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UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHEASTERN PHILIPPINESUNIVERSITY OF SOUTHEASTERN PHILIPPINESUSeP

Ranks 5th among Philippine Universities in the 2011 Asian University Rankings done by Quacquarelli Symonds

Welcome MessageIn our quest to make a remarkable difference in Davao Region and beyond, we champion excellence in all our undertakings.

The University of Southeastern Philippines (USeP) is proud to be Region XI’s Center of Excellence in Teacher Education and Center of Development in both Agriculture and Agricultural Engineering. As a state institution, we are committed to producing globally competitive and morally upright graduates who can make notable contributions in nation building.

University of Southeastern PhilippinesCampus locations

USeP Campuses

1. Davao City2. Tagum City3. Mabini, Compostela Valley Province4. Bislig City, Surigao del Sur

This USeP Magazine showcases our recent significant achievements, the various program offerings per college, brief profile of our faculty force and enrollment statistics, among other things.

With our growing student population comes the need for more facilities. To augment our resources, we actively forge partnerships with local and international institutions. This gives our students access to better facilities and our faculty opportunities for advanced studies.

We believe that our Core Values – Unity, Stewardship, Excellence and Professionalism – will help us carry out our mandate and hurdle the challenges we face.

ContentsWelcome Message 1About USeP

Historical Background 2Vision 2Mission 2Goals 2Core Values 2The Board of Regents 2

About DavaoThe City 2Davao City’s Awards and Citations 2

USeP ReputationRanking 3Recognition 3Performance in Licensure Examinations 3

Colleges in Davao City CampusCollege of Arts and Sciences 4College of Education 5College of Engineering 6College of Governance and Business 7College of Technology 8Institute of Computing 9School of Applied Economics 10

Colleges in External CampusesCollege of Agriculture and Related Sciences 11College of Teacher Education and Technology 12Bislig Campus 13

Academic Centers and Delivery SystemsThe Evening Program 14Pamulaan Center for IP Education 14Institute of Languages 14Expanded Tertiary Education Equivalency and Accreditation Program 14Innovation and Technology Support Office 14Mindanao Center for Policy Studies 15Mindanao E-Learning Space 15Knowledge for Development Center 15

Research and Extension DivisionResearch and Extension 16

Admission Requirements Admission to the University 17

DR. PERFECTO A. ALIBINSUC President IV

University of Southeastern Philippines 2012 | 1

Historical Background

The University of Southeastern Philippines is a regional state university created in 1978 by Batas Pambansa Bilang 12. Being a merger of four academic institutions, it traces its academic roots to the former Mindanao State University-Davao Campus, University of the Philippines-Master of Management Program in Davao, Davao School of Arts and Trades, and Davao National-Regional Agricultural School. Today, the University has five (5) campuses located in Davao City, Tagum City, Mabini in Compostela Valley and Bislig City in Surigao del Sur.

Vision

A PREMIER UNIVERSITY IN THE ASEAN REGION

By becoming a premier university in the ASEAN Region, the USeP shall be a center of excellence and development, responsive and adaptive to fast-changing environments. The University shall also be known as the leading university in the country that fosters innovation and applies knowledge to create value towards social, economic, and technological developments.

Mission

USEP SHALL PRODUCE WORLD-CLASS GRADUATESAND RELEVANT RESEARCH AND EXTENSION

THROUGH QUALITY EDUCATION AND SUSTAINABLE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT.

Particularly, USeP is committed to:

• Provide quality education for students to grow in knowledge, promote their well-rounded development, and make them globally competitive in the world of work;

• Engage in high impact research, not only for knowledge’s sake, but also for its practical benefits to society; and,

• Promote entrepreneurship and industry collaboration.

Goals

Aligned with the university’s vision and mission are specific goals for Key Result Areas (KRA) on Instruction; Research, Development, and Extension; and Resource Management:

KRA 1. InstructionProduce globally competitive and morally upright graduates

KRA 2. Research, Development, and Extension (RDE)Develop a strong R,D,&E culture with competent human resource and responsive and relevant researches that are adopted and utilized for development

KRA 3. Resource Management Effective and efficient generation, allocation, and utilization of resources

Core Values

USeP is a community of scholars that values:

The Board of Regents

The highest governing board is an 11-member Board of Regents headed by the Chair of the Commission on Higher Education with the University President as Vice Chair. It meets quarterly to deliberate and decide on policy issues affecting the University.

UnityStewardshipExcellenceProfessionalism

As a Learning Organization, we shall demonstrate PROFESSIONALISM in all our

dealings promote UNITY among us and our

stakeholders harness STEWARDSHIP in managing our

resources in order toexemplify EXCELLENCE in Instruction,

Research, Extension, Production,and Development.

The City Davao. Life is Here.

Endowed with a va-riety of picturesque landscapes, Davao’s to-pography dazzles: fruit plantations and orchid farms mantle volcano- fed hills and valleys. Virgin forests nurture rare wildlife.

Just as enchanting is its brilliant tapestry of harmony, woven from the diverse cultural

threads of its people. In Davao, the contemporary fuses with the tra-ditional as migrant settlers from all over the country co- exist in peace with a fairly large expatriate community and numerous ethnic tribes who continue to live as they did centuries ago. Davao is an anchor tourist destination and one of the 7,000 times more islands that make up the Philippine archipelago. It is a natural haven for both sedate and daring pursuits. Davao, on the southeastern seaboard of Mindanao is attracting more tourists because of its rich culture, abundant natural resources, forests, wildlife sanctuary and the imposing presence of Mt. Apo, (the tallest mountain in the country). Davao City limits sprawl over 224,000 hec-tares, among the largest in the world, leaving ample space for environ-mentally friendly expansion and development.

If you’re in for an exciting and unforgettable experience for both busi-ness and leisure, come to Davao and feel the captivating lure of na-ture’s bounty fused with cosmopolitan comforts. A city that’s bustling yet peaceful, modern yet rustic. Anytime of the year, there’s always a good reason to visit Davao City.

Davao City’s Awards and Citations

• The Philippine’s Most Livable City (Asiaweek survey in 1999)• One of Only Three Areas in the World to have the Integrated Emer-

gency Response System 911 as Top 25 Best Practices in the Philip-pines

• 1st Place in 2004 Cleanest and Greenest Highly- Urbanized City in the Philippines, and 2nd place in 2001 to 2003 Gawad Pangulo sa Kapaligiran Awards, one of the country’s prestigious national awards aimed to recognize programs that help transform rural and urban areas into clean and green communities.

• Cleanest and greenest City in 1999• Most Child - Friendly City in the Philippines (1998- 1999)• Most Competitive City to Do Business in the Philippines (2002)• Most Gender- Responsive LGU in the Philippines (2004)• Hall of Fame, Best Peace and Order Council in the Philippines (2004)• Best City Police Office in the Country (1997, 1999, 2002, 2003)• Most Outstanding City Library in the Philippines (2000)• Top Tourist Destination in the Philippines (1997)• Cleanest Air in the World (2005)

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USeP ReputationRanking

Recognition

Performance in Licensure ExaminationsInstitutional

• One of top 201+ academic institutions in Asia per Quacquarelli Symonds study in 2011

• Ranks 5th among Philippine universities in the 2011 Asian University Rankings done by Quacquarelli Symonds

• Level IV state universities and colleges (SUC) status (highest level)

• Center of Excellence for Teacher Education• Center of Development for Agriculture• Center of Development for Agricultural Engineering• National University for Agriculture• Provincial Institute for Agriculture

• Top 1 in Agricultural Engineering, 2011• Top 2 in Geologist Licensure Exam, 2011• Top 1 in Forestry, 2009• Top 3 in Electronics Engineering, 2009• Top 3 in Civil Engineering, 2009• Top 8 in Mechanical Engineering, 2009• Top 2 and 3 in Forestry, 2008• Top 3 in Licensure Examination for Teachers, 2008

Graduates

• Top 1 in Licensure Examination for Teachers, Sept. 2011• Top 5 in Licensure Examination for Teachers, April 2011• Top 2 and 7 in Licensure Examination for Teachers, Sept.

2010• Top 2 in Agriculturists Licensure Exam, 2010• Top 5 and 7 in Agricultural Engineering, 2010• Top 2 in Forestry, 2009• Top 7 in Agricultural Engineering, 2009• Top 8 in Master Plumbing, 2008


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Master of Science in BiologyMaster of Science in Applied

MathematicsMaster of English in Applied LinguisticsBachelor of Arts in English Language Bachelor of Arts in LiteratureBachelor of Science in BiologyBachelor of Science in MathematicsBachelor of Science in Statistics

Programs OfferedTh e College of Arts and Sciences is the service unit that takes charge of the two-year general education courses required in the University’s undergraduate degree programs regardless of the fi eld of specialization.

Areas of Expertise

• Biology • Chemistry• English Language• Literature• Mathematics • Statistics

College of Arts and Sciences

Population

No. of Faculty: 46No. of Part-time Lecturers: 29No. of Students: 1,298

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In consonance with the mandate of the University, the College of Arts and Sciences is committed to facilitate the integral development of an individual, in order to enable them to effect changes in themselves and their environment to realize the fullness of life. It further attempts to prepare students to become responsible leaders, creative, as well as, useful members of society.

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Special Projects

The special projects of the College support and are geared towards the attainment of its vision.

Strategies

• To collaborate with other agencies as a Teacher Education Institute to promote a well- designed and unifi ed pre-service and in-service educational programs dovetailed to the actual needs of schools, teachers and school managers.

• To create a niche as a leader in teaching excellence through research-based professional development programs and services, curricular innovations and instructional materials production in collaboration with other agencies and institutions.

Projects

• Sustaining the professional growth and enhancement of professional competencies of multigrade teachers and pre-school teachers.

• Providing SPED teachers knowledge and skills on various educational programs and services appropriate for children with learning disability, children with intellectual disability, children with visual impairment, children with hearing impairment and children with multiple disability including deaf-blindness.

• Training administrators and supervisors with competencies in establishing and maintaining viable SPED programs in their jurisdiction and to enhance their leadership and fi scal management capabilities.

• Developing teachers and educational managers to become leaders in the improvement of the teaching and learning process and equip them with the essential skills and strategies to become leaders of change.

Doctor of Education major in Educational Management

Master of Arts in Teaching MathematicsMaster of Education

Major in: (a) Educational Management(b) Guidance and Counseling

Master of Education in Language Teaching Major in English

Master of Arts in Science Teaching Major in:

(a) Biology(b) Physics

Master of Education in Alternative Learning Systems

Master of Education in Instructional Leadership (via eLearning and distance education)

Master of Education in Special EducationBachelor of Elementary EducationBachelor of Elementary Education in Special

EducationBachelor of Secondary Education

Major in: (a) Mathematics(b) Biological Science(c) English(d) MAPEH(e) Technology and Livelihood Education

One-year Certifi cate in Teacher Education with concentration in Elementary, Secondary and Tertiary

Programs Offered Th e College of Education off ers eight (8) graduate and three (3) undergraduate programs. It envisions to be the Hub of Teachers’ Development, Research, Production and Innovation in Southern Philippines. Th e College has a distinct advantage over other teacher education institutions especially that it was named by the Commission on Higher Education as a Center of Excellence for Teacher Education. It boasts of its highly qualifi ed and competent teaching force.

www.usep.edu.ph/colleges/ced

College of Education

Areas of Expertise

• Teacher Education• Special Education• Elementary Education• Secondary Education

Population


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Center/Special Project

USeP- Affi liated Renewable Energy Center (AREC)

The AREC is the extension arm of the country’s Department of Energy Southern Mindanao for the promotion and commercialization of new and renewable energy sources.

Master of Engineering Program (MEP) Major in:

Civil EngineeringElectrical EngineeringElectronics and Communications

EngineeringMechanical EngineeringEnergy Technology

BS Civil EngineeringBS Electrical EngineeringBS Electronics and Communications

EngineeringBS Mechanical EngineeringBS Geodetic EngineeringBS Mining EngineeringBS GeologyBS Mechanical Engineering Ladderized Curriculum

Programs Offered For 30 years of existence, the USeP College of Engineering has proven its worth in the region, more specifi cally in producing quality graduates and board topnotchers. Inspired by its good track record, the college perseveres to achieve a more meritorious course-building scheme to produce productive citizens and successful engineers.

Guided by its Five-Year Development Plan, the College of Engineering looks forward to off ering more market and industry-driven programs as well as extensive training in infrastructure projects.

www.usep.edu.ph/colleges/coe

College of Engineering

Areas of Expertise

• Civil Engineering• Electrical Engineering• Electronics and Communications

Engineering• Mechanical Engineering• Geodetic Engineering• Mining Engineering• Plumbing• Geology• Geotechnical/soil engineering• Refrigeration and air-conditioning

Population

No. of Faculty: 37 No. of Part-time Lecturers: 23No. of Students: 2,333

renewable energy sources.

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Special Programs

SPECIAL MANPOWER ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM (SMEP) - Master of Science in Local and Regional Governance (MSLRG) The SMEP- MSLRG is an academic program designed primarily for government offi cials and employees and was developed to assist government agencies in enhancing their functional capabilities.

The program uses a more pragmatic approach so as to bridge the gap between theory and practice. Current thinking models, and best practices in administration and local governance are integrated to make the program more enriching to government agencies, local government units (LGUs) and other government instrumentalities. It is delivered using innovative “on-site” and “experiential” learning methods for capability building.

eMBA (Master of Business Administration e-Learning/Blended Mode)

The eMBA with specialization in Enterprise Management is a graduate business education offering of CGB to provide professionals and entrepreneurs skills training necessary in running a business enterprise.

The Program is delivered using the USeP’s Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) supplemented by face-to-face meetings with course facilitators.

Programs Offered Th e College of Governance and Business (CGB) is located in two (2) campuses, the Obrero and Mintal, both in Davao City. It has a total of 12 graduate and undergraduate programs, nine (9) of which are off ered in Obrero campus while the other three (3) are in Mintal.

Th e CGB in Mintal lies on a 2.8 hectare land area. Its academic programs are all development-related with strong community-based and entrepreneurial orientation.

Th e CGB in Obrero houses its graduate programs. Th e College, through these programs, aims to produce development managers, public administrators and business leaders equipped with technical, managerial and entrepreneurial skills.

www.usep.edu.ph/colleges/cgb

College of Governance and Business

Areas of Expertise

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Master of Industrial Technology

Master of Vocational Education

Bachelor in Computer Technology

Bachelor of Industrial Technology

Major in: (a) Automotive(b) Civil Construction (c) Electrical (d) Electronics (e) Mechanical (f) Refrigeration and

Airconditioning

Programs Offered Th e College of Technology (formerly College of Technical Education and Technology) was established in 1983 with a mission to fulfi ll society’s requirements, that is, to train and develop middle level manpower through technical education geared towards Philippine Industrialization.

Th e College off ers diploma and baccalaureate programs that meet the manpower demands of current and emerging occupations at the technical and professional levels. It also off ers graduate programs to address the call for highly qualifi ed technicians and professionals.

www.usep.edu.ph/colleges/ct

College of Technology

Areas of Expertise

• Vocational-Technical Education• Automotive• Civil Construction• Electrical Technology• Electronics Technology• Mechanical Technology• Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Technology• Installation and Commissioning of Computer

Machines• Computer Maintenance and Troubleshooting• Programming Systems and Program Design Development

Population


Bachelor in Technology Teacher Education

Major in: (a) Automotive (b) Mechanical(c) Electrical (d) Electronics(e) Computer Technology(f) Civil Technology(g) Heating, Ventilating

and AirconditioningDiploma of Technology Major in:

(a) Automotive (b) Electrical(c) Electronics (d) Mechanical

(e) Refrigeration andAirconditioning

CT Learning Resource Center

The CT Learning Resource Center (LRC) is an administrative confi guration which integrates four primary components: library, audiovisual, curriculum and instructional materials development and alternate instructional modes into an operational unit perceived to function as a support service and as a change agent as the College pursues its mandate to produce graduates who can compete in the global arena.

The activities that can conveniently take place in the LRC include:

• Identifi cation and distribution of instructional modules• Student independent study• Scheduling of learning activities• Storage and dissemination of instructional media

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Master of Science in Information ScienceMaster of Science in Library Information

ScienceBachelor of Science in Computer ScienceBachelor of Science in Information

Technology

Programs Offered Th e Institute of Computing is committed towards the growth of Southern Philippines by developing Information Technology professionals, entrepreneurs, managers and new technologies.

During its initial implementation in 1997, the Institute came-up with a plan to prepare the University as a Nodal Training Center in Region XI. Consequently, it grew so smooth because of the support given by the neighboring state universities and colleges.

www.usep.edu.ph/colleges/ic

Institute of Computing

Areas of Expertise

• Digital Image Processing • E-Learning • Information Systems Development• Information Systems Planning• Microcontroller Programming• Mobile Applications Development• Multimedia Systems• Software Engineering• Systems Administration• Web Design and Development

Population

No. of Faculty: 12No. of Part-time Lecturers: 2No. of Students: 456

Special Projects

The Institute developed various information systems utilized by the university. Most of these information systems were designed and developed by the faculty; some were initiated by the students. The systems that were developed include:

• Student Records Management Information System • Financial Records Management Information System• Human Resource Management Information System• USeP Virtual Learning Environment• Library Information System• E-Learning Modules• Online Student Registration• Online Grades Retrieval• Online Faculty Evaluation System

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Master of Science in EconomicsMaster of Science in EconometricsGraduate Diploma in EconomicsGraduate Diploma in EconometricsBachelor of Science in EconomicsBachelor of Science in Agricultural Economics

Programs Offered Th e School of Applied Economics (SAEc) is designed to create career opportunities in research, agriculture, consulting, banking, manufacturing, education, and the public sector. Th e programs off er excellent opportunities for inter-disciplinary approach to providing a well-balanced economic education program emphasizing rigorous study, critical thinking, independence, problem solving, creativity, and fl exibility for qualifi ed students in the region. Th e School is envisaged to be multi-professional, off ering a wide range of highly specialized undergraduate and graduate options.

www.usep.edu.ph/colleges/saec

School of Applied Economics

Areas of Expertise

• Economic Policy Making• Quantitative Decision Making• Project Development and Evaluation• Regional and Urban Planning• Food Security

Population


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Ph.D. in HorticultureMS in Agriculture major in: Agronomy Animal Science Crop Protection Soil ScienceMS in Engineering major in Land and Water Resources Engineering and TechnologyMS in Forestry major in Forest Resource ManagementMaster of Extension EducationBachelor of Science in Agricultural EngineeringBachelor of Science in Agriculture major in: Crop Science (Agronomy/Horticulture) Animal Science Plant Pathology Enterprise ManagementBachelor of Science in Forestry

Programs Offered Th e College is a prime destination of students who want to specialize in Agriculture and Forestry. It off ers fi ve (5) graduate and three (3) undergraduate programs with BS Agricultural Engineering, BS Forestry, BS Agriculture major in Enterprise Management off ered at USeP Tagum Unit while BS Agriculture major in Crop Science, Crop Protection, Animal Science and Enterprise Management are in USeP Mabini Unit. Th e College has established academic and research links with several agencies here and abroad.

Th e Mabini Campus in Mampising, Mabini, Compostela Valley, which houses CARS, lies on a 109-hectare land and its wide area has been developed for livestock, plantation crops, cash crops and research. It is at the forefront of agricultural research and extension.

Both the Agriculture and Agricultural Engineering programs have been recognized as Centers of Development.

www.usep.edu.ph/colleges/cars

College of Agriculture and Related Sciences

Areas of Expertise

• Agriculture• Forestry• Agricultural Engineering

Population


Center of Development for AgricultureCenter of Development for Agricultural EngineeringNational University for AgricultureProvincial Institute for Agriculture

Research Laboratory

The research laboratory in USeP Mabini was established to support agriculture-related research projects. The laboratory is also intended to strengthen extension activities in agriculture and allied disciplines as well as enhance instruction.

Agriculture, Forestry, and Natural Resources (AFNR) Projects

AFNR is the program that envisions to take stock of the current state and future capacity of human capital in AFNR sectors. It is also geared to provide direct interventions to enhance the supply of and demand for the AFNR graduates, making the human capital environment responsive to the requirements of the industry, academe, and private and public sectors.

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Doctor of Education in Educational Planning and ManagementMaster of Education in Educational ManagementBachelor of Secondary EducationBachelor of Elementary Education major in:

Mathematics English

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology

Programs Offered Situated in the gold city of Tagum, the College of Teacher Education and Technology is the main destination of students who want to concentrate in elementary and secondary education as well as educational management. Th e College is housed in the 77-hectare Tagum unit of Tagum-Mabini campus. It is about fi ve (5) kilometers from the City proper.

Over the years, the undergraduate teacher education programs have earned recognition in the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) board examination, and gained due respect and recognition.

Th e Teacher Education program has produced topnotchers and board placers in Licensure Examinations for Teachers (LET) both in elementary and secondary levels.

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College of Teacher Education and Technology

Areas of Expertise

• Elementary Education• Secondary Education• Information Technology

Population


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Bachelor of Science in Civil EngineeringBachelor of Science in Electrical

EngineeringBachelor of Science in Mechanical

EngineeringBachelor of Science in ForestryBachelor of Secondary EducationDiploma of Technology

major in: (a) Automotive(b) Electrical

Programs Offered Th e latest addition to the USeP system is the campus in Maharlika, Bislig City, Surigao del Sur of CARAGA Region. It is located on a 6.07-hectare campus in Bislig City and is 7 kms. from the heart of the city.

In response to the needed socio-economic development of Mindanao especially in the Region of CARAGA, the Bislig campus was established in 1997. Since its inception, the USeP Bislig campus continues to implement programs, projects, and activities leading to the attainment of its vision to be a premier university within the city.

Th e Bislig campus off ers courses in engineering, technology, and secondary education. Th ese academic programs were realized due to the demand of the industry and community in Bislig, Barobo, Hinatuan and Tagbina. Th e institution is committed to provide opportunities for the holistic development of tertiary education students of Bislig City and its neighboring municipalities.

www.usep.edu.ph/campuses/bislig

Bislig Campus

Areas of Expertise

• Engineering• Forestry

Population


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The ETEEAP is an educational assessment scheme, which recognizes knowledge, skills and prior learning obtained by an individual from non-formal and informal education experiences.

By establishing equivalency competence standards and a comprehensive assessment system employing written test, interview, skills demonstration and other creative assessment methodologies, deputized higher education institutions may administer competency-based evaluation.

In pursuance of its mission, and in consonance with the objectives of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), USeP undertakes its privileged role as one of the deputized Higher Education Institutions (HEI’s) to implement the Expanded Tertiary Education Equivalency and Accreditation Program (ETEEAP).

The ETEEAP offers the following programs:

Bachelor of Science in ForestryMaster of Business Administration

Corporate ManagementEnterprise DevelopmentAgribusiness ManagementCooperative Management

Master of EducationEducational Management

Master of Public AdministrationOrganization StudiesFiscal AdministrationPublic Policy and Program Administration

Innovation and Technology Support Office (ITSO)

USeP has agreed to establish the Innovation and Technology Support Office (ITSO) in the University.

The said office shall function as a patent search facility and library for patent information. As host institution, USeP shall provide training, information, and advisory regarding patenting and intellectual property. The University shall also facilitate the patenting of its technologies.

appropriate and relevant trainings and formation for IP youths and children.

Through a ladderized approach to educational study, the Center offers four degree programs, namely: Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology (BAA), Bachelor of Arts in Peace Education (BAPE), Bachelor in Elementary Education (BEED) and Bachelor in Agricultural Technology (BAT). Each course taken can be credited towards earning an associate degree in two years and a bachelor’s degree in four years. Short-term courses and trainings in: Functional Literacy, Community Organizing, Program Management, Financial Management, Resource Accessing, Peace Building and Conflict Transformation, Leadership, Human Rights, Para Legal, Alternative Heath are also provided at the Center.

Institute of Languages (IL)

The University offers courses on foreign languages through its Institute of Languages. The IL offers French, German, Nihonggo, Arabic, Korean, Italian, Spanish, Mandarin, Bahasa Indonesia languages and Philippine dialects. It also offers technical writing skills and business report writing skills in English, translation of various languages into English and vice-versa including tutorials for IELTS, TOFEL, and NCLEX.

The Institute aims to help those taking up International Studies, International Relations, OFWs and tourists who want to learn foreign languages prior to employment or travel.

Expanded Tertiary Education Equivalency and Accreditation Program (ETEEAP)

The Evening Program

To accommodate students who could not make it in the regular day program, the Board of Regents, per Resolution No. 2732, s. 1998, approved the offering of evening classes.

Recently, the Evening Program offered Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management (BSHM). The program is designed to provide students with the necessary knowledge, skills and attitude in the management of the different facets of Hotels, Restaurants and Resorts. It trains students for supervisory and managerial positions in the tourism industry.

Most of the courses offered in the regular day program are also made available at night through the Evening Program.

Pamulaan Center for Indigenous Peoples’ Education (PCIPE)

The Pamulaan Center for Indigenous Peoples’ Education is a special project of the University of Southeastern Philippines in partnership with other organizations: Assisi Development Foundation, Ilawan Volunteers Foundation, Cartwheel Foundation, Ramon Magsaysay Foundation, and National Commission for Indigenous Peoples - ROXI. Its establishment responds to the long dream of the indigenous peoples to acquire an education that is rooted in their own culture and context.

The PCIPE is an educational institution, dedicated to the indigenous peoples in the Philippines. Its main thrust is to provide

Academic Centers and Delivery Systems


Learning Environment (VLE) to support the programs. The VLE allows students to interact, or exchange ideas, with teachers and fellow students online.

Sustainability is foremost in MiSpace’s activities and objectives. It continually trains lecturers identifi ed to handle the online programs of USeP and even sends faculty abroad for capability enhancement. It also prods USeP’s colleges to collaborate in the development of new programs using the new delivery system. And, it unceasingly identifi es partner institutions that believe in strengthening and enhancing the quality of education through the development and delivery of eLearning modules.

Knowledge for Development Center (KDC)

The KDC, which is a knowledge sharing partnership between USeP and the World Bank, continues to open its door to the public by offering free use of facilities and resources, including the Internet for research purposes.

Through the years, the KDC serves not just as an information center, but as a hub for informed discussion about development. At the KDC, there are dialogues, workshops, fora, and consultations about development issues.

Videoconferencing on development topics are initiated and co-organized by the KDC. The Center also continues to offer a wide range of development-related information via printed materials and over the internet. The KDC contains all publications and project reports of World Bank, Asian Development Bank, United Nations Information Centers, and The World Health Organization Western Pacifi c Regional Offi ce.

the plan formulation process and served as Technical Editor of the Final Draft Document of Mindanao 2020 Plan.

Mindanao E-Learning Space (MiSpace)

The MiSpace was established in September 2003 through the Basic Education Assistance for Mindanao (BEAM), the Department of Education (DepEd) and the Australian Aid Project, University of Southeastern Philippines (USeP) Consortium. It was an initiative that allowed school managers, University faculty and DepEd professionals to fi nd content and a community that supported teaching and learning using the World Wide Web.

MiSpace developed the Quality Management System (QMS) by adopting the Analysis–Design-Development-Implementation-Evaluation (ADDIE) Model to ensure the quality of the eLearning modules it produces. The QMS requires the products to undergo quality assurance processes like peer reviews, user testing and experts reviews. A total of 28 interactive CD-ROMs have so far passed its QMS. These include Learning Theories, School Financial Management and specialized courses like Multi-Grade Teaching, Special Education and e-Reading. Modules in agriculture for the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) and the Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Council for Agriculture, Forestry and Natural Resources Research and Development (DOST-PCARRD) utilize the same quality system.

MiSpace was instrumental in the development of the Master of Education in Instructional Leadership (MEIL) under USeP’s College of Education (CED) considering the growing number of eLearning materials produced and the increasing demand for teachers‘ as well as school managers’ training in Regions XI, XII and the ARMM. MEIL continues to attract students from the DepEd and the private sector. About half of them are recipients of scholarships given by the Local Government Units (LGUs).

MiSpace, in partnership with USeP’s College of Governance and Business (CGB), is now developing the modules for the offering of the Master of Business Administration (MBA) with specialization in Enterprise Management.

Anticipating a continuing increase in the number of adopters of the new delivery system, MiSpace developed the Virtual

With ITSO in USeP, the institution shall provide a ready pool of science and technical experts with competence to conduct patent search and drafting. The University shall also assist in the IP-capacity building interventions of Intellectual Property Offi ce of the Philippines (IPOPHL) and World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) which will eventually lead to the increased IP creation, protection and commercialization in the local community. ITSO is a fl agship program of the Intellectual Property Offi ce of the Philippines in collaboration with the Department of Science and Technology.

Mindanao Center for Policy Studies(MCPS)

The MCPS, as a unit of USeP , is a non-stock, nonprofi t government research institution that is engaged in policy-oriented and development research.

By virtue of USeP Board of Regents Resolution No. 2159, Series of 1994, the MCPS is mandated to conduct policy studies at both the macro and the micro levels in the areas of education, manpower and employment; industry, agriculture, fi sheries and forestry; environment and sustainable development; science and technology; organization and institutional development; cultural communities; development administration, and rural, urban, and regional development. The MCPS is also mandated to provide technical or advisory assistance to government and non-government organizations, upon request. Finally, the MCPS shall conduct seminars or related training programs in the area of development planning and policy analysis.

The MCPS is under the overall supervision of the University President. The MCPS is headed by a Director who is responsible for the operation of the Center. As MCPS Director, he supervises the conduct of policy and development-related studies including technical/advisory assistance as requested by other government organizations (GOs) and non-government organizations (NGOs).

The MCPS, through its Director, participated in two Round Table Discussions during

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Extension Division

The Extension Division of the University envisions to become a center of information and technology dissemination, adoption and commercialization. It is committed to undertake the following:

• formulate extension policies, resource generation, overalldirection and administration of the extension programs of the University;

• conduct need-driven/market-driven extension programs;• utilize matured research outputs of the University;• provide training and continuing education and community

outreach programs; and • establish linkages, networking and collaboration with other

research institutions with equity.

The Division aims that it shall have effectively and effi ciently delivered vigorous, relevant and responsive extension programs that shall have been adopted and utilized by the people to enhance/improve their lives.

The Extension Division is also committed to harness and develop human resources; produce relevant and quality extension outputs; accelerate and enhance material and facilities upgrading and development; ensure that research results and social benefi ts reach target benefi ciaries and end-users; and generate more resources for Extension programs.

Research Division

The University Research Division’s thrusts are geared towards the upliftment of the quality of life and poverty alleviation in the Region. It envisions to undertake relevant and responsive research and development programs that would markedly contribute towards the productivity and sustainable development of Mindanao.

The Division was organized and staffed in 1983 and researches then were focused on Agricultural Development. In 1986, the University offi cially became a member of R and D network of Philippine Council for Agriculture, Forestry and Natural Resources Research and Development (PCARRD) and in 1988, a member of Southern Mindanao Agriculture and Resources Research and Development Consortium (SMARRDEC), and now as host of the consortium.

From 2008 to 2011, USeP implemented more than ₱20 M project from PCARRD, and these are:

1. Impact Assessment of the SANREM Program in Lantapan,Bukidnon;

2. Impact Assessment of Cassava Technology Transfer Project in thePhilippines;

3. Supply Chain for Banana; 4. Optimum Fertilization to Improve the Yield and Quality of

Pummelo; 5. Project 1: Enhancing the Demand of AFNR Graduates; 6. Project 2.5: Enhancing the Capability and Entrepreneurial

Capability of AFNR Graduates in Davao Region Through Science and Technology;

7. Project 3.1d: Enhancing the Employability and EntrepreneurshipCapability of AFNR Graduates in Davao Region Through S&T; and

8. Adoption of S&T Based Integrated Crop Management and GoodAgricultural Practices in Banana in Region XI.

The University conducted biodiversity and technology projects in collaboration with other universities and colleges in the region with CHED as the funding agency. Among those projects are:

1. Save Our Shores Project;2. Invasive Plants of Mangrove Ecosystem;3. Adaptive Mechanism for Climate Change; and4. Biotechnology of Sago Palm.

USeP worked collaboratively with international research companies like Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR) which funded projects on agricultural commodity like mango, papaya and banana. The Hydrobiology Environmental Company in Perth, Australia and Sagittarius Mines, Inc. worked with the faculty of CAS on the Limnology of Lake Buluan.

Faculty of different campuses and colleges contribute research outputs based on their expertise with funding from their respective colleges.

Research & Extension

Lake Buluan Limnology Research Project

Trainers’ training for women empowerment project with World Bank funding

ACIAR as partner for research projects


Admission RequirementsIn order to be admitted to the University of Southeastern Philippines, prospective students must gain offi cial admission to the university and must complete the enrolment process which includes advisement, registration, and payment of fees.

Generally, students are admitted to the University upon passing the USeP admission test.

Admission requirements for each course shall be prescribed by the college concerned and approved by the president. To date, the requirements are as follows:

1. Freshmen

1.1 Baccalaureate Degree Programs- High School fi nal grades of not less thank 85% in mathematics, science and english or approval of the dean- Passing the entrance examination and interview conducted by the college- Medical Certifi cate from the university physician- Birth Certifi cate (original and photocopy)- 2” x 2” Passport pictures

1.2 Diploma / Certifi cate / Associate Programs- GPA of at least 83% or approval of the Dean- Passing the entrance examination and interview- Medical Certifi cate from the university physician- Birth Certifi cate (original and photocopy)- 2” x 2” Passport pictures

2. Upper Classmen

- Clearance duly signed by concerned authorities- Student Handbook or College Passbook with Scholastic Record duly signed by subject teachers

3. Transfer Students

- A transfer student may be admitted provided that: > He/she must have obtained an average of 2.0, 86%, B, or better, in all the collegiate academic units he/she has earned in other academic institutions; and > He/she will have to complete in this university no less than 50% of the units required for the course;

- The admission of transfer students shall be on probation basis until such time when he/she shall have validated or repeated the required courses outside the university in accordance with the rules below, which are required for the course;

- An admitted transfer student may not be allowed to enroll in the subject or subjects the prerequisite of which taken elsewhere have not been validated or repeated;

- An admitted transfer student must validate all the subjects he/she is offering for advanced credits at the rate of at least 15 units a semester within a period not exceeding four semesters from

the date of his/her admission. Failure to comply with this requirement shall be a suffi cient ground for the cancellation of his/her registration privileges; and

- Any or all of the above rules may be set aside in exceptional cases upon the recommendation of the Committee on Admission in units where admission of students is passed upon by this Committee or of the Dean concerned.

Transfer students must comply with the following requirements:Copy of the Transcript of RecordsCertifi cate of the Eligibility to TransferCertifi cate of Good Moral Character from the former schoolMedical Certifi cate from the university physicianPassing the qualifying examination and interviewBirth Certifi cate (original and photocopy)2” x 2” Passport pictures

4. Cross Enrollees

No student registered in any other institution shall be admitted to the university without a written permit from his dean or the registrar, stating the total number of units for which the student is registered and the subjects that he/she is authorized to take in the university.

5. Former Students

Students who have entered another institution since their previous enrolment in the university must submit an offi cial transcript of record from that institution before they can be considered for readmission. A student who has fi nancial obligations to the university must secure clearance before being considered for readmission.

6. Foreign Students Foreign students who want to enroll in the university must meet the academic standards for admission as those required of native students. They are also subject to evaluation of the Commission on Higher Education. The substantial equivalent of courses completed with those prescribed by the University shall be considered, if courses were taken in an institution of recognized standing.

Admission to the University


Contact Us

Obrero Campus

University of Southeastern PhilippinesObrero, Davao City 8000Philippines

Tel: +63 82 225 4696 / 221 7737Email: [email protected]: www.usep.edu.ph

Tagum-Mabini Campus

University of Southeastern PhilippinesApokon, Tagum City 8100PhilippinesandUniversity of Southeastern PhilippinesMabini, Compostela Valley Province 8807Philippines

Tel: +63 84 216 3814Email: [email protected]: www.usep.edu.ph/campuses/tagum www.usep.edu.ph/campuses/mabini/mabinicam

Mintal Campus

University of Southeastern PhilippinesMintal, Davao City 8000Philippines

Tel: +63 82 293 0390Email: [email protected]: www.usep.edu.ph/campuses/mintal

Bislig Campus

University of Southeastern PhilippinesMaharlika, Bislig City 8311Philippines

Email: [email protected]: www.usep.edu.ph/campuses/bislig

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