To prepare the 172 Department of Science and Technology (DOST) scholars from the different SUCs in Panay, a Summer Orientation and Enrichment Program (SOEP) was conducted at Iloilo Science and Technology University (ISAT U).

The extensive training, which was held on May 4 to 29, 2015, focused on the subjects encountered in College such as Mathematics, English, Physics, Psychosocial and Nationalism.  The Mathematics subject included lessons in College Algebra, Analytic Geometry, Plane and Spherical Trigonometry.

Please be advised that your year books are now available. You may claim them at the school's registrars office by presenting your receipt or any valid ID.

Registration Period:   May 8-16, 2015
Venue: Office of Student Affairs
Date of Examination: May 18, 2015

For info, please call 320-7190 local 109

Entrance Requirements:
For Students who graduated in Secondary Education
1. Certificate of Good Moral Character
2. High School Card
3. Registration Fee – Php 250.00

For Transferees
1. Print out of grades certified correct by the Registrar
2. Registration Fee – Php 250.00

College of Engineering and Architecture

• Bachelor of Science in Electronics Engineering
• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
• BS Mechanical Engineering major in Automotive Engineering

College of Arts and Sciences

• BS Mathematics
• BS Information System
• BS Information Technology
• BS Computer Science
• BA Community Development

College of Education

• Bachelor of Elementary Education
• Bachelor of Technical Teacher Education – Auto
• Bachelor of Science in Industrial Education – Industrial Arts
• Bachelor of Secondary Education major in Physical Science
• Bachelor of Technical Teacher Education

College of Industrial Technology

• BS Fashion Design and Merchandising
• BS Electrical Technology
• BS Eletronics Technology
• BS Hotel & Restaurant Technology
• Bachelor of Industrial Technology majors in

   

   

  • Construction Technology
  • Electrical Technology
  • Electronics Technology
  • Fashion & Apparel Technology
  • Furniture & Cabinet Making Technology
  • Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning Refrigeration Technology
  • Mechanical Technology

 

One-hundred one members of the faculty, staff and key officials of Aklan State University (ASU) toured the college on April 30, 2015 for the benchmarking of its International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 9001:2008 implementation.

The visitors were welcomed by the Western Visayas College of Science and Technology (WVCST) key officials in a program at the EdTech Center.

In an open forum, the visitors asked questions regarding WVCST's ISO 9001:2008 procedures such as the process of forming the Quality Management team and the cost of organizing in-house trainings. Dr. Manuel A. Sanchez, Jr., OIC-Vice President for Academic Affairs and the former Quality Management representative of the school, answered their queries.

“We spend more than Php 100, 000 for one training,” said Dr. Sanchez when asked about in-house training costs.

On the query regarding the office manuals, Dr. Sanchez explained that the office manual templates from Anglo Japanese American (AJA) Registrars especially the procedures per college are still being revised.

Dr. Sanchez also gave the visitors from ASU tips on how to organize its own Quality Management Team. He felt proud and happy that ASU recognizes the institution’s implementation of Quality Assurance.

Presently, WVCST has 11 members of the Quality Management Assurance Team with Dr. Renelda P. Nacianceno as the Quality Assurance Officer. 

In May, WVCST will include its satellite campuses for the critiquing of its manual. The visitors toured the WVCST-Main campus after the short welcome and open forum.

ISO 9001:2008 is a certified quality management standard, WVCST has been an ISO certified organization since 2001.

 

The Busog, Lusog, Talino (BLT) of Western Visayas College of Science and Technology (WVCST)- Extension Services Division (ESD) in partnership with Jollibee Group Foundation (JGF) held a year-end assessment and recognition activity for the school year 2014-2015 on April 28, 2015.

Conducted at the EdTech center, the year- end activities highlighted the accomplishments of 81 BLT school coordinators, teachers and principals of different schools in the city and province of Iloilo benefited by the BLT program of WVCST-ESD and JGF.

During the year-end evaluation, Engr. Corazon Corbal, Head of the WVCST-ESD, reported that after 120 days of BLT program implementation, the percentage of the children who had normal weight rose from 0 to 75 percent as set for school year 2014-2015.

The BLT participating schools, their principals and coordinators were also recognized during the program. Gerongan Elementary School was chosen as the best BLT parent group; Bantegui Elementary School, best BLT bulletin, most disciplined pupils, best BLT table setting and the best school champion; Maasin Municipality, best in report submission award; MV Hechanova Elementary School, best BLT school champion in the City/ Dumarao category; and Dumarao Central School, best in poster receiving Php 1,500 as cash prize.

For the best BLT Principals the following are the winners:

1	Leonora R. Torre	Bantegui Elementary School	Lemery
2	Rosie G. Pamonag	San Andres Elementary Sschool	San Rafael
3	Wilfredo L. Librella	Gines Elementary School	Lambunao
4	Mirriam F. Fajardo	Dagami Elementary School	Maasin
5	Anne S. Suiza	Aglosong Elementary School	Concepcion
6	Edelyn O. Archide	Domingo Y. Sobremonte Sr. Memorial School	Concepcion
7	Rosemarie A. Bigbig	M.V. Hechanova Elementary School	Iloilo City
8	Joselito D. Victoriano	Bungsuan Elementary School	Dumarao, Capiz
9	Jose Elmer M. Sorolla	Aglanot Elementary School	Dumarao, Capiz

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Winners of the best BLT feeding coordinators are:

RANK	NAME	SCHOOL	CITY/MUNICIPALITY
1	Mae T. Monicode	Bantegui Elementary School	Lemery
2	Arlene A. Dello	San Andres Elementary School	San Rafael
3	Rosana M. Aguilar	Nagba  Elementary School	Maasin
4	Maria Teresa N. Palermo	Gines Elementary School	Lambunao
5	Mailyn A. Basug	Gerongan Elementary School	Lemery
6	Faith P. Perida	Panalian Elementary School	Maasin
7	Daryll Joy A. Sevilla	M.V. Hechanova Elementary School	Iloilo City
8	Ma. Teresa F. Heferva	Gibato Elementary School	Dumarao, Capiz
9	Febian D. Domingo	Bungsuan Elementary School	Dumarao, Capiz

 

 

 

Thirty-four wall fan units were donated by the College Parents-Teacher Association (CPTA) to the College of Engineering and Architecture (CEA) on April 20, 2015.

The donation is a part of the CPTA’s commitment to the College.

Given during a turn-over ceremony held at the new function room, the 34 fans will be installed after the three-day visitation of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Regional Quality Assurance Team (RQAT) on April 22-24, 2015.

The turn-over ceremony was attended by the Administrative Council (ADCO) and the CPTA representatives.

Two hundred thirty-seven men and four women taking up Bachelor of Science in Marine Engineering (BS Mar-E) with Completed Academic Requirements (CAR) received their certificates during the Launching Ceremony.

The students' launching ceremony, held after three years of basic education, was  on March 27, 2015 at the Western Visayas College of Science and Technology (WVCST) gym. 

The activity served as a ceremony for the students' upcoming one-year shipboard/technical training. The students will come back for their graduation after completing the one-year apprenticeship.

Of the 18 students who were awarded medals and certificates during the ceremony, five were honor students and 13 were with academic merit. 

The honor students were Emerson Eucogco- first honors; Cipriano Delideli- second honors; Cyvel Palma- third honors; Mikko John Sarate- fourth honors; Robert Aduana- fifth honors; and Jonas Perida- sixth honors.

Students with academic merit, on the other hand, were Jason Albay, Edmund Almirante, Joenel Arenga, Gevron Bagonoc, Mark Beton, Loujen Dela Cruz, Jessierey Lomibao, Mike Mortales, Philip Ortigosa, Ryan Paniza, Shawn Michael Percy, and John Patryck Solinap.

Gregorio Perez, Jr., this year's speaker, gave students a glimpse of how life is as a Marine Engineer.He also told the students to prepare themselves for hardships.

"Social skills are important in your field," Said Perez. He also shared a quote from confucius, "wherever you go, go with your heart."

Meanwhile, Dr. Carmelo V. Ambut, VP for Research and Extension (VPRE), delivered his message with a smile on his face. The students, according to him, inspired him.

Dr. Ambut emphasized the ideas of love, life, faith and death with a song for each concept. He also encouraged students to go out and bring love to the world.

Shipping companies affiliated to the school were also present such as the Leonis Navigation Company, Rederei Clauss- Peter Often/ C.F. Sharp, Inc., Nordic-Hamburg/ Scanmar Maritime Services, Inc., and the NS United Marine Philippine, Inc.