Communitas 2010 Issue for PDF File.pmd - University of San Agustin
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June <strong>2010</strong> AT-A-GLANCE<br />
GRADUATE SCHOOL<br />
GS acting dean attends PAGE assembly, elected to<br />
nat’l board<br />
Dr. Ruby D. Catalan, acting dean <strong>of</strong> the Graduate<br />
School (GS), attended the 44 th National Assembly<br />
and Seminar Workshop <strong>of</strong> the Philippine Association<br />
<strong>for</strong> Graduate Education (PAGE) held last 24-26<br />
February at the Punta Villa Resort, Iloilo City. This<br />
activity is a yearly gathering <strong>of</strong> graduate school deans,<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essors and students to discuss issues relative to<br />
graduate education.<br />
This year’s theme is “Enhancing Research Culture<br />
in Philippine Higher Education Institution, Part III.”<br />
Dr. Rosita L. Navarro, <strong>for</strong>mer PAGE National<br />
President and current Chairman <strong>of</strong> the Philippine<br />
Association <strong>of</strong> Colleges and Universities Commission<br />
on Accreditation (PACUCOA), gave the keynote<br />
address. Dr. Navarro stressed that the most important<br />
way <strong>of</strong> enhancing research culture in a graduate<br />
school, is <strong>for</strong> it to undergo voluntary accreditation <strong>of</strong><br />
its programs.<br />
In the same event, Dr. Catalan was elected<br />
member <strong>of</strong> the PAGE National Board representing the<br />
Visayas region. She is currently PAGE-VI Vice-<br />
President <strong>for</strong> Iloilo. (A.M. Perales)<br />
Grad School sponsors 2 nd research colloquium<br />
As part <strong>of</strong> the <strong>University</strong> Day activities, the<br />
Graduate School (GS) sponsored the 2 nd Research<br />
Colloquium last 13 February <strong>2010</strong>. The activity was<br />
primarily organized to recognize the graduates <strong>of</strong><br />
Academic Year 2008-09. It also served as a venue <strong>for</strong><br />
research dissemination.<br />
Three research presenters were chosen by the<br />
different program advisers during the colloquium. Dr.<br />
Rowena V. Bañes, Ph.D. in Psychology, presented her<br />
dissertation on “Youth Sexuality and Psycho-Sexual<br />
Lifestyle: Keystone Towards a Gender Responsive and<br />
Trans<strong>for</strong>mative Psycho-Educational Program.”<br />
Ms. Nelda S. Sumaculub, M.A. in Education-<br />
Filipino, presented her study entitled “Kakayahan sa<br />
Talasalitaan at Kaalamang Natamo sa Filipino ng mga<br />
<strong>Communitas</strong><br />
Estudyante sa Unang Taon sa Kolehiyo.” Mr. Audy<br />
Morphy Deasis, faculty member <strong>of</strong> the USA Basic<br />
Education Department, presented his thesis on<br />
“Study Habits and Attitudes <strong>of</strong> the High School<br />
Students <strong>of</strong> the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>San</strong> <strong>Agustin</strong>: Basis <strong>of</strong><br />
Guidance Program on Academic Excellence.”<br />
During the event, the guests were welcomed by<br />
Dr. Ruby D. Catalan, acting dean <strong>of</strong> the Graduate<br />
School. Dr. Remedios S. Somcio, chair <strong>of</strong> the GS<br />
Research Management Team, provided the statement<br />
<strong>of</strong> objectives <strong>of</strong> the colloquium. Dr. Somcio stressed<br />
the importance <strong>of</strong> research not only <strong>for</strong> earning an<br />
academic degree but also as a contribution to the<br />
body <strong>of</strong> knowledge. Pr<strong>of</strong>. Salome O. Siaton, closed<br />
the program with a strong challenge to the GS<br />
students to pursue research not only as an academic<br />
requirement but as an opportunity to contribute to<br />
society’s development. (A.M. Perales)<br />
COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES<br />
Former CAS dean elected CTGP-R6 prexy<br />
The Catholic Teachers Guild <strong>of</strong> the Philippines<br />
(CTGP) has elected Dr. Nora P. Legaspi, <strong>for</strong>mer dean<br />
<strong>of</strong> the College <strong>of</strong> Arts and Sciences, as president <strong>for</strong><br />
Western Visayas, during its Regional Conference and<br />
Board <strong>of</strong> Directors’ Election <strong>for</strong> Western Visayas, held<br />
at the Iloilo Grand Hotel in December last year.<br />
Four other Augustinian pr<strong>of</strong>essors also earned top<br />
posts in said organization. College <strong>of</strong> Pharmacy and<br />
Medical Technology Dean Victoria Sustento was<br />
elected as Vice-President, and Department <strong>of</strong><br />
Humanities Chair Abraham Pinuela was elected as<br />
Secretary. Faculty members Flora Hojilla and Reynold<br />
Tavares, on the other hand, were elected as Treasurer<br />
and Board Member, respectively.<br />
With the theme, “The Role <strong>of</strong> the Catholic<br />
Teacher in the Mission <strong>of</strong> the Church,” the seminar<br />
was co-sponsored by the Theology Department<br />
headed by Fr. Jonas M. Mejares. Outgoing CTGP<br />
President, Dr. Belen Tanco, opened the event and<br />
spoke about the organization’s goals <strong>of</strong> infusing<br />
Catholic ideals in improving educational values in the<br />
country, and, living up to the virtues <strong>of</strong> being a<br />
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