Misamis Oriental State College of Agriculture and Technology

The Misamis Oriental State College of Agriculture and Technology (MOSCAT), currently the University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines – Claveria Campus, was a public institution of tertiary education that offers courses in education opportunities at the graduate and undergraduate levels, including short-term courses and high school.[1]

Misamis Oriental State College of Agriculture and Technology
Pamahalaang Kolehiyo ng Agrikultura at Teknolohiya ng Misamis Oriental
Former names
Claveria Municipal High School (1963-1967)
Claveria National Rural High School (1967-1983)
MottoHarmony
Excellence
Integrity
Responsibility and
Service to God, Country and Mankind
TypeSemi-Public State College
Active1963–2016 (amalgamated with Mindanao University of Science and Technology to establish the University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines)
PresidentRosalito A. Quirino, Ph.D.
Academic staff
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Administrative staff
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Studentsca.
Undergraduatesca.
Postgraduatesca.
Location
Claveria
,
Misamis Oriental, Mindanao
,
Philippines
CampusMain Campus (65 hectares)
Field laboratories and Production enterprises (32 hectares)
NicknameMOSCAT
AffiliationsPhilippine Association of State Universities and Colleges (PASUC), Mindanao Association of State Colleges and Universities Foundation, Inc. (MASCUF)
Websitewww.moscat.edu.ph

In 2016, MOSCAT was amalgamated with the Mindanao University of Science and Technology to establish the University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines.

Profile

The institution conducts research in which it generates new technologies packaged or demonstrated designed to help farmers improve farming techniques. Extension programs are conducted through local and external linkages. Its MOSCAT-Farmers’ Information and Technology Services Center in collaboration with PCARRD and NOMCARRD[2] has been open to serve clients needing information and technology services.

History

MOSCAT started as Claveria Municipal High School in 1963 with 165 students and five teachers under the leadership of its first administrator, the late Romeo Abilo. In 1967, it was converted to Claveria National Rural High School (CNRHS) by virtue of RA 3781 under the staunch leadership of the late Marcos Edrolin. On June 10, 1983, Batas Pambansa 402 was approved and converted the CNRHS to Misamis Oriental State College of Agriculture and Technology or MOSCAT with Arsenio B. Gonzales as its first president. Gonzales’ term was highlighted by the Republic of The Philippines-European Union Agricultural Education Grant providing more facilities and machinery, vehicles, buildings and faculty training locally and abroad. During his period, the notable Model Farm was established showcasing sustainable upland farming technologies.

In 1996, Dr. Teresita T. Tumapon was appointed as officer-in-charge. She strengthened local and international linkages such as Barangay Integrated Approached for Nutrition Improvement (BIDANI), the Agroforestry Support Program for Empowering Communities Towards Self-reliance in Sustainable Development of the Uplands and the International Center for Research in Agroforestry.

Dr. Juan A. Nagtalon became its second president from 1998 until 2006.[3]

On July 21, 2016, Republic Act No. 10919 established the University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines (USTSP) that amalgamated the Mindanao University of Science and Technology (MUST) and Misamis Oriental State College of Agriculture and Technology (MOSCAT) transferring its main campus to the 292 hectares in Alubijid, Misamis Oriental.

School administrators
Name of OIC / president Under institution name: Years served
  • Romeo Abilo
 Claveria Municipal High School - CMHS 1963
  • Marcos Edrolin
 Claveria National Rural High School - CNRHS 1967
  • Arsenio B. Gonzales
 Misamis Oriental State College of Agriculture and Technology - MOSCAT 1983–1996
  • Teresita T. Tumapon, PhD
 Misamis Oriental State College of Agriculture and Technology - MOSCAT 1996–1998
  • Juan A. Nagtalon, PhD
 Misamis Oriental State College of Agriculture and Technology - MOSCAT 1998–2006
  • Elpidio R. Bautista, EdD
 Misamis Oriental State College of Agriculture and Technology - MOSCAT 2006–2011
  • Rosalito A. Quirino, PhD
 Misamis Oriental State College of Agriculture and Technology - MOSCAT

University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines – Claveria Campus

 2011–present

Campus

MOSCAT is located in the upland farming community of Claveria one of the 24 towns comprising the province of Misamis Oriental. It is 600m above sea level and overlooks Macajalar and Gingoog bays.[4] The college has 65 ha for its main campus and 32 ha for its field laboratories and production enterprises.

Academic programs

Graduate programs
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Crop Science and
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Animal Science
  • Master of Science in Agriculture, major in Crop Science and Animal Science

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Institute of Engineering and Technology
  • Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering (BSEnE)
  • Bachelor in Food Technology (BFT)

Institute of Agriculture
  • Bachelor of Agricultural Technology (BAT) major in:
    • Crop Production
    • Animal Production
    • Farm Mechanization
    • Post-harvest Processing
  • Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (BSA) major in:
    • Crop Science
    • Animal Science
    • Entrepreneurship
    • Dairy Science
    • Agricultural Education
  • Bachelor of Technology in Horticulture Management (BTHM)
  • Bachelor of Science in Agro-Forestry (BSAF)

Diploma courses
  • Diploma in Information Technology (DIT)
  • Diploma in Agro-Forestry Technology (DAFT)
  • Diploma in Agricultural Technology (DAT)
  • Short-Term Course in Computer
  • Short-Term Course in Dairy Farm Management
  • Short-Term Course in Rubber Technology

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High school

MOSCAT - Laboratory High School adopts the science and technology curriculum.[7]

Accreditation

Accreditation of academic programs have been conducted by the Accrediting Agency of Chartered Colleges and Universities in the Philippines (AACCUP). Some programs reach level II accreditation.[8]

Program Level (Accreditation status) Duration of validity of Accreditation Status
  • Agricultural Teacher Education
  • Agricultural Technology
 Level II Re-accredited July 16, 2006–July 15, 2010
  • Secondary Teacher Education
  • Information Technology
  • Science (Biology)
  • Food Technology
  • Technology in Environmental Management
  • Agroforestry Technology
  • Horticulture Management
  • Technology in Environmental Engineering
 Level I Accredited July 16, 2008–July 15, 2011

See also

References
  1. "School Preface". Archived from the original on 19 August 2009. Retrieved 31 August 2017.
  2. NOMCARRD-FITS MOSCAT Archived 2008-10-17 at the Wayback Machine
  3. "Institutional Milestone". Archived from the original on 2009-08-19. Retrieved 2009-08-25.
  4. "School Location". Archived from the original on 19 August 2009. Retrieved 31 August 2017.
  5. "Courses offered". Archived from the original on 19 August 2009. Retrieved 31 August 2017.
  6. "Courses Offered". Archived from the original on 19 August 2009. Retrieved 31 August 2017.
  7. "Courses Offered". Archived from the original on 2009-08-19. Retrieved 2009-08-25.
  8. "Accredited Programs Status". Archived from the original on 2010-03-30. Retrieved 2009-08-25.
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