University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines

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University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines
Pamantasan ng Agham at Teknolohiya ng Dakong Timog ng Pilipinas (Filipino)
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Former names
  • Misamis Oriental Trade School (1927–1952),
  • Mindanao School of Arts and Trades (1952–1978),
  • Don Mariano Marcos Memorial Polytechnic State College (1978–1991),
  • Mindanao Polytechnic State College (1991–2009),
  • Mindanao University of Science and Technology (2009–2016),
  • Misamis Oriental State College of Agriculture and Technology (1963–2016)
Motto"Moral uprightness",
"Unselfish dedication",
"Social responsibility",
"Total quality management"
Type State university
Established1927 (MUST lineage)
2016 (USTP establishment)
Academic affiliations
Philippine Association of State Universities and Colleges (PASUC), Mindanao Association of State Colleges and Universities Foundation, Inc. (MASCUF)
Chancellor Dionel O. Albina (CDO Campus)
Ruvel J. Cuasito (Claveria Campus)
President Ambrosio B. Cultura II, Ph.D.
Academic staff
c.500
Administrative staff
c.1000
Studentsc.14,000
Undergraduates c.8,000
Postgraduates c.500
Location
CampusUrban (1 main campus with 2 major campuses and 5 satellite campuses)
PublicationThe Trailblazer
Colors    Blue and yellow
Website www.ustp.edu.ph
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Location in Mindanao
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Location in the Philippines

The University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines (USTP; Filipino : Pamantasan ng Agham at Teknolohiya ng Dakong Timog ng Pilipinas [1] ) is a state university system in the Philippines established on August 16, 2016, by virtue of Republic Act 10919 through the amalgamation of the Mindanao University of Science and Technology (MUST) in Cagayan de Oro and the Misamis Oriental State College of Agriculture and Technology (MOSCAT) in Claveria, Misamis Oriental. Both campuses are located in Northern Mindanao, considered the Gateway to Mindanao, which offers a strategic locational advantage for the institution to train and develop students from all the other regions of Mindanao.

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It has maintained its Level IV Status as State University (Highest Distinction) as adjudged by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) and continues to be one of the 19 leading state universities in the Philippines.

USTP's main campus is at the institution's 295.14-hectare (729.3-acre) property in Alubijid, Misamis Oriental. The university has a 7.3-hectare (18-acre) major campus in Cagayan de Oro. Its other major campus in Claveria has 101.37 hectares (250.5 acres) of rich agricultural land. The university also has satellite campuses in Jasaan, Villanueva, and Balubal (Cagayan de Oro), both in Misamis Oriental, and in Panaon and Oroquieta, both in Misamis Occidental.

History

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USTP Cagayan de Oro Campus
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USTP Claveria Campus

Mindanao University of Science and Technology (MUST) has achieved its university status on January 7, 2009, after a long journey from its humble beginnings as a tradeschool in 1927.

The seed of MUST gained roots through the Pre-Commonwealth Act No. 3377 known as the Vocational Act of 1927. It was named as the Misamis Oriental Trade School (MOTS) which catered to the elementary level only but eventually in 1936, it opened a secondary four-year program.

In accordance to Republic Act No. 672 of 1952, MOTS became Mindanao School of Arts and Trades (MSAT) offering trade technical curriculum. Later in 1970, the school was authorized by virtue of RA 3959 to offer Bachelor of Science in Industrial Education and the Evening Opportunity Programs. In 1978, Presidential Decree 1431 upgraded the institution to Don Mariano Marcos Memorial Polytechnic State College. In 1991, it was renamed Mindanao Polytechnic State College (MPSC) and it also gained a new function – provide extension services.

The proposal to convert MPSC to MUST was presented in 1998, to the constituents of the institution and the general public. But the bill failed to prosper due to the moratorium on the creation of SUCs in the country (1998), Senate adjournment (2003); and the bill named HB 4914 was filed during the 13th Congress but was not finalized.

In 2006, Cong. Rufus Rodriguez filed House Bill 4914. On October 3, 2008, the historic Senate Public Hearing happened at the university gymnasium with Sen. Miguel Zubiri as the presiding officer. Eventually, the Senate and Congress approved the bill in December 2008.

On January 7, 2009, Republic Act No. 9519 was signed by President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo at the MUST Gymnasium. The occasion was graced by senators, congressmen, local officials, civic organizations, GOs, private sectors, higher education institutions and stakeholders. [2]

Milestones and timeline

Accreditation

Accreditation of academic programs have been conducted by the Accrediting Agency of Chartered Colleges and Universities in the Philippines (AACCUP). Some programs reach as high as level III. [5] The competent accreditation status provided MUST with COE and COD grants from CHED.

ProgramLevel (Accreditation status)Duration of validity of Accreditation Status
  • Technician Teacher Education
  • Industrial Technology
Qualified for Level IIIJanuary 2008 - December 2008
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Electronics and Communication Engineering
Level III AccreditedAugust 2010
  • Information Technology
  • Mechanical Engineering
Level III AccreditedMarch 2013
  • Civil Engineering
Level I AccreditedDecember 1, 2005 - November 30, 2008
  • Computer Engineering
  • Science (Applied Physical Sciences)
  • Science (Mathematical Science)
Level I AccreditedDecember 16, 2006 - December 15, 2009
  • Graduate: Doctoral (Educational Planning & Mgmt.)
  • Graduate: Doctoral (Technology Education)
  • Graduate: Doctoral (Mathematical Science)
  • Graduate: Master's (MS-Teaching Mathematics)
  • Graduate: Master's (Teaching App. Phy. Sci.)
  • Graduate: Master's (Technician Teacher Education)
  • Graduate: Master's (Educational Planning & Mgmt.)
  • Graduate: Master's (MS-Math Sci.)
Level I AccreditedDecember 16, 2007 - December 15, 2010

Accreditation of academic programs have been conducted by the Accrediting Agency of Chartered Colleges and Universities in the Philippines (AACCUP). Some programs reach level II accreditation. [6]

ProgramLevel (Accreditation status)Duration of validity of Accreditation Status
  • Agricultural Teacher Education
  • Agricultural Technology
Level II Re-accreditedJuly 16, 2006July 15, 2010
  • Secondary Teacher Education
  • Information Technology
  • Science (Biology)
  • Food Technology
  • Technology in Environmental Management
  • Agroforestry Technology
  • Horticulture Management
  • Technology in Environmental Engineering
Level I AccreditedJuly 16, 2008July 15, 2011

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