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University in Camarines Sur, Philippines

Universidad de Sta. Isabel
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The Heritage and Historical University of Bicol

Former names
  • Escuela-Colegio Diocesano de Sta. Isabel
    (April 12, 1868)
  • Escuela Normal de Maestras (Jan. 11, 1872)
  • Colegio de Sta. Isabel

Motto in English

 Where Love is Service
Type Private Catholic research non-profit coeducational basic and higher education institution
Established April 12, 1868
(155 years and 5 days)
Founder Rt. Rev. Francisco Gainza, O.P., Bishop of Caceres

Religious affiliation

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 Roman Catholic
(Daughters of Charity)

Academic affiliations

 ACUP, ASEACCU, CEAP, PAASCU
President Sr. Lourdes L. Albis
Principal Simonet A. Barrosa (basic education)
Vice-principal Luisa P. Vale (academics)
Address

Elias Angeles St., Bagumbayan Sur

, , ,
13°37′44″N 123°11′19″E / 13.62902°N 123.18861°E / 13.62902; 123.18861Coordinates: 13°37′44″N 123°11′19″E / 13.62902°N 123.18861°E / 13.62902; 123.18861
Campus Urban

  • Main campus (Bagumbayan Sur, Naga)
  • Annex campus (Panganiban Drive, Naga City)
  • Satellite campus
    (Pili, Camarines Sur)
Alma Mater Song “The University Hymn”
Patron saint St. Elizabeth of Hungary
Colors Yellow USI colors.PNG Green

Sporting affiliations

 BUCAL
Mascot Seagulls
Website www.usi.edu.ph

Universidad de Sta. Isabel Naga Façade

Colegio de Santa Isabel historical marker

The Universidad de Sta. Isabel, also simply referred to as USI or Sta. Isabel, is a private Catholic university run by the Sisters of Charity of Saint Vincent De Paul in Naga, Camarines Sur, Philippines. It was founded by the Rt Rev. Francisco Gainza, O.P., Bishop of Caceres. in 1868 as the first normal school for women in the Philippines and Southeast Asia, named in honor of the university’s patron, St. Isabel, Queen of Hungary.[1][2]

History[edit]

Colegio de Sta. Isabel was founded by the Rt Rev. Francisco Gainza, O.P., Bishop of Caceres. The administration of the school was given to six Daughters of Charity sisters who arrived in the Bicol Region (Philippines) on April 4, 1868. The school was solemnly blessed and opened on September 18, 1870,

A Royal Decree of Queen Isabella II of Spain dated January 11, 1872, granted to the Lord Don Fray Francisco Gainza, Bishop of Nueva Caceres, the authority to create a school for girls (escuela de niñas) which will be under the care of the Hijas de Caridad (Daughters of Charity). Consequently, Colegio de Sta. Isabel became the first normal school for girls in the Philippines and Southeast Asia under the name Escuela Normal de Maestras.[3]

The school was opened on April 12, 1868.
Colegio de Sta. Isabel achieved its university status in August 2001,[4][5] and was renamed Universidad de Sta. Isabel.

Campuses[edit]

The main campus of the Universidad de Sta. Isabel is located at Elias Angeles St., Bagumbayan Sur, Naga City. An annex campus is located at Panganiban Drive, Naga City and a satellite campus in Pili, Camarines Sur.

Graduate school[edit]

  • DOCTOR of Philosophy
    • Major in Human Development Management   
  • MASTER of Arts in education (Thesis Tract)
    • Major in: Administration and Supervision, Guidance and Counseling, Filipino, Mathematics, Religious Education, Music Education & History   
  • MASTER in Education (Non-thesis track)
  • MASTER in Management
  • MASTER of Arts in Nursing
    • Major in: Medical Surgical Nursing, Community Health Nursing, Maternal Child Nursing & Nursing Administration (non-thesis program)
  • MASTER of Science in Social Work

Higher Education[edit]

  • College of Health Education
    • BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY
    • BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING
    • BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN PHYSICAL THERAPY
    • BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY
  • College of Business Education
    • BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT
    • BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
    • BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP
  • College of Arts and Sciences, Teacher Education, Social Work and Music Education
    • BACHELOR OF ARTS AND SCIENCES
    • BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN SOCIAL WORK
    • BACHELOR OF MUSIC
    • BACHELOR IN HUMAN SERVICES
    • TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAMS
      • Bachelor of Elementary Education (BEED)
      • Bachelor of Secondary Education (BSE)
      • Bachelor of Special Needs Education (BSNed)
      • Bachelor of Physical Education (BPEd)
      • Bachelor of Culture and Arts Education (BCAEd)
      • Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (BECE)

USI as National Historical Landmark[edit]

Universidad de Santa Isabel NHCP Historical Marker

In recognition of the important role the academe played in Philippine history, the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) has declared the Universidad de Sta. Isabel (USI) as a National Historical Landmark by virtue of Republic Act No. 10086.[6]officialgazette.gov.ph/2013/03/07/implementing-rules-and-regulations-of-republic-act-no-10066/ “Implementing Rules and Regulations of Republic Act No. 10066 | GOVPH”. Official Gazette of the Republic of the Philippines. Retrieved 2019-05-14. [7] In view of this declaration, Universidad de Sta. Isabel is now also known as the Heritage and Historical University of Bicol

At the unveiling ceremony of the historical marker, NCHP Chairman Dr. Rene R. Esclante said that USI is important in the history of the Philippines as this is the oldest school in the country and the first normal school for women built during the Spanish era, where traces of the old structures and even the courses offered still exists as to this time.[8][9]

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