University of the Cordilleras

University of the Cordilleras
Unibersidad ng Kordillera

Official Seal of the University of the Cordilleras
Former names
 Baguio Colleges (1946-1967), Baguio Colleges Foundation (1967-2003)
Motto A Beacon of Higher Education Beaming from these Majestic Mountain Highlands...
Type Non-profit, Non-sectarian Private, University
Established June 19, 1946
President Ray Dean D. Salvosa
Students 21,000 (estimated)
Location Philippines Baguio City, Benguet, Philippines
Hymn The UC-BCF Hymn by Dr. Rodolfo Cornejo
Colors Forest Green
Nickname UC Jaguars (formerly BCF Shields)
Mascot Jaguars
Website http://www.uc-bcf.edu.ph

The University of the Cordilleras is a private university in Baguio City, Philippines. The school is in the heart of the city, near Our Lady of Atonement Church (the Baguio Cathedral), hotels, restaurants, and shopping malls. It has Autonomous status and is an ISO certified university, formerly known as Baguio Colleges Foundation (BCF).

History

The Baguio Colleges
The Baguio Colleges Foundation

Baguio Colleges was founded on June 19, 1946 by Atty. Benjamin R. Salvosa and his wife Evangelina D. Salvosa. BC was the first higher learning institution in this highland city after World War II. This milestone inspired the creation of Baguio City as the education center of the north. The college started with 156 students in teacher training and liberal arts at rented spaces in the Arevalo and the Antipolo buildings along Session Road.

The founders converted the college into a foundation as Baguio Colleges Foundation in 1967, providing access to more students in the region and the whole country.

In 2003, the school became the University of the Cordilleras (UC), extending its services in three core areas — to teach, to research, and to give back. The university has grown to a complex of 10 colleges, collectively offering over 40 certificate, tertiary, graduate, and post-graduate programs, including a laboratory school for pre-school, grade school and high school, catering to around 21,000 students from the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR), and other regions of the country and overseas.[1]

Present status

The University of the Cordilleras has over 21,000 students.

Academic programs

Graduate school

Programs offered:[2]

Law

Programs offered:[3]

Accountancy

Programs offered:[4]

Arts and Sciences

Programs offered:[5]

Business Administration

Programs offered:[6]

Criminal Justice Education

Program offered:[7]

Engineering and Architecture

Programs offered:[8]

Hospitality and Tourism Management

Programs offered:[9]

Information Technology and Computer Science

Programs offered:[10]

Nursing

Programs offered:[11]

Teacher Education

Programs offered:[12]

Grade School and High School

In the 1970s, the school provided education to working and military personnel by opening an evening class. This provided more opportunities for those seeking to pursue secondary education.

The growing student populace and the need for more space led to the construction of the Campo Filipino Campus along Hamada Road. The building accommodated the high school and some college subjects. When the buildings at the Harrison campus were completed, the Grade and High School Departments became a Laboratory School for BSEd and BEEd students from the UC College of Teacher Education.[13]

Accreditation

University of the Cordilleras is an accredited member of national and international organizations:

Organizational Structure

Board of Trustees[15]

Executive Council[16]

Academic Council[17]

Administrative Council[18]

Notable alumni

References

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