Liceo de Cagayan University

LICEO DE CAGAYAN UNIVERSITY
Pamantasan ng Liceo de Cagayan
Motto Nil Sine Numine ("Nothing without Divine Will")
Type Private, non-Sectarian university
Established 1955 (60 years)
Chairman Dr. Rafaelita Pelaez - Pelaez
President Dr. Mariano M. Lerin, CPA
Students 13,693 (S.Y. 2011 - 2012)
Location Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines
Campus Kauswagan(Main) Campus
R. N. Pelaez Memorial Campus
Hymn Liceo Hymn
Colors Maroon and golden yellow         
Website www.liceo.edu.ph a

The Liceo de Cagayan University is a non-sectarian university in Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines. It has twelve colleges and five departments. Its president is Dr. Mariano M. Lerin. It is the second largest university in Cagayan de Oro City, after Xavier University - Ateneo de Cagayan.

History

It was founded by the late Rodolfo Neri-Pelaez of Cagayan de Oro City and his wife Elsa Pelaez Pelaez of Cebu City.

The institution got its University/Level III status in 1998 from the Commission on Higher Education. In 2003, Dr. Rafaelita P. Golez served as President of the university. It holds the most number of accreditations from PACU-COA in Region X.

Presidents of
Liceo de Cagayan University
Atty. Rodolfo Neri Pelaez, 1955-1980
Mrs. Elsa Pelaez-Pelaez, 1980-1981
Dr. Jose Ma. R. Golez, 1981-2003
Dr. Rafaelita Pelaez - Golez, 2003-2007
Dr. Mariano M. Lerin, 2007–present

During its first 25 years, the Liceo de Cagayan University was a tertiary-level institution offering courses in law, commerce, engineering and liberal arts. It was not until 1981 that the Basic Education Department, consisting of the primary and secondary levels, completed the three curricular levels that the university is currently offering.

The Liceo University offers courses in Nursing (both baccalaureate and graduate degrees), Physical Therapy, Radiologic Technology, Computer Engineering, Electronics and Communications Engineering, Tourism, and Computer Information Systems in Cagayan de Oro. In 1998, the university became the first in the country to offer a graduate program, the Diploma/Master of Local Governance Scholarship Program funded by the Canadian government and the Civil Service Commission. There are programs in Management, including Engineering, Environmental and Human Resource Management at graduate and postgraduate level. The university also offers Information Technology courses.

Administrators

Name Position
Dr. Rafaelita P. Pelaez Chairman, Board of Directors
Dr. Mariano M. Lerin President
Mr. Alain Marc P. Golez Executive Vice President / Vice President for Administration
Mr. Rudolf Caesar P. Golez Vice President for External, Cultural and Alumni Affairs/ Dean Emeritus, College of Music
Dr. Florecilla C. Cinches Vice President for Academic Affairs / Director, Planning Office
Mr. Jose Rolex Ratilla Vice President for Finance
Dr. Jose Vicente N. Noble Vice President for Student Personnel Services
Dr. Teresita T. Tumapon Vice President for Academic Affairs and Consultant for International Affairs
Dr. Maria Chona V. Palomares Dean, School of Graduate Studies
Atty. Carlo Antonio B. Almirante Dean, College of Law
Dr. Judith T. Dalman Dean, College of Nursing
Atty. Leo Paolo L. Perez, CPA Dean, College of Business and Accountancy
Mr. Edzen Alpuerto - Espina Dean, College of Radiologic Technology
Engr. Ian Kit Nehemiah M. Dap-Og Dean, College of Engineering
Dr. Ma. Fe D. Opina Dean, College of Education
Dr. Fe S. Tolibas Dean, College of Arts and Sciences
Atty. Erwin B. Bucio Dean, College of Criminal Justice
Dr. Mercedita S. Aquino Dean, College of Pharmacy
Dr. Amelda C. Libres, Dean, College of Medical Laboratory Science
Dr. Andrew P. Ponte Dean, College of Information Technology
Dr. Denise O. Orong Dean, College of Rehabilitation Sciences
Ms. Virginia Servangeli L. Aspera OIC, College of Music
Mrs. Joan Bautista - Gallaron Principal, High School
Mrs. Elvie Q. Malabo Principal, Grade School
Ms. Ma. Theresa Jean Boo Director, Institute of Short Studies
Mrs. Carmencita D. Jubas Director, Human Resource Management Center
Mrs. Sherlita M. Barrun University Registrar
Mr. Owen S. Jaen Director, Office of Cultural Affairs
Dr. Lesley C. Lubos Director, Research and Planning Office
Mrs. Remedios B. Janier Director, Libraries and IMC
Mrs. Evangeline N. Cabe Coordinator, Guidance and Placement Office
Mrs. Ursula I. Trio, Finance Officer
Dr. Rosalina S. Huerbana Executive Director, Safer River, Life Saver Foundation, Inc.
Mr. Cecilio P. Tongco, Jr., Director, Management Information System
Mr. Lorimer S. Capinpuyan, Comptroller
Mr. Edwin Delos Santos, Jr. Internal Auditor
Mrs. Alma R. Sandigan Budget Officer
Dr. Felsa A. Labis Director, Liceo Center for Community Development
Ms. Prenelei P. Vasquez Asst. Director, Licoe Center for Community Development
Engr. Manuel A. Orbeta Administrator, Liceo Internet Center
Engr. Laurence M. Perocho Administrator, Publishing Center
Mr. Dexter P. Jumalon Head, Technical Assistance Office
Mr. Roger E. Odron Artistic Director, Liceo Folkloric Dance Troupe & Next Moves Dance Company
Mr. Christopher D. Tabora Maintenance Head

Colleges

College of Law

The College of Law was founded by the late Atty. and Mrs. Rodolfo N. Pelaez and was formally opened on February 4, 1955. It was temporarily closed in 1975 but reopened in 1993. It produced its first batch of lawyers in 1997, placing fourth in passing average among the seventy law schools throughout the country.

Course offered:

College of Nursing

The College of Nursing of Liceo de Cagayan University is committed to produce well-trained nurses who can exercise pleasant attitudes and practice their acquired knowledge and skills with great care for the promotion of health and prevention of diseases.

The college constantly meets the health needs of the people both locally and globally through a comprehensive health care with the noble caring role, evidence-based practice and social significant responsibilities pertaining to legal, ethico-moral aspects.

Course offered:

College of Business and Accountancy

Course offerings:

College of Information Technology

Courses offered:

College of Radiologic Technology

The College has faculty who are holders of a PRC licence and the American Registry for Radiologic Technology, have passed government licensure examinations and are holders of a master's degree. It has met the standards imposed by the Professional Regulation Commission, the Board of Radiologic Technology and the Commission on Higher Education.

Course offered:

**a 4-year curriculum which includes 3-year AHSE or Associate in Health Science Education and 1-year Clinical Internship Program in different hospitals.
**a 3-year curriculum which includes 2-year AHSE and 1-year Clinical Internship Program in different hospitals.

College of Music

Courses offered:

College of Engineering

Courses offered:

College of Arts and Science

Offering a core of general courses, the college has four departments:

Bachelor of Arts (A.B.) in:

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in:

College of Education

Courses offered:

College of Rehabilitation Sciences

Courses offered:

College of Criminal Justice

The college was granted with the Permit No. 017 by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), Region 10 to offer a four - year course leading to the degree of Bachelor of Science in Criminology. The College of Law Enforcement and Public Safety courses teach law enforcement, public security and safety, criminal investigation, criminology, and forensic science.

Course offered:

College of Pharmacy

The first University in Northern Mindanao to offer a four-year course in Pharmacy. The first graduates received a Degree in Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy in March 2013.

The College of Pharmacy program is a four-year bachelor's degree program with a curriculum in pharmaceutical science, training for competency skills, development, and pharmaceutical research.

Course offered:

College of Medical Laboratory Science

The college gives Medical Technology Education/Medical Laboratory Science laboratory internship and specialized training.

Graduates of this program may go into:

◦Laboratory ◦Information system ◦Research

Course offered:

School of Graduate Studies

The school operates in trimesters. This mode enables the students, who are mostly professionals wishing to upgrade their qualifications, to finish the academic requirements within a shorter time.

The schedule of classes on weekends during the four months of every trimester provides the students with time to do research, projects, and other course requirements.

Post-graduate units

Doctor in Management (DM) - Major in Leadership Organization

Graduate degrees

The Master of Arts in English Language Teaching (ELT) degree program focuses on models and methodologies in teaching English. The curriculum emphasizes practical and theoretical aspects of teaching English and linguistic skill development.

Admission

Liceo de Cagayan University is open to students who meet academic standards.

Foreign students

Foreign students may enroll in the undergraduate and graduate studies upon submission of Permit-to-Study or Student Visa F(9) and upon the compliance of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), Bureau of Immigration and University requirements.

Foreign students whose native language is not English and/or whose undergraduate medium of instruction was in a language other than English are required either to take an English proficiency test as a pre-requisite for admission or to enroll in a special class in English for second language learners.

Curricular offerings

During the first 25 years, the Liceo de Cagayan University was a tertiary-level institution offering courses in law, commerce, engineering and liberal arts. It was not until 1981 when the Basic Education Department, consisting of the primary and secondary levels, completed the three curricular levels that the university now offers.

The Liceo University pioneered in the offering of such courses as Nursing (both baccalaureate and graduate degrees), Physical Therapy, Radiologic Technology, Computer Engineering, Electronics and Communications Engineering, Tourism, and Computer Information Systems in Cagayan de Oro.

In 1998, the university became the first in the country to offer a graduate program, the Diploma/Master of Local Governance Scholarship Program funded by the Canadian government and the Civil Service Commission.

Scholarship

Rodolfo N. Pelaez Scholarship

This scholarship entitles a student-applicant to a full free tuition.

For academic scholars

Campuses

Main Campus

The main campus of Liceo de Cagayan University is situated near the Cagayan de Oro River and La Castilla in Barangay Kauswagan. It is composed of seven buildings:

Rodolfo N. Pelaez Memorial Hall

Liceo de Cagayan University Basic Education Department

The Rodolfo N. Pelaez Memorial Hall is located at Barangay Carmen. Home of the Basic Education Department, The College of Rehabilitation Sciences and The College of Radiologic Technology, the RNP Hall was formerly a hospital known as Doctors General Hospital.

Liceo Hymn

I
With voices proud and sweet
We all hail Liceo de Cagayan
Through thick and thin, we will not fail
In weal or woe to hold on high!
Your banner waving to the sky
Through all the years we'll loyal be
In every land and shining sea
The Liceo de Cagayan.

II

Alma mater dear we pledge
To glorify your noble name
To chant with all our might and main
Eternal praises to your name
Oh! Alma mater dear all hail
We march together hand in hand
We sing together at your call
We stand as one at your command.

See also

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