Communitas 2010 Issue for PDF File.pmd - University of San Agustin

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