Father Saturnino Urios University

Father Saturnino Urios University
Pamantasan ng Fr. Saturnino Urios
Latin: Pater Saturnino Urios Universitas
Motto	Luceat Lux Vestra
Motto in English	"Let Your Light Shine"
Established	1901
Type	Private University
Religious affiliation	Roman Catholic
President	John Christian U. Young
Vice-president	Chito Butardo(Administration and Student Affairs) Randy Odchigue (Academics) Alma A. Eleazar (Research, Extension & Developments)
Principal	Maria Lourdes Bernadette V. Sanchez (Basic Education Department)
Dean	Aryln M. Floreta, Ph. D. (Teacher Education) Rex B. Makinano (Arts and Sciences) Josefe C. Sorrera-Ty(College of Law) Evangeline P. Jamili(Accountancy and Business Administration) Ruby Corazon Y. Ediza (Nursing) Giovane Melvin R. Sanchez(Computer Studies) Cora Hurboda(Engineering and technology)
Director	Grace Brongcano, Ph. D.(Center for Local Governance and Integrative Studies/ Community Extension Services/National Service Training Program)
Students	6,000 plus
Location	Butuan City, Agusan del Norte, Philippines
Campus	Main Campus (College Building) College Building-South Arch. Carmelo DF. Morelos Campus College Building-East
Former names	Butuan Parochial School for the Boys (1901-1970) Urios College (1970-2006)
Hymn	"The Urios Hymn"
Colors	Urian Blue
Nickname	Urians
Affiliations	Agusan Catholic Education Association, Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools, Colleges and Universities (PAASCU), Commission on Higher Education (CHED)
Website	www.urios.edu.ph

The Father Saturnino Urios University (FSUU) is a Roman Catholic private university run by the Diocese of Butuan in Butuan City, Philippines.

The university was founded by Rev. Fr. Saturnino Urios,S.J., the apostle of Agusan on October 21, 1901 as Butuan Parochial School for the Boys.

Presently, it has two campuses: the main campus; the College Building, the College building south and college building east in the heart of Butuan City (which houses the college academic units and administrative offices) and the Archbishop Carmelo D.F. Morelos campus at barangay Libertad (which houses the high school and grade school).

FSUU is the only and first home-grown university in the Caraga region.

History

The Main Campus at San Francisco Street

FSUU's College Building South or CBS where the Arts and Sciences Program is located

Mini park inside the main campus

In 1901, the Butuan Parochial School was founded by Fr. Saturnino Urios, S.J.. A low building made of bricks adjacent to the old church was built to house the first students. When the state started asserting its influence and control over public and private schools, the late Fr. Jose Buxo, S.J. was believed responsible for the government recognition of the parochial school. In 1935, the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart (MSC - Dutch Congregation) took over the missionary work from the Jesuits. In 1939, the high school was opened.

In 1990, two concrete buildings were constructed in the main campus. The four-story building is where the Engineering and Technology and Nursing classes are held and the two-story houses the faculty center and chapel. Another four-story concrete building was constructed in 1997 that is occupied by the high school during the day and the college in the evening. It has 32 classrooms and 15 spaces for laboratories, library and offices. Adjacent to it is a gymnasium, which can accommodate 5,000 to 6,000 persons.

It sprawls along the streets of J.C. Aquino (formerly Zamora St.), San Francisco, R. D. Calo and Padre Burgos. With the creation of the Caraga Region, Father Saturnino Urios University faces more challenges being the only Catholic academic institution in the city of Butuan, the administrative seat.

By 2008, the university due to growing population of the grade school and high school the new campus was opened in Brgy. Libertad, known to be Archbishop Carmelo Morelos Campus. The Morelos campus houses the grade school and high school respectively and the unit in Libertad is called Basic Education department.

University logo

• Five rays of the sun - represent the five Urian values which are Unity, Religiosity, Integrity, Altruism and Nationality.
• IHS - a monogram which stands for the name of Jesus. This monogram is often identified with the Society of Jesus or Jesuit, the order Father Urios belonged to.
• Color Blue - nobility of character.
• Cross - mark of a Urian and sign of Christian principles.
• Open Book - symbol of wisdom and truth.
• Color Green - Saint Joseph, the patron saint of Diocese, the symbol of life and abundance.
• River - Agusan River the major passage for all, the road of Father Urios.
• Pomegranates - connotes the City of Butuan.
• Ribbon - where the motto is placed.

Supreme Student Government

Executive Department

• President
• Vice President
• Executive Treasurer
• Executive Secretary
• Executive Auditor
• League of Governors

Legislative Department

The Legislative Department is composed of four representatives in every department, making 32 seats of representatives in the house. Representatives are assigned to every committee.

• Legislative
  • Committee on Ethics
  • Committee on Ways and Means
  • Committee on Amendments
  • Committee on Appointments
  • Committee on Loans
  • Electoral Tribunal Committee

Official student publication

Urian is the official student publication and Veritas is the official yearbook. The publications are headed by the legitimate editor-in-chief, DAISYREE LORRAINE D. JAMITO (Urian) and EARIEL TOLENTINO (Veritas) as editor-in-chief (Urian) and MARY ANN BIANAN (Veritas) as associate editors.

University programs

The university is subdivided into the following programs: Arts and Sciences, the College of Law, Nursing, the Business Administration, the Teacher's Education, the Engineering and Technology, the Computer Studies, the Accountancy, the Criminology and the Graduate Studies.

It includes complete preschool, elementary and secondary school units which is now in Archbishop Carmelo D.F. Morelos Campus at Libertad this city.

The college units

Graduate school

• Doctor in Management major in Organizational Development
• Doctor of Philosophy in Education
• Master of Arts in Nursing major in:
  • Nursing Supervision and Administration
  • Medical-Surgical
• Master in Public Administration
• Master in Business Administration major in
  • Human Resource Management
• Master in Business Administration
• Master of Arts in Educational Management
• Master of Arts in Guidance Counseling
• Master of Arts in Teaching Filipino
• Master of Arts in Teaching English
• Master of Arts in Teaching General Science
• Master of Arts in Teaching Special Education
• Master of Science n Teaching Mathematics
• Master of Science in Physical Education

Arts and Sciences program

The two years of general education in all programs are taken care of by the Arts and Sciences.

Course offerings

Bachelor of Arts Major in:

• Political Science
• Mass Communication
• Psychology major: Guidance and Counseling
• Economics
• Filipino Language
• English Language

Bachelor of Science Major in:

• Biology
• Criminology
• Applied Mathematics
• Office Administration
• Entrepreneurship

Criminology Program

• BS Criminology

This program was offered earlier in FSUU.

College of Law

The College of Law:

• prepares students for the practice of law.
• increase awareness of the needs of the poor, deprived and oppressed sector of the society.
• train the students for leadership.
• contribute towards the advancement of justice and the improvement of its administration, the legal improvement of legal institutions in the light of the law in the Philippines and in other countries.

Course offering

• Bachelor of Laws

Nursing Program

The Nursing Program aims to produce professional nurses and health care providers who:

• are aware of the health needs of society and particularly of the poor, sick, underserved and marginalized Filipinos.
• acquire knowledge for the promotion of health, prevention of illness, restoration of health and the alleviation of human suffering.

Course offering

• BS Nursing

Business Administration Program

The Business Administration Program develops students to be professionals in business and industry guided by Catholic principles and virtues, equipped with an education for the social, cultural and economic development of society.

Course offerings

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration major in:

• Financial Management
• Marketing Management
• Operations Management
• Human Resource Development Management
• Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Restaurant Management

Teacher Education Program

The Teacher Education Program gives the student knowledge of teaching principles, methods and techniques, and evaluative tools and techniques.

Course offerings

Bachelor of Elementary Education (BEE) Major in:

• BEE Special Education
• BEE Early Childhood Education
• BEE General Education

Bachelor of Secondary Education (BSE) Major in:

• BSE English
• BSE Filipino
• BSE MAPEH
• BSE Mathematics
• BSE Biological Science
• BSE Physical Science
• BSE Social Studies

The Teacher Education Program was awarded by the CHED as the Center of Excellence for Teacher Education on October 2010.

Engineering and Technology Program

The Engineering and Technology Program aims to turn out technically competent graduates with Catholic orientation who can contribute to the industrialization and economic progress of the country, particularly, Region XIII.

Course offerings

Bachelor of Science Major in:

• Civil Engineering
• Industrial Engineering

Computer Studies Program

The Computer Science Program produces IT professionals that have the skills to identify, formulate and solve problems.

Course offerings

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science Bachelor of Science in Information Technology Bachelor of Science in Information Technology major: Animation

One-Year Courses:

• Drafting Technology
• Automotive Technology
• Consumer Electronics Servicing NC II
• Machining NC II

2-5 Mos Competency Based Training Courses

• Driving NC II
• Consumer Electronics Servicing NC II
• Shielded Metal Arc Welding NC II
• Gas Tungsten Arc Welding NC II
• Machining NC II

Two-Year courses:

• Computer Programming NC IV
• Computer Hardware Servicing NC IV

Accountancy Program

The Accountancy Program of FSUU aims to produce professional accountants capable of making a positive contribution to the profession and society in which they work.

The college:

• equips students with a foundation of general, organizational/business, information technology and accounting/finance knowledge.
• prepares students for the CPA licensure examination and employment.

Course offerings

Bachelor of Science Major in:

• Accountancy
• Accounting Technology

Basic Education Department

The Basic Education department is composed of preschool, grade school and high school. It is headed by one principal and assisted by subject chairpersons.

The present facilities in the basic education campus are: university gymnasium, grade school building, administrative building, faculty center, St. Mary's chapel, mini theater, library, high school building, industrial arts building, guard house, technology and livelihood education building, science laboratories (biology laboratory, chemistry laboratory, physics laboratory), computer laboratories, cafeteria and the property management office beside the gym.

Administrators & Coordinators

Name	Position
Ma. Lourdes Bernadette V. Sanchez	Basic Education Principal
Sr. Leonila Augustine R. Kilinguen, Carm. OL.	Student Services Coordinator
Marlene Moreto	Basic Education Librarian
Rev. Fr. Nercipino Obus	Director for Campus Ministry
Rowena D.Naquita	Chair, Araling Panlipunan Division
Belen O. Sabayday	Chair, TLE and Computer Division
Gina D. Plaza	Chair, Languages Division
Imelda Autida	Chair, Mathematics Division
Consuelo C. Datoy	Chair, Science Division
Joanne Cenas	Guidance Counselor
Flordeliz Rosero	University Registrar Record's In-charge
Jessa Bantilan	Science Laboratory In-charge

Pre School Teachers

Name	Position
Juvy Libre	Preschool I St. Michael Adviser
Donna Presillas	Preschool II St. Gabriel Adviser

Grade School Teachers

Grade 1

Name	Position
Hermicilla Semblante	Grade 1 Prudence Adviser
Nerrilyn Fe Mercado	Grade 1 Fortitude Adviser
Angie Nunez	Grade 1 Temperance Adviser

Grade 2

Name	Position
Arlene Sanchez	Grade 2 Honesty Adviser
Joanne Sales	Grade 2 Piety Adviser
Mrs.	Grade 2 Patience Adviser

High School Teachers

Grade 7

Name	Advisory
Karren Baguio	Grade 7 Saint Peter Claver
Ariel Sitoy	Grade 7 Saint James Kisai
Rose Ann Bali-os	Grade 7 Saint John the baptist
Ma. Lourdes Asio	Grade 7 Saint Philip
Sheila Novo	Grade 7 Saint Thomas

Second Year

Name	Advisory
Moneth R. Lim	II - Saint Therese of Child Jesus
Janine Abaquita	II - Saint Scholastica
Al Betantos	II - Saint Clare
Sem. Fausto James Cabungcal	II - Saint Agnes
Luteria Caballes	II - Saint Bernadette

Third Year

Name	Advisory
Roy Piloton	III - St. Ignatius Loyola
Chonita Maria Anora	III - St. Joseph Pignatelli
Maricris I. Abuan	III - St. Robert Belarmine
Lorna Gabllo	III - St. Anthony Daniel
Eden Agcopra	III - St. Francis Xavier

Fourth Year

Name	Advisory
Dores May G. Udarbe	IV - St. Monica
Elvira Silawan	IV - St. Helena
Sem. Mart James Presillas	IV - Saint Elizabeth
Dexter Soberano	IV - St. Cecilia
Leny Abian	IV - St. Bridget

Subject Teachers

Name	Subject Taught
Leonidas Quistadio	Araling Panlipunan III & IV
Consuelo R. Galemba	Filipino 7 & III
Katherine Decena	Physical Education
Lorena Bas	TLE IV
Algie D. Asiga	Computer
Paul Eric S. Bacong	Araling Panlipunan 7 & Filipino III
Allen Mahinay	Science
Irene P. Bolano	Technology & Livelihood Education
Anna Jane Lopez	Civics 4,5 & Araling Panlipunan II
Orbelle I. Supas	Filipino II & Araling Panlipunan III
Reyna Mae Recto	Speech and Computer
April Joy Calonia	Civics 3, Filipino 4 & 6
Maricor Haloot	Science 3
Michelle Espanyol	Speech & English 6
Adelyn Siega	Science 7 & II
Jeanette Dungzal	Music
Joselito Bernil	Music
Onil Obiedo	Statistics

Campus Ministry

Name	Position
Sr. Liezil Jaralve	Chapel Staff
Sem. Bebs Dagondon	Chapel Staff

Health Services Office

Name	Position
Dr. Mary Grace Oronan-Leopardas	Physician
Laarnie Grace Dolera	University nurse

Information Technology and Systems Department

Name	Position
Mr. Jay	IT expert

Awards/citations

• Teacher Education Program awarded Center of Excellence by CHED.
• Awarded as Mindanao's Best Student Services Awardee for 2009 by the Commission on Higher Education
• Recognized as Top Performing School in the Philippines based on Board Examination performance
• The first home-grown university in Caraga Region

Level II PAASCU

• Teacher Education Program
• Engineering and Technology Program
• Nursing Program

External links

• FSUU official website
• FSUU official alumni website