Brief Historical Sketch
Summary
TLDRThe University of San Jose Recoletos, founded in 1947, has a rich history of growth and development under various directors. It has received numerous accolades for its academic and extracurricular achievements, including being recognized as a Center of Excellence for Education and a Center of Development for Business and Management. The university continuously strives for excellence, as evidenced by its Level 3 accreditation and full autonomy from the Commission on Higher Education. It emphasizes quality Christian education with Augustinian values, preparing students to face global challenges.
Takeaways
- 🏫 The University of San Jose Recoletos was founded in 1947 by the Recollect Fathers, initially using a convent and classrooms in an old building for instruction.
- 🏗️ In 1951, a two-story college building was constructed on Magalyana Street, marking a significant expansion of the university's facilities.
- 📚 The university underwent several structural developments under the leadership of various directors, including the construction of Augustine Hall and modernization of the old Recoletos church.
- 🏢 In 1968, a six-story edifice was built along Pia Lopez Street, further expanding the university's campus.
- 🏆 The university has received numerous commendations and awards for its curricular and extracurricular programs, highlighting its commitment to quality education.
- 🌟 In 1981, the university achieved PASCO accreditation Level 2, a testament to its academic excellence and commitment to continuous improvement.
- 🏛️ The university acquired additional sites, such as the Basak Pardo campus in Cebu City in 1980, providing new facilities for high school and grade school departments.
- 🏆 In 1984, the university was granted university status and PASCO Level 3 accreditation, signifying its parity with other prestigious academic institutions in the Philippines.
- 🏥 The university's College of Information, Computer, and Communications Technology (CICCT) was established in 2003, reflecting its commitment to staying current with technological advancements.
- 🌐 The university has been recognized as a Center of Excellence for Education and a Center of Development for Excellence in Business and Management, showcasing its leadership in these fields.
Q & A
In what year was the University of San Jose Recoletos founded?
-The University of San Jose Recoletos was founded in 1947.
What was the first venue of instruction for the university?
-The first venues of instruction were a portion of the convent and some classrooms in the old building.
Who was the director of the university during the construction of the two-story college building in 1951?
-Father Martin Legatta was the director during the construction of the two-story college building in 1951.
When was the annex of the old building, known as San Augustine Hall, erected?
-The annex of the old building, San Augustine Hall, was erected eight years after the construction of the two-story college building, which would be around 1959.
Who was the third director of the University of San Jose Recoletos?
-Father Pedro Pena was the third director of the University of San Jose Recoletos.
What significant change was made to the old Recoletos Church for modernization?
-The highly venerated old Recoletos Church was given a modern look for the reason of modernization.
In what year was the six-story edifice along Pia Lopez Street constructed?
-The six-story edifice along Pia Lopez Street was constructed in 1968.
Which administrator was the first Filipino to be named director of the university?
-Father Victor Luch was the first Filipino to be named director of the university.
What was the major achievement of the university in 1984?
-In 1984, the university achieved two major milestones: it received the university status and the PASCO Level 3 category.
What award did the university receive in 1985 from the city and province of Cebu?
-In 1985, the university received its second award as an outstanding institution of learning from the city and province of Cebu.
When did the University of San Jose Recoletos become a Center of Excellence for Education?
-The University of San Jose Recoletos became a Center of Excellence for Education in 1996.
Outlines
🏫 History and Growth of University of San Jose Recoletos
The University of San Jose Recoletos was founded in 1947 by the Recollect Fathers, initially using a convent and classrooms in an old building. In 1951, a new two-story college building was constructed on Magalyana Street. The university saw several directors, including Father Martin Legatta, Father Federico Terradillius, and Father Pedro Pena, who contributed to its modernization. The old Recolletus Church was given a modern look despite some opposition. In 1968, a six-story building was added along Pia Lopez Street under Father Francisco Monasterio. The university continued to grow under various directors, including Filipino Recollects who became chief administrators. It received numerous commendations for its curricular and extracurricular programs and was recognized as an outstanding institution of learning in 1979. The university expanded its campus in 1980 with the acquisition of a site in Basak Pardo, Cebu City, and continued to build new facilities like the Recollectors Coliseum and a multi-purpose hall. It achieved PASCO accreditation and was granted Level 2 in 1981, and Level 3 in 1984, signifying its status among prestigious academic institutions in the Philippines.
🏆 Achievements and Excellence in Education
In 1985, the University of San Jose Recoletos received its second award as an outstanding institution of learning and achieved Level 1 status for its high school department. The community outreach program was recognized as a model community project in Region 7, and the high school department achieved PASCAL Level 2. The university has consistently passed formal surveys and was granted Level 3 accreditation. It won awards for its drug education program in 1989 and 1992 and was named a Center of Excellence for Education in 1996. Two years later, it became a Center of Development for Excellence in Business and Management. The university passed the 2000 PASCO survey with Level 3 accreditation and was granted full autonomy by the Commission on Higher Education in the same year. The College of Information, Computer, and Communications Technology was established in 2003, followed by the College of Nursing and an expanded tertiary education program. The university has significantly improved its facilities and stands as one of the best schools in the Philippines. Reverend Father Constantino Real, the president, challenges all to pursue excellence and uphold the brand of education that is quality Christian education with Augustinian values, preparing students to face local, national, and global challenges.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Recollect Fathers
💡University of San Jose Recoletos
💡Modernization
💡Accreditation
💡Outstanding Institution of Learning
💡Community Outreach Program
💡Center of Excellence
💡Autonomy
💡Quality Christian Education
💡Augustinian Values
💡Excellence
Highlights
In 1947, the Recollect Fathers founded the University of San Jose Recoletos.
The first venues of instruction were in the convent and classrooms of the old building.
In 1951, a two-story college building was built fronting Magallanes Street.
Father Martin Legatta was the director during the early years.
In 1959, the annex of the old building, Son Augustine Hall, was erected under Father Federico Terradillius.
Father Pedro Pena was the third director of the university.
The old Recollectus Church was modernized for preservation.
In 1968, a six-story edifice was constructed along Pia Lopez Street under Father Francisco Monasterio.
Father Victor Luch became the first Filipino director when the school became a university.
Father Rafael Caballes was the first university president.
Father Immaterio Bonio became the first president of USJR under the new province.
The school received innumerable commendations for curricular and extracurricular endeavors.
In 1979, it was cited as an outstanding institution of learning by Cebu City and Province.
The Recollect Fathers acquired an additional site in Basak Pardo, Cebu City, in 1980.
In 1981, the school achieved PASCO accreditation Level 2 for all its programs.
1984 was a milestone year with the university status and PASCO Level 3 category.
The school received its second award as an outstanding institution of learning in 1985.
In 1988, the community outreach program was awarded as a model community project.
USJR became a center of excellence for education in 1996.
In 1998, USJR became a center of development for excellence in business and management.
The university passed the 2000 PASCO survey and was granted Level 3 accreditation.
In 2003, the College of Information, Computer, and Communications Technology was created.
The university launched the College of Nursing and expanded tertiary education programs.
USJR has greatly improved its facilities, buildings, and instruction over the years.
The university stands as one of the best schools in the Philippines based on national surveys.
Reverend Father Constantino Real challenges all to pursue a brand of education characterized by quality Christian education.
Transcripts
[Music]
in 1947
the recollect fathers founded the now
famous university of san jose coletta's
a portion of the convent and some
classrooms
in the old building became the first
venues of instruction
in 1951 a two-story college building
fronting magalyana street was built
during that period director was father
martin legatta
eight years later the annex of the old
son augustine hall was erected
under the directorship of father
federico terradillius
the third director of the university was
father pedro pena
for the reason of modernization the
highly venerated
old recolletus church was given a modern
look
despite the move of church conservatives
for its preservation
in 1968 a six-story edifice
along pia lopez street was constructed
at that time
father francisco monasterio was director
soon after during the time of father
miguel navarro
father victor luch father francisco
sequenza
father blas montenegro
father hernando koha father rafael
cabalis
father immaterio bonio and father
wilford conde
the university has consistently grown
and developed
[Music]
among the filipino recollects who became
chief administrators of usjr
three made it as first the first
filipino to be named director
was father victor luch in what used to
be
colerio de san jose coletta's when the
school became university
father rafael caballes reigned as the
first university
president capping the achievement of
filipino recollects
father immaterial bonio became the first
president of usjr under the new province
the province of saint isaac moreno
with its timeless goal and commitment to
quality
christian community-oriented education
the school has received innumerable
commendations
for its many curricular and
extracurricular endeavors
it was cited in 1979 as an outstanding
institution of learning
by the city and province of cebu
always in quest for wider horizons
and meaningful learning experiences for
their students
the recollect fathers acquired an
additional site basak pardo cebu city
in 1980 thus providing a new campus for
the high school
and grade school departments
also located in basak are modern
structures
like the massive recollectors coliseum
open gymnasium and the multi-purpose
hall
in 1996 the talavera house of prayer was
built
in the scenic hills of barangay kyoto
part of cebu city
all these are directed for the
attainment of greater heights of
excellence
in relation to this the religious
administrators together with the
academic and non-academic personnel
worked hard to achieve a passing mark in
the 1981 pasco accreditation
it was granted level 2 by the
accrediting team for all its programs
in the college of arts and sciences
teachers college commerce and
engineering
the year 1984 is a milestone
in the school's history because aside
from receiving honors and awards
the school garnered two major
achievements
the university status and the pasco
level
3 category which means
the school is already at par with the
other prestigious academic institutions
in the philippines
but this school does not sit on its
laurels
as proofs it continuously submits itself
to pasco's surveys and sends
representatives international forum
and other opportunities to attain
excellence
in 1985 the school received its second
award
as outstanding institution of learning
from the city and province of cebu
that same year the paasco accrediting
team
granted level 1 status to the high
school department
three years later the community outreach
program
of the university was awarded as a model
community
project in region 7. in that same year
the high school department achieved the
paschal level 2 category
since then the high school and grade
school departments
have continually passed the pascal
formal surveys
and were granted level 3 accreditation
in addition to its array of awards
the university won in the regional and
national search
for the most outstanding tertiary school
for its drug education program in 1989
and 1992 not only that
in 1996 the university became
center of excellence for education
two years after usjr
became center of development for
excellence
in business and management
this post-war university passed the 2000
pasco survey
and was granted level 3 accreditation
that same year the university
was given full autonomy by the
commission higher education
all these in recognition of usjr's
endless quest for excellence
in 2003 the college of information
computer and communications technology
or cicct
was created a year after
the university launched the college of
nursing
and the expanded tertiary education
equivalency and accreditation program
or a team
through the years the university has
greatly improved in terms of its
facilities
buildings and instruction consistently
finding its way
to the top indeed a strongly
organized institution
the university proudly stands as one of
the best schools in the philippines
based on the national survey conducted
by the department of education
culture and sports and the commission in
higher education
as the quest for excellence continues
reverend father constantino real
the president president challenges all
to pursue
that fact ricoletto as a brand of
education
all right colette to schools in the
philippines should be committed to give
it is a brand of education which is
characterized as quality christian
education
imbued with augustinian values which
brings out the best
in each student thus allowing him to
maximize his potentials
face the local national and global
challenges
and evolve as eleven to a new society
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this is the brand of education
which thousand community should forge
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