DEPARTMENT OF LIBERAL ARTS

AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES

Visca Baybay City, Leyte 6521-A, Philippines
Phone: +63 53 525-0346 loc.1028
Email:: [email protected]
Website: vsu.edu.ph

Name: Maria Philomena V. Lopez Date: March 27, 2022

Offering No.: M047

Module 1
Assessment 1

VISAYAS STATE UNIVERSITY (VSU)

History
VSU is a leading global institution in agriculture and associated subjects, located on
the island of Leyte in the central Philippines, surrounded by a high mountain range
and the Camotes Sea. Its flagship campus in Baybay City is commonly regarded as
the Philippines' most beautiful educational site. A Provincial Board Resolution
established the institution as the Baybay Agricultural School (BAS) on June 2, 1924.
It was renamed Baybay Agricultural High School (BAHS) in 1934, and with the
adoption of Commonwealth Act No. 313 in 1938, it was turned into the Baybay
National Agricultural School (BNAS). By virtue of Republic Act (RA) No. 2831, which
was passed on June 19, 1960, BNAS became the Visayas Agricultural College
(VAC). Following its conversion to Visayas State College of Agriculture (ViSCA) on
May 24, 1974, by Presidential Decree (PD) No. 470, and amendment by PD No. 700
on May 12, 1975, the institution saw fast expansion and development. In 1999, four
higher education institutions in the province of Leyte were merged with the College
to form the ViSCA system, which now has five campuses. ViSCA was renamed
Leyte State University (LSU) on August 11, 2001, thanks to RA No. 9158. By virtue
of RA No. 9437, LSU became Visayas State University (VSU) on April 27, 2007. The
Visayas is VSU's mandate. The foundation of VSU fulfilled the Philippine
government's goal of establishing three Zonal Agricultural Universities (ZAUs) to
serve the country's major regions: Visayas State University (VSU), Central Mindanao
University (CMU), and Central Luzon State University (CLSU).

Presidents
The following served as administrators of the University:
 1924 - Washington Wiren, Principal (Baybay Agricultural School)
 1933 - Robert Kilbourne, Principal (Baybay Agricultural High School-BAHS)
 1935 - Fred Warner, Principal (BAHS)

Vision: A globally competitive university for science, technology, and environmental conservation.
Mission: Development of a highly competitive human resource, cutting-edge scientific knowledge
and innovative technologies for sustainable communities and environment.
 DEPARTMENT OF LIBERAL ARTS
AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES
Visca Baybay City, Leyte 6521-A, Philippines
Phone: +63 53 525-0346 loc.1028
Email:: [email protected]
Website: vsu.edu.ph

 1938 - Fred Warner, Superintendent (Baybay National Agricultural School-

BNAS)
 1949 - Pedro Montellano, Superintendent (BNAS)
 1949 - Dominador D. Clemente, Superintendent (BNAS)
 1958 - Amado C. Tolentino, Superintendent (BNAS)
 1960 - Julian Mamaril, Superintendent (Visayas Agricultural College-VAC)
 1963 - Napoleon D. Dignadice, Superintendent (VAC)
 1971 - Rafael G. Macahilig, Superintendent (VAC)
 1974 - Dr. Fernando A. Bernardo, President (Visayas State College of
Agriculture-ViSCA)
 1986 - Dr. Marianito R. Villanueva, President (ViSCA)
 1993 - Dr. Samuel S. Go, President (ViSCA)
 1999 - Dr. Paciencia P. Milan, President (ViSCA)
 2001 - Dr. Paciencia P. Milan, President (Leyte State University-LSU)
 2007 - Dr. Paciencia P. Milan, President (Visayas State University-VSU)
 2007 - Dr. Jose L. Bacusmo, President (VSU-Effective November 1, 2007)
 2011 - Dr. Jose L. Bacusmo, President (Visayas State University)
 2015 to date - Dr. Edgardo E. Tulin (Effective November 2015)

Physical Facilities
The University main campus has 188 buildings: 21 student dormitories, 75 staff
houses, 17 academic buildings, 2 Administration buildings, and 63 others which
include the Main Library, Student Union, Convention Center, Center for Continuing
Education, Infirmary, Guesthouse, Hostel, Pavilion, Cebu and Manila offices, market,
cafeteria, high school, elementary, workshop, DA auxiliary, gymnatorium, marine
laboratory, fuel depot, powerhouse, motor pool, garage, nurseries, barns, and 9
research/training centers as follows:
 Philippine Root Crop Research and Training Center (PRCRTC)
 National Abaca Research Center (NARC)
 National Coconut Research Center (NCRC) - Visayas
 Farm and Resource Management Institute (FARMI)

Vision: A globally competitive university for science, technology, and environmental conservation.
Mission: Development of a highly competitive human resource, cutting-edge scientific knowledge
and innovative technologies for sustainable communities and environment.
 DEPARTMENT OF LIBERAL ARTS
AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES
Visca Baybay City, Leyte 6521-A, Philippines
Phone: +63 53 525-0346 loc.1028
Email:: [email protected]
Website: vsu.edu.ph

 Institute for Strategic Research and Development Studies (ISRDS)

 Philippine Carabao Center (PCC) - Leyte
 Agricultural Training Institute-National Training Center (ATI-NTC) - Visayas
 Multi-Media Development Center (MMDC)
 Institute of Tropical Ecology and Environmental Management (ITEEM)

Achievements
 Identified by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) as Center of
Excellence in Agriculture, Agricultural Engineering, and Forestry (2000) and
Zonal Research Center in Region 8 (2000-2003)
 Accredited by the Bureau of Immigration to accept international students into its
degree programs (2000)
 Professional Graduates from SY 1953-1954 to SY 2000-2001 totaled 8,522
 Accredited Level II (Enhanced Accredited Status) in Agriculture and Graduate
Education Programs by the Accrediting Agency of Chartered Colleges and
Universities in the Philippines Inc. (AACCUP) (1999)
 Chosen by CHED as Learning Center for the Massive Upgrading of College
Instructors Program for the western part of Leyte, Southern Leyte, and Biliran
Provinces since 1998
 Accredited by the Civil Service Commission (CSC) to act on the approval of
appointments of personnel and employees since 1994
 Gintong Ani Awardee of the Department of Agriculture (1988)
 Granted a New Zealand Government Technical/Fund Support for the Extramural
Program for Rural Development (EPRD) (1985)
 Tanglaw Awardee from the Philippine Council for Agriculture, Forestry, and
Natural Resources Research and Development (PCARRD) (1977 and 1980)
 Lead Institution of the Visayas Consortium of Agricultural Resources Program
(VICARP) since 1978
 Granted a World Bank (WB) Agricultural Support Fund (1976)
 Multi-commodity research center in the Visayas since 1975
 Zonal Agricultural University in the Visayas since 1975

Vision: A globally competitive university for science, technology, and environmental conservation.
Mission: Development of a highly competitive human resource, cutting-edge scientific knowledge
and innovative technologies for sustainable communities and environment.
 DEPARTMENT OF LIBERAL ARTS
AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES
Visca Baybay City, Leyte 6521-A, Philippines
Phone: +63 53 525-0346 loc.1028
Email:: [email protected]
Website: vsu.edu.ph

Programs offered
 Bachelor of Science in Mathematics - VSU Main Campus

 Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Major in Agricultural Extension - VSU Main Campus

 Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Major in Horticulture - VSU Main Campus

 Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Major in Animal Science - VSU Main Campus

 Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Major in Agronomy - VSU Main Campus

 Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology - VSU Main Campus

 Bachelor of Science in Chemistry - VSU Main Campus

 Bachelor of Arts in English Language Studies - VSU Main Campus

 Bachelor of Science in Applied Physics - VSU Main Campus

 Bachelor of Science in Biology - VSU Main Campus

 Bachelor of Early Childhood Education - VSU Main Campus

 Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Major in Plant Breeding - VSU Main Campus

 Bachelor of Science in Food Technology - VSU Main Campus

 Doctor of Veterinary Medicine - VSU Main Campus

 Bachelor of Science in Nursing - VSU Main Campus

 Bachelor of Science in Computer Science - VSU Main Campus

 Bachelor of Science in Meteorology - VSU Main Campus

 Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering - VSU Main Campus

 Bachelor of Science in Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering - VSU Main Campus

 Bachelor of Science in Forestry - VSU Main Campus

 Bachelor of Physical Education - VSU Main Campus

 Bachelor of Elementary Education - VSU Main Campus

 Bachelor of Secondary Education - VSU Main Campus

 Bachelor of Culture and Arts Education - VSU Main Campus

 Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness - VSU Main Campus

 Bachelor of Science in Economics - VSU Main Campus

 Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management - VSU Main Campus

Vision: A globally competitive university for science, technology, and environmental conservation.
Mission: Development of a highly competitive human resource, cutting-edge scientific knowledge
and innovative technologies for sustainable communities and environment.
 DEPARTMENT OF LIBERAL ARTS
AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES
Visca Baybay City, Leyte 6521-A, Philippines
Phone: +63 53 525-0346 loc.1028
Email:: [email protected]
Website: vsu.edu.ph

 Bachelor of Science in Tourism Management - VSU Main Campus

 Bachelor of Science in Agriculture - VSU Alangalang Campus

 Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science - VSU Alangalang Campus

 Bachelor of Elementary Education - VSU Alangalang Campus

 Bachelor of Secondary Education - VSU Alangalang Campus

 Bachelor of Secondary Education - VSU Villaba Campus

 Bachelor of Elementary Education - VSU Villaba Campus

 Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering - VSU Isabel Campus

 Bachelor of Elementary Education - VSU Isabel Campus

 Bachelor of Secondary Education - VSU Isabel Campus

 Bachelor of Physical Education - VSU Isabel Campus

 Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness - VSU Isabel Campus

 Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering - VSU Isabel Campus

 Bachelor of Science in Agriculture - VSU Villaba Campus

 Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Major in Animal Science - VSU Villaba Campus

 Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Major in Plant Protection - VSU Main Campus

 Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Major in Agricultural Economics - VSU Main Campus

 Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science - VSU Main Campus

 Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy - VSU Main Campus

 Bachelor of Elementary Education - VSU Tolosa Campus

 Bachelor of Secondary Education - VSU Tolosa Campus

 Bachelor of Science in Fisheries - VSU Tolosa Campus

 Bachelor of Science in Criminology - VSU Tolosa Campus

 Bachelor of Science in Geodetic Engineering - VSU Main Campus

 Bachelor of Science in Statistics - VSU Main Campus

 Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Major in Soil Science - VSU Main Campus

 Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering - VSU Main Campus

Vision: A globally competitive university for science, technology, and environmental conservation.
Mission: Development of a highly competitive human resource, cutting-edge scientific knowledge
and innovative technologies for sustainable communities and environment.
 DEPARTMENT OF LIBERAL ARTS
AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES
Visca Baybay City, Leyte 6521-A, Philippines
Phone: +63 53 525-0346 loc.1028
Email:: [email protected]
Website: vsu.edu.ph

Name: Maria Philomena V. Lopez Date: March 29, 2022

Offering No.: M047

Module 1
Assessment 2

Vision: A globally competitive university for science, technology, and environmental conservation.
Mission: Development of a highly competitive human resource, cutting-edge scientific knowledge
and innovative technologies for sustainable communities and environment.
 DEPARTMENT OF LIBERAL ARTS
AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES
Visca Baybay City, Leyte 6521-A, Philippines
Phone: +63 53 525-0346 loc.1028
Email:: [email protected]
Website: vsu.edu.ph

Documentation:

Vision: A globally competitive university for science, technology, and environmental conservation.
Mission: Development of a highly competitive human resource, cutting-edge scientific knowledge
and innovative technologies for sustainable communities and environment.
 DEPARTMENT OF LIBERAL ARTS
AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES
Visca Baybay City, Leyte 6521-A, Philippines
Phone: +63 53 525-0346 loc.1028
Email:: [email protected]
Website: vsu.edu.ph

Name: Maria Philomena V. Lopez Date: March 29, 2022

Offering No.: M047

Module 1
Assessment 3

The Importance of Art and its Impact to our Dynamic Society

Link: https://youtu.be/koUWE9PQ5IY

Vision: A globally competitive university for science, technology, and environmental conservation.
Mission: Development of a highly competitive human resource, cutting-edge scientific knowledge
and innovative technologies for sustainable communities and environment.