Romblon State University

Romblon State University is a public university in the Philippines. It has eight campuses[1] and its main campus is located in Odiongan, Romblon.[2]

Romblon State University
Seal of Romblon State University
Former name
Romblon State College
Romblon Agricultural College
Romblon National Agricultural School
Odiongan National Agricultural School
Odiongan High School
Odiongan Rural High School
Odiongan Farm School
TypePublic
Established1915 (1915)
PresidentDr. Arnulfo F. de Luna
Vice-presidentDr. Elvin F. Gaac
(VP for Academic Affairs)
Dr. Arthur R. Ylagan
(VP for Research, Extension, and Training)
Mr. John F. Rufon
(University and Board Secretary)
Location
Odiongan
,
Romblon
,
Philippines

12.396337°N 121.987966°E / 12.396337; 121.987966
Campus9 campuses:
Odiongan
Romblon
Cajidiocan
San Fernando
San Andres
San Agustin
Calatrava
Santa Fe
Santa Maria
LanguageFilipino, English
Colours    Green
Websitewww.rsu.edu.ph

History

Founded in 1915 as Odiongan Farm School (OFS), it was one of the oldest learning institutions in the Southern Tagalog region of the Philippines. The Southern Tagalog region was eliminated upon the issuance of Executive Order No. 103, dated May 17, 2002, by then-President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, with its constituent provinces being reallocated to other regions.[3] The university initially offered intermediate course in Agriculture, where emphasis was laid in the fundamental agricultural practices.

After five years of existence, the Odiongan Farm School was converted into Odiongan Rural High School, and offered complete secondary training courses headed by a Principal, under the supervision of the Division Superintendent of Schools, Division of Romblon. This curriculum was in force until 1946. In 1947, Odiongan Rural High School was changed to Odiongan High School. A general type A curriculum was then offered.

Staff
  • President: Arnulfo F. De Luna, PhD
  • Vice President for Adademic Affairs: Dr. Elvin F. Gaac
  • Vice President for Research, Extension and Training: Dr. Arthur R. Ylagan
  • University and Board Secretary: Mr. John Fetalsana Rufon
  • Dean of CAFF: Edgar Andalecio y Villanueva
  • Dean of CAS: Dr. Mark Calimbo
  • Dean of CED: Dr. Emilyn R. Villanueva
  • Dean of College of Engineering: Engr. Bilshan F. Servañez
  • Dean of CBA: Dr. Emelyn F. Montoya
  • Director of IT: Engr. Julie F. Fallaria
  • OIC/Director of ICJE:
  • Director of SLHS: Prof. Arnel P. Dela Austria

President[4]
Term President
1987- January 1999
Victorino L. Aguila
January 1999 - 2001 (OIC)
Ricardo S. Wagan, PhD
2001- 2005
Edilla G. Formilleza, PhD
2005 - December 2011
Jeter S. Sespeñe, PhD
December 2011 - 15 April 2012 (OIC)
Alice F. Foja, PhD
15 April 2012 - present
Arnulfo F. de Luna, PhD

Historical Names
Historical Name
YearName
1915Odiongan Farm School
1929Odiongan Rural High School
1947Odiongan High School
1956Odiongan National Agricultural School
1958Romblon National Agricultural School
1962Romblon Agricultural College
1983Romblon State College
2009Romblon State University

Description

Today, the university has four campuses: the RSU-Odiongan Campus, the Main Campus at Odiongan, the RSU-Romblon Campus at Sawang, RSU-Tablas Campuses at San Andres, San Agustin, Sta. Maria, and Sta. Fe, RSU-Sibuyan Campuses in Cajidiocan and San Fernando.

The four functions of the University are instruction, research, extension, and production.

Twenty-six years after its conversion into a State College, it was transformed into a State University.

Academic Programs:

  1. Agricultural Engineering
  2. Civil Engineering
  3. Electrical Engineering
  4. Elementary Teacher Education
  5. Information Technology
  6. Mechanical Engineering
  7. Elementary Teacher Education
  8. Secondary Teacher Education
  9. Accountancy
  10. Agricultural Technology
  11. Arts and Social Science (Political Science)
  12. Business Administration (Banking & Fin.)
  13. Business Administration (Bus. Mgt.)
  14. Hotel and Restaurant Management
  15. Science (Biology)
  16. Fisheries
  17. Forestry
  18. Environmental Science

Charter

Romblon State College became Romblon State University upon the approval of Republic Act No. 9721 by President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo in 2009.

Campuses and locations
  • Romblon State University Odiongan - Main Campus
  • Romblon State University Romblon - Sawang Campus
  • Romblon State University in Sibuyan - Cajidiocan Campus
  • Romblon State University in Sibuyan - Sibuyan Polytechnic College, San Fernando Campus
  • Romblon State University in Tablas - Romblon College of Fisheries and Forestry, San Agustin Campus
  • Romblon State University in Tablas - Romblon College of Fisheries and Forestry, San Andres Campus
  • Romblon State University in Tablas - Santa Fe Campus
  • Romblon State University in Tablas - Santa Maria Campus

References
  1. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2016-03-23. Retrieved 2016-03-29.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  2. Philippine Republic Act 9721 Section 1
  3. "Executive Order No. 429: Providing for the Reorganization of Administrative Region VI to Include the Province of Palawan and Puerto Princesa City". Philippine Statistics Authority - National Statistical Coordination Board. Archived from the original on 14 November 2012. Retrieved 1 November 2014.
  4. https://rsu.edu.ph/past-presidents/


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