Universidad de Sta. Isabel

The Universidad de Sta. Isabel or known as the Heritage and Historical University of Bicol and simply referred to as USI or Sta. Isabel, is a private Catholic university in Naga City, Camarines Sur, Philippines. It was founded and run by the Daughters of Charity (Vincentians) 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]

Universidad de Sta. Isabel
Pamantasang Santa Isabel
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
TypePrivate Catholic Research Non-profit Coeducational Basic and Higher education institution
EstablishedApril 12, 1868
(152 years and 125 days)
FounderBishop of Caceres, Most Rev. Francisco Gainza, O.P.,
Religious affiliation
Roman Catholic
(Daughters of Charity of Saint Vincent de Paul)
Academic affiliations
CEAP, ACUP, ASEACCU, PAASCU
PresidentSr. Lourdes L. Albis, DC
Vice-presidentSr.Geraldine J.Denoga, DC (VP for Administrative Services & Finance)
Virginia C. Reyes, PhD
(VP for Student Development & Services)
PrincipalSimonet A. Barrosa, MAEd-RE (Principal, Basic Education)
DeanCesar C. San Jose, Ed.D, PhD (Dean, Graduate School) Nenette L. Abrigo, PhD (Dean, CASTEDSWM)
Salve T. Zuñiga, RN, MAN (Dean, College of Health Education)
Dynah Grace P. Bordado, MBA
(Dean, College of Business Education)
Vice-PrincipalMa. Luisa P. Vale, MAED Chem (Vice Principal for Academics)
Address
Elias Angeles St., Bagumbayan Sur
,
Naga City
,
Camarines Sur
,
Philippines

13.62902°N 123.18861°E / 13.62902; 123.18861
Campus
  • Main campus (Bagumbayan Sur, Naga)
  • Annex campus (Panganiban Drive, Naga City)
  • Satellite campus (Pili, Camarines Sur)
Alma Mater Song"The University Hymn"
Patron saintSt. Elizabeth of Hungary
ColorsYellow Green
NicknameVincentians
Websitewww.usi.edu.ph
Universidad de Sta. Isabel Naga Façade
Colegio de Santa Isabel historical marker

History

It was established by six Daughters of Charity sisters who arrived in the Bicol Region (Philippines) on April 4, 1868 with Bishop of Caceres, Most Rev. Francisco Gainza, O.P., founder of Colegio de Sta. Isabel. A Royal Decree of Queen Isabella II of Spain dated 5 November 1867[3] granted to the Lord Don Fray Francisco Gainza, Bishop of Nueva Caceres, the creation of a school for girls (escuela de niñas) which will be under the care of the Hijas de Caridad (Daughters of Charity).

The school was opened on April 12, 1868. On January 11, 1872 Colegio de Sta. Isabel became the first normal school for women in the Philippines and Southeast Asia under the name Escuela Normal de Maestras.

Colegio de Sta. Isabel achieved its university status in August 2001,[4][5] and was renamed Universidad de Sta. Isabel. 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
  • 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
  • College of Health Education
    • BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY
    • BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING
    • BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN PHYSICAL THERAPY
  • 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
Universidad de Santa Isabel NHCP Historical Marker

In recognition of the important role the academe played in 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][7][8]

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.[6][9]

Notable Person

Alumni

References
  1. "Formation - Information - Sharing - Prayer... | Filles de la Charité de Saint Vincent de Paul". Retrieved 2019-05-14.
  2. "CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Sisters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul". www.newadvent.org. Retrieved 2019-05-14.
  3. "Universidad de Sta. Isabel". Vincentian Encyclopedia.
  4. "Universidad de Sta. Isabel – PAASCU". Retrieved 2019-05-14.
  5. "Universidad de Santa Isabel". 2002-10-15. Archived from the original on 2002-10-15. Retrieved 2019-05-15.
  6. "NHCP declares USI as National Historical Landmark". pia.gov.ph. February 4, 2019. Retrieved 2019-05-14. This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
  7. "Implementing Rules and Regulations of Republic Act No. 10066 | GOVPH". Official Gazette of the Republic of the Philippines. Retrieved 2019-05-14.
  8. "Republic Act No. 10066" (PDF).
  9. St, Bicol; ard. "Universidad de Sta. Isabel recognized as national historical landmark". BICOL STANDARD | Bicol News. Retrieved 2019-05-14.
  10. Arguelles, Mar S. "I am the pure Bicolano candidate for VP–Leni". newsinfo.inquirer.net. Retrieved 2019-05-15.
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