CAPSU Tapaz Tour

Center of Academic Excellence Delivering Quality Service to All.

"Pag Abi-Abi: A Welcome Program for SEA Student-Teacher" was the beginning for me to start new activities at Tapaz. After the warm welcome, Danieca and Hannah, 4th year students, took me on a tour of CapSU Tapaz. They showed, explained and introduced me to all of the family of CapSU Tapaz, and this is how it went.

Capiz State University (CapSU) is the only one state university in Capiz Province, Western Visayas Region. Before becoming CapSU, there was a history of unifying several universities into one until finally CapSU was formed.

President Ferdinand E. Marcos signed Batas Pambansa Bilang 91 on December 4, 1980, which merged the Mambusao Agricultural and Technical College (MATEC) in Brgy. Burias, Mambusao Municipality and Capiz Agricultural and Fishery School (CAFS) in Brgy. Bailan, Pontevedra Municipality to become the Panay State Polythecnic College (PSPC). The integration of Capiz Institute of Technology in Roxas City on October 25, 1999 and Sigma College of Science and Technology in Sigma, Capiz on December 19, 2000, paved the way for the conversion of the state college into a state university. Thus, with the signing by President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo of Republic Act No. 9273 on March 21, 2004, PSPC was converted into CapSU.


Vision

Center of Academic Excellence Delivering Quality Service to all.


Mission

Capiz State University is committed to provide advance knowledge and innovation; develop skills, talents and values; undertake relevant research, development and extension services; promote entrepreneurship and environmental consciousness; and enhance industry collaboration and linkages with partner agencies.


Nowaday, the center for administration of the University is in Roxas City where the University President, Dr. Editha C. Alfon holds office. The University President is assisted by four Vice Presidents, they are Dr. Wennie F. Legario as Vice President for Administration and Finance, Dr. Susan O. Dangan as Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Efren L. Linan as Vice President for Research Development and Extension, and Dr. Mary Ann B. Martelino as Vice President for External Affairs and Linkages, and also Campus Administrators in each campuses including main campus and Satellite College Directors in each satellite colleges.

CapSU has three campuses, namely Main Campus in Roxas City, Pontevedra Campus in the 1st Congressional District, and Burias Campus in the 2nd Congressional District. The CapSU satellite colleges of the major campuses are Dayao, Pilar, Sigma, Mambusao, Dumarao, and where I am now, Tapaz.

CapSU Tapaz is one of the satellite colleges under CapSU Burias Campus as its major campus. This satellite college located in Barangay San Julian, Tapaz Municipality, and headed by Dr. Arlene C. Gonzales as Satellite College Director. CapSU Tapaz offers two programs, those are Education and Agriculture. In Education Department, there are two majors, namely BSEd major in mathematics and BEEd major in general curriculum. This department is headed by Dr. Melanie C. Leccio as Teacher Education Department Chairperson. The Agriculture Department has two majors as well, namely BSA major in Animal Science and BSA major in Crop Science. Dr. Mary Jane C. Floro is the Agriculture Department Chairperson.


For agriculture department, they have a statue of carabao in the middle of the garden. In Philippines, Carabao is their national animal. Carabao symbolizes strength, power, efficiency, perseverance, and most of all, hardwork. Until now, many Filipinos use the carabao in the farm since the technology is expensive. This statue of carabao symbolizes the agriculture department.


In CapSU Tapaz, there are 24 teachers in education department and agriculture department, and 4 of them are contractual faculty. There are also 7 employees. This is the list of the teachers and employees.

Teacher Education Faculty Dr. Arlene C. Gonzales Dr. Melanie C. Leccio Dr. Merlito F. Flagne Jr. Dr. Ronilo G. Berondo Dr. Maria Diña B. Palomar Dr. Remia G. Garde Dr. Ma. Auxilium D. Funtilon Prof. Ann D. Navara Prof. Rey C. Castillon Prof. Nida G. Colona Prof. Veronica F. Gardose Prof. Rolly G. Gimoto Contractual faculty: Prof. Genolle De La Cruz Prof. Efraim J. Celeste On leave: Dr. Ma. Socorro Irmina F. Onapan Dr. Ramona M. Launio


Agriculture Department Faculty Dr. Mary Jane C. Floro Dr. Federito D. Launio Dr. Marivic G. Villareal Dr. Pedro G. Gavino Dr. Nida T. Gavino Dr. Marizel L. Santural Prof Ricky D. Fecara Prof. Jet Harris M. Constantino Contractual faculty: Prof. Rocel Z. Delfin Prof. Julie Ann G. Llauderes On leave: Prof. Ronel V. Maximo


Employees Kenneth L. Abdulmuhmin Shalimar F. Dato-on Alma B. Escartin Nestorio G. Garbo Maricon D. Gedoria Benerey V. Illores Noli F. Santural Mezel G. Tripolca


All activities at CapSU Tapaz start from the building known as administration. This building seems to be the core of CapSU Tapaz.

In this administration building, there are many offices and rooms that always busy every work days. Those are office of the satellite college director, HR office, extension office, conference room, supply office, planning office, research office, registrar office, medical/dental office, clinic, and many more. But even though they're so busy doing administration in CapSU Tapaz, they're so kind, humble, and welcome to everyone including me everytime I met them there.






CapSU Tapaz has a lot of classrooms to support lecture activities. These classrooms are equipped with monitor to help lecturers teach by utilizing technology during lectures. 


There is a big gymnasium to support students outdoor activities such as sports, dance, rehearsal, or as a place for big events, such as my welcome program.



For agriculture department, there is a crop land for planting various kinds of plants as well as a place for learning and practicums.

There is also a library and digital library for students to find some references, or just hangout to read some books.

A van as a main transportation for lecturers, employees, or certain students to go to other campuses or satellite colleges.

School canteen, Supreme Student Council office, yard, garden, CRs, etc.





I also met a lot of CapSU Tapaz students during the tour. I took photos with them.

After a long tour, I, Danieca and Hannah went to the last room, Maam Arlene's office. We finished the tour by took a photo with Maam Arlene together.

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