Communitas 2010 Issue for PDF File.pmd - University of San Agustin
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June <strong>2010</strong><br />
UNIVERSITY OF SAN AGUSTIN<br />
Iloilo City<br />
Vision<br />
A community <strong>of</strong> one mind and heart affirming its position as an<br />
excellent center <strong>of</strong> humanistic, Christian-Augustinian education, committed<br />
to promote the common good and the trans<strong>for</strong>mation <strong>of</strong> the<br />
person and society.<br />
Mission<br />
The <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>San</strong> <strong>Agustin</strong> is a Catholic-Augustinian educational<br />
institution that aims to propagate the Gospel <strong>of</strong> Christ and the ideals<br />
<strong>of</strong> St. Augustine to the youth and the people <strong>of</strong> the Western Visayas<br />
region, the Filipino nation and the world. It is committed to:<br />
1. Provide research-based, innovative and fulfilling education;<br />
2. Enhance the diversity and vitality <strong>of</strong> its research and<br />
extension initiatives;<br />
3. Build partnerships and promote effective governance;<br />
4. Provide a wholesome atmosphere <strong>for</strong> an excellent teaching<br />
and learning experience in its campuses; and<br />
5. Enhance the competency and welfare <strong>of</strong> its human<br />
resources.<br />
Jigger S. Latoza<br />
Executive Editor<br />
Mona V. Pico<br />
Editor<br />
Teresita Silma S. Balgos<br />
Ronelia C. Lacson<br />
Ritchie G. Bayuran<br />
Nancy F. Latumbo<br />
Marjorie S. Carisma<br />
Arlene M. Moscaya<br />
Rodalyn E. Daylo<br />
Jazzie Jane C. Pama<br />
Rojane A. Deleña<br />
James V. Pedregosa<br />
Eric C. Divinagracia<br />
John Paul J. Petrola<br />
Lucio T. Encio<br />
Antonia M. Perales<br />
Asuncion L. Faro<br />
Lorena B. Salazar<br />
Gemma B. Halili<br />
Maribuen G. Salmorin<br />
Ma. Alma S. Hermo<br />
Joyliet S. Velez<br />
Ma. Eden O. Yap-Aguirra<br />
In<strong>for</strong>mation Coordinators/Contributors<br />
Noel G. de Leon<br />
Staff Photographer<br />
Samuel A. Dela Cruz<br />
Lay-out Artist<br />
Carmen G. Dureza<br />
Circulation Manager/Associate Editor<br />
Fr. Raul M. Marchan, O.S.A.<br />
Editorial Consultant<br />
<strong>Communitas</strong> is published by the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>San</strong> <strong>Agustin</strong>, Iloilo City,<br />
through its Coordinating Center <strong>for</strong> Research and Publications.<br />
Address all communications to:<br />
USA Coordinating Center <strong>for</strong> Research and Publications<br />
5 th Level Fray Luis de Leon Building<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>San</strong> <strong>Agustin</strong><br />
General Luna St.<br />
5000 Iloilo City, Philippines<br />
Tel. Nos. (033) 337-7716 and (033) 337-4841 to 44 loc. 242<br />
Fax. No. (033) 337-7716<br />
E-mail: usa.research@yahoo.com.ph<br />
<strong>Communitas</strong><br />
IN THIS ISSUE<br />
FROM THE PRESIDENT ........................ page 01<br />
NEW ....................................... page<br />
02<br />
� Augustinian tops LET 2009 � USA is 3rd best nursing school<br />
in WV � <strong>University</strong> ranks 9th in CE board exam ‘09 � CoEd<br />
regains Level III accreditation �CBAA mentor is outstanding<br />
business educator � Augustinian accredited as psychometrician �<br />
Med tech students win best oral paper in microbio � CN opens<br />
first virtual lab in Panay � Biology eagles grab reg’l bio quiz<br />
championship � USA ROTC wins reg’l speech title � USAGIASA<br />
is ICSAA fellowship overall champ � Augustinian mentor speaks in<br />
PCQACL nat’l confab � Outstanding engineer addresses <strong>2010</strong><br />
graduates �<br />
ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT ................. page 11<br />
� Administration releases employee TIP share � Pharmacy lab in<br />
full-swing � <strong>University</strong> names 45 service awardees � HRD<br />
conducts 2 summer <strong>2010</strong> seminar-workshops � Math pr<strong>of</strong>s attend<br />
int’l conference � 4 Ford fellows boost USA faculty �<br />
RESEARCH AND PUBLICATIONS .................. page 14<br />
� Libro <strong>Agustin</strong>o books in library <strong>of</strong> top institutions �UCRP now<br />
registered with NBDB � HR bueau holds 7th justice and peace<br />
<strong>for</strong>um � UCRP engaged as AIM Policy Center research partner<br />
anew �<br />
OFF-THE-PRESS ............................. page 16<br />
PARTNERSHIPS AND EXTENSION ................. page 17<br />
� HR bureau conducts <strong>for</strong>um on youth rights � USA hosts <strong>2010</strong><br />
mayorables <strong>for</strong>um � Tilipunan publishes ‘Little-big things in service’<br />
� Community service volunteer is Metrobank finalist � Tilipunan<br />
salutes 30-year teacher-volunteer � 6th “Salamat Tilipunan, Salamat<br />
Aganan” art exhibit mounted � CAS leads Tilipunan computer<br />
literacy project � CSC ‘Food <strong>for</strong> the Soul’ project launched<br />
�PMT pr<strong>of</strong> in extension and research activities �<br />
AT-A-GLANCE ................................ page 22<br />
CULTURE AND ARTS........................... page 31<br />
� USA Kawilihan is Ani ng Dangal awardee � <strong>Agustin</strong>ian wins<br />
poetry interpretation stilt � UCRP holds 8th <strong>San</strong> <strong>Agustin</strong> writing<br />
fellowship � USALT in nat’l arts fest � USA per<strong>for</strong>ming arts<br />
group in Lihok Bisaya ‘09 � Augustinians host, shine in 44th<br />
ILOPRISAA meet �<br />
ANNOUNCEMENTS ............................ page 35<br />
ALUMNI UPDATES ............................ page 38<br />
�CAS holds pre-diamond jubilee � USAAA launches search <strong>for</strong><br />
most updated alumni directory � Some Lessons on Leadership �<br />
ON THE COVER<br />
Urdaneta Hall. On the cover is a replica <strong>of</strong> the southern-most wall <strong>of</strong><br />
the newly-renovated Urdaneta Hall, facing the Blanco Park. It houses<br />
the Auditorium, Archives and Museum, Clinical Laboratory, Med Tech<br />
Laboratory, Dental and Medical Clinics and the Nursing Review<br />
Room.
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