| Central Philippine University |
| Pamantasan ng Gitnang Pilipinas |
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| Motto |
Scientia et Fides |
| Motto in English |
"Science and Faith" |
| Established |
October 1, 1905 |
| Type |
Private, (Protestant) Baptist University |
| Religious affiliation |
Convention of Philippine Baptist Churches |
| President |
Dr. Teodora C. Robles |
| Students |
~12,000 (Centralians) |
| Location |
Iloilo City |
| Campus |
Urban, 240,000 m²; Farm, CPU Zarraga Farm/CPU Farm, approximately 140,000 m² |
| Hymn |
Central my Central |
| Colors |
Gold and Blue |
| Affiliations |
ACUCA, UBCHEA, ACSCU |
| Website |
www.cpu.edu.ph |
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Central Philippine University (or simply CPU) is a non-stock, non-profit private Christian institution of higher learning in Iloilo City, Iloilo, Philippines. It was founded in 1905 by American Baptist missionaries as an elementary school for poor boys which eventually opened up a high school in 1920. It converted into a college in 1923 and attained university status in 1953.[1] At present, CPU offers programs in the kindergarten, elementary, high school, undergraduate and graduate levels. Its graduate and undergraduate programs cover various disciplines such as the Arts, Sciences, Business, Accountancy, Computer Studies, Education, Engineering, Tourism, Nursing, Theology, Law, and Medicine.[2]
The University
History
CPU was founded in 1905 as the Jaro Industrial School by missionaries of the American Baptist Foreign Mission Society. It started as an Elementary Vocational School for poor boys who worked for their board and tuition. Dr.William Orison Valentine, the first principal and the founder, worked for its incorporation and recognition by the Philippine Government. In 1913, his objective was realized and in the same year the school also admitted its first female student. In 1915, it opened its first high school program, starting with 1st and 2nd year classes, adding third and fourth year classes in 1920. The following year the school graduated its first high school batch.[1]
To accommodate the need for tertiary education in the area, a junior college was opened in 1923 and the name of the school was changed to Central Philippine College. Senior college started to be opened in 1936 and by 1940 five degrees were offered namely: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Education, Bachelor of Theology and Bachelor of Religious Education.[1]
When war broke out during the Second World War, the college's buildings were destroyed. Eleven American missionaries were massacred by the occupying Japanese forces and several students, faculty, staff and alumni joined the guerrilla movement. Some died in the process. After the war ended, the college was reopened by remaining members of the faculty as well as by returning missionaries. Reconstruction was made possible through funds coming from friends at home and abroad.[1]
On the 1 April 1953, the college gained government recognition as a university, converting the college into what is now known as the Central Philippine University.[1]
From its founding, Filipinos were gradually given larger responsibilities in its administration. In 1966 the first Filipino president, Dr. Rex D. Drilon, was elected; and in 1968 the entire university property - land, buildings, and equipment - was turned over by the American Baptist Foreign Mission Society to the Filipino corporation of CPU. Since 1973, all members of the Board of Trustees and administrative officials of the university have been Filipinos.[1]
Through the years, CPU has grown from an elementary school with 17 pupils to a university with an enrollment of over 12,000. The 24-hectare campus, which was originally chosen for its quiet and relative isolation, is now a community by itself, with more than 30 buildings used for classrooms and support facilities.[1]
Currently, it is affiliated with the Convention of Philippine Baptist Churches and maintains fraternal ties with the International Ministries of the American Baptist Churches (known before as the American Foreign Mission Society) and the United Board for Christian Higher Education in Asia. The university is also a member of the Association of Christian Schools, Colleges and Universities (ACSCU) and the Association of Christian Universities and Colleges in Asia (ACUCA).[1]
Campus
The University sits on 240,000 sq. m. (24-hectare campus), located along Lopez Jaena Street, Jaro, Iloilo City, was originally chosen for its quiet and relative isolation but is now a veritable community by itself with more than 35 buildings used for classrooms and support facilities. There are prominent parks and gardens on the campus that is venue conducive for relaxing and study; also for informal gatherings and even weddings receptions during fair weather. Landscaping and propagation of flowering and ornamental plants all over the campus. Supervised by Campus Beautification Office, it is one of the reasons CPU was declared a Tourism Site by the City Council of Iloilo City. The landscaping and flowering of the campus is a continuous project that makes the campus very attractive not only to the students, but to visitors as well. The declaration is contained in Iloilo Council Resolution No. 2001-1140 which was unanimously approved during the regular weekly session of the Sangguniang Panlunsod of Iloilo City last November 21, 2001. The approved resolution was sponsored by Councilor Raul Gonzalez Jr., chairman of the Committee on Tourism, Trade and Industry. This makes CPU as the first and only university in the Philippines and perhaps in the world to be declared as a tourism destination by a local government unit.
In approving the resolution, the city council took cognizance of the beautiful 24-hectare campus whose atmosphere is conducive to study and reflection, and whose buildings are famous for their American and Malayan architectural designs. The well-landscaped, clean, and green campus is also endowed with many attractive amenities like the Alumni Promenade-Concert Park, Alumni Garden, Alumni Gazebos and Benches, Alumni Prayer Park and Roselund Hostel.
The city council mentioned CPU as home to the largest library in Western Visayas, the Henry Luce III Library, with more than 200,000 volumes including holdings of special collections like the 40.000 United Nations Documents, World War II Documents, American Studies Resource Center, Meyer-Asian Collection, Food and Agriculture Organization and Elizabeth Knox Sacred Music Collection.
The city council expressed optimism that CPU and the Iloilo City Government will mutually benefit from all possible forms of tourism-related partnership between them, especially because the University offers a Bachelor of Science in Tourism program.
This implies that CPU is now an accredited institution by the City Tourism Office and will be included in printed brochures as a recommended tourist destination. The University is also entitled to seek support from the Department of Tourism for any tourism-related projects.
The Promenade of Lights, an annual joint project of CPU and the CPU Alumni Association, Inc., with the lighted figurines, trees and buildings, nativity scenes, and colorful lanterns attracting thousands of local and foreign tourists during the Christmas season was also highlighted in the resolution.
The Campus, at present boasts a mixture of old American Colonial, Malayan and Modern architecture.
Every December the campus of Central Philippine University was turned into a Christmas fairytale-land. The Opening of Lights (Festival of Lights and Music at Central) remains to be one of the best features of CPU before the end of the year. Every year, it opens on 1st week of the month of December and is highlighted with a fireworks display on the opening ceremony.
A view of lighted trees, buildings and figurines. Pampanga, Capiz shells and native lanterns strategically placed along the major roads on campus and various nativity scenes also add to the festive atmosphere.
Prominent landmarks:[3]
- University Church
- Mount of Faith/Smile Hill
- Wall of Remembrance
- Replica of the Cathedral in the Glen
- Valentine Hall
College Buildings:
- New Valentine Hall
- Engineering Building
- Celis-Ancheta and Pagsuberon-Cruz Hall
- Roblee Science Hall
- Eugenio Lopez Memorial Hall
- Lenwood Edge Building (Agriculture Building)
- Mary J. Thomas Hall (Old High School Building)
- Anna V. Johnson Hall
- Alumni Hall (Occupied now by College of Hospitality Management)
Parks:
- Nuñez Centennial Garden
- Centennial Walkway
- Santos Park
- Alumni Garden
- Prayer Garden
- CPU-CAS Butterfly Garden
- CPU Botanical Garden
- Hopevale Marker
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Other Landmarks:
- Dr. Alfonso Uy Student Union Building (Univ. Food Court)
- Alumni Promenade-Concert Park/CPU Alumni Promenade
- Stuart Hall (Student Service Enterprise)
- CPU Gymnasium
- CPU Fitness Lifestyle and Fitness Center
- Roselund Hostel
- Franklin Hall
- Weston Hall
- Registrar's Office (Administration Building Annex)
- University Parsonage
- Grandstand
- New Elementary Building
- (New) High School Compound
- HS Science and H.E. Building
- HS Lounge and Canteen
- CPU Press
- Fine Arts Building
- Kindergarten Building
- Educational Media Center
- Iloilo House of Refuge 1 & 2 (Kabalaka Reproductive Center, Medical Laboratory/CPU Clinical Laboratory, Birthing Center and the Iloilo House of Refuge are housed)
- Appropriate Technology Center
- Excel Center
- Hopevale Marker
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Academics
The university confers bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees all accredited by either PAASCU, ACSCU-AAI, ACSC-AAI, ATESEA and assisted by EDPITAF in its present 13 schools and colleges:in 12 schools and colleges:
Colleges & Schools
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Tertiary Education
- College of Agriculture
- College of Arts and Sciences
- College of Business and Accountancy
- College of Computer Studies
- College of Education
- College of Engineering
- College of Hospitality Management
- College of Nursing
- College of Theology
- School of Graduate Studies
- College of Law
- College of Medicine
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Basic Education
- High School
- Elementary
- Kindergarten
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Library System
The Central Philippine University Library system is composed of the Henry Luce III Library (Main Library) and the local libraries of the College of Law, High School, and the Elementary School. The libraries for Theology and the Graduate Studies, formerly housed at Johnson Hall and the Alumni Building, respectively, are now housed at the Main Library. The main library building has a seating capacity of 1,000 persons, High School Library 150; the Elementary Library, 125, and the College of Law, 42. The total seating capacity of the University Libraries at present is 1,320. At present, the University Libraries have a total holding of about 236,307 pieces of print materials distributed at the different sections of the three storey Main Library and the departmental libraries.
Holdings
The main library holding volumes include the Graduate Studies, Theology and the Special Collections. The Elementary Library has 30,071 volumes, the High School library has 20,024, and the College of Law Library, 6,108 accessioned volumes.
Periodicals. The Library maintains subscriptions to both local and foreign print periodicals as well as subscription to ONLINE journals (OVID Medline), 8 local newspapers and more than 1,200 irregular titles or serials acquired through/from library linkages. In addition, the library receives 1,315 titles through exchanges and through gifts from local and foreign institutions. Other titles come as free mails, from here and abroad, although these are irregular. All in all, the library receives a total of 1,191 periodical titles excluding the Theology Library holdings. The Theology Library maintains and subscribes to 38 foreign and local publications. 25 titles come as gifts from Baptist World Alliance, World Council of Churches and friends of the Library.
Organization. The Library follows the Dewey Decimal Classification System. The Sears List of Subject Headings as well as the Library of Congress Subject Headings are the main sources of the subject authority list.
Linkages
The CPU Library is a depository of United Nations and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations;is a recipient of library materials from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization; the Population Council in New York; the National Library (Manila), and Australian Center for Publication Acquired for Development (ACPAD), Population Information Network, and the International Rice Research Institute, Los Banos, Laguna, Philippines; The Thomas Jefferson Information Center in Manila, and the United States Information Service are regular library donors for the CPU-American Studies Resource Center (ASRC). The American Studies Centre through its Educational Advising Program help/assist students who want to study in the U.S. Individual donors and alumni continue to assist in the development of library collection.
Starting April 29, 1997, the National Statistics Office (NSO), Region VI designated Central Philippine University Library as NSO Information Center. The Graduate Studies Library houses the NSO publications.
Library Link, Based in the Filipinas Heritage Library, Makati, Metro Manila, is an electronic union catalogue of the Filipiniana Libraries of different schools and institution in the Philippines. It makes it possible for researchers to look for materials and identify their location using only one search facility. Membership of CPU took place on May 9, 2002.
In February 1998. Central Philippine University signed a Memorandum of Agreement with SEAMEO/SEARCA as one of the centers for information. In May 2000, the University started the library Interconnection with Silliman University and Trinity University of Asia, and launched its Web-Online Public Access Catalog (Web-OPAC).
The Academic Libraries Book Acquisition System Association, Inc. (ALBASA) facilitates information on new books by conducting Books Fairs/ & Seminar Workshops. It also facilitates orders for library supplies of member schools at lower prices. The CPU Library as one of the incorporating members, has been with ALBASA since the early 1970s.
Library Staff
At present the University Libraries are managed by the Director of Libraries, with professional librarians, Computer Technician and library secretary and more than 148 student student assistants under the University Work-Study Services Program.
Library Services
The University Libraries serve its academic clientele through the Main Library and its departmental libraries. The three-storey Main Library houses the general circulation books, theology materials, serials, and the special collections. The Library maintains the following Special Collections: Filipiniana Collection, Meyer-Asian, Government Publications, United Nations, and FAO publications, World War II Panay Guerrilla Documents, American Studies Resource Center, Microforms, the Music Collection and University Archives (Centraliana) in the Henry Luce III Library; the Children's Literature and the curriculum Collection at the Women's Studies Collection and Seminar Extension in the Theology library; Elementary Library; and the Braille and the Vocational Collection at the High School Library.
Access to INTERNET is available in the Cyber Library and CD-ROMs at the General Reference and Graduate Studies Section. The Library also offers Electronic mail (E-mail) services and on-line access to Health Research and Development Information Network (HERDIN), PCHRD, DOST, in Taguig, Metro Manila and SEAMEO in Los Banos, Laguna. Starting January 24, 2000 the Library users use the On-line Public Access Catalog (OPAC) to search for 1980-1999 publications and in November 2000, library holdings below 1980's become accessible through OPAC.
The University Libraries maintain its interlibrary services with the school and the academic libraries in the region as well as with the other libraries in the country. It also maintains formal consortium on science materials with three universities in the city and on medical sciences with Iloilo Mission Hospital.
WB-KDC Partnership
The World Bank launched its 11th Knowledge for Development Center in the campus of Central Philippine University (CPU) in Jaro, Iloilo City on September 26, 2008.
The KDCs are hubs for dialogue and research on development issues established by the World Bank in key cities around the country in partnership with leading state and private universities.
The ten other KDCs are located in Mindanao (University of Southeastern Philippines in Davao, the Western Mindanao State University in Zamboanga, and the Notre Dame University in Cotabato), the Visayas (Silliman University in Dumaguete City and University of San Carlos in Cebu City), and Luzon (Saint Paul University in Tuguegarao, Asian Institute of Management in Makati, Ateneo de Naga University in Naga, Palawan State University in Puerto Princesa, and at the World Bank Office in Pasig).
Housed on the ground floor of CPU’s Henry Luce III Library, the CPU-KDC offers the following services for free: •Participation in forums, discussions, and programs on development issues; •Access to development-related publications by well-known academic and development institutions; •Room use and online access to WB project documents, publications and reports; •Internet access to development and research sites; •Webcam and videoconferencing; •A special collection of CDs and videotapes on development issues; •Online access to the Global Jolis catalogue system that allows users to download some of the collections of around 60 World Bank Public Information Centers around the world; •Online access to the World Bank's e-Library, a subscription-based portal of over 3,000 World Bank publications and research papers; •Copies of selected World Bank publications in the Philippines. Also held at CPU on September 26 was a forum on building partnerships in the community and the World Bank’s regional consultation on its next Country Assistance Strategy (CAS).
Consultations for the CAS are conducted by the World Bank all over the country in order to obtain a wide range of perspectives and recommendations from government and other stakeholders, on the critical development challenges and the policy options and programs the Bank should pursue to address these challenges. The one-day workshop in Iloilo was attended by national and local government officials and representatives from non-government organizations (NGOs), peoples' organizations (POs), the academe, trade unions and the business sector from nearby areas in Western Visayas.
The World Bank prepares a CAS document for the Philippines every three or four years. The current CAS for the Philippines, with the theme ‘Supporting Islands of Good Governance’, originally covered the period 2006-2008 but was extended up to June 2009.
The next CAS, which will govern the Bank's lending and non-lending programs and services for the period July 2009 to June 2012, will be submitted to the WB Board of Executive Directors early in 2009 for discussion.
University Linkages
Institutional Membership
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- Agricultural Colleges Association of the Philippines (ACAP)
- Association of Christian Schools, Colleges and Universities (ACSCU)
- Association of Christian Schools College and Universities, Accrediting Agency Inc. (ACSCU-AAI)
- Association of Christian Universities and Colleges in Asia(ACUCA) / www.acuca.net
- Association of Universities of Asia and the Pacific (AUI) / www.sutac.th/auap
- Association for Theological Education in South East Asia (ATESEA)
- New Day Publishers
- Iloilo Federation for Information Technology (IFIT) / www.ifit.org
- Philippines Accrediting Association of Schools, Colleges and Universities (PAASCU) / www.paascu.org.ph
- Philippine Association of Collegiate Schools of Business(PACSB)
- Philippines Association for Technological Education, Inc (PATE, Inc)
- University Mobility in Asia and the Pacific in Asia and the Pacific (UMAP) Council, Inc.
International
- Association of Christian Universities and Colleges in Asia (ACUCA) and its member schools
- AVRDC The World Vegetable Center, Shanhua , Tainan, Taiwan
- Hoseo International Youth Academy, Hoseo University, Korea
- International Partnership for Service - Learning & Leadership, New York
- Mahasarakham University, Maha Sarakham, Thailand
- Milwaukee School of Engineering
- Pyongtaek University, Korea
- The Association of Training Institutions for Foreign Trade in Asia and the Pacific (ATIFTAP)
- United Board for Christian Higher Education in Asia (UBCHEA), New York, USA
- Public Affairs Section (US Embassy) for the American Studies Resource Center
- World Bank Depository and Regional Library Program and for the Knowledge for Development Center (KDC) Program
- YES Asia, Shanghai, China
Local
- ABS-CBN Bayan Foundation, Inc. (Bayan)
- ACCORD (Consortium among CPU, Silliman University and Trinity University of Asia)
- Advance Central College, Antique for twinning program in ladderized education.
- Aklan Catholic College
- ATS Information Technology Institute, Inc.
- Ayala Foundation, Inc.
- Barangay Agsalanan, Dingle, Iloilo for CPU Barangay Integrated Delivery of Services (BIDS)
- Barangay Dungon A, Jaro, Iloilo City for CPU Barangay Integrated Delivery of Services (BIDS)
- Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Iloilo, Inc.
- CISCO Networking Local Academy Version 3.0 AP
- Consortium of Libraries with University of the Phils.-Visayas, University of San Agustin , University of Iloilo, West Visayas State University. Western Institute of Technology and West Visayas College of Science and Technology
- Convention Baptist Bible College, Bakyas, Bacolod City
- Department of Agriculture Reg 6, Western Visayas Agriculture and Resources Research and Development Administration (CODA) and CPU MOU on WESVARRDEC Techno Gabay Project ( Technology development abd management of resources for the agricultutal sector)
- Department of Energy for establishment of CPU-Affiliated Non-Conventional Energy Center
- Dominador Abang Memorial National High School
- Electronics Information Solutions, Inc.
- ePLDT, Inc.
- Filamer Christian College
- Iloilo Caucus of Development Non-Government Organization, Inc.
- Janiuay Pilot Elementary School
- Katilingban sang Pumuluyo sa Watershed and Green Forum - Western Visayas
- MM Integrated Farm and Training Center
- Nazuni Summit National Comprehensive High School, Dingle, Iloilo
- Panay Power Corporation
- Pavia National High School, Pavia, Iloilo for the establishment of CPU Knowledge for Development Center (KDC) Nook
- Professional Electrnics Institute, Iloilo City for twinning program in ladderized education.
- Philippine Rice Research Institute
- Province of Antique for rehabilitation of micro-hydro power plant in Brgy. Pitak and Brgy. Calapadan, Barbaza, Antique
- Romblon State College
- Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center
- Statistical Research and Training Center for Statistical training
- St. Gabriel College, Aklan
- Taytay sa Kauswagan, Inc. (TSKI)
- Texas Instruments
- Tina National High School, Badiangan, Iloilo
Student Services
Student Service Enterprise
Popularly known as the ”Enterprise“ to generation of Centralians, the Student Service Enterprise is located at the ground floor of the Stuart Hall. It offers refreshments to everyone at a reasonable price. As the ”university’s store“ it has a school and office supplies section, a bookstore, and a grocery store.
Campus Ministry
Central Philippine University has a godly beginning. It started with a mission. It is a Christian learning institution which is committed to Exemplary Christian Education for Life (EXCEL) and responsive to the needs of the total person and the world (CPU’s Vision). It ensures a kind of education that seeks for the transformation of lives and for the molding of a Christian character to the end that each of its constituencies will become a mature person who lives fully Christ’s life in this world.
We need to treasure and perpetuate the same. We believe that the impact of Central Philippine University on society and the world depends so much on the ability and commitment of it’s constituents. the administrators, faculty, staff and students to express these distinctive beliefs, ideals, values, traditions and practices in their own lives.
The Chaplain’s Office and the Christian Life Committee hope to introduce and implant Christian influences appropriately into the curriculum and instructional processes, convocations, weekly devotionals, corporate worship, sharing, fellowship and other activities through effective campus ministry.
Guidance Services
The guidance program at CPU complements the instructional program and is geared towards fulfilling the academic, emotional, spiritual, and personal needs of the students.The University Guidance Service Center provides students opportunities to discuss personal concerns with qualified counselor. It is of special concern to the University that every student has the opportunity to promote his own growth to the fullest extent. Hence, the following services are offered to the students: guidance, counseling, testing, individual inventory, information, placement, evaluation and follow-up. The Center also administers a variety of psychological tests. Any student may request the administration of a test at any time. Aptitude and IQ tests are administered to all freshmen in the first semester of their stay in the University.
Dormitory Services
CPU has two dormitories, Franklin Hall (for male residents) and Weston Hall (for female residents), which could provide living accommodations to some 223 students: Weston Hall (115 residents); Franklin Hall (108 residents).
Living in the dormitory is considered a privilege that is granted to those few who comply with the rules and regulations of the University. Formal admission procedures shall be followed before admitting anyone to these dormitories.
Food Services
CPU maintains a dining hall that offers nutritious food at reasonable prices for the students, personnel of the University and campus guests. Managed by the Nutrition and Dietetics Department, the dining hall also serves as laboratory for students of nutrition and dietetics, home economics, hotel and restaurant management, thus providing them with the commercial training and experiences in institutional food service management.
Insurance Plan
Every student at CPU is covered by a standard personal accident, insurance plan. The insurance plan covers bodily injury caused by accident which injury shall solely and independently of any other cause result to: death, permanent disablement, total disablement, partial disablement, and medical and surgical treatment for such injury. Claimant’s form is available at the Office for Student Affairs.
Hospital Benefits
Iloilo Mission Hospital shall give the following services upon submission of proof that one is a bona fide CPU student for the period covered.Physical Examination: To be conducted at the hospital or at the university campus by licensed physicians exclusively of IMH provided, however, that any change of place does not prejudice the programs of both institutions. Routine stool, urine, and CBC examinations which the examining physicians deem necessary, is given a 10% discount. General eye examination can be availed but service of specialists is not included in this examination.As Dispensary Patients: For consultation and doctor’s service (hospital staff) and one chest X-ray, student is entitled to 10% discount. Drugs and supplies will be paid in full for the above examination by the student.As In-patient: Students will be given after Phil health (MEDICARE) privileges have been deducted, the following discounts; Accommodation- 10% Operating Room & Delivery Room Fees - 10%, Laboratory Fees - 10%, One Chest X-ray - 10%.Only those students of the University who have paid their hospital medical services fee shall be entitled to the above privileges.
Health Services
The University has adequate facilities for health and dental services.The Medical Clinic is managed by three part-time medical doctors (on morning, noon and late afternoon shifts), and by a full-time nurse. It provides free services for all emergency cases to bona fide students of CPU. It also facilitates emergency treatment and referrals of patient/s to a hospital and specialist if necessary.
The Dental Clinic is under the care of four part-time dentists on morning, noon, and late afternoon shifts. Dental treatment such as prophylaxis, tooth extraction, tooth filling, mouth examination and emergency treatment are provided for by the clinic. Both clinics are conveniently located at the ground floor of the Mary Thomas Hall.
D’ HUB @ Central (Student Center)
The D’ HUB @ Central (formerly University Student Center) provides wholesome recreational games and other interesting activities to CPU students to enhance their mental, social, physical, and spiritual development. It serves as a convenient place where students come to relax during their vacant periods, a rehearsal venue for classroom presentations such as drama, dances, skits and other creative presentations. It is located at the ground floor of the University Church building.
Press
CPU Press is located within the campus of the University and also manage,directs and print the University newspapers and publications.
CPU Alumni TV Channel
The launching of CPU Alumni Channel, the only university based cable TV channel in Asia, is one big leap in upholding the university’s standard in quality education through the use of mass media. It initially aired on Cable Star Channel 35 in 1998.
In 2004, a memorandum of agreement was made between CPU, represented by the immediate past university president, Dr. Juanito Acanto and Atty. Joshua Alim and Sky-Sun Cable by the Area Ancillary Manager for Visayas of SkyCable-Pilipino Cable Corporation thus CPU Channel started airing on SkyCable Channel 8 on that same year.
Mailing Services
The University provides mail service to the University community. Students, faculty, and staff may send their mail directly at the post office located at the Third Gate, near the Old Valentine Hall.
Campus Security
The University has contracted the services of a licensed private security agency to maintain peace and order and to protect life and property inside the University campus.
Sports Facilities
The University has adequate playgrounds and facilities for those who are interested in sports and athletics.A covered multi-purpose gymnasium can serve as a venue for the following sports: basketball, sepak takraw, badminton, lawn tennis, and volleyball.Outdoor sports such as soccer and softball can be played at the football grounds and the ground situated at the Half-moon Drive.
CPU takes pride in having an Olympic size swimming pool. A tennis court is also available for use by students and tennis enthusiasts.
List of University Sports Centers
- CPU Gymnasium
- CPU Swimming Pool- CPU's Olympic-sized swimming pool is the most modern and biggest school-based pool in Western Visayas. It provides a very convenient swimming area for PE students, athletes, alumni and friends of CPU.
- University Tennis Court
- Big Field - Football Field, Softball/Baseball Field and Track and Field
- Half Moon Drive - Football Field
- University Student Center - Table Tennis, Billiard
(There are 2 Basketball Courts located on Elementary and High School Departments and 1 Sepak Takraw Court located beside the Franklin Hall and Engineering Building)
Student Activities
Office for Student Affairs
The Office for Student Affairs (OSA) plans, facilitates, coordinates, and implements programs for the students of the university. The varied programs include fellowships, orientations for college freshmen students, symposia and others.
Student Government (CPU-Republic)
The CPU Republic holds the distinction of being the oldest student government in the country. It was organized in 1906, one year after the founding of the school.
The CPUR serves as a training ground for students in the field of leadership and good citizenship. The government consists of three branches: executive, legislative, and the judiciary. Its elective officials are the following: president, vice-president, senators, representatives, governors, and vice-governors. The CPUR president sits on the Board of Trustees of the University as an ex-officio member.
Student Publications
The Central Echo is the official student newspaper at CPU. It was begun during the early years of the Jaro Industrial School (now CPU). The Echo provides the medium for student writers. Many prominent writers and journalists in the country had their early training with the Echo.
Every college in the university has its own publication. The student publications provide the students with an avenue for expression through the power of the pen where they confront issues within their department, the university, and the community. Campus journalists bind themselves into a fellowship for camaraderie, mutual benefit and protection. Known as CPU Press Club, it is considered the first of its kind in Western Visayas. Some of the student writers are associate members of the Iloilo Press Club and the College Editors Guild of the Philippines.
The different student publications are: Layag (Kindergarten); Mini-Echo (Elementary); Central High Echo (High School); Ang Tuburan (Agriculture); AS Voice Prints (Arts and Sciences); The Educator (Education); CPU Engineer (Engineering); The Executive (Commerce); Nurse's Notes (Nursing); Shalom (Theology). The Department of Social Work publishes the Catalyzer. The Apprizer is published by the CPUR. [5]
Student Organizations
Students are encouraged to organize themselves to form a group that would enhance their desire for study. These organizations are categorized as: academic, fraternity/sorority, municipal/provincial/, religious, sports, culture and arts, and special organizations.
The Student Organization Committee (SOC) acts as the regulatory body for all student campus organizations. It approves the registration and supervises the activities of student campus organizations.
There is also a Foreign Students Organization. It assists the University to invite more foreign students to come and study at CPU.
Classification of Campus Organizations:
- Academic organization - an organization that seeks to assist the advancement as well as broaden the academic proficiency of its members, in the field of study they choose to pursue.
- Culture and arts organization - an organization established to assist and develop appreciation for culture, as well as foster artistic expression among its members and enhance appreciation for wholesome art.
- Sports organization - an organization that develops interest in sports, and assists the University to train sport enthusiasts to improve their skills.
- Religious campus organization - all religious organizations belonging to the evangelical faith that professes Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, acknowledge the Bible as the sole authority in matters of faith and conduct and live in accordance with the Christian principles.
- Special organization - an organization not included in the above classification that believes in the vision and mission statements of Central Philippine University, and whose practices conforms to the Philippine Constitution, orders of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), and other laws issued by the duly constituted authorities.
Cultural, Recreational and Social Opportunities
A varied program of cultural, recreational, and social activities and opportunities is offered, and every effort is made to create a wholesome environment conducive to the development of a well rounded personality.
Convocations
Convocations are held regularly at Rose Memorial Auditorium for college and high school students. These convocations are designed to serve as a venue through which the University goals maybe achieved; to foster fellowship among students, faculty and staff; to expose student to invest their available time in their fields of interest; to help develop skills in social graces; and to provide opportunities for developing and sharing talents.
Outstanding local and national artists, leaders and distinguished guests coming to Iloilo City are invited to speak to convocations programs. College convocations are held at 4:00 P.M.-5:30 P.M. Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and high school convocations at 9:00 A.M. .10:00 A.M. Tuesday and Thursday.
There are several music and cultural groups on campus like the Bahandi Singers, CPU Band, University Church Choir, CPU Himig Chorale., Teatro, Sining, Atb., and Sari-Saot Dance Troupe. Membership in these organizations is determined by special aptitude, interest and spirit of cooperation. The CPU Band offers scholarships to qualified students.
These and other organizations offer rich opportunities for the development of talents, skills in different fields of interest.
The university has adequate playgrounds and facilities for those who are interested in sports and athletics.
University Day and College Days
Every year CPU observes its University Day. The celebration includes presentation of cultural events, literary-musical contests and athletic competitions. The annual picnic and alumni homecoming held on U-Day promote fellowship among students, faculty, staff and alumni.
Hospitals
In 1906, the Union Mission Hospital (now Iloilo Mission Hospital), set the stage for nursing as a profession in this country. Nursing education in the Philippines was pioneered by Dr. and Mrs. Andrew Hall, Presbyterian missionaries. Like other professions, nursing in the Philippines evolved from the apprenticeship system. The apprentice system laid the foundation upon which the Iloilo Mission Hospital School of Nursing (then Central Philippine College-College of Nursing and now Central Philippine University College of Nursing) was built and after which other schools of nursing were later patterned.
The operations of the school stopped during the Japanese occupation in 1941-1945. When the war ended, Miss Loreto D. Tupaz initiated the reopening of the school. She then proceeded to become acting Dean in 1949-1950 and worked together with Ms. Salzman to develop Central Philippine College of Nursing (later become CPU College of Nursing).
As early as 1936, Dr. Waters was head of the College of Nursing based in IMH, there was a dream already to put up a separate school of nursing with a building of its own. This was reiterated in late 1980s, but the reconstruction of the Henry Luce III library was given focus hence it was set aside then.
A modern piece of architecture; created to house the College of Nursing and temporarily, the College of Medicine and other medical facilities. Its groundbreaking was held January 19, 2002 and was dedicated the following year. The original name Centennial Nursing Building was later changed to Loreto Tupaz Building on 21 May 2006 in memory of Dean Loreto D. Tupaz, pioneer and pillar of the nursing profession in CPU and even in the Philippines.
Iloilo Mission Hospital
Training school for nurses is the oldest institution for the preparation of young women for the nursing profession in the Philippines. It was established in 1906 by Dr.Andrew J. Hall, one of the early pioneer Presbyterian missionaries in Philippines.
Capiz Emmanuel Hospital
Established in 1913, Capiz Emmanuel Hospital together with the Iloilo Mission Hospital provide the facilities for clinical training for students of the College of Nursing and College of Medicine.
CPU Birthing Center
It started as a conception. A vision of a birthing center that will provide low-cost but high quality services to the surrounding community. Then the conception started taking shape Upon approval of the Board of Trustees, construction of the building was done in 2006.
The center conducts free pre-natal check ups, mothers' classes and pap smear Normal delivery services are also being undertaken.
The Central Philippine University Birthing Center (CPUBC) is now PhilhealthAccredited. This accreditation entitles patients who are Philhealth members or dependents to the benefits that Philhealth provides. CPUBC offers delivery services, postpartum care and well-baby checkup. The Center conducts free prenatal check-up. Mothers’ classes are held every other month.
University Residential Villages
Central Philippine University has 1 residential village (for faculty and administration) located on the main campus and 2 exclusive subdivision and village for faculty, staff and administration.
- CPU FA Heritage Ville Subdivision/CPU Heritage Subdivision- Located just few meters away from the location of CPU Centennial Village in Anilao, Pavia,Iloilo. It provides residential community amenities for the faculty and administrative staff of the university.
- CPU Centennial Village-(The 2.9-hectare subdivision is a fulfillment of the sincere intention of the Board of Trustees to provide utmost benefits particularly an affordable housing to the University's primary resource, its employees; especially those who have not yet owned permanent dwelling in spite of their long years of stay at Central. It has 185 saleable units with 6 types of housing models.)
Universities Acquired Real Properties
The properties of Lands that Central owned were of lands that was donated to CPU by some prominent alumni of Central and pioneers and pillars.
- San Rafael Land- This was donated by Dr. Noel Nequin and sister Lilly Nequin, son and daughter of Mr. Urbano Nequin, former registrar and rebuilder of CPU during the post-war era, in April 2005. With an area of 24 hectare, it is located in San Rafael, Iloilo. This lot is planted with predominantly rice and sugarcane. CPU collects rental fees from the tenants.
- Guimaras Land- This is a 14-hectare land donated by Dr. Lester Knox, a former professor who taught at CPU from 1949 to 1965. Dr. Lester Knox has served as faculty of the University of Shanghai before he was transferred by the American Baptist Foreign Mission Society to Iloilo in 1949. He started as an instructor, and later became the Dean of the College of Engineering from 1962 to 1965. The lot is presently being leased by a tenant.
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