieve, still remaining faithful to the vision of providing quality education which is affordable and accessible to all.

In the same year, Dr. Cora F. Navarra, chairman of the Bids and Awards Committee (BAC), took the lead in preparing BAC resolutions for the goods and services, posting of goods for bidding and publication on the PhilgEps national portal. And to promote and inspire good practices among the campuses, Dr. Navarra launched campus orientations and system-wide info campaigns for the administrators and supply officers of the campuses on the nitty-gritty of the work involving the procurement and purchase of supplies from across the ten campuses.

CapSU campuses beef up students services

The Office of Student Affairs (OSA) across the CapSU System extended assistance guidance in terms of library services, medical and dental services, scholarships, food service, sports and cultural activities, students organizations.

In the past school year, CapSU offered guidance and counseling services to students who need help in their academic, personal and social problems. Various activities such as interviews and conferences with students and parents, handles counseling cases, promotes student development, assist in job placement, provides follow-up services, and holds orientation programs. The Guidance Office is responsible also of the issuance and validation of student ID.

The University’s scholarship programs were also designed for the welfare and development of students. While scholars maintain grade requirements, those enrolled in Agriculture, Agricultural Engineering and Fisheries courses are only required to have no failing grades in any subject. This program is so designed to encourage more students to take the said courses.

 In July and August, when Dengue fever became rampant, students were initially treated at the University clinic and some were referred to hospitals for further treatment. The University’s health services also provided checkups and clinics in sports activities including the CAPTESA held in Roxas City and the 2010 SCUAA Meet. The University Clinic launched health campaigns during the year including a lecture on filariasis and the distribution of anti-filariasis medicines in collaboration with the City and Municipal Health units. They screened films on abortion and its complications and also launched information campaigns to promote the nutritive value of food intake during the Nutrition Month celebration.

The Medical and Dental Services of the University fully extended services to students and the community. The medical consultations accommodated on Wednesdays recorded 215 adults and 178 children patients, while medical missions on circumcision were launched with nongovernment organizations. Some 28 dental missions were also completed in cooperation with the Capiz LGU and the Balikbayan group of dentists. These activities attested that the University seeks to contribute to the good of the student, faculty and staff and the entire community.

During the year, all campuses of the University maintained food laboratory canteens that provided food which were prepared under good sanitation and similar other practices, all made available and affordable to the students and the community. The canteens’ daily operations assured the CapSU community of sufficient food services.