St. Paul College of Ilocos Sur explained

St. Paul College of Ilocos Sur
Motto:Latin: Caritas Christi Urget Nos
Mottoeng:The love of Christ urges us
Type:Private Roman Catholic non-profit coeducational basic and higher education institution
Religious Affiliation:Roman Catholic
(Sisters of Saint Paul)
President:Sr.Carolina Agravante, SPC
Principal:Sr. Myrna Castante, SPC
Director:Sr. Elizabeth Mata, SPC
Coordinates:17.5803°N 120.386°W
Pushpin Map:Luzon mainland#Philippines
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Luzon##Location in the Philippines
Free Label:Alma Mater song
Free:Paulinian Hymn
Colors: and
Nickname:Paulinians

Saint Paul College of Ilocos Sur, also referred to by its acronym SPCIS or SPC Ilocos Sur, is a private Catholic basic and higher education institution run by the Sisters of Saint Paul of Chartres in Bayubay, San Vicente, Ilocos Sur. It is the second oldest private school in Ilocos Sur, Philippines and is a member school of the Saint Paul University System. It was founded by the Sisters of Saint Paul in 1905, thus the second oldest school in the Saint Paul University System.

History

The school was originally established in Vigan, Ilocos Sur, in 1905 by the Sisters of St. Paul of Chartres. In 1911, it was incorporated as the "Girls College of Our Lady of the Rosary." Secondary Education was introduced in 1912, a Junior Normal College was started in 1946, providing courses in the Liberal Arts, an Elementary course in Piano (1950), and a four-year Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education.

In 1961 the name became "Rosary College of Vigan, Incorporated" and in 1969, "St. Paul College of Ilocos Sur." Male students were first accepted in the College Department in 1965. The school expanded to a new site in Barangay Bayubay, in the nearby municipality of San Vicente.[1]

On June 29, 2010, St. Paul University System incorporated St. Paul College of Ilocos Sur as an affiliate member of the SPUS whose other members are St. Paul University Philippines at Tuguegarao City, St. Paul University Dumaguete, St. Paul University Iloilo, St. Paul University Manila, St. Paul University Quezon City, and St. Paul University Surigao.[2]

Academic programs

Graduate school

There are post graduate programs in of Business, Education, and Information Technology. These consists of onsite and online classes.

College

Department of Arts, Sciences and Teacher Education
Department of Nursing
Department of Business Education
Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management

Senior High School

Academic Track
Technical-Vocational Track

Junior high school

Grade School

ECA

School Accreditation

(PAASCU Accredited Level III)

(PAASCU Re-Accredited Level II)

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: St. Paul College of Ilocos Sur . May 4, 2013.
  2. Web site: SPC Foundation in Ilocos Sur . May 4, 2013.