Western Visayas College of Science and Technology had its two new buildings blessed and launched on November 18, 2013.

The construction of the College Library –Phase 3 which is a three storey building was started in March of 2013 and was completed in June. The ground floor serves as the Instructional Media Center as well as the Cyber Library and the second floor is for the Graduate School and General Reference while the third floor is for the Filipiniana and Rizaliana.

Rev. Fr. Renato Cuadras, Lapaz Parish Priest officiated the blessing of the building and was also assisted by Prof.  Sotero E. Fajarito, Assistant Dean, COE. This event likewise was attended by the College key officials.

The College Library-Phase 3 will be opened to the students next week.

After the blessing of the College Library, the group then proceeded to the HRT Business Center  which was also blessed by Rev. Fr. Renato Cuadras.

The HRT Business Center is a mini hotel which also serves as a place of training for the HRM students. Its construction was started in March and was completed on August 12, 2013.It is a three-storey building, the ground floor has a mini restaurant, lobby, a bar and a kitchen. The rooms are found on the second floor while a large function room is on the third floor.

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Western Visayas College of Science and Technology – Department of Industrial Technology, reopens the Evening Vocational Course (EVC) with improved skills training or what is called Version 2013 which started in June of this year.

The Evening Course has been offered long before but because the College wanted to address the volume of students that come they created this competency based courses that should be completed within 240 hours in one semester. In addition, a short term course on entrepreneurial skills or what is known as ETC is also offered which only runs for 80 hours and the schedule of classes can be arranged with their instructors. This program usually caters professionals, working students and the under privileged who cannot take a four year HRT Course. Moreover, at the end of the course, the student can also take the TESDA Assessment Examination Test if he desires.

The courses offered in the EVC in the first semester has a follow up course in the second semester. If a student completes the one year course, automatically he becomes a candidate for graduation. On the other hand, if a student doesn’t want to continue or didn’t finish the one year course, he is still entitled to get a certificate but won’t be allowed to graduate. Students accepted in the Evening Vocational Course should be at least high school graduates. A police clearance must also be secured.

The following are the courses offered in the Evening Vocational Course.

Scheme of Implementation
To efficiently and effectively implement the program, one-year courses will be offered:
 1. Architectural Drafting
    First Semester
               a. Fundamentals of Drawing – 80 hrs
               b. Manual House Planning – 160 hrs.
    Second Semester
               a. Presentation Drawings -80 hrs
               b. Computer Aided House Planning — 160 hrs.
2. Automotive Mechanics
    First Semester
               a. Engine Tune-up Maintenance and Troubleshooting — 120 hrs.
               b. Automotive Power Train and Under Chassis with Basic Welding — 120 hrs. Second Semester
    Second Semester                                                                                                                                                                                            a. Automotive Electrical System – 120 hrs
               b. Engine Repair and Overhauling — 120 hrs.
3. Machine Shop Technology
    First Semester
               a. Lathe Machine Operation – 240 hrs.
    Second Semester
               a. Milling Machine Operation – 240 hrs.
4. Welding and Fabrication
    First Semester
               a. Plate Welding and Fabrication – 240 hrs
    Second Semester
               a. Pipe Welding and Fabrication – 240 hrs.
5. Heating, Ventilating, Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology
    First Semester
               a. Domestic Refrigeration – 120 hrs.
               b. Domestic Air-Conditioning – 120 hrs.
    Second Semester
               a. Commercial Refrigeration – 120 hrs.
               b. Commercial Air-Conditioning — 120 hrs.
6. Apparel Technology
    First Semester
               a. Fundamentals of Apparel Construction — 240 hrs
    Second Semester
               a. Designing and Construction of Defined Apparel — 240 hrs
7. Culinary Arts
    First Semester
               a. Preparation and Production of Hot or Cooked Foods — 240 hrs. Second Semester
     Second Semester                                                                                                                                                                           a. Preparation and Production of Cold Foods — 120 hrs.
               b. Bakeshop or Pastry Production — 120 hrs.
8. Plumbing
    First Semester
               a. Residential Plumbing Installation -240 hrs
    Second Semester
               a. Commercial Plumbing lnstallation-240 hrs
9. Furniture and Cabinet Making
    First Semester
               a. Joinery and Finishing -240 hrs
    Second Semester
               a. Upholstery -120 hrs
               b. Wood Carving -120 hrs

10. Appliance Servicing
       First Semester
               a. Basic Electronics – 90 hrs
               b. Fundamentals of Electronics
                Troubleshooting – 60 hrs
               c. Audio Fundamentals – 90 hrs
       Second Semester
               a. Television and Monitor -240 hrs
                Servicing
11. PC Hardware Servicing
      First Semester
              a. Basic Electronics – 90 hrs
              b. PC Troubleshooting –l50 hrs
       Second Semester
              a. Advance Microcomputer -240 hrs
                Hardware Troubleshooting
12. Industrial Electricity
      First Semester
              a. Residential Building Wiring- 120 hours
              b. Commercial and Industrial Wiring-120-hours Second Semester
      Second Semester                                                                                                                                                                                                       a. Electric Motor Rewinding120 hours
              b. Industrial Motor Controls with Basic PLC-120 hours
13. Cosmetology
      First Semester
              a. Hair Care — 240 hrs.
       Second Semester
              a. Beauty Care/Body Care -240 hrs.

The College designed the EVC as a response to the program of President Aquino on poverty alleviation.

Classes for the Evening Vocational Course will start today, November 18, 2013 from 5:30pm to 8:30pm.

 

 

            The Western Visayas College of Science and Technology Multi-Purpose Cooperative  held its ownership meeting on October 25 at the Covered Gym. This meeting was held to discuss concerns  in the cooperative, solicit ideas and feedbacks . Also the Chairman of the board of Directors , Dir. Samie M. Billanes gave his report on the financial condition of the cooperative as well as its current and projected investments, infrastructure development, welfare program and other plans for the benefit of the cooperative and most of all its members.

                It was learned from the manager, Mr. Joseph Ian Chavez, that the Current Assets of the WVCST-MPC is Php87,215,360, Fixed Assets of Php7,552,830 making a Total Assets of Php94,768,190. However, it was mentioned that they have a shortage of Php2.9M on loans because of delinquent payers. Because of this, the board will be sending a notice to each member who were not responsible enough to their payment obligations.

                Current investments of the MPC includes Coop Life Insurance  and Mutual Benefit Services now amounting to Php176,000, Jetti Gas Station thru Western Visayas Alliance of Coperative – Php1M, Western Visayas Alliance of Cooperative Time Deposit Php2,440,106.24 and Land Bank of the Philippines Php1,533,140.35.

                The coop has also acquired a 252 sq. m. house and lot property amounting to Php5M, a construction of a two-storey cooperative building amounting to Php5.2M Aand oprationalization of the Cooperative Boarding House, which has a development cost of Php500,000.

                As of September 2013, the assets of the coop reached Php105,000,000. (Large coop category) Its net surplus is Php4,050,000 (72%o of the target net surplus for the year 2014). It has a Capital Build Up of Php28,000,000 vs Php24,000,000 end of 2012, Reserved Fund as of September 2013 is Php4,705,000 and Term Deposit of Members is Php22,953,354.84.

                Come February 2014, the WVCST Multi-Purpose Cooperative will celebrate its 50^th Anniversary and there are already planned activities that will be discussed more on the General Assembly.

                After all the Financial Condition and Operation of the cooperative were discussed, a Member’s Hour started wherein questions, suggestions and complaints were entertained and the Board of Directors promised to look into these things.

                On the lighter side, Dr. Luis M. Sorolla, Jr., the College President, is happy about the status of the cooperative in which he has been a member since 1980. He said that the MPC is growing, therefore there is no other way but for it to continue to go up and it lies not only to the board of Directors but also to its members.

                As of September 2013, there are 584 existing regular members, 32 existing associate members,9 new regular members, 33 new associate members, 6 members has withdrawn their membership and 3 members who already passed away.

           

The enrollment for the 2nd semester for the school year 2013- 2014 starts tomorrow, October 25, 2013. This schedule was revised due to the Barangay Election set on Monday, October 28, 2013.

In an interview with Dr. Leah Montinola, WVCST College Registrar, she emphasized that they want to make sure that the schedule is really followed because it might also affect the school calendar designed by the CHED (Commission on Higher Education). Since October 28 is a Regular Holiday, they considered moving the first day of enrollment to October 25. As scheduled, students from the 4th and the 5th years will be accommodated on this day. Enrollment resumes on October 29 which is for the 3rd year students, October 30 is for the 2nd year students and the 1st year students are scheduled on October 31.

Dr. Montinola also announced that November 4, 2013 is an extension for the late enrollees. However, a monetary penalty will be charged. “We also want to give considerations but at the same time we want to discipline the students. Classes start November 4 and we do not want to mess up with the schedule dictated by CHED.”

November 6 – 8, 2013 is the scheduled date for Adding, Changing and Dropping of Subjects.

Cross enrollees are also accepted for the second semester as long as the College offers the subject needed by the student.

For the Evening Vocational Courses, enrollment is scheduled on November 4–8, 2013 and classes start November 11.

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            Western Visayas College of Science and Technology represented by College President, Dr. Luis M. Sorolla, Jr. signed a Memorandum of Agreement on a Scholarship Grant presented by Jose Jon Tiamsuy Foundation through Mr. Antonio S. Jon.

Jose Jon Tiamsuy Foundation created this Scholarship Program in order to support well deserving students of WVCST.  According to Mr. Antonio S. Jon, they have chosen the College as their recipient because it is into Science and Technology and they believe that these two are crucial in the development of our country. Dr. Luis M. Sorolla, Jr. on his part was also elated that there are people who have the commitment to serve and help their community especially those who support the College.

Witnesses to the signing of the MOA were Dr. Nehema K. Misola, VP for Admin and Finance, Dr. Manuel A. Sanchez, Jr, OIC, VP for Academic Affairs and Main Campus Administrator and Dr. Susan Marie R. de la Cruz, Director, Office of the Student Affairs Office.

                The Scholarship Grant is open to all B.S. Electrical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering students. The Foundation will be sponsoring 4 students and shall cover three thousand pesos (Php 3,000) allowance per month per scholar starting Second Semester for the Academic Year 2013-2014.

There will be a screening of grantees which will be conducted by the Scholarship Coordinator  through its scholarship office with the help of the Office of the Student Affairs led by Dr. Susan Marie R. de la Cruz, and CEA Dean, Dr. Allen Russ Napud. The screening of the applicants will be based on academic performance, leadership ability, awards received, community involvement, recommendations and personal essay on why he/she deserves the scholarship grant. The Screening Committee will determine the Top 20 applicants who will proceed to the next round of screening which is the final interview of the Foundation Management. Applicants who made it to the top 20 will be notified thru a phone call.

                Application forms are now available at the Office of the Student Affairs and applicants should adhere to the following requirements:

1. The applicant must be a regular 1^st year College student
2. Certified True Photocopy of First Semester Report Card
3. Have a general weighted average of 2.0 in the first semester, AY 2013-2014 with no grade lower  than2.5 in any subjects
4. No failing grades, dropped and incomplete
5. Certificate of Good Moral Character

               For a scholar to continue his/her scholarship grant , the scholar must carry a full semester load as required in the curriculum and finish the same  within the normal duration of the program.  The scholar must have a general weighted average grade of 2.0, no incomplete, dropped and failing grades, with no grades lower than 2.5 in any subjects. If a student has one failing grade, he /she will automatically be dropped from the scholarship program and will be replaced.

WVCST Key officials, deans, head departments, administrative officers and some members of the faculty together with the Student Republic conducted a Consultative Assembly to maintain good relationship and to address the needs and problems of the students.

The College administration happily announced that students need not queue for a long time at the cashier to pay for their school fee balances. Instead they can already use the POS (Point of Sales) machine which can be found at the CEA and CIT offices. Students with bank accounts and credit cards can pay using this machine without any charges.

 

VP for Admin and Finance, Dr. Nehema K. Misola conveyed that as soon as the ICT Center is done, all the laboratory classes on IT will be transferred in that building to improve the internet connection. They also promised that the College will try its best to provide wifi connection for the students provided it won’t be used for watching pornographic videos nor use it during class hours. She also reminded the students to analyze real issues and must ponder on what the College can offer them especially on the quality of education they get and how to use this when they leave WVCST to get a job.

Delicate issues and matters regarding problems with some faculty members, school policy and facilities were properly discussed and addressed by the concerned teachers as well as by the College Officials. However, students were also encouraged by Dr. Carmelo V. Ambut, VP for Research and Extension, to come up with proposals on research about science and technology to enrich their skills, at the same time uplift and live up to the name of the school being a forefront in science and technology. Dr. Misola agreed on this but also suggested on having remedial classes on language and mathematics.

The College President, Dr. Luis M. Sorolla, Jr. challenged the students to be vigilant in exposing issues that the management needs to reckon with properly. They were urged to put things in writing and they must be able to support these complaints. Nevertheless, the President was happy that the students were able to present these things for the administration to be cognizant of the issues especially those that transpire inside the classroom. He promised to look into these problems and will be sitting with deans and department heads for solutions.

On his part, VP for Academic Affairs, Dr. Manuel A. Sanchez, Jr. was elated that the Consultative Meeting turned out successfully and hoping that this tradition continues and will bring positive end both for the students and the College.