Romblon State University

Romblon State University

Seal of Romblon State University
Former name	Romblon State College Romblon Agricultural College Romblon National Agricultural School Odiongan National Agricultural School Odiongan High School Odiongan Rural High School Odiongan Farm School
Type	Public
Established	1915
President	Dr. Arnulfo F. de Luna
Vice-president	Dr. Elvin F. Gaac (VP for Academic Affairs) Dr. Arthur R. Ylagan (VP for Research, Extension, and Training) Violeta F. Maulion (VP for Administration, Finance, and Support Services)
Location	Odiongan, Romblon, Philippines 12°23′47″N 121°59′17″E / 12.396337°N 121.987966°ECoordinates: 12°23′47″N 121°59′17″E / 12.396337°N 121.987966°E
Campus	9 campuses: Odiongan Romblon Cajidiocan San Fernando San Andres San Agustin Calatrava Santa Fe Santa Maria
Language	Filipino, English
Colours	Green
Website	www.rsu.edu.ph

Romblon State University is a public university in the Philippines. It has eight campuses^[1] and its main campus is located in Odiongan, Romblon.^[2]

History

Founded in 1915 as Odiongan Farm School (OFS), it is one of the oldest learning institutions in the Southern Tagalog Region of the Philippines. It initially offered intermediate course in Agriculture, where emphasis was laid in the fundamental agricultural practices.

After five years of existence, the Odiongan Farm School was converted into Odiongan Rural High School, and offered complete secondary training courses headed by a Principal, under the supervision of the Division Superintendent of Schools, Division of Romblon. This curriculum was in force until 1946. In 1947, Odiongan Rural High School was changed to Odiongan High School. A general type A curriculum was then offered.

Staff

• President: Arnulfo F. de Luna, PhD
• Vice President for Adademic Affairs: Dr. Elvin F. Gaac
• Vice President for Research, Extension and Training: Dr. Arthur R. Ylagan
• Vice President for Administrationd and Support Services: Mrs. Violeta F. Maulion
• Dean of CAFF: Edgar Andalecio y Villanueva
• Dean of CAS: Dr. Mario A. Fetalver Jr.
• Dean of CED: Dr. Emilyn R. Villanueva
• Dean of College of Engineering: Engr. Orley G. Fadriquel
• Dean of CBA: Dr. Emelyn F. Montoya
• Director of IT: Engr. Julie F. Fallaria
• OIC/Director of ICJE: Ms. Narvie Latina
• Director of SLHS: Mrs. Marilyn L. Fabregas

Historical Names

Historical Name

Year	Name
1915	Odiongan Farm School
1929	Odiongan Rural High School
1947	Odiongan High School
1956	Odiongan National Agricultural School
1958	Romblon National Agricultural School
1962	Romblon Agricultural College
1983	Romblon State College
2009	Romblon State University

Description

Today, the university has four campuses: the RSU-Odiongan Campus, the Main Campus at Odiongan, the RSU-Romblon Campus at Sawang, RSU-Tablas Campuses at San Andres, San Agustin, Sta. Maria, and Sta. Fe, RSU-Sibuyan Campuses in Cajidiocan and San Fernando.

The four functions of the University are instruction, research, extension, and production.

Twenty-six years after its conversion into a State College, it was transformed into a State University.

Academic Programs:

1. Agricultural Engineering
2. Civil Engineering
3. Electrical Engineering
4. Elementary Teacher Education
5. Information Technology
6. Mechanical Engineering
7. Secondary Teacher Education
8. Accountancy
9. Agricultural Technology
10. Arts and Social Science (Political Science)
11. Business Administration (Banking & Fin.)
12. Business Administration (Bus. Mgt.)
13. Hotel and Restaurant Management
14. Science (Biology)

Charter

Romblon State College became Romblon State University upon the approval of Republic Act No. 9721 by President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo in 2009.

References

1. http://www.rsu.edu.ph/AboutUs/Campuses/116
2. Philippine Republic Act 9721 Section 1

External links

• Romblon State University Website