INTRODUCTORY MODULE
Learning Outcomes
At the end of the time allotted, the students should be able to:
1. Trace the history of CPSC;
2. Reflect on ones roles in achieving the VMGOs of the college; and
3. Introduce oneself and their expectations as a student.
Topics
This module contains the following topics:
Topic 1: History of CPSC
Topic 2: College VMGO
Topic 3: Getting to Know You and Expectations
Topic 1
A Brief History of the Camiguin Polytechnic State College
Prior to 1995, there were two existing satellite campuses of Higher Education
institutions in Camiguin and a school of arts and trades. They were the Camiguin
College of Fisheries and Maritime Studies located at Balintawak, Mambajao,
Camiguin, a satellite of the former Don Mariano Marcos Memorial Polytechnic State
College which is now known as University of Science and Technology of Southern
Philippines located in Cagayan de Oro and the Central Mindanao University External
Studies found at Tangaro, Catarman, a satellite campus of Central Mindanao
University located in Musuan, Bukidnon and the Camiguin School of Arts and Trades
found in Balbagon, Mambajao, Camiguin. These schools catered to the needs of
students in fisheries, agriculture, secondary and post-secondary trade courses.
Finding that these courses were insufficient to answer the needs of the
Camiguingnons, then Congressman Hon. Pedro P. Romualdo, sponsored House Bill
No 11899 merging the aforementioned schools into one Polytechnic State College to
cater to the needs of the populace. Thus CPSC was created through the enactment
of RA 7923, a Republic Act Converting the three campuses into what is now Known
as Camiguin Polytechnic State College on February 25, 1995.
Pursuant to Section 26 RA 7923, a transition body was created for its
temporary governance from June 1995-August 1995. The body was composed of the
CHED Chairperson and one representative each from the following agencies: DECS,
CMU, MPSC, and CSAT. The transition body lasted for six months, after the
appointment of the College first president in August, 1995
CPSC officially opened more doors to additional higher education programs
in 1996. Today, the college offers undergraduate programs on fields of agriculture,
teacher education, engineering and computer studies, technology, arts and
sciences . It also offers graduate programs in Public Administration and Education.
CPSC main campus is located at Balbagon, Mambajao while the Catarman
campus is at Tangaro, Catarman, Camiguin The different programs of the college
have been accredited by the Accrediting Agency of Chartered Colleges and
Universities in the Philippines, Incorporated (AACCUP).
Fill in the blanks:
1.CPSC stands for
________________________________________________________. 2. It
was founded on _________________________. 3. The law creating CPSC
is RA No. _____. 4. _______________________________ sponsored the bill
to create CPSC. 5. There are _________ campuses of CPSC.
Topic 2. College VMGO
Vision
A vibrant, empowered and dynamic institution of higher learning which is accessible,
globally competitive, culturally and morally sensitive towards sustainable ecotourism
and natural resources development.
Mission
Provide higher professional, technical and special instructions for special purposes
and to promote research and extension services, advanced studies and progressive
leadership in agriculture, forestry, engineering, arts and other relevant studies.
Goals
CPSC strives to:
1. Expand access to higher education
2. Integrate 21st century competencies in all curricular programs
3. Strengthen quality assurance mechanism
4. Expand government-academe-industry collaboration
5. Improve research and innovation and extension services
6. Promote excellence in all its programs
Objectives
1. To provide training in the various fields of engineering and technology,
agriculture, arts and sciences, education, marine biology and other relevant
studies
2. To equip the students with the skills, positive attitudes, self-knowledge and
expertise that would make them functional and useful members of the society
3. To cultivate in the students open-mindedness, critical thinking, appreciation of
environment, creativity, resourcefulness and industry
4. To offer a balanced education that demands quality performance from among
the faculty and maximum effort from the students
5. To constantly upgrade the quality of its instruction in all curricular programs
6. To establish linkages with other government agencies, non-government
organizations and industry for alignment and synchronization of operations
and industries for job placements and employment opportunities of graduates.
7. To promote progressive leadership in research, extension and production
needed for the socio-economic upliftment of the province and the region
8. To provide technical and special instructions to the physically handicapped
yet deserving individuals
Fill my K-W-L
You are provided with columns below. Fill in the column with the best of your
knowledge about Camiguin Polytechnic State College. There is no right or wrong
answer here. You may write phrases or clauses in bullet form.
What I know? What I want to know? What I Learned?
(fill this column after you have
……about CPSC’s vision, ……about CPSC’s vision, read the VMGO of CPSC for
mission, goals and mission, goals and your better understanding of the
objectives objectives topic)
Topic 3 Getting to Know you and Expectations
We have formally introduced CPSC to you with its brief history and its VMGO. Don’t
you think it is time for us to know you and your expectations?
Please complete the sentences
I am ___________________________________. I live in
___________________________
As a CPSC student, I expect myself to be
_________________________________________.
I expect my instructors and professors to be
_______________________________________.
I expect my classmates to be
___________________________________________________.
Thank you.
