Mindoro State University

The Mindoro State University is a public state university in the Philippines. It is mandated to provide higher vocational, professional and technical instruction and training in agricultural, fisheries and industrial fields. It is also mandated to promote research, advanced studies and progressive leadership in the fields of agriculture including agricultural education and home technology, with special emphasis given to agricultural industry, fishery, forestry, and industrial education.[1] Its main campus is located in Victoria, Oriental Mindoro.

Mindoro State University
Former names
Mindoro National Agricultural School (MiNAS)
Typestate university
Established1951 (1951)
PresidentDr. Levy B. Arago, Jr.
Vice-presidentDr. Baldomero J. Bicaldo, Jr. (Academic Affairs), Joelene C. Leynes (Finance and Administration), and Dr. Ma. Concepcion L. Mores (Research, Extension and Development)
Location
Victoria
,
Oriental Mindoro
,
Philippines
CampusVictoria (Main) Campus, Calapan City Campus and Bongabong Campus
Colors  
AthleticsMinSu Carabaos
NicknameMinSCATian
AffiliationsState Colleges and Universities Athletic Association
SportsBasketball, Volleyball, Baseball, Softball, Arnis, Badminton, Chess, Sepak Takraw, Table Tennis, Track and Field
Websitewww.minscat.edu.ph

History

The Mindoro State University (MinSu) was originally the Mindoro National Agricultural School (MINAS) created by R.A. 506 as a national agricultural secondary public school in the island of Mindoro. It formally opened its doors for learning on August 26, 1951.

In 1963, by authority of R.A. 3758, it opened the Collegiate Department. This steered the offering of several collegiate courses. The first two years leading to the degree of Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (BSA) was initially offered. This was followed by the two-year course leading to Associate in Agricultural Technology (AAT) in 1973, then the complete course offering of Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Education (BSAE) in 1975 and the BSA curriculum developed by the Technical Panel for Agricultural Education (TPAE) based at Los Baños, Laguna was adopted by the school. This gradually replaced the BSA curriculum as well as the BSAE.

The continued offering of Collegiate courses, in addition to the secondary curriculum which was offered since the founding of the school made MINAS a full-fledged college hence; the change of name from MINAS to MCAT was approved on June 10, 1976 by then Secretary Juan L. Manuel of the Department of Education, Culture and Sports. It was converted in State University and is now MinSu by virtue of R.A. 8007 on May 25, 1995. Virgilio C. Juan became the principal of the Victoria campus and is a well-known parliamentarian and author. His work on parliamentary procedure was circulated in the different parts of Philippines and became the basis for regional competition on parliamentary procedure. Having a curriculum patterned from UP Los Banos, students can easily transferred to UPLB after two years if they had able to maintain good scholastic standing.

On June 25, 2018, presentation of candidates for president was held at MinSCAT Calapan City Campus. The 4 candidates were Dr. Jake B. Labrador from Lyceum of the Philippines in Batangas, Dr. Rene Colocar of City College of Calapan, Dr. Levy B. Arago, Jr. of MinSCAT Main Campus and Dr. Katherine S. Escalona of the MinsCAT Main Campus. On 10 July 2018 Dr. Levy B. Arago, Jr. was announced the new SUC President of MinSCAT winning two votes (4) to its closest competitor, Dr. Rene B. Colocar (2).

Campuses

Bongabong Campus
  • Labasan, Bongabong

Originally the Bongabong School of Fisheries (BSF), established on September 21, 1964 by virtue of R.A. 3306. IN 1975, the government approved the offering of the Revised Fishery Technical Education Curriculum. It was converted into a full-fledged college as the Bongabong College of Fisheries (BCF) on July 15, 1995 by virtue of R.A. 8143.

The current Campus Director is Brian M. Elaydo, MAEd.

Calapan City Campus
  • Masipit, Calapan City

Established as a public secondary trade school known as Calapan School of Arts and Trades (CSAT) by virtue of R.A. 3397 in June 1961 but only started operating five years later. In 1972, CSAT merited the approval of Ministry of Education, Culture and Sports (MECS) to offer trade Technical Education Curriculum. Efforts to convert CSAT into a higher education authorized to offer degree courses were realized with the approval of R.A. 8076 on June 19, 1995 converting CSAT to Polytechnic College of Calapan (PCC). With the integration, then PCC has evolved as MinSu Mindoro State University.

The current Campus Director is Ma. Arlyn M. Redublo.

Courses offered

Victoria Main Campus
  • Ed. D. major in Educational Management
  • Ph. D. in Crop Science
  • Master of Arts in Education

Major in:

    • Education Management
    • English
    • Guidance and Counseling
    • Filipino
    • Biological Science
    • Mathematics
  • Master of Science in Agriculture

Major in:

    • Animal Science
    • Crop Science
  • Master in Public Administration
  • Master in Business Administration
  • Master in Management
  • Bachelor of Science in Agriculture

Major in:

    • Crop Science
    • Animal Science
  • Bachelor of Science in Eco-Tourism Management
  • Bachelor of Science in Agro-forestry
  • Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science
  • Bachelor of Science in Horticulture
  • Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship
  • Bachelor in Secondary Education

Major in:

    • Biological Science
    • Filipino
    • English
    • Mathematics
  • Bachelor in Elementary Education
  • Bachelor of Arts in English Language
  • Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Engineering
  • Bachelor of Science in Information Technology

Bongabong Campus
  • Ed. D. major in Educational Management
  • Master of Arts in Education

Major in:

    • Education Management
    • English
    • Filipino
    • Biological Science
    • Mathematics
  • Master in Management
  • Bachelor of Science in Fisheries

Major in Aquaculture

  • Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering
  • Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Restaurant Management
  • Bachelor of Arts in Political Science
  • Bachelor of Science in Criminology
  • Bachelor of Secondary Education

Major in:

    • Biological Science
    • Technology Education
    • English
    • Mathematics
  • Bachelor in Elementary Education
  • Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
  • Housekeeping NC II
  • Food and Beverage Services NC II

Calapan City Campus
  • Ed. D. major in Educational Management
  • Ph. D. in Crop Science
  • Master of Arts in Education

Major in:

    • Education Management
    • English
    • Guidance and Counseling
    • Filipino
    • Biological Science
    • Mathematics
  • Master of Science in Agriculture

Major in:

    • Animal Science
    • Crop Science
  • Master in Public Administration
  • Master in Business Administration
  • Bachelor of Arts

Major in:

    • Psychology
    • English Language
  • Bachelor of Science in Criminology
  • Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Restaurant Management
  • Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
  • Bachelor of Technical Teacher Education

Major in:

    • Automotive Technology
    • Electrical Technology
    • Drafting Technology
    • Electronics Technology
    • Food Service Management
  • Bachelor in Secondary Education

Major in:

    • English
    • Mathematics
    • Science
    • Technology Education

Living former President(s)
  • Dr. Jesse T. Zamora (2007-2018)

References
  1. Philippine Republic Act 8007 Section 2

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