Saint Mary's University (Philippines)

Saint Mary's University
Motto Sapienta a Deo
("Wisdom from God")
Type Private
Established 1928
President Rev. Fr. Renillo H. Sta.Ana, CICM, Ph.D
Location Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya
Colors White and Blue
Website http://www.smu.edu.ph/

Saint Mary’s University is a Roman Catholic institution owned by the Belgian missionary congregation CICM located in Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya in the Philippines. It was designated as an International Center for the Study of Teaching and Learning Styles in 2004 by the International Center for the Study of Teaching and Learning Styles.

Saint Mary's University's Mission/Vision statement is "Excellence, Innovation, Communion and Passion for Christ's Mission."

There are 9,288 students currently enrolled in the university. 1,133 of these are from the Grade School Department, 1080 from the High School, and 7075 from the college department.[1]

Founded by CICM priest Achilles de Gryse, the institution started as an elementary school (Saint Mary's Elementary School) in June 1928. In 1934, with Fr. Godfrey Lambrecht, the High School was opened and in 1947, the College Department, offering Bachelor of Science in Education, Bachelor of Arts and Junior Normal course, etc. Gradually, the course offerings expanded with Bachelor of Science in Commerce, (1951), Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, (1955) and the Graduate School, (1962). Through the years, many more Departments, Colleges/Schools were opened with more degrees and title course offerings.[2]

History

Saint Mary’s University traces its roots back to the initiative of Msgr. Constant Jurgens, CICM, then parish priest of Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya and one of the earliest CICM missionaries to arrive in the Philippines. Wanting to establish a Catholic school for the children in his parish, he purchased a lot and some materials for this purpose. However, Jurgens was recalled to Europe to become the Director of the Bishop Hammer Institution in the Netherlands. It was Achilles de Gryse, Jurgens' successor, who pursued his dream through. Thus, Saint Mary’s Elementary School was inaugurated in June 1928.[3][4]

In 1934, Saint Mary's High School was opened, with Godfrey Lambrecht as director and Margaretha Hermus as principal.[3]

The collegiate department, Saint Mary's College, opened in 1947 offering programs in Associate of Arts, Bachelor of Science in Education, Bachelor of Arts, and Junior Normal.[3][4]

Gradually, the course offerings expanded with Bachelor of Science in Commerce (1951), Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (1955), and the Graduate School(1962).[3][4]

In 1967, the Belgian missionary congregation Congregatio Immaculati Cordis Mariae took over the ownership and management of Saint Mary's College. The college’s physical expansion program started with the purchase and development of the campus by the Magat River in 1968. The college was transferred to its new site in 1969.[3][4]

Saint Mary’s College was granted university status under the presidency of Rev. Fr. John Van Bauwel, CICM, and became known as Saint Mary's University.[4]

Schools and Colleges

Saint Mary's University offers preschool education (Nursery, Kindergarten, Preparatory) and Grade School education, particularly in Saint Mary's University Grade School Department, formerly known as Saint Mary's University Elementary Department. It was established in 1928, bringing forth the initial matrix of the institution. The Grade School covers six year-levels (grades).

Saint Mary's University also offers regular high school and science high school education in its secondary department, Saint Mary's University High School-Science High School. The regular high school and science high school are housed in one campus, having one administration. They differ in curriculum.

The tertiary level schools and colleges are housed in the university/college campus.

The School of Arts and Sciences, which was founded in 1947, offers Bachelor of Arts (A.B.) in: English, History, Religious Formation, Journalism, and Philosophy; Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Bachelor of Arts in Guidance and Counseling (double degree program); Master of Arts in Teaching with majors in: English, Secondary Biology, Secondary Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry; Master of Arts in Education, with majors in Religious Education, and Guidance and Counseling; Master of Arts (non-thesis) with majors in Language(English), Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics; Doctor of Philosophy in Science Education with majors in Biology, and Mathematics.

The Institute of Science and Mathematics (ISM),which was designated Regional Science Teaching Center (RSTC), a subsidiary of the School of Arts and Sciences, offers Bachelor of Science in Biology, Bachelor of Science in General Science and Bachelor of Science in Mathematics.

The School of Accountancy, formerly College of Accountancy and Economics, established in 1999, offers Bachelor of Science in Accountancy, Bachelor of Science in Management Accounting, and Master of Science in Accountancy. Accountancy formerly offered BS in Economics and BS of Commerce, Major in Economics.

The School of Business, founded in 1951, offers Bachelor of Science in Commerce with majors in Marketing, Management, Banking and Finance, and Entrepreneurship, Bachelor of Science in Tourism, Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Restaurant Management, Bachelor of Science in Hospitality/Tourism Management with majors in Hotel and Restaurant Management,and Travel and Tours, Bachelor of Science in Office Administration, Associate of Office Administration, Master of Business Administration, Doctor of Philosophy in Commerce major in Management. Since 2002, on-the-job training was fully implemented for all graduating students of the School of Business, within and outside the province and also outside the country for BSHRM, BS Tourism and Business Administration students. In 2007, a change in nomenclature was effected for the BSC program; it was changed to BSBA with the following majors: Financial Management, Marketing Management, Operations Management, and Human Resources Development Management. The Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurial Management program was offered in 2001.

The Center for Entrepreneurial Development and Research, an extension of the School of Business offers certificate courses with the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), namely Tailoring and Dressmaking, Intensive Computer Servicing Course, Certificate in Baking and Bakery Entrepreneurship, Certificate in Catering and Food Service Entrepreneurship, Certificate Program for Food and Beverage Service Staff, Certificate in Food Processing Entrepreneurship, and Technology and Livelihood Seminar-Workshop Program.

The School of Education, designated as Center of Excellence in Teacher Education Focus Institution for Project in Basic Education (PROBE) offers Bachelor of Secondary Education (with majors in Natural Sciences; Physical Sciences; Mathematics; English; Filipino; Social Studies; Music, Arts and Physical Education(MAPE); and Religious and Values Education), Bachelor of Elementary Education with majors in Preschool Education and General Elementary Education, Bachelor of Library and Information Science, Bachelor of Early Childhood Education, Master of Arts in Education with majors in Educational Administration, Reading Education, and Pedagogy (non-thesis), Master of Arts in Physical Education, Master of Library and Information Science and Doctor of Philosophy major in Educational Management.

The School of Engineering and Architecture, established in 1955, offers Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Bachelor of Science in Geodetic Engineering, Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering, Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering, Bachelor of Science in Electronics and Communications Engineering, Bachelor of Science in Architecture, Associate in Geodetic Engineering, Master of Science in Management Engineering, and Master in Engineering major in Civil Engineering. The school previously offered Bachelor of Science in Mechatronics. ("Lend me your son, I will return him an engineer.")-Engr. Bayabos

The School of Health Sciences offers the Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Medical Technology, Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy, Midwifery, Associate in Health Science Education, and Master of Science in Nursing.

The School of Computing Sciences and Information Technology, formerly College of Information Technology,established in 1991 offers Bachelor of Science in Information Technology,Under the Leadership of Dr. Gertrude G. Danao Former Dean of the Information Technology Department with majors in Network Engineering, Computer Information System, and Software Technology; and Master in Information Technology.

The College of Law, established in 1996, offers Bachelor of Laws.

The School of Public Administration and Governance offers Bachelor of Science in Criminology, Bachelor of Science in Public Administration (with majors in Government Management, and Fiscal Management and Accounting), Bachelor of Science in Public Administration and Legal Studies, Bachelor of Science in Public Administration and Political Science, Bachelor of Science in Health and Hospital Governance, Bachelor of Science in Public Safety, Bachelor of Science in Political Science, Bachelor of Science in Political Science and Legal Studies, Master of Public Administration (with thesis, Master of Public Administration (non-thesis), Doctor of Public Administration, Innovative Program of the Master in Public Administration (Certificate in Modern Local Government, Certificate in Local Fiscal Administration and Economic Promotion, Diploma in Local Public Administration and Governance), and Master in Public Administration (upon completion of the remaining courses and the thesis/project requirement.

Other course offerings are National Service Training Program (NSTP), Nursing Review Classes and review classes for Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET)

The Center for Alternative and Continuing Education (CACE) and Expanded Tertiary Education Equivalency and Accreditation Program (E.T.E.E.A.P.) offers the following courses:

School of Arts and Sciences:

School of Business:

School of Computing Sciences and Information Technology

School of Education:

School of Engineering:

School of Public Administration and Governance:

Alternative Course Offerings:

Early Childhood Education Computer Education for Teachers and Educators (Compete) Special Education (Sign Language)

Principalship Educational Administration

Teaching of Reading, English, Filipino, Math and Integrated Sciences Catechesis

Entrepreneurship

Achievements and Recognitions

Footnotes

  1. ↑ SMU Population for SY 2008-2009
  2. ↑ SMU History
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 Saint Mary's University Diamond Jubilee Souvenir Book. Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya: SMU Publication. 2003.
  4. 1 2 3 4 5 "Saint Mary's University History". Saint Mary's University (Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya).
  5. ↑ SMU Awards and Achievements

Coordinates: 16°29′03″N 121°09′23″E / 16.48417°N 121.15639°E / 16.48417; 121.15639

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