Surigao Education Center
Established in 1978, SURIGAO EDUCATION CENTER is a private, non-sectarian, Non-stock Corporation which provides an assured level of quality education relevant and responsive to the needs of the community anchored on the values of accountability, works ethics, pursuit of excellence, truth, cooperation and social responsibility. SEC advocates on empowering youth through effective leadership, creating awareness about career opportunities, providing guidance and mentoring through its well-structured programs and quality education.
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| Motto | Scientia, Excellentia, Credo (Science, Excellence, Belief) |
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| Type | Non-stock, non-profit, private, non-sectarian educational institution |
| Established | 1978 |
| Chairman | Dr. Corisa Bautista- Benitez, FPCHA |
| President | Dr. Corisa Bautista- Benitez, FPCHA |
| Location | , , |
| Campus | 8 hectares |
| Colors | RED,BLACK and WHITE |
| Affiliations | ISO 9000:2008, AJA Registrars
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| Website | www.sec.edu.ph |
Surigao Education Center is located at Km2. National Highway, Surigao City, Philippines.
History
Surigao Education Center is a non-stock, non-profit private, non-sectarian educational institution incorporated under the laws of the Republic on November 25, 1987.
The school was then known as Surigao Medical Center School of Midwifery when it opened as the first Midwifery School in Surigao in 1978. Ten years later, the school changed its name to Surigao Education Center and began to offer new courses as part of the school development plan. The one-year Health Aide course and Pre School Education were initially offered.
Then, Surigao Education Center in line with its objective of developing the community saw the need to offer a Nursing Program. The school has been in the training of midwives for the past 14 years and has produced Board Topnotchers and in no instance its passing percentage had never been lower than the national passing percentage; thereby gaining the confidence and moral authority to assume greater role in education by offering a nursing program. Thus, through Board Resolution No. 8, the Nursing Program together with other new courses was initiated on October 23, 1991.
In the school year of 1993-1994, Surigao Education Center opened its doors to the young men and women of Surigao City and its neighbouring provinces to its pioneer batch of Bachelor of Science in Nursing program, Bachelor of Science in Marine Transportation, Basic Seaman Course (now called Able Seafarer Deck & Able Seafarer Engine) and Associate in Radiologic Technology, now offered as Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Technology.
Then, in the school year of 1996-1997, the school pioneered again in opening courses in Engineering leading to the degrees of Bachelor of Science in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Marine Engineering and Architecture. Other course offerings followed such as Bachelor of Science in Accountancy and Business Administration, Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Bachelor of Science in Information Technology.
At present, Surigao Education Center has expanded its course offerings to include, Bachelor in Elementary Education, Bachelor in Secondary Education, Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Restaurant Management, Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Bachelor of Science in Electronics and Communications Engineering, and Bachelor of Science in Midwifery. Responding to global realities and demand of the labor market, the school implemented the Ladderized Education System with a global sense to adequately respond to these emerging needs.
The school’s eight-hectare campus includes eight buildings and a college auditorium that will soon rise. Separately located from the main campus for training purposes is the twenty five-meters swimming pool for maritime cadets and physical education students and a Mini Hotel for the Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Restaurant Management students. A hospital is also available for Allied Medical Sciences students’ clinical experience.
The programs offered are recognized by the Government through the Commission on Higher Education. The school had also adapted the ISO standards for quality system and is currently certified by the Anglo Japanese American Registrars, Inc. (AJA). This reflects the school’s commitment to quality education to the people of CARAGA Region. Surigao Education Center has revolutionized education in Surigao and she will remain as the leading institution in the years to come.
Academic Programs
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS
COLLEGE OF MARITIME EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Marine Transportation
COLLEGE OF ALLIED MEDICAL SCIENCES
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Technology
Bachelor of Science in Midwifery
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND ARCHITECTURE
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Electronics and Communication Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Architecture
COLLEGE OF BUSINESS EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Accountancy
Bachelor of Science in Accounting Technology
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
- Major in Marketing Management
- Major in Human Resources Management
- Major in Financial Management
Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Restaurant Management
COLLEGE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
COLLEGE OF TEACHERS EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education
HIGH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT
JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
PRE-BACCALAUREATE MARITIME
ACADEMIC TRACK
Accountancy, Business and Management (ABM) Strand
Humanities and Social Science (HUMSS) Strand
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Strand
General Academic (GA) Strand
TECHNICAL - VOCATIONAL LIVELIHOOD TRACK
Home Economics Strand
Bread and Pastry Production NC II
Food and Beverage Services NC II
Cookery NC II
Caregiving NC II
Industrial Arts Strand
Carpentry NC II
Plumbing NC II
Electrical Installation and Maintenance NC II
Shielded Metal Arc Welding NC II
MONTESSORI DEPARTMENT
GRADE SCHOOL DEPARTMENT
Campus
The college’s eight-hectare campus includes eight buildings and a college auditorium that will soon rise. Separate from the main campus for training purposes is the 25-meter swimming pool for maritime cadets and physical education students and a mini-hotel for the hotel and restaurant management students. A hospital is available for allied medical science student’s clinical experience.
Officers and administration
Surigao Education Center is under the general management of the Board of Trustees; the President has the immediate authority in all matters and is responsible for the successful management of the institution.
Directly under the President are the Research Planning Officer, Quality Management Representative, Vice President for Administration, Vice President for Academics and Vice President for Finance and external Affairs Officer
The Quality Management Representative directly reports to the President and serves as the Management Representative responsible for identifying verification requirements and recommends provisions of adequate resources in the quality system for inspection, testing and monitoring of the School’s education processes and for auditing the quality system.
The Research Planning Officer also reports directly to the President and has no direct supervision over any of the staff. He plans and develops marketing strategies for the Institution in coordination with the VP Academic.
The VP Administration ensures smooth day-to-day operations of the Administrative Department and all other activities related to Administrative functions. He manages all Auxiliary service Officer and the Head for the Plant, Property and Equipment of the school.
The VP Academic is in charge of the overall management of the delivery of quality education processes of the institution. He oversees the Academic Deans/Department Heads/Principal of all departments: Basic Education Department, College of Maritime Studies, College of Allied Medical, College of Business Education, College of Information Technology, College of Teacher Education, College of Engineering & Architecture. The Registrar and Librarian are academic non teaching staff directly responsible to the VP- Academics and who are involved to serve student needs.
The External Affairs Officer manages the linkages with local, national and international organizations, foundations and alumni. He is also responsible for planning, organizing and coordinating of all programs, services and operations outside the SEC community intended to maintain the cordial relationship between SEC and its graduates through resource-building activities among alumni.
Campus life and culture
| Name of organization | Activities |
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| Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants (JPIA) |
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| Society for Hotel & Restaurant Progress (SHARP) |
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| Computer Society (COMSOC) |
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| Math & Science Club |
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| The PRISM (social science club) |
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| English Club |
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| Filipino Club |
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| Kinetics Club |
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| Annual Intramurals |
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| Community Extension Services |
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| Performing Arts Guild |
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