Diaz College

Last updated
Diaz College
Kolehiyo sa Diaz (Filipino)
Diaz College.jpeg
Other name
DC
Former names
  • East Negros Institute (1947–1996)
  • Diaz College (1997–present)
Motto
Contendite Quaerite et Discite
Motto in English
Strive Seek and Learn
Type Private, non-sectarian
Established1947
FounderMiguel P. Diaz Sr. & Maria Arnaiz Diaz
President Rodrigo G. Diaz
DirectorDr. Romulo T. Mirasol Jr.
Students4,000+
Location
Nono Limbaga Street, Tanjay City
,
Negros Oriental
,
Philippines

9°30′48″N123°09′43″E / 9.51326°N 123.16191°E / 9.51326; 123.16191
CampusNono Limbaga Street
Colors Green   and   White
Nickname Dcians
Mascot Hornets
Website diazcollege.net
College Name.jpg
Philippines location map (Visayas).svg
Red pog.svg
Location in the Visayas
Philippines location map (square).svg
Red pog.svg
Location in the Philippines

Diaz College (DC) is a private higher institution in Tanjay City, Negros Oriental, Philippines, founded in 1947. The school offers various academic programs and courses. It started as East Negros Institute (ENI) in 1947 and later changed its name to Diaz College.

Contents

History

Established in 1947 as an elementary school under the name East Negros Institute, the institution has evolved over the years. Renamed Diaz College in 1997 to honor its founders, Don Miguel and Doña Maria "Iyay" Diaz, the school has steadily expanded its academic programs and enrollment. It remains dedicated to providing quality education, particularly to the residents of Tanjay City and the surrounding areas of Negros. [1]

Diaz College [2] is a private liberal arts college known for its strong emphasis on critical thinking, interdisciplinary learning, and personalized attention to students. [3] The college offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs in the arts, sciences, business, education and technology. [4] Diaz College prides itself on fostering a close-knit community, encouraging intellectual curiosity, and preparing students for successful careers and lifelong learning. [5] [6] The campus is known for its beautiful surroundings and modern facilities, providing an ideal environment for academic and personal growth. The school was granted a government permit in July 1947 to open doors for classes on a rented site, with 424 registered students, under the name of East Negros Institute (ENI). The groundbreaking for the school's site was held on October 11, 1947. [7] [8]

Diaz College acquired eight hectare site of Lawton Drive, Tanjay City. [9] The legacy of the motto Strive-Seek-Learn has inscribed imprints in a number of professionals. On October 11, 1997, marked the Golden year of the institution. [10]

School Emblem

School Seal

"For every member of the DCian community, the school emblem represents craftsmanship and dedication. Each symbol embodies the illustrious mission and vision of the school. The open book and illuminated torch signify the moral duty of the academic institution since its establishment in 1947, which is to educate every student to become a value-driven and service-oriented citizen. The DCian motto, inscribed as STRIVE-SEEK-LEARN, urges every member of the community to strive for justice, seek truth, and embrace moral virtues. The array of noble laurels symbolizes honor, distinguished achievements, and meritocracy in every endeavor undertaken by a DCian. The tree with radiating rings symbolizes the guardians of knowledge: the Mind to think, the Heart to feel, and the Hand to execute actions guided by the Truth." [11]

Student Publications

The Anahaw Publication is the official weekly student publication of the Diaz College system, one of the weekly student newspapers in the country. It is a publication by students from High School, Senior High School, and College Departments. [12]

Administration
School PresidentSchool Director
Rodrigo G. Diaz (2024–present)Dr. Romulo T. Mirasol Jr. (2024–present)
Gallery of Diaz College School Buildings
Gallery of Diaz College School Facilities

Academic programs

The Tanjay campus of Diaz College are composed of three colleges offering several undergraduate degrees and associate course that was accredited by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED). [13] [4] [14]

Commission on Higher Education
(CHED) Philippines
National Centers of Development (COD)
College of Teacher Education
College of Business Administration
College of Information & Technology, Computer Science & Programming

College of Teacher Education

Bachelor of Elementary Education
Bachelor of Secondary Education

Major in:

College of Business Administration

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

Major in:

College of Information & Technology, Computer Science & Programming

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (BSCS)
Associate in Computer Technology (ACT)

Primary programs

The school also offered primary programs, such as basic education for Junior High School students in Grades 7 to 10 (formerly known as 1st to 4th Year High School). [4] [14]

Basic education

Senior High Programs

The Senior High School was added in the 2016-2017 school year and offers Academic, Technical-Vocational-Livelihood (TVL), Arts and Design, and Sports tracks. Each track includes various strands, namely: Humanities and Social Sciences (HUMSS), Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), Accountancy, Business, and Management (ABM), General Academic Strand (GAS), Information and Communication Technology (ICT), Sports, and different TVL specializations. Both JHS and SHS offer the Open High School Program to expand access to basic education. [15]

Notable people

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Negros Oriental State University</span> Public university in Negros Oriental, Philippines

Negros Oriental State University is a public/state nonsectarian higher education institution in Dumaguete, Philippines. It was founded in 2004 by virtue of RA 9299. It is the only state university in the province of Negros Oriental, Philippines. Its Main Campus is located in Dumaguete and has the most number of academic programs and student organizations. It also has 6 satellite campuses all over the province. Formerly Central Visayas Polytechnic College, it was converted into a state university for students from Visayas and Mindanao.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Far Eastern University Diliman</span> Private university in Quezon City, Philippines

FEU Diliman, formerly known as FEUFERN College, is an educational institution at Sampaguita Avenue, Mapayapa Village, Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines. Founded in 1994 to commemorate the birth centennial of Dr. Nicanor B. Reyes Sr., founder and first president of the Far Eastern University (FEU), the institution offers programs from Kindergarten, Basic Education, High School, up to Tertiary Education.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Colegio de Santo Tomas – Recoletos</span> Roman Catholic college in Negros Occidental, Philippines

The Colegio de Santo Tomas – Recoletos is the first formal Recollect school in the Philippines. It is located in San Carlos, Negros Occidental, and used to be known as the Sto. Tomas de Villanueva Institute. Colegio de Sto. Tomas - Recoletos. A private college, it also provides Secondary education for young men and women. As of August 2022, the institution now provides tertiary education, offering courses in Criminology and Entrepreneurship.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Saint Francis of Assisi College</span> Roman Catholic college in Las Piñas, Philippines

Saint Francis of Assisi College (SFAC) is a system of private, Catholic-oriented but non-sectarian Philippine educational institutions. Named after Saint Francis of Assisi, it offers complete education from pre-school up to the graduate or mistral level of education. The main campus is situated in Las Piñas, Metro Manila.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Araullo University</span> Private university in Nueva Ecija, Philippines

Araullo University, also referred to by its acronym "AU " or simply "Araullo", is a private, non-sectarian secondary and higher education institution in Cabanatuan, Nueva Ecija, Philippines. It was established in 1950. The university offers a wide range of secondary, undergraduate and graduate programs in its three campuses.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">University of Iloilo</span> Private university in Iloilo City, Philippines

The PHINMA – University of Iloilo is a private, nonsectarian, coeducational institution in Iloilo City, Philippines. It was established in 1947 by the López family of Iloilo who founded the broadcasting giant ABS-CBN Corporation as Iloilo City Colleges. The university was later acquired by the business conglomerate group PHINMA Industries, and its current operations and management is controlled by the said company under its arm, PHINMA Education Network.

The Divine Word College of Legazpi (DWCL) is a private Catholic coeducational basic and higher education institution run by the Philippine Central Province of the Society of the Divine Word in Legazpi, Albay, Philippines. It was founded by Rev. Fr. Juan Carullo, a retired Army Chaplain in 1947.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">University of Negros Occidental – Recoletos</span> Roman Catholic university in Bacolod, Philippines

The University of Negros Occidental – Recoletos, Incorporated, is a private, Catholic coeducational basic and higher education institution administered by the Order of Augustinian Recollects in Bacolod, Negros Occidental, Philippines. It was founded in 1941.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">San Juan de Dios Educational Foundation</span> Private college and hospital in Pasay, Philippines

San Juan de Dios Educational Foundation, Inc. is a private, non-stock, non-profit, joint institute of education and tertiary health sciences operating as a college and a hospital in Pasay, Philippines. Both the colleges and hospital are run by the Daughters of Charity. It started out as a hospital in 1578. The hospital is considered the oldest hospital in the Philippines. It is named after San Juan de Dios, a Portuguese-born soldier that turned health-care worker of Spain.

The University of Southern Philippines Foundation (USPF) is a private, non-sectarian university in Cebu City, Philippines.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Tanjay Science High School</span> Public high school in Negros Oriental, Philippines

Tanjay City Science High School (TCSHS) is a public high school located in Tanjay City, Negros Oriental, Philippines. It is a science high school recognized by the DepEd.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Asian College of Technology</span> Private college in Cebu, Philippines

Asian College of Technology, officially the Asian College of Technology - International Educational Foundation, is a private college in the Philippines, located in Cebu City and Talisay City, in the Cebu province.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Eastern Samar State University</span> Public university in Eastern Samar, Philippines

Eastern Samar State University is a state university in the Philippines with main campus located in Borongan, Eastern Samar. It has a satellite campus in Salcedo, Maydolong, Guiuan and Can-avid.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">St. Paul University Iloilo</span> Roman Catholic university in Iloilo City, Philippines

Saint Paul University Iloilo, also referred to by its acronym SPUI or SPU Iloilo, St. Paul, St. Paul's, is a private Catholic basic and higher education institution run by the Philippine Province of the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Paul of Chartres (SPC) in Iloilo City, Iloilo, Philippines. It is one of the seven campuses comprising the St. Paul University System. It was founded in 1946 by the Sisters of Saint Paul of Chartres from France with the help of American Catholics. It presently offers academic programs in basic education, tertiary and post-graduate studies in the fields of Information Technology, Teacher Education, Business, Accountancy, Liberal Studies, Nursing, Tourism, Hospitality, Psychology, Sciences, Physical Therapy, and many others.

Davao Doctors College (DDC) is a private and non-sectarian academic institution in Davao City, Philippines. College was founded in 1975 and supports House of Hopes.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">St. Dominic College of Asia</span> Private college in Cavite, Philippines

The St. Dominic College of Asia, also referred to by its acronym SDCA, is a private co-educational basic and higher education institution in Bacoor, Cavite, Philippines. It was founded by Don Gregorio and Doña Dominga Andaman in 2003 and initially named St. Dominic College of Arts & Sciences. SDCA offers in preschool, primary, secondary, tertiary, postgraduate education levels, as well as vocational education program.

Jose F. Diaz Memorial National High School (JFDMNHS), formerly known as Sto. Niño National High School and founded in 1997, is a public secondary school located in San Mateo, Rizal, Philippines. It is recognized by the Department of Education (DepEd).

Brokenshire College is a private, non-profit basic and higher education institution administered by the United Church of Christ in the Philippines (UCCP) in Davao City, Philippines. It was founded in 1954 as the Brokenshire School of Nursing and now offers programs in health sciences, theology, business, teacher training, medicine, as well as vocational and K–12 education. The college also administers two satellite campuses: one in Toril, Davao City and another one in General Santos.

Saint Paul College of Ilocos Sur, also referred to by its acronym SPCIS or SPC Ilocos Sur, is a private Catholic basic and higher education institution run by the Sisters of St. Paul of Chartres (SPC) in Bayubay, San Vicente, Ilocos Sur. It is the second oldest private school in Ilocos Sur, Philippines and is a member school of the St. Paul University System. It was founded by the Sisters of St. Paul of Chartres in 1905, thus the second oldest school in the St. Paul University System and one of the seven campuses comprising the system as well.

Fellowship Baptist College (FBC) is a non-stock, private and sectarian institution in Kabankalan, Negros Occidental, Philippines established in 1954.

References

  1. ↑ Pal, Alex (2024-10-13). "Diaz College turns 77". Dumaguete Metro Post. Retrieved 2024-11-23.
  2. ↑ Visayas braces for tuition hike; Philippine Daily Inquirer. Philippine Daily Inquirer.
  3. ↑ "Diaz College a higher private institution in Tanjay City Negros Oriental". Many University. p. 4.
  4. 1 2 3 "Diaz College: bachelor's programs offered". University Philippines. Retrieved 2024-01-29.
  5. ↑ "School Address and Information, Establishment of Diaz College". Business Philippines. p. 3.
  6. ↑ "Jackie, tinawag na "Miss La Union" ng It's Showtime; "Tawag Ng Tanghalan The School Showdown" Diaz College representative, Kevin Rosano". ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs . July 8, 2024. Retrieved July 14, 2024.
  7. ↑ "Diaz College (east Negros Institute) – Lawtn St., Tanjay City, CITY OF TANJAY, Negros Oriental – Educational Institutions". Philippine Companies. Retrieved 2024-01-29.
  8. ↑ "Diaz College Institutional History | PDF | Narrative | Data". Scribd . Retrieved 2024-01-29.
  9. ↑ "Diaz College in Tanjay City, Negros Oriental – Yellow Pages PH". Yellow Pages Philippines. Retrieved 2024-01-29.
  10. ↑ "Diaz College a year of its establishment and history". Edukasyon Philippines. July 2, 2019. p. 5.
  11. ↑ "Diaz College School's Official Seal". Diaz College. Retrieved 2024-01-31.
  12. ↑ "Anahaw Publications". Diaz College. Retrieved 2024-09-20.
  13. ↑ "Diaz College information by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED)". Commission on Higher Education (Philippines) . January 29, 2024. Archived from the original on September 4, 2021. Retrieved January 29, 2024.
  14. 1 2 "College School Programs Offered". Diaz College. Retrieved 2024-02-19.
  15. ↑ "Diaz College Senior High School Programs Offered". Diaz College. Retrieved 2024-08-27.
  16. ↑ "PROFILE: JOSE ORLINO | Candidate for Mayor - 2022 elections". Rappler . Retrieved 2024-11-22.
  17. ↑ "Here are the latest additions to Pepe Orlino's growing list of accolades". Visayas Politiko. 2023-10-08. Retrieved 2024-11-22.
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.