2009 Bits To Remember
Source: UHP, Vol49 No1
UCC Centennial Jubilee Kicks Off. As a prelude to the Centennial Jubilee celebration, a series of activities has been organized for the 99th Foundation Anniversary to mark the kick off which began with an Opening Service Worship, 8AM on November 6. This was followed by the opening of the Trade Fair and Exhibit. Later that day was an educational forum and launching series of past UCC presidents and BOTs with Hon. Gilbert Remulla as guest speaker.
Colleges Compete in Intramurals. Sticking to tradition, the Intramurals was opened with the cheering competition and the search for Mr and Ms Intramurals. Simultaneous activities were then held after the opening program.
SDS holds SSC-SBO Elections. The Student Development Services held the reorganization of the Supreme Student Council through an election on July 14. Three student political parties contested for different positions in the student government body. Mark Ryan Cabico, a 4th year BSN student emerged as SSC President.
Palatino Meets Youth. Representative Raymond Palatino, the sole sectoral representative of the youth in the Congress, met with the Sangguniang Kabataan Federation as well as various Student Body Organizations in La Union on August 15 in the City of San Fernando.
Lagon Appoints Lao as CTE Dean. With the early retirement of Dr. Myrna Carreon as Dean of the College of Teacher Education, President Lagon appointed Mrs. Cynthia Lao.
UCC Admin creates ICIT. The opening of the school year 2009-10 marked the birth of a new College in the academe: the Institute of Computing and Information Technology headed by Dean Robert Liwag.
CAED Grads Culinary Arts Studes. The first batch of culinary arts students received their certificates in Commercial Cooking NC II last June 19, 2009. This program of the CAED caters to the need of the times which is to equip Filipinos with marketable skills in the global market.
CBA Celebrates Accountancy Day.The various capabilities of accountancy students were affirmed by the different activities such as singing contests, modern dance competition and the search for Mr and Ms. Accountancy 09.
CTE Holds Food Fest. A food festival in line with the Nutrition Month Celebration was conducted by the College of Teacher Education at r00m 210OH last July 30, 2009. The said festival is a course requirement for students taking Natural Science 2 and at the same time an output of other participants for the CTEs affair.
UCC Gets 48% Passing Rate on New Nurses. From among the 443 examinees of Union Christian College for the June 2009 Nursing Licensure Examination conducted by the Professional Regulation Commission, 232 passed which gave the school a 48% institutional passing rate much higher than the 41.87 national passing rate.
NCIP Bares Projects. According to Mrs. Lize Henerilao, an officer of NCIP, projects geared towards the interest of Indigenous People have been established through their agency. One of these is the Ancestral Domains/Land Delineation and Titling Services of the ancestral lands of IPs in San Gabriel, La Union and Ilocos Sur.
CAS New Dean Introduces Service Learning. On July 29 and 30, the faculty of the Arts and Sciences underwent an orientation seminar on Service Learning which was facilitated by Dr. Gloria Resurreccion. The event served not only as an orientation to Service Learning but also as a team building activity through the different workshops and group dynamics.
ComSci Students Compete in ICIT Day. The BSCS and ACT students competed in the different events such as the on-the spot poster making competition, keyboarding, and search for Mr and Ms ICIT.
UCC ROTARACT Club Joins the Lakad Lung and Tree Planting Activities. The walkathon started at around 6:30am at the City Plaza and toured around the old market until back to the plaza. After the said activity, every participant proceeded to the Tree Planting Activity held at the Botanical Garden.
UCC Holds Math-Science Fair. Different competitions were held to celebrate the Math-Science Day like Math Jingle, Quiz Bee, Photography, Poster-Making, Recycling, Interpretative Dance, and the search for Mr and Ms Earth UCC 2009.
UCC PRESIDENT LAGON RISES ABOVE CHALLENGES
In 2002, the BOARD OF TRUSTEES of UCC had given Rev. Dr. Filemon L. Lagon a clear MANDATE to serve this institution as President & again in 2007, another opportunity for a second term prevailed of which he is grateful & thankful to them.
UCC has continuously stayed true to its role as one of the leading educational springboards for educational progress in the North. It has emerged as one of the top leading nursing schools not only in La Union but in Region I, a Center of Training Institute for Teacher Education in March 7, 2008 also in Region I, one of the Most Outstanding Institutions by PERAA for its commitment to upgrade salaries and benefits of its faculty & staff and many more accolades & laurels in the academic achievements of our students. These distinctions undeniably mark not only the full commitment of the administrative officials, faculty, staff, & studentry in advancing their well-being but above all the Wisdom, Trust & Confidence of the BOT to this institution. Their full cooperation has supported the programs & projects of UCC under Dr. Lagon’s leadership and this unity has been the strongest LINK in the promotion of academic excellence, research services & community involvement as well as its campus infrastructure development.
Few weeks ago, there were lots of surprises & unexpected “Tête-à-Tête” in campus & over the internet that UCC is in the “verge of bankruptcy” & the President is now hiding. These are just hearsays. President Lagon was in Dumaguete attending the ACSCU (Association of Christian Colleges and Universities) National Assembly. UCC’s President stood firm & confident over all these commentaries. A Financial Oversight Committee was created from among the BOT members to reflect in UCC’s financial performance & stability. Hence, after having invested their precious time & shared efforts, talent & resources into examining & culling records & documents, as well as interviewing officials from the Finance/Business offices, they made a clear CONCLUSION that President Lagon has responsible, honest, and clear services of transactions and has maximized expenses despite the meager budget of this institution.
In a Special Board Meeting on May 22, 2009, the Board of Trustees and the UCC Corporation agreed & voted upon in its BT Resolution #09-10, “A UNANIMOUS VOTE OF CONFIDENCE” for President Lagon. Six (6) other Board Actions were taken & approved by authorizing the President to renegotiate economic provisions of the new Collective Bargaining Agreement; rationalize the plantilla by streamlining other areas; that all matters with financial implications in the area of subject-loading will be subject to the approval of the President only; engage in a new, effective & comprehensive software, sell the untransfered property at Sto. Tomas with a minimum bid price, & to offer the President’s residence lot to a joint venture (Build Operate & Transfer) or lease agreement. These were clear indications of BOT’s Trust & Confidence in UCC’s governance today.
With this result, UCC calls everyone to deeply reflect on what can be done as members of the UCC community & find within the strength & courage to participate in UCC’s initiative to promote good quality of instruction, research, extension and production in the years to come.
Let every stakeholder work together in building a strong UCC!!! Let everybody stand firm in responding to the needs of the studentry & for the realization of the ideals of unity & progress. As the institution”s name is UNION CHRISTIAN COLLEGE, let every stakeholder aim to greater heights as a CHRISTIAN SCHOOL with a unified VISION. Thank you & may you continuously support the administration with this year’s thrust, “Keep on Doing What Matters Most.”/VEV
UCC Marks 35th Candle Lighting, Capping & Badge Ceremony
The College of Nursing of the Union Christian College of the City of San Fernando held its 35th Candle Lighting, Capping, & Badge Ceremony at the Central Bank Auditorium on May 28, 2009 at 1:00 o’clock p.m. Four hundred seventy-eight (478) nursing students from ten (10) sections of this said college marked this memorable occasion by receiving their caps, lamps & badges. Mrs. Emilia Zenaida G. Robles, Chief Nurse of the ITMRC was the Guest of Honor & Speaker during this said occasion & she was introduced by Mrs. Marie Ann Ancheta, Level II Instructor. The program was opened with a Welcome Remarks by the Dean of College of Nursing, Mrs. Rose Merlyn M. Jubilo, the singing of the Class Song, Giving of the Significance of the Cap by Mrs. Elnora Uyso, Giving of the Significance of the Lamp & Badge by Mr. Eduardo Tugade, Awarding of Certificates of Recognition to Dean’s Listers by Dr. Susie F. Saliut & Mrs. Leticia G. Lagon, Presentation of Candidates by Mrs. Audenia A. Dyquiangco, the Ceremony Proper, Nurses Pledge & the Closing Prayer & Benediction by Rev. Dr. Filemon L. Lagon, UCC President./VEV
Thirteen (13) UCC Deans Listers Received Certificates
Thirteen (13) nursing students from the Third Year level were awarded their Certificates of Recognition during the 35th Candle Lighting, Capping, and Badge Ceremony held at the Central Bank Auditorium last May 28, 2009. These certificates were given by the Dean of Academic Affairs, Dr. Susie F. Saliut and Dean of Student Development Services, Mrs. Leticia G. Lagon.
The following are the Dean’s listers with their corresponding average:
1. Llanes, Heidi C. - 92.60
2. Lozano, John Carlo D. - 92.00
3. Hidalgo, Maribel A. - 92.00
4. Bingayan, Marx Narcisus - 91.85
5. Floresca, Raymond-Gie E. - 90.21
6. Ragmac, Melissa O. - 90.78
7. Abagao, Jeraldyne R. - 90.72
8. Abuan, Duanne Laine D. - 90.69
9. Lopez, Alyssa Mae H. - 90.57
10. Barroga, Via Lorraine V. - 90.35
11. Camba, Kezia G. - 90.30
12. Yalong, Jon Carlo C. - 89.93
13. Aguinaldo, Ives B. - 88.70
To all students, Congratulations!!! May you find fulfillment in your stay at UCC, the College that takes care of your bright future, /VEV
UCC Marks Kick-Off Activity for Forthcoming Centennial Jubilee Celebration
The Union Christian College of the City of San Fernando, La Union will mark her "Kick-off Festivity" for the forthcoming Centennial Jubilee Foundation Anniversary in November 2010. A Task Force Committee had planned in their meeting last May 13, 2009, a series of kick-off activities on November 2009 with the following highlights: a Pre-Centennial Jubilee Thanksgiving and Worship Service; Agro-Industrial Fair and Exhibits; Awarding/Recognition Ceremony to the Grand Winners and Consolation Prizes of the UCC Centennial Hymn and Song Writing Contest. These three(3) contests were formally launched for the celebration of the upcoming Centennial Celebration. For those interested to join the contests and for more information, clarifications and details regarding the contest, there are General Guidelines, Rules and Criteria which were formulated. Click here to view the mechanics and guidelines or please contact the following Chairmen of the following categories:
a. UCC Centennial Song and Hymn Writing : Mrs. Leticia G. Lagon
b. UCC Centennial History Writing: Ms. Grace Hope P. Bautista
c. UCC Centennial Logo Competition: Mrs. Emy Jane A. Yabes
* Other activities during the kick-off celebration include a Student Talent-Quiz Show, Faculty-Staff Variety Program and an Alumni Get-Together.
For more particulars and details, contact President of UCC, Rev. Dr. Filemon L. Lagon with e-mail add flagon2833@yahoo.com or tel no. (072) 700-0906, 700-0907 loc 223 or the Chair of the Task Force, Dr. Vivina E. Villanueva, with e-mail add vev_627villa@yahoo.com or cp#09185876486.#
UCC – Alumni Planning Meeting to be Held
There will be an Alumni Meeting of all graduates from the City of San Fernando on May 29, 2009 at 4PM at UCC, City of San Fernando. Please contact Dr. Rogelio C. Villanueva, Dean of Administration and External Affairs at tel. # 700-0906 or 0907 loc 262 or email him at rogervillanueva65@yahoo.com for your attendance and inquiries. All UCC Alumni of San Fernando City, Faculty and Administrators are invited to attend. Please confirm your attendance on or before May 29, 2009. Venue is at the UCC Boardroom.
Call for Write-Ups for the Centennial Book and the Centennial Book and the Centennial Souvenir Program
The Centennial Book to be published during the 100th year Jubilee Centennial Celebration is open to all interested Alumni, Faculty and Staff, and Administrators including all your family members, friends and loved ones. You are all encouraged to advertise in the Centennial Book or in the Centennial Souvenir Program as a living memento of your stay at UCC. The start of submission is November 2009. Forms to be signed are all placed in the UCC website, click here.
The Centennial Souvenir Program will likewise feature Advertisements and other parts of the program that will chronicle the events of the celebration. The advertisement Contract with the corresponding per page amount is placed in a letter/communication of Pres. Filemon L. Lagon. You may call tel. # 700-0906 or 0907loc 223 for more information.
UCC Celebrates 89th Commencement Exercises
Union Christian College will hold its 89th Commencement Exercises on April 4, 2009, Covered Court, 3PM. The keynote speaker during the afternoon college graduation will be Atty. Oscar Orbos.
A total of 905 pupils and students will be marching up the stage to receive their much-awaited diplomas. From the total number of graduates, 760 will come from the college department, three from the graduate school (MATE), 98 from the high school and 44 from the elementary.
Atty.
Oscar Orbos served as the Congressman of the First District of Pangasinan from
1987 to 1990. He served as the Secretary of the Department of Transportation and
Communication, and also as the Executive Secretary during the term of President
Corazon Aquino. From 1995 - 1998, he became the Governor of the province of
Pangasinan.
Congressman Victor Ortega will be the keynote speaker during the morning college graduation ceremony. Congressman Ortega is the representative of the First District of La Union. He is currently the Chairman of the Constitutional Amendments Committee, Vice Chairman of the Interparliamentary Relations and Diplomacy, and Ways & Means Committees of the 14th Congress.
A day before the graduation is the College Baccalaureate Ceremonies. Guest of Honor and Speaker during the affair is Dr. Mike Udtohan. #
The Management Performance Report
10 Point Agenda 2007-08 Performance Status
Source: UCC's The Servant Leader Vol 1, Issue17
The College President reported at the beginning of the SY 2007-08 that his Second Administrative Term shall be guided by the 10-point agenda summarized as follows:
1. On Union Christian College Going to Business, (a) all income generating potentials were consolidated under one center for management, planning and control and (b) inventory system was upgraded.
2. As to the Organization of the Alumni Centennial Task Force, a program of activities until 2010 – Centennial Jubilee Celebration has been prepared.
3. The Center for Alternative Education Development was developed purely as learning and skills training unit offering Caregiving, Health Care Sciences, Ladderized Nursing, and waiting for approval is Housekeeping, Bartending, and Food Preparation.
4. On Quality Enhancement, (a) the requirements for the Renewal of the Deregulated status of Union Christian College has been submitted to the Commission of Higher Education; (b) 3 Academic Programs for Accreditation and Re-accreditation; (c) the College of Teacher Education has been awarded by the DEP-CHEd as a Center for Teacher Training Education; and (d) a strong research department is now in place.
5. For the Centennial Jubilee Programs/Projects, (a) Rolling Service Plan 2007 – 2010 has been prepared; (b) the construction of the fourth floor of the SRC Bldg for Health and ICT laboratories is on-going; and (c) a Centennial Celebration Grand Committee has been created.
6. On Centennial Infrastructure, there is an on-going construction of laboratories for Nursing, HRM and Health Care.
7. There is an on-going Special Centennial Fund Drive.
8. The Inclusion Program for students with special learning needs has been in place.
9. An Institutional Development, Planning and Accreditation Unit has been created.
10. The Union Christian College Centennial Cooperative has been created with services that include financial assistance identification of income generating projects and putting up Centennial Ville, a housing project for the members which is under negotiation.#
The Academic Performance Report
Highlights
Source: UCC's The Servant Leader Vol 1, Issue17
College of Business Administration
Center for Alternative Education and Development
CAED was developed as skills training center offering short term courses under TESDA’s supervision
presence of TESDA certified trainers
followed standards laid down by TESDA in Caregiving, Ladderized Nursing and HRM programs
produced manual for operation for community extensions
coordinated all the institutional extension programs
grantee of PGMA scholarship for LEP
envisions to establish Assessment Center for Region I – TESDA program
established social labs for different depressed barangays
NSTP service learning unit – INGAT YAMAN
observed 5 – S as its standard operating procedure