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.

 

 

Twenty Six students of WVCST qualified for On the Job Training (OJT) in Toyota Motor Philippines Corporation in Sta. Rosa, Laguna.

These 4^th year students who majored in Mechanical Engineering and Automotive qualified after an examination and interview was conducted on October 3, 2013 by Mr. Abraham Punzalan, Ms. Samantha Cathlyn Isleta and Ms. L . Manaois, all from Toyota Motors Corp. The company will notify them of the requirements needed and other information for the OJT thru the Office of the Student Affairs.

The following are the qualifiers for the said OJT.

 

Western Visayas College of Science and Technology wishes to announce that it is now accepting applicants for registration for the School Year 2014 – 2015. The Registration starts this month of October and will continue until January of 2014.

Meanwhile, the date of examination is scheduled on December 7 &14, 2013 and on January 4, 11, 18, & 25, 2014.

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