Pamantasang Pampamahalaan ng Catanduanes (Filipino) | |
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| Motto | Excellence, Commitment and Sustainability |
| Type | StateResearch Non-profitCoeducational Higher education institution |
| Established | 1961 |
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| President | Dr. Gemma G. Acedo |
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Administrative staff | c. 500 |
| Students | 6,500[1] |
| Location | ,, Philippines 13°35′02″N124°12′38″E / 13.583852°N 124.210638°E /13.583852; 124.210638 |
| Campus | Main: Virac Satellite: Panganiban |
| Colors | Blue and gold |
Sporting affiliations | SCUAA |
| Website | www |
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Catanduanes State University (CatSU; Filipino:Pamantasang Pampamahalaan ng Catanduanes[2]) is a regional state, research and coeducational higher education institution and agreen university inVirac,Catanduanes,Philippines, with external campus in Panganiban. CatSU is anISO 9001:2015 certified public university.[3]
The Catanduanes State University (CatSU) was established inVirac as the Virac National and Agricultural Trade School (VNATS) via the Republic Act 3398 dated June 18, 1961.[4]
Catanduanes congressman José M. Alberto authored Republic Act 6341 which convertedthe VNATS into the Catanduanes State Colleges (CSC) on June 19, 1971. It started functioning as a tertiary education institution on December 1, 1971.[4]
The Catanduanes Agricultural and Industrial College (CAIC) inPanganiban was integrated to CSC on October 31, 1999.[4]
On October 19, 2012, PresidentBenigno S. Aquino III signed Republic Act No. 10299 converting Catanduanes State Colleges (CSC) into Catanduanes State University (CatSU).[5]
This institution is categorized as SUC Level III-A. Catanduanes State University is a comprehensive Higher Education Institution in the island province of Catanduanes and one of the dynamic SUCs in the region, offering a wide range of academic programs.
| Mr. Pedro G. Tabuzo | 1971–1972 |
| Dr. Jacinto A. Medallada | 1972–1986 |
| Dr. Rodolfo V. Azanza | 1986–1990 |
| Dr. Ernestina P. Averilla | 1990–1992 |
| Dr. Adolfo S. Bagadiong | 1993–2003 |
| Dr. Asuncion V. Asetre | 2003–2011 |
| Dr. Minerva I. Morales | 2011–2012 |
| Dr. Minerva I. Morales | 2013–2020 |
| Dr. Patrick Alain T. Azanza | 2021–2025 |
| Dr. Gemma G. Acedo | 2025–present |
The governance of the university is vested in the Board of Regents, abbreviated as BOR.
The Chairperson of theCommission on Higher Education (CHED) serves as the Board's Chairperson while the President of the Catanduanes State University is the vice-chairman. The Chairpersons of the Committees of Higher Education of theSenate and theHouse of Representatives are also members of the University Board of Regents which are concurrent with their functions as committee chairpersons.
The university students is represented by a Student Regent, which is also the President of the CatSU Federated College Student Council. While the Faculty Regent is nominated by the faculty members of the CatSU Federated Faculty Union. And the University Alumni are represented by the President of the CatSU Alumni Association.
As of 2021, the members of the Board of Regents of the Catanduanes State University are:
| Chairman | Dr. Shirley C. Agrupis | Chairperson of theCommission on Higher Education |
| Vice Chairman | Dr. Gemma G. Acedo | President of the Catanduanes State University |
| Member | Hon. Win Gatchalian | Senator, Chairman – Senate Committee on Education |
| Member | Hon. Eulogio Rodriguez | Rep. Jude A. Acidre, Chairman – House of Representative Committee on Higher Technical Education |
| Member | Hon. Edna Cynthia S. Berces | Regional Director, National Economic Development Authority RO5 |
| Member | Hon. Rommel R. Serrano | Regional Director, Department of Science and Technology RO5 |
| Member | Hon. Rosanna S. Abundo | President, Federated Faculty Association Inc. |
| Member | Hon. Ramil Joselito B. Tamayo | President, Federated Alumni Association |
| Member | Hon. Alexis Aurea T. Cabrera | Student Regent (OIC) |
| Member | Hon. Aida A. Dianela | Private Sector Representative |
| Member | Hon. Luzviminda T. Oropesa | Private Sector Representative |
| Board Secretary | Atty. Nikko Rey Aicetel Manlangit-Santelices | Interim Board Secretary |
| Academic Affairs | Dr. Kristian Q. Aldea |
| Administration and Financial Affairs | Dr. Arthur I. Tabirara |
| Research and Extension and Production Affairs | Dr. Roberto B. Barba, Jr. |
This office facilitates the admission and registration of students during the enrollment period. Other services such as the preparation and issuance of transcript of records, certifications, clearances, honorable dismissals and evaluation of student records are also undertaken by the admission and registration Office (ARO).
This office has a wide range of services such as conducting the CSU College Entrance Examinations (CSUCET), administering English Placement Tests, academic advising and career counseling.
This office informs student and graduates of the Colleges regarding possible employment opportunities. It keeps close contact with CSU graduates and awards annually the most outstanding alumni of the school. It also coordinates the organization of the CSU Alumni Association, the holding of jobs fair and the Special Program for Employment of Students (SPES).
The CSU Multi-Purpose Cooperative provides wholesome snacks and nutritious meals to students and employees of the CatSU. Catering Services are also rendered upon request. Various items are available at the canteen such as school supplies, groceries, cosmetics and other commodities.
Facilitates collection of school fees and release of scholarship benefits.
The Catanduanes Internet Network (CATNET) is a test-bed project under the Government Information Sharing Technology Network (GISNET) which is a program within the telecommunications component of the National Information Technology Plan (NITP) 2000. Envisioned to provide the students of Catanduanes improved access to information, the CATNET is managed and operated by the CSU. At present, CATNET serves as the laboratory of CSU Students in the Information Management and Information Technology programs. It is also open to all students conducting research works.
Situated at the back of the CSU Administration Building. It is also an arena for PE classes, induction balls, election rallies, similar related activities and even graduation ceremonies.
The CSU Student Center provides accommodation to the offices of the Supreme Student Council (SSC) and the Office of the Student Services, respectively.