Officials of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) of central and regional offices visited WVCST last November 4-5, 2014.

The two-day on site visit was for the conversion bid of Western Visayas College of Science and Technology (WVCST) to a state University.

The first leg of the visit started with the CHED technical task force’s courtesy call on the WVCST Officer-in-Charge, Dr. Carmelo V. Ambut and the key officials.

A visitation to the external campuses of WVCST followed the courtesy call.

On the second day of the visit, Dr. Ambut presented the college’s accomplishment to the CHED technical task force and key officials of WVCST.

An inspection by the task force on the facilities and equipment of the college’s library, extension office, CEA-ICT building, and the hot and cold kitchen laboratory at HRT department followed.

The Engineering and Information and Communication Technology students showcased their programmed ISUY dancing and exercising robots in an exhibition witnessed by the CHED visitors.

During the exit conference, Dr. Libertad P. Garcia, Director IV of the office of Institutional and Quality Assurance and Governance, said that the school has very good outreach programs and linkages especially in agriculture because of its getting a lot of funding.

“Continue the effort and multiply the blessings,” said Dr. Garcia in reference to the college’s outreach programs.

Dr. Ambut also stressed in his speech that whatever the results may be, WVCST will remain steadfast and committed to academic excellence.

“The college will continue to build on the ongoing activities to improve college quality by submitting to quality assessment to meet global standards, “ added Dr. Ambut.

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Security officers of the Western Visayas College of Science and Technology (WVCST) received new equipment given by the school on October 31.

The equipment given to the security officers were new VHR radios, raincoats, safety boots, and flashlights; new equipment is given every two years to ensure the school’s safety and orderliness.

Engr. Christian D. Misola, head of Security of WVCST main campus and external campuses, has organized several trainings to update the security officers for the school’s safety.

“ We organize gun safety, personality profiling and computer trainings for the school’s security officers in about every two years in order to make sure that our school’s security officers have up to date knowledge regarding the school’s safety,” said Engr. Misola.

The chief of Security, Engr. Christian D. Misola, is also responsible for the school’s fire and earthquake safety drills. He also spearheads the survey of the school’s buildings and their possible improvements.

Twelve faculty members of Western Visayas College of Science and Technology (WVCST) attended five training tracks sponsored by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and the Information Technology and Business Process Association of the Philippines (IBPAP).

The training for each track was held last October in different dates at the West Visayas State University (WVSU). The four training tracks were on expanded learning on IT services (ELITES), service culture, language, business process outsourcing (BPO), and process- systems thinking.

The five training tracks aimed to equip the teacher-participants with the skills in integrating Information Communication Technology in teaching English, Business Process Outsourcing, Process Systems Thinking, IT services and Service Culture.  It was also designed for teachers to produce globally competitive students in business communications and information technology.

Held on October 27-31, the Culture Training Track zeroed in on the personal and social competencies needed to deliver excellent service. It is also for acquiring the basic knowledge of service excellence practices in organizations and by individual service professionals.

The October 27-31 language training track targeted the integration and use of technology in teaching English using the Basic English Skills Training (BEST) and Advanced English Pre-Employment Training (AdEPT). The participants also made lesson plans, did demo teaching and used e-learning tools.

In the Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) training held on October 20-25 and October 27-30, the basics of BPO industry, how it works, and how the management supervises it were taught to the participants.

The Process Systems Thinking training on October 20-25, 2014 focused on the knowledge and skills of understanding how information is regarded as a whole and their influences to one another. The activities for the participants included reporting, group discussions and lectures.

On the other hand, ELITES concentrated on software development and framework. Hands-on programming, role playing, and project development activities were taught during the training.

A closing ceremony was held after each training track attended by the president of WVSU Dr. Luis Sorolla  Jr., and Dr. Carmelo Ambut, OIC president of WVCST.

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A Manila-based company visited Western Visayas College of Science and Technology last Thursday, October 16, 2014 to recruit qualified students and alumni for its manpower needs.

Representatives of the Philippine EDS Techno Services Incorporated (PET), an affiliate of the Japanese Global Company, Yazaki Corporation, met officials of the college.

Mr. Lyndon Carillo, President of PET, Mr. Takumi Iwata, representative of the Yazaki group of companies, and Mr. Kiyomi Takezawa, of the Takezawa Technology Transfer and Industrial Consultancy, Inc., gave a brief presentation of their respective companies before the students and alumni of WVCST.

The presentation was followed by a bio-data/ resume evaluation and an interview for graduating students and alumni in the field of Engineering and Computer Science and Technology at the Ed Tech Center.

Dr. Carmelo V. Ambut, OIC President of WVCST, and six officials from the different colleges and departments, discussed the school’s on-the-job training system with the representatives in a forum.

“Their main purpose is to find out if any agreement can be established between the WVCST and Yazaki group of companies regarding the school’s OJT system,” Engr. Christian D. Misola, Chief of Placement/ Industry Linkages Development Office (P/ILDO) said.

Engr. Misola, who organized the visitation of the representatives, also added that the company is trying to find out if they can handle the health and monetary needs of those who can pass the series of examinations.

After the forum, Dr. Nehema K. Misola, Vice President for Administration and Finance, toured the representatives in the school’s new site.

The Yazaki Corporation develops and manufactures automotive wire harnesses, meters, electronic components and other automotive products. It is also the main supplier to famous automotive brands, such as, Volvo, Honda, Isuzu, and Ford.

To welcome and make them comfortable in their new home, the College of Engineering and Architecture as well as the College of Industrial Technology conducted orientations in different schedules and venues to its freshmen for the academic year 2014-2015 on June 23, 24 and 25.

 In both orientations, Dr. Ambut, the WVCST OIC, challenged the first year students to work hard and concentrate on developing technology that would open more opportunities for them as well as fame and fortune not only for themselves but also for their families and even WVCST. He cited examples wherein technology and research were converted into dollars and millions of pesos. According to him, it’s high time that they consider these things rather than studying but heading nowhere because it only puts their studies in vain.

In addition, Dr. Nehema K. Misola, VP for Administration and Finance, encouraged them to learn how to communicate very well in order for them to be competitive with people from other parts of the world especially with all the challenging demands of globalization. She reminded them of three important senses such as the sense of pride, belonging and accountability.

Meanwhile, Dr. Manuel A. Sanchez, Jr, OIC-VP for Academic Affairs and Campus Administration, advised the freshmen to study hard and be ready to face the challenges of the future for there are no others who will be doing it but them. He also reminded them of what Dr. Jose Rizal once said and ask them to ponder on it. “You are the hope of our country. The future lies on your shoulders and it is up to you on how you are going to face the future. So be prepared and the best preparation should start now.”

The members of the faculty were introduced by their deans and department heads during the orientations.  Also present to explain the programs and services of their offices were Dr. Susan Marie de la Cruz of the Student Affairs Office, the College Registrar, Dr. Leah Montinola, Dr. Nida T. Gomez, the College Librarian, Dr. Zenaida Java, the College Physician and Dr. Edna Sedonio, the College Dentist.

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