A lecture on coping strategies and awareness on learning deficiencies was conducted today by the College of Education and the Guidance Center to help the students improve their performance in class, to cope up with their different problems in their studies and to avoid having failing grades, INC OR dropped subjects.

                Mrs. Bernadette F. de la Cruz, COE Guidance Counselor clarified before the lecture and forum started that as the Guidance Counselor of the College, she is just concerned about the grades of the students  and they were called to know their problems about their subjects and not to condemn them for getting Incomplete or failing grades. She wanted to help them before it becomes too late for them to  resolve or improved their performance in class.

                The College Registrar, Dr. Leah P. Montinola emphasized that the administration is very vigilant in monitoring the class standing of the students considering that WVCST is a government school and it caters to competent, unfortunate but deserving students. She reminded the students that the College had its curriculum review, giving a list of subjects which are necessary for the students’ courses and at the same time a schedule that is suited for everybody. Therefore she believes that there is no reason for anyone to get a failing grade.

                Dr. Ma. Asusina Asuncion E. Echaveria added that her office is always open should there be any questions or problems regarding their grades.  The Dean said that they should be more aware of the status of their grades because it might be the cause of delay in their practice teaching. She advised them to coordinate with her office when they have problems with their professors especially if the professors are not from their College. In addition she appealed to them to try their best to finish, comply and enroll the subjects in which they have failing grades, failures or even subjects that they dropped. She expects everyone to finish their courses in 4 years with no incomplete grade nor a 5.0 grade.

                On the other hand, Dr. John Eric Juaneza, Head of the TLE Dept. asked the students as well as their parents about the problems they encountered which were considered the reasons for getting failing grades and INC.  He pointed out that it is important for the parents to know their children’s problem in school so that they can also assist their needs. It is also expected that the students tell their parents of the same. The school including the professors, have high hopes that before graduation the students have already resolved all of these grades-problem.

                Also present in the lecture was Dr. Susan Marie R. de la Cruz, Director, Office of the Student Affairs and Dr. Merlinda T. Tucar, Head H.E. Department.

To empower more the faculty and staff of the College in giving the quality service, a seminar on Work Ethics for Educators was conducted on July 31 at WVCST Board Room. Participants were members of the faculty and staff of different Colleges who were randomly selected.

This seminar is the third part of the workshop conducted by the Quality Assurance Management Office headed by the College Administrator, Dr. Manuel A. Sanchez, Jr. The trainer of the said seminar was Ms. Cynthia R. Ramirez, an Associate Management System Senior Lead Auditor of Certification International Philippines Inc. (CIPI). She is also a freelance Trainer and Consultant of ISO 9001 Management Systems.

According to Ms. Ramirez, a person has good work ethics when he works hard and exhibits a great deal of pride in his work. She emphasized that work ethics is a system within oneself, which means we define our own meaning of work ethics based on how we deal with our work.

Other topics discussed were the definition of work ethics, the rationale of work ethics and what should be possessed to have good work ethics (Inter-Personal Skills, Dependable, Initiative, Devotion/ Dedication).

To be able to deliver good services to customers, an institution or company must be able to satisfy them by having a quality management system. This is just one of the many things discussed in the training “How to Become an Effective Quality Management Representative”, that was conducted by the Quality Assurance Management headed by Dr. Manuel A. Sanchez, Jr., College Administrator, on July 30, 2013.It was attended by Campus Administrators, Directors, Deans, Department Heads and Internal Auditors of WVCST.

Topics discussed during the training were Management system requirements for the Quality Management Representative, Managing the MS Documentation, Implementation and Improvement, Facilitating Management Review, Liaising with Certification Body and the Competencies of the QMR. An Open Forum was also conducted in the afternoon and was followed by the awarding of certificates to the participants.

In her lecture, Ms. Cynthia Ramirez expressed that an institution that delivers education services, everybody should get involve in giving a satisfying customer service. The success of one department is the success of the whole College and it also follows the reverse. It was emphasized that the role of the Management Representative is crucial for an effective management system and its success rests on the leadership management and communication skills of the Quality Management Representative. It demands attention and commitment but needs everyone’s help in the organization for the QMS (Quality Management System) to be truly effective.

Ms. Cynthia R. Ramirez is an Associate Management System Senior Lead Auditor of Certification International Philippines Inc. (CIPI). She is also a freelance trainer and consultant of ISO 9001 Management Systems.

Based on the Office Memorandum No. 63 s. 2013, the following faculty are hereby designated to the various positions indicated as approved by the Board of Trustees on June 19, 2013 on its 167th (2nd Quarter) BOT Meeting.

Main Campus: (Resolution No. 52 – 2013 effective June 19, 2013 to May 31, 2015

Dr. Dominico Sergie O. Valenciana	Dean, College of Industrial Technology
Dr. Alma C. Palabrica	Director, Income Generating Project
Dr. Renelda P. Nacianceno	Senior Faculty Researcher, Quality Assurance Accreditation
Dr. Alejo P. Biton	Coordinator, Graduate School
Dr. Catherine L. Sumaculob	Head, Professional Subjects Department
Dr. Carmen L. Cruzata	Chair, Pedagogy Section
Dr. Merlinda T. Tucar	Chair, Home Economics Section
Mr. Jojet C. Castronuevo	Chair, Technology Section
Dr. Noli R. Mandario	Extension Coordinator, COE
Dr. Frizian Y. Causing	Graduate School Coordinator, COE
Mrs. Bernadette F. de la Cruz	Guidance Counselor, COE
Dr. Georgia D. Demavibas	Research Coordinator,COE
Mr. Robert A. Guillergan	Head, Evening Vocational Course
Mr. Gerardo F. Araque	Head, Regular Evening Program
Mr. Felipe C. Cabarles, Jr.	Laboratory/Stockroom In-Charge, CAS
Dr. Arlene D. Hortillosa	Program Coordinator, MA Math, CAS
Dr. Andres B. Ortega, Jr.	Extension Services Coordinator, CAS
Dr. Belinda M. Go	Research Council Coordinator, CAS
Miss Cherry Pink D. Barredo	Chair, Community Development Section
Mrs. Lynna B. Marquilencia	Guidance Counselor, CAS

Barotac Campus: (Resolution No. 52 – 2013 effective June 19, 2013 to May 31, 2015

Mrs. Nilde S. Alderete	Head, General Education and Professional Subjects Department
Mr. Nestor P. Genoso	Head, Technology Department & NSTP Instructor
Mrs. Lorna M. Pepito	Head, Office of Students Affairs
Mrs. Margie P. Deita	Head, Research Services
Mrs. Cynthia D. Dilag	Head, Extension Services & Cultural Activities
Mr. Cyril A. Villanueva	Head, Development Planning & Environment Officer/ NSTP Coordinator
Mrs. Jeana D. Legayada	Head, Administrative Services Department
Mrs. Marlah Francis E. Besona	Program Coordinator, BS Information Technology
Mrs. Lilibeth P. Prudente	Program Coordinator, BSHRT Curriculum & Chair, Resource Generation
Mrs. Teresita B. Sina-on	Program Coordinator, BSEd Curriculum
Mrs. Ma. Soledad T. Calderon	Program Coordinator, BIT
Mrs. Jocelyn S. Acero	Guidance Counselor, Scholarships, Housing & Auxiliary Services
Mrs. Armi A. Alimo-ot	Quality Assurance Manager & Chair, Student Teaching
Mrs. Jenette B. Marfil	Chair, Sports Activities
Mr. Ramon B. Olbe	Chair, Linkage & Placement, OJT Coordinator
Mrs. Evaline L. Apura	GAD, Focal Person

Dumangas Campus: (Resolution No. 52-A – 2013 effective July 8, 2013 to July 7, 2015)

Dr. Noel S. Quidato

Campus Administrator, Dumangas Campus

As Filipino households and government employees await the fourth State of the Nation Address of President Noynoy S. Aquino III, so much as the students of WVCST

As a tradition, a widescreen was set up for the students to view the opening of the 16th Congress and the President’s SONA. Students from different Colleges gathered in the covered gym to watch and listen intently to the good news of the country’s leader. It was also undeniable that students were awed as the female members of the congress as well as the spouses of our lawmakers stepped into the red carpet.

Silence ruled when the President started delivering his “report to his bosses” as each student waited for something that would directly benefit them. Be it good news or bad, the students’ reaction is divided. Some are happy about President Aquino’s report, while others think it is just the same. However, what is clear is that our students now are more aware, vigilant and open minded about the issues around us just what the President said in recognizing the unheralded contributions of teachers , police officers, wise voters, students and many more “who made the stubborn see reason. “