University of the Philippines Cebu College

Not to be confused with University of the Philippines.

University of the Philippines Cebu
Unibersidad ng Pilipinas sa Sugbu
Official seal
Motto	Honor and Excellence
Established	1908 (system) 1918 (campus) 2010 (autonomous unit)
Type	National, Research university
President	Alfredo E. Pascual, MBA
Dean	Atty. Liza D. Corro
Location	Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines 10°19′20.48″N 123°53′54.74″E
Campus	Urban 29.6526 acres (12.0000 ha)
Hymn	U.P. Naming Mahal (U.P. Beloved)
Colors	U.P. Maroon and U.P. Forest Green
Nickname	Fighting Maroons
Mascot	U.P. Oblation
Affiliations	APRU, ASAIHL, ASEA UNINET AUN and UAAP
Website	upcebu.edu.ph

The University of the Philippines Cebu (Cebuano: Unibersidad ng Pilipinas sa Sugbo, Tagalog: Unibersidad ng Pilpinas sa Cebu, (also U.P. Cebu, U.P.C., or U.P.C.C.) is an autonomous unit of the University of the Philippines System located in Cebu City, the capital city of Cebu in the Philippines. It was founded on May 3, 1918, ten years after the founding of U.P. in 1908.

U.P. Cebu was formerly under the administrative supervision of U.P. Visayas, along with three other satellite campuses, namely U.P. Miag-ao, U.P. Iloilo and U.P. Tacloban. On September 24, 2010, the U.P. Board of Regents elevated the status of U.P. Cebu to that of an autonomous unit, in preparation for its elevation to the status of a Constituent University of the U.P. System in around five to seven years.

The campus is located in Gorordo Avenue, Brgy. Camputhaw, Lahug District, Cebu City. It occupies a 12-hectare site which was donated by the Cebu Provincial Government in 1929. although a fraction of the land is occupied by informal settlers. The campus is within parts of three barangays: Barangay Lahug, Barangay Camputhaw and Barangay Kamagong. The U.P. Oblation marks the political boundary between Barangay Lahug and Camputhaw.

In 2007, the Philippines' Commission on Higher Education (CHED) recognized U.P. Cebu as a National Center of Excellence (COE) on Information Technology.

History

Early Years

The college was originally located in Leon Kilat Street. For a time, the college was also based in the historic Fort San Pedro (the smallest fort in the Philippines; among the major landmarks in Cebu City). It has also an extension campus in Mandaue City.

Due to lack of government financial support (a perennial U.P. problem), the school was closed for about 10 years until it reopened in 1963. During the years it was closed, the site was used by the Jesuits as a school called Berchmans College.

Autonomous Unit Status

During its 1,260th meeting on September 24, 2010, the U.P. Board of Regents approved the proposal for the elevation of the U.P. Visayas Cebu College to an autonomous unit under the Office of the U.P. President. This gave U.P. Cebu "more freedom and flexibility to prepare for a constituent university status in the next five (5) to seven (7) years."

During this transition, U.P. Cebu was tasked to focus on the following 10-point agenda:

1. Formulate strategic directions for U.P. Cebu focusing on its role as an institution of higher learning in the region within the framework of the U.P. System
2. Formulate a desired faculty development profile including strategies for achieving the profile
3. Tighten faculty recruitment policies and procedures consistent with the desired faculty development profile
4. Improve the quality of undergraduate programs, at the same time emphasize quality graduate education
5. Formulate mid- and long-term research agenda that will lead to a strong research culture in U.P. Cebu
6. Nurture an IT culture in U.P. Cebu
7. Create and develop a program to promote the cultural heritage of the region
8. Formulate resource generation framework and program specifying strategies and mechanisms for sustainable fund-raising and income generation
9. Formulate physical campus development program
10. Undertake all the above activities under and autonomous set-up of the U.P. System

Avila Ouster Movement

UP Cebu Dean Dr. Enrique Avila, along with two other administrators, were placed on preventive suspension after being found guilty of "gross negligence, grave misconduct, and gross neglect of duty". Avila appealed his case to the University Board of Regents, causing UP Cebu to be governed by OIC Deans in the two academic years between his suspension and the end of his tenure.

In a decision from the 1284th meeting of the Board of Regents dated 4 December 2012, Atty. Liza D. Corro was named Dean of UP Cebu College, succeeding Avila.

Administration

University of the Philippines Cebu College Deans
Name	Tenure of office
Dr. Nestor Nisperos	1970's
Dr. Primitivo Cal	1980's
Dr. Soccoro Villalobos	1989-1997
Dr. Jesus Juario	1997-2003
Dr. Enrique Avila	2003-2011
Dr. Richelita Galapate (OIC)	2011-2012
Prof. Teresita J. Rodriguez (OIC)	2012
Atty. Liza D. Corro	2012–present

As an Autonomous Unit of the U.P. System, U.P. Cebu's highest local administrative officer is the College Dean, directly under the office of the U.P. President. Management and handling of the College's various administrative functions are divided between the following offices:

• Office of the Dean
• Office of the College Secretary (CSO)
• Office of the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs
• Office of the Associate Dean for Administration
• Office of Student Affairs (OSA)
• Campus Development and Maintenance Office (CDMO)
• Cluster Chairpersons
  • Arts and Humanities Cluster
  • Management Cluster
  • Sciences Cluster
  • Social Sciences Cluster

Student Government

The U.P. Cebu Student Council (UPC-SC) currently has 17 voting members and 3 nonvoting members: the Chairperson, the Vice Chairperson, 4 Councilors, 8 Year Representatives, 2 Fine Arts Representatives, 1 UNISO Chairperson, and 3 Secretaries. The 4 Councilor posts were instituted as a replacement to 2 U.P. Visayas College Representatives following U.P. Cebu's elevation to an Autonomous Unit. All positions serve for one-year terms, with the First Year Representatives being elected every August and the rest elected every February.

Academics

Admission and Graduation

See also: University of the Philippines College Admission Test and Academic grading in the Philippines

High School

• Pass the U.P. High School Admission Test (UP HSAT)
• Pass the family income status requirements set by U.P. High School
• An average of at least 85% in Math, Science, English / Literature, Civics / Social Studies, and Filipino subjects at the time of application
• A conduct grade of at least B (or equivalent)

College / Undergraduate

• Pass the U.P. College Admission Test (UPCAT), not required for CFA (Certificate of Fine Arts) students
• Talent test (Fine Arts students only)

Graduate

• Pass the U.P. Graduate School Admission Test
• At least 2 years of work experience

Clusters and Programs

U.P. Cebu offers non-degree programs, undergraduate degrees, and graduate degrees. They are arranged according to the following college clusters / divisions:

Divisions

• Arts and Humanities Cluster
• Management Cluster
• Sciences Cluster
• Social Sciences Cluster

Non-Degree Programs

• Certificate in Fine Arts (Studio Arts)
• Certificate in Fine Arts (Product Design)

Undergraduate Degree Programs

• Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication
• Bachelor of Arts in Political Science
• Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
• Bachelor of Fine Arts, major in Studio Arts
• Bachelor of Fine Arts, major in Product Design
• Bachelor of Science in Biology
• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
• Bachelor of Science in Management
• Bachelor of Science in Mathematics

Graduate Degree Programs

• Master of Business Management
• Master of Education
• Master of Science in Computer Science

The college also has a High School program which began in 1972. Commonly known as the University of the Philippines – Cebu High School, the high school program is run by the college's Professional Education Division. The high school program's enrollment was downsized down from 3 sections in the past to 2 sections currently for each year level by the order of Dean Enrique Avila, supposedly because of problems in funding. Each high school class has a maximum of 35 students.

Grading System and Academic Calendar

U.P. Cebu College uses the same grading system as the other undergraduate colleges of the U.P. System.

Academic performance is rated from 1.00 being excellent to 5.00 as failed. Grades from 1.00 to 3.00 are separated by increments of 0.25, while 3.00 is followed immediately by 4.00 and then 5.00. A grade of four (4.00) is a conditional grade and a student needs to remove the grade of 4.00 during a prescribed period (usually determined by the college where he/she is enrolled) or else it will become 5.00 once the period has lapsed. A conditional grade can only be removed by a removal exam; if the student passes the exam, he/she will obtain a grade of 3.00, otherwise it is 5.00. An alternative for 4.00 is the rating of "INC", which means incomplete, and is given to students who have unfinished requirements for a particular subject. If a student drops the subject before the "subject dropping period" his/her record for that subject will be replaced by "DRP".

Students who attain a grade point average of 1.20 or better, 1.45 to 1.20, and 1.75 to 1.45 are awarded upon graduation as summa cum laude, magna cum laude and cum laude respectively. Graduation occurs every April and October, however, commencement exercises are done only during the month of April.

The academic year is divided into two semesters, which is divided to at least 16 weeks each, excluding the registration period. The first semester starts by June and ends in October, followed by a 2-week semestral break. The second semester starts by November immediately after All Saints' Day and ends in March, or April, depending on the Holy Week. There is a 2-week Christmas break in December. Summer classes of six weeks following the second semester are optional to students.

Accreditation

In 2007, the Philippines' Commission on Higher Education (CHED) recognized U.P. Cebu as a National Center of Excellence (COE) on Information Technology.

Student Attire

College Level

• no uniform required

High School Level

• Current: Khaki pants and a white short-sleeved polo with the U.P. logo (boys), maroon checkered skirt and a white round-necked blouse with a necktie (girls)
• 1972-1992: Sky-blue polo shirt and jeans (boys), fuchsia checkered skirt and a white blouse (girls)

Facilities

Current

Administrative

• Administration Building: houses the offices of the College Secretary, the Dean, the Associate Deans, Student Affairs, Accounting, the Cashier, and the Interactive Learning Center.
• The Oblation: The university's symbol and a replica of the original, located across the Administration Building. It also marks the boundary between Barangay Camputhaw and Barangay Lahug.

Academic

• Arts and Sciences Building: Originally built for usage as a dormitory, it has since been refurbished for academic use. It now houses the Social Sciences Division, as well as the Computer Science and Mathematics programs of the Sciences Division.
• Management Building: It is the main building for the Management Division.
• Undergraduate Building: It is the main building for the Arts and Humanities Division, as well as the Biology program of the Sciences Division.
• High School Building: Home to U.P.C.C.'s high school program and the Professional Education Division, its classrooms are named after the first nine Presidents of the U.P. System.

Others

• Cebu Cultural Center for Performing Arts: Currently administered by the Cebu Provincial Government, it is a venue for various events and film showings.
• Clinic: Located beside the Management Building, it houses the college clinic and doctor.
• Guest House or Executive House: A place for guests of the university, students and alumni can also pay for temporary lodging.
• Student Dormitory: An in-campus dormitory, it is capable of holding up to 50 students.
• U.P.C. HS Covered Court: Located behind the High School building, it is used for sports and P.E. classes.

Condemned

• The Library Building: home to the Conference Hall and Audio-Visual Room (AVR-1), it was condemned and set as off-limits in July 2012 after engineers found cracks in essential parts of the structure. Demolition and rebuilding are set to begin in January 2013.

Under Construction

• Study Kiosks: Four tambayans to be used for lounging and study purposes, with two on each side of the campus. They are currently under construction and due for completion in late December 2012 or early January 2013.

Demolished / Destroyed

• College Gazeebos: A favorite hangout among U.P. Cebu college students, it was completely destroyed by Typhoon Ruping in 1990.
• Multi-Purpose Hall: Once a venue for indoor P.E. classes and student activities (most notably U.P. Cebu High School's annual Dramafest and Christmas Dance), it was demolished in 1994 to give way to the provincial government's Cebu Cultural Center for Performing Arts, which was completed in 2011.
• Practical Arts Building: Originally built by the U.S. Government in 1946, it was initially destroyed by neglect, termites, and student vandalism throughout the 1980s and completely demolished in 1992.
• Tennis Court (HS): A clay court which was the former home of the U.P. Tennis Club, it was demolished in the late 1990s, and now houses a basketball court.
• Unnamed Rock: A large rock across the Library Building, it was slowly destroyed by U.P. Cebu students and staff before its complete destruction in 1996. Its destruction made it possible to utilize the open field across the library for football and softball competitions.
• Virata Court: A basketball and volleyball court inaugurated by Prime Minister Cesar Virata, it was demolished in 1994 and is now used as a parking space.

Student Organizations

Student organizations are an essential component of college life in any U.P. campus, with many students belonging to at least three student organizations. Currently, U.P. Cebu is home to at least 40 recognized student organizations. These meet regularly under the UNISO, or Unified Student Organizations, an assembly of the various student organizations in U.P. Cebu.

Listed below are some of the more prominent student organizations:

1. Socio-Political
   • Union of Progressive Students (UPS)
   • Nagkahiusang Kusog sa Estudyante (NKE)
2. Student Publications
   • Tambuli (high school level)
   • Tug-Ani (college level; means "to tell")
3. International and National Affiliates
   • AIESEC
   • Amnesty International
   • DOST sa U.P.
   • U.P. Cebu Junior Jaycees (a commission of Metropolitan Cebu Junior Jaycees)
   • U.P. Cebu Justice Advocates (affiliated with International Justice Mission)
4. Interest-based
   • U.P. Cebu Athletics Guild
   • U.P. Cebu Football Club - Men (UP FC Men)
   • U.P. Cebu Football Club - Ladies (UP FC Ladies)
   • U.P. Cebu Lantugi Debate Society
   • U.P. Cybergaming Organization (UP CYBORG)
   • U.P. Nichibunken: Classical and Modern Japanese Culture Studies Organization
   • U.P. Stargazers Society
5. Course-based
   • Comm-U.P. (Communicators of U.P.)
   • Fine Arts Students Organization (FASO)
   • Management Circle (MC)
   • Math Majors Circle (MMC)
   • U.P. Computer Science Guild (UPCSG)
   • U.P. Ecological Society (UPECS)
   • U.P. Political Science Society (UPPSS)
   • U.P. Psychology Majors Association (UPPSYMA)
6. Year-level organizations
   • SUGOD - Supreme Union of Great and Optimistic Dreamers (Fourth Year, batch 2013)
   • SYNCHO - Synchronized Youth of the Nation Cultivating Humanism (Third Year, batch 2014)
   • PISO (Second Year, batch 2015)
   • PRIMO (First Year, batch 2016)
7. Regional Groups
   • U.P. KALESA - Katilingbang Leyteno han Samareno
   • U.P. KADBOL - Kadugong Bol-Anon
8. Fraternities and Sororities
   • U.P. Cebu Alpha Phi Omega Service Fraternity & Sorority (est. 1979)
   • U.P. Latagaw Brotherhood and Lamdag Sisterhood
   • U.P. TAO Brotherhood and Sisterhood
9. Performing Arts
   • Amateur Creative Thespians of the University of the Philippines (ACT-UP)
   • U.P. ANDRES
   • U.P. Sayaw-Evolution (UP SAYAW-E)
   • U.P. SERENATA
   • U.P. Students' Theater Arts Guild for Education (UPSTAGE)
10. Socio-Civic and Cause-Based Organizations
    • The Movement
    • U.P. CHORVA
    • U.P. Liberation for Gay Advocates (U.P. LIGAYA)
    • U.P. TSINELAS
    • U.P. SAGABAY
11. Religious Organizations
    • LIFEBOX
    • U.P. Youth For Christ (UP-YFC)
    • U.P. FIAT
    • U.P. La Juventud
12. Other Organizations
    • U.P. Dormers Association (UPDA)
    • U.P. IDEALOGY

Special Events

Date	Event	Organizers	Activity / Notes
July	Freshies' Night	UP SAGABAY	An annual event, usually held on the first Friday of the month, where the latest batch of college freshmen are welcomed to UP, with bands and various other performances lasting from early evening until after midnight.
July	Student Council Elections (1st Year)	Office of Student Affairs	The two freshmen representatives to the college's Student Council are elected by the latest batch of freshmen, following a series of room-to-room campaigns and a grand rally. The elected representatives serve until the overall elections held in the last quarter of the academic year.
August	UP Cookout	UP Cebu Student Council	The most celebrated event in UP Cebu. Originally starting out as a protest gathering in 1987 where people gathered and brought food, the Cookout has evolved into the college's biggest annual event, with a large audience composed of both UP students and outsiders.
September	UP Cebu Intramurals	P.E. Department	The different clusters (for the undergraduate level) and year levels (for the secondary level) compete with each other in a series of games and other activities, making the Intramurals the most divisive activity of the year. The Intramurals' culminating activity is known as Athletes' Night, with the first instance held in 2012, also marking the replacement of the Mr. and Ms. Intrams beauty pageant with Mr. and Ms. Fitness.
November	Kalag-Kalag sa UP	PISO (Batch 2011-2015)	The annual Halloween celebration in UP, usually accompanied by screenings of horror films and the Mr. and Ms. Kalag-Kalag contest.
December	Human Auction	UP Psychology Majors Association (UPPSYMA)	Pending Update
December	Human Rights Week	UP Political Science Society (UPPSS)	Pending Update
December	Oblation Run	APO	Held annually on the fraternity's anniversary of 16 December, APO fraternity members run nude throughout the campus as a form of protest against contemporary social issues. Reportedly originating in UP Diliman in 1977, the run has since spread to UP Cebu and other campuses including Baguio, Los Baños, Manila and Visayas.
February	U.P. Otaku Fest	Various	First organized by the batch organization BAGSIK. (batch 2005-2009)
February	Pinoy Po! Akustikoncert	U.P. Tao Brotherhood and Sisterhood	Now on its tenth year since its conception in 2003, Pinoy Po! remains an annual concert held in the lobby of the Arts and Sciences Building that features various UP Cebu bands and showcases arrays of only Original Pilipino Music befitting the yearly themes. Pinoy Po! is also considered one of the best 'jam sessions' in UP Cebu, as well as tribute to the world of OPM.
February	Ms. U.P. Cebu	3rd Year Mass Communication students	First organized in 2008, Ms. U.P. Cebu has become one of the most anticipated annual events in the college, as well as the campus' signature beauty pageant.
February	Crazy Day	Various	An annual event where students dress up in unusual attire and costumes.
February	College Days	Course Organizations	A succession of different events with themes corresponding to the different organizers, such as Corporate Night for the event organized by Business Management students.

Events with unspecified dates

1. MINDWORKS (organized by the Fine Arts Students Organization, running since 1986)
2. Komzion day (established by ComSci students batch 2007)
3. Holi Day

External links

• Official Website of the UP Cebu High School
• UP Cebu College Department of Computer Science
• University of the Philippines Cebu College

Preceded by Los Baños

University of the Philippines campuses by foundation May 3, 1918 (3rd)

Succeeded by Diliman