Universidad de Sta. Isabel

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Universidad de Sta. Isabel
Pamantasang Santa Isabel
Universidad de Sta.Isabel.jpg
The Heritage and Historical University of Bicol
Former names
  • Escuela-Colegio Diocesano de Sta. Isabel
    (April 12, 1868)
  • Escuela Normal de Maestras (Jan. 11, 1872)
  • Colegio de Sta. Isabel
Motto in English
Where Love is Service
Type Private Catholic research non-profit coeducational basic and higher education institution
EstablishedApril 12, 1868
(155 years and 277 days)
FounderRt. Rev. Francisco Gainza, O.P., Bishop of Caceres
Religious affiliation
 Roman Catholic
(Daughters of Charity)
Academic affiliations
 ACUP, ASEACCU, CEAP, PAASCU
President Sr. Lourdes L. Albis
Principal Simonet A. Barrosa (basic education)
Vice-principalLuisa P. Vale (academics)
Address
Elias Angeles St., Bagumbayan Sur
,
Naga City
,
Camarines Sur
,
Philippines

13°37′44″N123°11′19″E / 13.62902°N 123.18861°E / 13.62902; 123.18861
CampusUrban
  • Main campus (Bagumbayan Sur, Naga)
  • Annex campus (Panganiban Drive, Naga City)
  • Satellite campus
    (Pili, Camarines Sur)
Alma Mater Song"The University Hymn"
Patron saintSt. Elizabeth of Hungary
Colors Yellow USI colors.PNG Green
Sporting affiliations
BUCAL
MascotSeagulls
Website www.usi.edu.ph
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Universidad de Sta. Isabel Naga Façade
Colegio de Santa Isabel historical marker Colegio de Santa Isabel historical marker.jpg
Colegio de Santa Isabel historical marker

The Universidad de Sta. Isabel, also simply referred to as USI or Sta. Isabel, is a private Catholic university run by the Sisters of Charity of Saint Vincent De Paul in Naga, Camarines Sur, Philippines. It was founded by the Rt Rev. Francisco Gainza, O.P., Bishop of Caceres, in 1868 as the first normal school for women in the Philippines and Southeast Asia, named in honor of the university's patron, St. Isabel, Queen of Hungary. [1] [2]

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History

Colegio de Sta. Isabel was founded by the Rt Rev. Francisco Gainza, O.P., Bishop of Caceres. The administration of the school was given to six Daughters of Charity sisters who arrived in the Bicol Region (Philippines) on April 4, 1868. The school was solemnly blessed and opened on September 18, 1870.

A Royal Decree of Queen Isabella II of Spain dated January 11, 1872, granted to the Lord Don Fray Francisco Gainza, Bishop of Nueva Caceres, the authority to create a school for girls (escuela de niñas) which will be under the care of the Hijas de Caridad (Daughters of Charity). Consequently, Colegio de Sta. Isabel became the first normal school for girls in the Philippines and Southeast Asia under the name Escuela Normal de Maestras. [3]

The school was opened on April 12, 1868. Colegio de Sta. Isabel achieved its university status in August 2001, [4] [5] and was renamed Universidad de Sta. Isabel.

Campuses

The main campus of the Universidad de Sta. Isabel is located at Elias Angeles St., Bagumbayan Sur, Naga City. An annex campus is located at Panganiban Drive, Naga City and a satellite campus in Pili, Camarines Sur.

Graduate school

Higher Education

USI as National Historical Landmark

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Universidad de Santa Isabel NHCP Historical Marker

In recognition of the important role the academe played in Philippine history, the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) has declared the Universidad de Sta. Isabel (USI) as a National Historical Landmark by virtue of Republic Act No. 10086. [6] officialgazette.gov.ph/2013/03/07/implementing-rules-and-regulations-of-republic-act-no-10066/ "Implementing Rules and Regulations of Republic Act No. 10066 | GOVPH". Official Gazette of the Republic of the Philippines. Retrieved 2019-05-14.{{cite web}}: Check |url= value (help)</ref> [7] In view of this declaration, Universidad de Sta. Isabel is now also known as the Heritage and Historical University of Bicol

At the unveiling ceremony of the historical marker, NCHP Chairman Dr. Rene R. Esclante said that USI is important in the history of the Philippines as this is the oldest school in the country and the first normal school for women built during the Spanish era, where traces of the old structures and even the courses offered still exists as to this time. [8] [9]

Notable Person

Alumni

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  3. ↑ Isabel "Universidad de Sta. Isabel". Vincentian Encyclopedia.{{cite web}}: Check |url= value (help)
  4. ↑ "Universidad de Sta. Isabel – PAASCU" . Retrieved 2019-05-14.
  5. ↑ "Universidad de Santa Isabel". 2002-10-15. Archived from the original on 2002-10-15. Retrieved 2019-05-15.
  6. ↑ name="marker"
  7. ↑ senate.gov.ph/republic_acts/ra%2010086.pdf "Republic Act No. 10066" (PDF).{{cite web}}: Check |url= value (help)
  8. ↑ "NHCP declares USI as National Historical Landmark". pia.gov.ph. February 4, 2019. Retrieved 2019-05-14.PD-icon.svg This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain .
  9. ↑ St, Bicol; ard. "Universidad de Sta. Isabel recognized as national historical landmark". BICOL STANDARD | Bicol News. Retrieved 2019-05-14.
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