University of Mindanao: Difference between revisions

    The University of Mindanao was established in 1946 and is one of the oldest universities in Southern Philippines. It is a non-sectarian school offering the most number of academic programs in this part of the country.[1] It is located in Davao City.

The University of Mindanao has ten branches spread over thirteen campuses in Southern Mindanao. It has a total student population of 29,765 (SY 2007-08). It is the largest private university in Mindanao with the most number of PACUCOA accredited programs in the country today.^[2]

    The University of Mindanao(UM) then the Mindanao Colleges(MC) was opened in Davao City to the public in July 1946. It was the first school to offer tertiary education in Southern Mindanao primarily to provide learning opportunities to the indigenous natives and pioneers of Mindanao. It is hoped that their children shall attain college education which was then a luxury only few elite families could afford.
    It was a dream come true for CPA-Lawyer Guillermo E. Torres, and his friends, Engr. Brigido Valencia, Atty. Pedro Quitain, Atty. Dominador Zuno, Mr. Pedro Lat, Atty. Jesus Occena, Dr. Manuel Babao, Mr. Nicasio Torres and Dra. Concepcion de Asis.

A leading institution of higher learning recognized for its quality transformative education serving the nation and the world.

Provide a dynamic and supportive academic environment through the highest standard of instruction, research, and extension in a non-sectarian institution commited to democratizing access to education.

To achieve its mission, the University aims to:

• Offer academic programs that meet the changing national and international community needs;"5".
• Produce graduates who are competent leaders and productive members of society;"6".
• Harness a pool of ethical, qualified and highly-trained human resources;"7".
• Provide an academic environment conductive to optimum learning through adequate state-of-the-art facilities;"8".
• Conduct researches and other scholarly activities that generate new knowledge and contribute to improvement of the quality of life for all;"9".
• Engage in community services that foster self-reliance and empowerment among the marginalized community;"10". and
• Lead in the promotion and preservation of the cultural heritage of Mindanao and of the country as a whole."11".

Glory to UM, Light of the Southern Skies Guide to the thousands who’ve come to thy halls.

Seeking the wisdom, the knowledge thou hast to offer

To young and seasoned alike.

Ever with faith in thee, we’ll never cease to see

That thy name shall always ring with glory.

Honor to UM, our Alma Mater dear

UNIVERSITY OF MINDANAO

Tanglaw ka UM sa timog Mindanao

Gabay ka sa aming mga kabataan

Hanap namin ay talino’t karunungan

Sa iyo ay makakamtan

Pananalig sa iyo ay di magbabago

Mamahalin naming lagi pangalan mo.

Dakilang UM ang Alma Mater ko

Universidad ng Mindanao. "28".

With loyal hearts and purpose true And with a spirit ever new we sing to thee

In joyous harmony we lift our voices clear to thee

Our Alma Mater dear.

UM beloved to thee, we pledge our loyalty

We’ll strive to live up to thy name

Thy honor is our aim

Though we will wander far and wide

We’ll cherish thee with pride

Thy noble aims and spirit bright

Our guiding light.

UM beloved in thee our hopes and faith abide

Thy standard banner waving high

Inspires us to the sky.

With steady steps and steadfast minds

Our lofty aims defined.

With thee to guide till we have won

We will march on. "29".

UM marches on Marches onward with

the youth of our land.

UM makes the man

That will guide the nation to its proper stand.

And then we’ll march on once again

With our heads held high with hope and dignity.

UM will lead the way, the way to glorious victory. "30".

    The University of Mindanao has more than 10 colleges and school located in three campuses. The Colleges of Business Administration, Accountancy, Criminology and Law and the Graduate School located in Bolton Campus. The Colleges of Arts and Sciences, Nursing, Engineering, Architecture, Education and Forestry located in Matina Campus. The Technical and Vocational Courses located in Bangoy Campus. Each college is supervised by Dean and Program Heads/Instructor Coordinator.

Most of its academic programs are accredited by the Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities Commission on Accreditation (PACUCOA) and the Federation of Accrediting Agencies of the Philippines (FAAP)."31". Its Electrical Engineering is the first in the country granted Level III Reaccredited Status. Level III status is the highest accreditation granted by PACUCOA—a seal of excellence and quality in a given academic program."32". Its Architecture Program is the first in the country to be granted Level I Accreditation."33". UM is the first PACUCOA school in Mindanao granted Level III for various academic programs and one of the top five (5) schools in the Philippines with the most number of accreditation."34".

The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) has granted Center of Development (COD) to its various academic programs, having the most number of CODs in Mindanao. These programs are Business Administration, Information Technology, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Chemical Engineering.

• Doctor of Education, major in Educational Management (Ed.D.)
• Doctor of Business Administration

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• • Master of Arts in College Teaching (MACT)
  • Master in Engineering (MEngg)
  • Master in Environmental Planning (MEnP)
  • Master in Public Administration (MPA)
  • Master in Social Work (MSW)
  • Master of Science in Criminology
  • Master in Business Administration (MBA)

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• • BS Accountancy

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• • BS Architecture

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• • BS Business Economics
  • BS Computer Management
  • BS Entrepreneurship
  • BS Financial Management
  • BS Hotel and Restaurant Management
  • BS Human Resource Management
  • BS Management Accounting
  • BS Marketing Management
  • BS Office Administration
  • BS Operations Management
  • BS Tourism Management

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• • BS Criminal Justice

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• Elementary
  • BEED Generalist
  • BEED Special Education
  • BEED Pre-School

• Secondary
  • BSED English
  • BSED Filipino
  • BSED Mathematics
  • BSED Biological Science
  • BSED Music, Arts & PE

• • BS Chemical Engineering
  • BS Civil Engineering
  • BS Computer Engineering
  • BS Electrical Engineering
  • BS Electronics and Communication Engineering
  • BS Mechanical Engineering

• • BS Forestry
  • BS Environmental Science

• • Bachelor of Laws

• • AB Political Science
  • AB English
  • AB Psychology
  • AB Mass Communication
  • BS Chemistry
  • BS Computer Science
  • BS Information Technology
  • BS Library and Information Science

• • BS Nursing

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• Car Defense Driving – 20 hours
• Caregiver Course – 6 months
• Electrical Technology
• Building Wirings and Industrial Electricity
• Electronics Technology
• AM/FM, Audio and Video Equipment, TV, VHS, VCR, Cable
• System & Computers
• Mechanical Technology
• Automotive Technology with Driving Lessons
• Refrigeration and Airconditioning and Technology
• Free Training on BRIGGS and STRATTON Engines – 40 hours
• Special Driving

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• Elementary (Grade 1 to Grade 6)
• High School (Year 1 to Year 4)

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The official student publication of the university is Evolution or Evo for brevity. Its predecessor, the Mindanao Collegian, has been producing top-caliber editors, journalists and columnists in the entire region.

• UM Alumni, Students, Faculty Online Community
• WebOpac
• ProQuest
• [1]

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