Baliuag University
Baliuag University (B.U.) is a private university in the Philippines. It was founded in 1925 and is the first school granted full autonomy in Central Luzon by the Commission on Higher Education.[1] [2][3]
Pamantasang Baliuag | |
Baliuag University main building gate | |
Latin: Universitas Baligensis | |
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Type | Private Non-sectarian Research Coeducational Basic and Higher education institution |
Established | February 2, 1925 (95 years and 147 days) |
Chairman | Atty. Asteya M. Santiago |
President | Dr. Patricia B. Lagunda |
Vice-president | Dr. Flordeliza A. Castro (VP for Academic Affairs) |
Principal | Dr. Alvin G. Alma Jose (Principal, Basic Education Department) |
Location | Gil Carlos St., Baliuag , , 14°57′11″N 120°53′52″E |
Campus | Urban |
Colors | Shamrock and White |
Nickname | Hornets |
Website | baliuagu |
Location in Luzon Baliuag University (Philippines) |
It offers graduate programs in education, business, library science and nursing. Its undergraduate programs in business administration and accountancy, liberal arts and education are Level 3 accredited. Other offerings are engineering, nursing, library science, computer studies and hospitality management. It offers two-year Voc-Tech, Associate in Health Science as well as kinder, grade school and high school programs, LET review classes, call center training and college evening programs.
It is one of four IMCI (Integrated Management of Childhood Illness) training school in the Philippines, with University of the Philippines Diliman, University of Santo Tomas, and St. Paul University Iloilo.
Academics
Basic Education
- Pre-Elementary
- Elementary
- Junior High School
- Senior High School
Undergraduate
College of Arts and Sciences (CAS)
- Bachelor of Arts in Communication (Level III 2nd Reaccredited)
- Bachelor of Arts in Political Science (Level III 2nd Reaccredited)
- Bachelor of Science in Mathematics
- Bachelor of Science in Psychology (Level II Reaccredited)
- Bachelor of Science in Social Work
- Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology/ Medical Laboratory Science
College of Business Administration and Accountancy (CBAA)
- Bachelor of Science in Accountancy (Level II Reaccredited)
- Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (Level IV Reaccredited), Major in:
- Human Resource Development Management
- Marketing Management
- Operations Management
- Business Economics
- Financial Management
- Management Accounting
College of Education (COEd)
- Bachelor of Elementary Education (Level IV 1st Reaccredited), Major in:
- General Education
- Pre-School Education
- Bachelor of Library and Information Science
- Bachelor of Secondary Education (Level IV 1st Reaccredited), Major in:
- Biological Sciences
- English
- Filipino
- Mathematics
- MAPEH
- Social Studies
College of Environmental Design and Engineering (CEDE)
- Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
- Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
- Bachelor of Science in Electronics and Communication Engineering
- Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering
- Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
College of Nursing (Nursing)
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Level IV Reaccredited)
College of Information Technology Education (CITE)
- Associate in Computer Technology
- Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (Level II 1st Reaccredited)
- Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (Level II 1st Reaccredited)
- Bachelor of Science in Information Systems
College of Hospitality Management and Tourism (CHMT)
- Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management
- Bachelor of Science in Tourism Management
School of Graduate Studies and Continuing Education
- Doctoral Programs
- Doctor of Education (Ed.D.)
- Educational Management
- Filipino
- Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
- Doctor of Education (Ed.D.)
- Master's Program
- Master in Business Administration (MBA) (Level III Reaccredited)
- Master in Public Administration (MPA)
- Master of Library & Information Science (MLIS)
- Master of Arts in Nursing (MAN)
- Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), Non-Thesis
- Master of Science in Hospitality & Tourism Management (MSHTM)
- Master of Arts in Education (MAEd) (Level III Reaccredited)
- Educational Management
- Guidance and Counseling
- Mathematics
- Filipino
- English
- History
- Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT)
- English
- General Science
- Mathematics
- Social Studies
- Philosophy
- Master in Information Technology (MIT)
- Systems Development
- Information Management
Baliuag University Cultural and Sports Center
The Baliuag University Cultural and Sports Center is a gymnasium complex located at the Annex 2 of the university. The ground floor serves as the mock hotel, College of Hospitality Management and Tourism (CHMT), and the second floor is the gymnasium which can seat 2,000 or more people. It serves as the Faculty of the Physical Education department. It was used in many activities such as sports, studies and events.
The Green Building
The new Green Building is being been constructed to cater the College of Information Technology Education (CITE) and medical/dental clinic. It has IT laboratories, and solar panels to act as the energy source of the building. It also reduces pollution by using natural sources of energy.
Library
Baliuag University is one of the few universities that has a complete division of a library network. It has the general or the Reference library wherein the Map section is, the Circulation library, the Filipiniana library, and the Student Study Center: divided into the University Archives and the Baliuag Artifacts.
The Internet library is a computer laboratory on the second floor. It acts as the online library of the university as well as a research facility. Another addition to the library network is the multimedia kiosk.
Annexes
- Main Campus is the seat of administration of the university. It houses the offices, main facilities, chapel, library, and the quadrangle. Five of the seven colleges of the university are located here.
- Annex 2 is beside the main campus and is linked by an overpass. it houses the I.T laboratories, the Elementary department and the High School department as well as the B.U Cultural and Sports Center and Green Building. Two of the seven colleges of the university are located here.
- Annex 3 is west of the main campus and northwest of Annex 2. It houses more courses, classrooms and parking space. The architecture of the building marks the "brick design" trademark of B.U., influencing several renovated renditions of the B.U main gate, and the Green Building.
- Annex 4 is the Tumana Campus located in Brgy. San Jose, Baliuag, Bulacan. It houses two outdoor courts for basketball and volleyball, open field, and classrooms for technical-vocational courses. This campus is also sometimes used for intramurals events due to its sports facilities and open wide area.
- Annex 5 is located on Brgy. Tibag, Baliuag, Bulacan. This small campus houses additional classrooms for graduate studies.
- Annex 6 is the newest campus of the university. It is located on Brgy. Poblacion, the commercial center of the town. It houses the Grade 12 department of Senior High School.
- Baliuag University (Gil Carlos Street)
- New BU Information Technology Building (the first Green Building in Bulacan; it has 11 Computer Laboratories, a SMART Room, 3 lecture Rooms, Internet and Multimedia Rooms
- BU Main Building I
- BU Main Building II
- BU Cultural and Sports Center
Notable Alumni
- Rolando F. Salvador - former municipal mayor of Baliuag, Bulacan from 1998 until 2004.
References
- "Baliuag University". finduniversity.ph. Retrieved 15 February 2014.
- "BALIUAG UNIVERSITY". 4icu.org. Retrieved 15 February 2014.
- "Baliuag University inaugurated today". philstar.com. Retrieved 15 February 2014.