Information Technology Department

PART I – Vision,Mission, Gaols and Objectives

Area I: The VISION, MISSION, GOALS and OBJECTIVES

The Bicol University was established on June 21, 1969 through Republic
Act 5521. However, it was only in 1985 that the university started offering short-term
Computer courses for students, out-of-school youths, professionals and the general
public through the then newly established Computer Center. The center was further
converted to an institute named Bicol University Computer Science Institute in 1995
under Board Resolution no. 18 offering for the first time a college course in Computer
Science thus becoming a training ground for numerous professionals engaged in the
fields of Information and Communications Technology, research, teaching, business as
well as public and private employment. For a decade now, the program has been
contributing essential inputs of responsible and productive professional manpower
serving as partners in regional development.

Among the academic developmental directions of the university is the

establishment of the College of Science which commenced on September 10, 2004
through Board Resolution No. 75, series of 2004. It was formed when the former BS
Biology of BUCAS, BS Chemistry of BU-RSTC and BS Computer Science of Computer
Science Institute were merged in response to the need to pool together the facilities and
manpower skills for the development of an institution of higher learning and research in
basic and applied science and mathematics. Such establishment of the College of
Science is among those envisioned by the Bicol University Comprehensive Development
Plan.

Development initiatives to further enhance the quality of graduates that the

program is producing year after year includes matching up between the community
needs as reflected in development goals for the region and the directions of the BS
Computer Science program as reflected in its program objectives.

The BS Information Technology Program will undertake its Level 1 AACCUP

Survey to assess its institution’s vision and mission, college’s goals and program’s
objectives. With the program’s goal for academic excellence, the developmental MGO
structuring is therefore given important attention.

1. Vision of the Institution

BICOL UNIVERSITY Vision :

A UNIVERSITY OF EXCELLENCE characterized by scholarship engagement for

the community towards sustainable development.

1. Mission of the Institution

BICOL UNIVERSITY Mission

The Bicol University shall primarily give professional and technical training and
provide advanced and specialized instruction in literature, philosophy, the
sciences and arts, besides providing for the promotion of scienctific and
technological researches (Republic Act No. 5521, Section 3.0)

2. Goals of the College of Science

COLLEGE OF SCIENCE

Goals:
1. To provide quality graduate and
undergraduate education in the natural and athematical sciences.
2. To undertake basic and applied scientific researches that are of high
standards and of regional and national relevance.
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3. To render technical extension services in support of regional and national
scientific and technological development.
4. To pursue sustainable income-generation program to support excellence
in instruction, research and extension.

3. Objectives / Outcomes of the Program

BS Information TEchnology Program Objectives

A. General Objective

The information technology program aims to prepare the students to be

professionally and technically competent in the field of Information and
Communication Technology, equipped with the following:

1. Abstract and analytical thinking skills in computing systems and other

skills related to information and communication technology.
2. Relevant concepts and principles that enable them to adapt to their place,
ever cognizant of   the       vital link between technology, society and
environment.
3. Awareness and understanding of their moral, ethical and social
responsibility in employing      their knowledge and skills in the service of
the Bicolanos and their countrymen; and
4. Capability to communicate their ideas effectively. 

B. Specific Objectives

1. To acquire technical skills and practical knowledge of how information

systems (IS) are installed, operationalized, managed and administered;
2. Student undergo training in abstract and analytical processes;
3. To develop skills in communication both in oral   and written form,
extensively using various information and communication technologies;
4. To develop personal and social values;
5. To be grounded with the appropriate concepts and principles;
6. To be adaptive to the work environment.

4. Procedures in the formulation, monitoring and review of the VMGOs

Below is the College and Program VMGO formulation procedure.

Introduction:

The College of Science was established on September 10, 2004 through

Bicol University Board of Regents Resolution No. 75, series of 2004. It was
formed when the former BS Biology of BUCAS, BS Chemistry of BU-RSTC and
BS Computer Science of the Computer Science Institute were merged in
response to the need to pool together the facilities and manpower skills for the
development of an Institution of higher learning and research in basic and
applied science and mathematics as envisioned by the Bicol University
Comprehensive Development Plan.

Accompanying the establishment of the new college is the creation of a

committee on VMGO, the members of which are 1-2 faculty members from
various departments of the college who are the VMGO-designated coordinators.
The committee initialed the formulation of the statement of Vision, mission,
functions and goals based on the university mandate. Since the BS Computer
Science had been completely transferred from the former Bicol University
Computer Science Institute to the newly-emerged College of Science, the BS
Information Technology Program Objectives were restructured during its first
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program offering on AY 2007. Series of consultations were made with faculty,
students (through representations), dean and assistant dean, non-teaching staff
of the college and some alumni.

Working Framework:

Figure 1 shows the working framework used by the college and the
department in the formulation, monitoring and restructuring/revision/updating of
the vision, mission, goals and objectives.

Initially, there was an organization of the VMGO committee in the college

composed of faculty-coordinators for VMGO from each of the department. In as
much as the college has just emerged, VMGO statements were initially
formulated based on the university mandate. These statements were polished in
a college seminar-workshop attended by the dept. chairmen, dept. faculty-
coordinator, Asst. dean, dean, & planning officer. The polished VMGO
statements were then presented to the University officials (president, vice-
presidents, university directors of research, extension and student services).
Final polishing was made on the statement of the college VMG by incorporating
all the suggestions and recommendations.

At the department level, the faculty-coordinator for VMGO reviewed the

current statements of the program objectives and evaluated its consistency with
the college VMG statements. Likewise, the review considered the goals and
objectives of the BS Information Technology program as stipulated in the
CHED’s standards and policies for BS Information Technology, medium and
long-term development goals of NEDA, Science and Technology agenda and
development goals for the Bicol Region. Such review paved way to the focus of
the academic training that the BS Information Technology will have as to be
reflected in its program objectives.

The refined program objectives were presented to the core and affiliate
faculty of the Department, randomly selected students, parents, alumni and non-
teaching staff for critiquing. Significant feedbacks / recommendations /
suggestions were documented and considered in the revision.

The revised statement of the Program Objectives was presented to the

Assistant Dean and Dean of the college for review and the suggestions and
recommendations were documented and incorporated in the final revision. The
revised Program Objectives of the BS Information Technology were finally
presented to the faculty of the college during the Enhancement Seminar of the
College of Science.

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Planning-workshop Review the Goals & Objectives of the Review Univ. Vision/Mission,
(Viento de Mar) Program as stipulated in the CHED’s NEDA’s, CHED’s, S & T Agenda’s /
standards Dev. Goals, Research Outputs
Formulated VMG

REFINE
Program Objectives by VMGO Committee

CRITIQUING
By the Core and Affiliate Faculty of the
Department, Selected alumni, selected
students / parents, non-teaching staff,
several agency representatives

REVISION

CRITIQUING
(by the DEAN and ASST. DEAN

REVISION / UPDATING

PRINTING OF COPIES
(for Dissemination to Students, Agencies being FEEDBACKING
collaborated, Alumni, Community and other
Sectors )

Figure 1. WORKING FRAMEWORK FOR VMGO FORMULATION BY THE COLLEGE

AND THE DEPARTMENT PROGRAMS

Monitoring of the VMGO is continuously done by the committee and the following
initial moves were taken:

a. on dissemination:

The flyers are available in the department, the posters are visually placed
in the strategic places as identified by the department, copies of the program
activities contain the statement of VMGOs, and updated syllabi include the
discussion and evaluation of the VMGOs.

b. on awareness:

Aside from the posters, flyers and other IEC materials for VMGO,
students’ awareness and understanding were evaluated through the student’s
examinations given by the faculty members. Copies of the examination were
documented.

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c. on acceptability:

One possible indicator on the acceptability of the program objectives is

that there was an increase in the number of students who subscribed in the
courses offered, thus there was an increase in enrolment. For the linkages, there
was an increase in the number of requests for extension and research endeavors
tapping the college technical experts, thus the college and the department gained
wider research and extension opportunities.

5. Stakeholders participation in the formulation, monitoring and review of

VMGOs

STAKEHOLDERS PARTICIPATION INCLUSIVE DATES

1. BOARD OF REGENTS Reviewed and approved the formulated MGOs September21, 2012

Hon. Patricia Licuanan

CHED Commissioner
Chairman, BU Board of Regents

Hon. Fay Lea Patria M. Lauraya

SUC President IV, Bicol University
Vice-Chairperson, Board of Regents

Hon. Edgardo J. Angara

Chairman
Senate Committee on Education, Arts and Culture
Represented by Dr. Dionesia A. Rola

Hon. Juan Edgardo M. Angara

Chairperson, Committee on Technical and Higher
Education
House of Representatives
Represented by: AKO Bicol Party List
Representative Atty Rodel M. Batocabe

Atty. Romeo C. Escandor

Regional Director
NEDA – Region V

Dir. Jose V. Dayao

Regional Director
Department of agriculture, Region V

Mrs. Angelica B. Secillano

Community Sector Representative

Dr. Genielle B. Romano

Community Sector Representative

Hon. Felipe V. Berces

President, BU general Alumni Association, Inc.

Rodel M. Naz
President, BU Union of Faculty Association
Reviewed the formulated MGOs September21, 2012

2. BU ADMINISTRATION AND STAFF

Dr. Helen Llenaresas

VP for Academic Affairs

Dr. Amelia Dorosan

VP for Administration

Dr. Jerry Bigornia

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VP for Production

Mr. Renato C. Hingco

University & Board Secretary

Ms. Elena T. Ardales

State Auditor IV (Unit Auditor)

Joseph Bartolata
Chief, Presidential Mgt. Office

Atty. Norly Reyes

Legal Officer

Laarni Pancho
Director, Information Mgt. Office

Dr. Amelia Dorosan

OIC
Head, Physical Plant Office

Ms. Monena J. Rodriguez

Financial Management Officer II

Ms. Antonia L. Flores

Administrative Officer V

Sonia Gregorio
Human Resource Mgt. Officer III

Agnes Caro
University Supply Officer

Ms. Liliosa Ll. Perete

University Budget Officer

Lloyd Casasis
University Accountant

Mr. Renato M. Abalon

Chief, Internal Audit System

Ms. Marissa Barcelon

University Cashier

Mr. Donato M. Bañares

Chief, Civil Security Unit

Dr. Julio Abainza

University Physician

Dr. May Antoinette S. Irman Reviewed the formulated MGOs September21, 2012
Director, Public Information & Alumni Relations Office

3. ACADEMIC AND ACADEMIC-RELATED

DEANS AND DIRECTORS

Dr. Nora Licup

Graduate School

Dr. Lucy Estioko

College of Science

Dr. Antonio P. Payonga

College of Agriculture & Forestry

Dr. Ofelia S. Vega

College of Arts and Letters

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Dr. Faith M. Bachiller

College of Education

Engr. Atanacio A. Barajas, Jr.

College of Engineering

Dr. Heidi C. Dyangko

College of Nursing

Prof. Narciso M. Montas

College of Industrial Technology

Dr. Plutomeo M. Nieves

Tabaco Campus

Prof. Flor A. Jenkin

Office of Admissions

Prof. Gerard M. Protacio

Office of Student Services

Engr. Arnulfo P. Malinis

Polangui Campus

Dr. Edwina M. Morasa

College of Business, Economics & Mgt.

Dr. Faith M. Bachiller

BUCE Integrated Laboratory School

Prof. Vicente B. Daep

Inst. Of Physical Educ., Sports & Recreation

Dr. Graciano B. Bañaga, Jr.

College of Social Science and Philisophy
September21, 2012
Dr. Joanne Cordovilla Reviewed the formulated MGOs
Regional Science Teaching Center

CAMPUS COORDINATORS

Dr. Ruperto R. Romero

Gubat Campus September21, 2012

Prof. Weng Zoilo Reviewed the formulated MGOs

National Service Training Program

ASSISTANT DEANS/DIRECTORS/COLLEGE
SECRETARIES

Prof. Jesse P. Opeña

College Secretary, Graduate School

Prof. Jose T. de Leon

College of Agriculture & Forestry

Dr. Epifania B. Nuñez

College of Education

Dr. Emerlinda E. Alcala

College of Nursing

Dr. Bernadette C. Bongais

College of industrial Technology

Dr. Julieta B. Borres

College of Arts and Letters
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Dr. Pedro M. Jacob, Jr.

College of Science

Prof. Ma. Asuncion V. Oronan

Tabaco Campus
September21, 2012
Prof. Bernardo L. Salvate
Polangui Campus
Reviewed the formulated MGOs
Prof. Sylva Elena B. Payonga
Office of Student Services

ACADEMIC-RELATED ADMINISTRATORS

Ms. Corazon N. Bazar

University Registrar

Prof. Neria E. Gomez

University Librarian

Prof. Hennie O. Pama

Director, University Guidance Center

Dr. Eddie S. See

Director, Research & Dev’t. Center

Prof. Grace B. Brizuela

Director, Extension Service Center

Prof. Alwina N. Napucao

Director, Panrehiyong Sentro ng Wikang Filipino

Engr. Medel E. Aligan

Director, ZONAL Computerization Center

Dr. Ofelia S. Vega

Director, Language Center September21, 2012

Lt. Col. Macalayao P. Omar

Commandant, ROTC/WATC Unit Reviewed the formulated MGOs

UNIT ALUMNI PRESIDENT September21, 2012

Prof. Ronnel Dioneda Reviewed and recommended the MGOs for

approval by the Board of Regents
3. COLLEGE OF SCIENCE Formulated, monitored and reviewed the
MGOs September21, 2012
1. Administration:
 Univ. Academic Council
 Univ. Administrative Council Reviewed the formulated MGOs

2. Faculty
 Core Faculty of the Dept. Of Biology September21, 2012

 Affiliate Faculty of the Dept. of Biology Reviewed the formulated MGOs

3. Non-teaching Personnel
 Dean
 Asst. Dean
 Administrative Officer
 Budget Officer
 Accountant
 Human Resource Office Personnel
 Cashier
 Assistant Cashier
 College Registrar

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 Univ. Registrar
 Planning Officer
 Research Coordinator
 Extension Coordinator
 Production Coordinator
 Sports Coordinator
 Web page Developer
 Lab Facilities Administrator
 College Student Activities Coordinator
 Guidance Counselor
 Publication Moderator
 Physical Facilities Administrator
 College Secretary
 Supply Officer
 Book keeper
 College Clerks
 Laboratory Aides Every 2nd Week of
 Messengers and janitors Reviewed the formulated MGOs the starting School
Year – during the
4. Students Orientation Program
a. SY 2004-2005
 First Year BS Biology
 Second Year BS Biology June, 2005
 Third Year BS Biology Reviewed the formulated MGOs
 Fourth Year BS Biology
a. SY 2005-2006
 First Year BS Biology
 Second Year BS Biology
June, 2006
 Third Year BS Biology Reviewed the formulated MGOs
 Fourth Year BS Biology
a. SY 2006-2007
 First Year BS Biology
 Second Year BS Biology March to July, 2006
 Third Year BS Biology Reviewed the formulated MGOs
 Fourth Year BS Biology

5. Alumni For Information and awareness

6. Community Members
a. LGU of Legazpi City and Daraga Albay
b. Provincial Government of Albay
c. LGU of Dimasalang, Masbate (Extension
collaborator of the College)
d. Barangay Officials of Magcaraguit,
Dimasalang, Masbate
e. DAR-DLR Masbate
f. Deagan Kaunlaran Multi-Purpose
Cooperative, Masbate (Extension
Community Beneficiary)
g. DEBESMSCAT, Masbate (Extension
Collaborator)
h. Provincial Government of Masbate: March to July, 2006
Governor, Vice-Governor, Sangguniang
For Information and awareness
Panlalawigan

7. Other National and Regional Offices

2. Process of dissemination of the VMGOs and determination of acceptability

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The Vision, Mission and Goals of the College of Science and the
Objectives of the BS Information Technology Program were disseminated and
accepted by its stakeholders through:

1. VMGO posters are strategically and visibly placed in the lobby of the
Department.
2. VMGOs were posted in some public places, i.e. supermarkets, malls
and bus stations, and in the bulletin boards of the offices of our
agencies linkages.
3. IEC materials (bulletins of information, flyers, posters) were produced
and distributed to various stakeholders of the college and the
department. The college and the department have a list of linkages
(government and non-government agencies / organizations and
alumni and individual consultants) to whom the updated VMGOs were
received
4. Broadcast media announcements were made wherein the
dissemination of the VMGOs were done in Bicol dialect.
5. Various stakeholders of the college and department research and
extension activities were oriented of the college and program VMGOs,
each group of stakeholders were given copies. VMGOs sent out to
extension activities beneficiaries were translated into Filipino and the
vernacular dialects.
6. During the Orientation Program for Students and Parents of freshmen
and newcomers (transferees), the MGOs were discussed with the
parents as major part of the program. Each parent and student
received copies of the VMGOs.
7. All professors teaching in the BS Information Technology program
received copies of the updated VMGOs, some of which have
feedbacks which are significant considerations for the succeeding
revisions:
a. Inclusion of some additional prospects that graduates may
have
b. Improvement of the presentation of the statements
8. VMGOs were incorporated in the course syllabi and the students’
awareness and understanding of these VMGOs were assessed by its
inclusion in the students’ examinations.
9. All school activities’ programs include the VMGOs.
10. All individual consultants (technical advisers of Thesis Students) who
are not necessarily connected with any agency / organization received
copies of the updated VMGOs.
11. All the Bicol University Officials, members of the Board of Regents,
deans and directors, registrars and non-academic heads of offices
received copies of the VMGOs.
12. The college has VMGO committee that was established to take
charge of the periodic and systematic review, revision/updating,
production, dissemination and documentation feedbacks of the
disseminated materials.
13. Conduct of simple and random evaluation using a non-structured
questionnaire to assess the extent at which the stakeholders
understand and accept the VMGOs.

8. Forms / media used in disseminating the VMGOs

Form / Media Type of Audience / Clientele Number of Clientele

1. Flyers/ a. College of Science – BS Information SY 2007-2008 - 523

Brochures Technology Students SY 2008-2009 - 554

b. BU CS Faculty and Non-teaching

staff SY 2007-2008 - 60
SY 2008-2009 - 80
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c. Bicol University Board of Regents,
BU Officials, Deans & Directors, Asst. SY 2007-2008 - 17
Deans, Administrative and Support SY 2007-2008 - 100
Staff, Academic-related Directors

d. LGU of the City of Legazpi: June-July, 2007

 City Mayor’s Office 5
 City Solid Waste Mgt. Board 18
 City Health Board 11
 City School Board 12
 Liga ng mga Barangay Captains 28
e. Officers of Bicol Export Council and
the Exporters’ Association of the Bicol 5
Region

f. Dept. of Information Technology Year 2007 – 2 flyers per

Agency-Linkages: agency
 Phil. Society of Info. Technology
Educators (PSITE)
 Albay Info. Communications
Technology Assoc. (AICTA)
 Commission on Info.
Communications Tech. (CICT)
 Virtual Center for Technology
Innovation in Info. Technology
(VCTI-IT)
 UP Information Technology
Training Center (UP-ITTC)
 CHED-V

g. Secondary Schools Year 2007 – 2 flyers per

 Leg. City High School, Legazpi school
City
 Pag-Asa National High School,
Rawis, Legazpi City
 Banquerohan National High
School, Banquerohan, Legazpi
City
 Aquinas University Science High
School, Rawis, Legazpi City
 Aquinas University High School,
Legazpi City
 St. Raphael Academy, Legazpi
City
 St. Agnes Academy, Legazpi
City
 St. Jude Catholic School,
Legazpi City
 Divine Word College High
School Department
 United Institute, Daraga, Albay
 Daraga National High School,
Daraga, Albay
 Tabaco National High School,
Tabaco, Albay
 Polangui General
Comprehensive High School,
Polagui, Albay
 St. Benedict’s Academy,
Guinobatan, Albay
 Ligao National High School,
Ligao, Albay
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 St. Michael’s Academy, Oas,
Albay
 Sorsogon National High School,
Sorosogon City
 St. Louis de Marilac College,
Sorsogon, Sorosogon
 Sorsogon State College High
School Department, Sorsogon
City
 St. Louis College, Bibincahan,
Sorsogon

h National Officers and Board of June 29, 2010 – 10

Directors of Assosasyon sa Pilipinas ng
mga Colehiya ng Agham at Sining, Inc.

i. National Officers and Members of the April 17, 2010 - 15

Board of Directors of Phil. Society for
Molecular Chemistry and Biotechnology

i. Spectators and Investors who July, 2010 - 100

visited the 17th DOST Science and
Technology Fair, PhilTrade
Center, Roxas Blvd., Metro Manila
j. LGU Officials of the Municipality of 20
Dimasalang: Mayor, Vice-Mayor,
Councilors and Heads of Offices
k. Regional and National Agencies Year 2007 – 1 flyer per
 Albay Electric Cooperative Inc. agency
 Albay Provincial Public Safety
and Emergency
 Bicol Center for Community
Development Inc., (BCCD)
 Bureau of Fire Protection
 Caltex Phil. Inc.,
 Coca-Cola Bottling Co., Inc
Pepsi-Cola Bottling Co., Inc
 DENR Regional Office
 Dep’t of Tourism, ROV Dep’t. of
Science and Technology ROV
 DOH – Laboratory Division
CHED ROV
 Envirosphere Mgt. &
Consultancy Services
 FIDA, ROV
 Indo Phil. Group of Companies
 Management Office
 Nat’l. Museum of the Philippines
 Office of Civil Defense
 Phil. Association for the
Advancement of Science
(PHILAAS)
 Phil. National Red Cross
 Phil. Society for the Study of
Nature
 PHILVOCS
 PNOC –EDC
 PNP Crime Laboratory
 Regional Disaster Coordinating
Council
 Regional Field Unit No. 5
 TESDA Region 5
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2. Posters BUCS Academic Community All students and faculty

of the college

3. Oriention BS Computer Science Freshmen and 5 Freshmen classes

Programs for Transferees
Freshmen and
Transferees
High School students
4. Career Phil. Science High School Regional
Counseling School, Goa, Camarines Sur

5.Radio Broadcast Legazpi City Community and the

nearby towns

6. Internet thru the Worldwide accessible by alumni and

BU webpage other professionals / clienteles

9. Description of the implementation of the VMGO and their congruency with

educational practices and activities.

There is congruency between educational practices and activities

and the VMGO. Activities such as classroom discussions, symposia, seminar
workshops, educational tours, practical applications and case studies ensure
that quality education is provided to Information Technology students. All these
carry out the VMGO. It does not only prepare the students to be technically and
professionally competent practitioners in the field of Information and
Communication Technology but rather it makes them more responsive and
productive individuals.

10. Summary of the findings & recommendations of the Self Survey for Area I.

A. STRENGTHS

1. The SUC vision, College mission and goals and the program
objectives are clearly defined.

2. The VMGO is widely disseminated to faculty, students, academic

community, industry and other stakeholders.

3. There is evidence that the college and department activities carry out
the VMGO, and such activities are properly documented.

4. There is congruency between actual educational practices and

activities and the VMGO.

B. RECOMMENDATIONS

Prepared by:

ROMMEL EVAN J. PAJE

Chair, Area I
VISION, MISSION
GOALS and OBJECTIVES
Department of Information Technology

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