Photo History of MSU - General Santos

Summary

Mindanao State University General Santos, initially a community high school in 1967, became a full-fledged part of the MSU System in 1973. It has grown to offer various degree programs, focusing on instruction, research, and extension. Under the leadership of Dr. Anshari P. Ali since 2018, MSU GenSan aims for educational excellence, internationalization, and becoming a national peace university. It has established partnerships globally and pioneered peace education. The university also addresses public health challenges in Southern Philippines through its independent College of Medicine, aiming to produce compassionate medical practitioners.

Takeaways

• 🏫 Mindanao State University General Santos (MSU GenSan) originated as a community high school in 1967, six years after the establishment of MSU Marawi.
• 🎓 Initially hosted at Diana's West Elementary School, MSU GenSan became a full-fledged part of the MSU system in 1973.
• 📜 Engineer Abedin Oso was appointed as the first director of MSU Community College through Special Order No. 81 in 1979.
• 🏛 In 1983, the university acquired a 156-hectare land at Barangay Fatima through Presidential Proclamation 2029.
• 📈 MSU GenSan has grown to offer various degree programs, emphasizing its commitment to instruction, research, and extension.
• 🏢 The university expanded with the addition of 3.3 hectares of land from the General Santos City local government for its high school, graduate school, and college of law.
• 🔝 Dr. Anshari P. Ali has been leading MSU GenSan since 2018, focusing on internationalization, peace education, and smart university initiatives.
• 🌐 MSU GenSan has established partnerships with nine universities worldwide to support instruction, research, faculty and staff exchange, and student mobility.
• 📚 The university is a pioneer in offering peace education, integrating it into the curricula of all its degree programs.
• 🏥 MSU GenSan is establishing an independent College of Medicine, aiming to produce competent and compassionate medical professionals to serve the region.

Q & A

When was Mindanao State University General Santos (MSU GenSan) established?

MSU GenSan started as a community high school in 1967, six years after the creation of MSU Marawi main campus.

Where was the high school initially hosted?

The high school was hosted inside Diana's West Elementary School.

When was MSU GenSan recognized as a full-fledged part of the MSU system?

MSU GenSan was recognized as a full-fledged and integral part of the MSU system at the 57th meeting of the Board of Regents in 1973.

Who was appointed as the first director of MSU GenSan?

Engineer Abedin Oso was appointed as the first director of MSU GenSan through Special Order Number 81 in 1979.

Who became the first chancellor of MSU GenSan?

Engineer Abedin Usopp was declared as the first chancellor of MSU GenSan by virtue of Resolution Number 60 from the MSU Board of Regents.

How much land was acquired for MSU GenSan through Presidential Proclamation 2029 of 1983?

A 156-hectare land located at Barangay Fatima was acquired for MSU GenSan.

What is the primary mission of MSU GenSan as stated in the script?

MSU GenSan is characterized by its continuing commitment and dedication to the communities it serves through its three functions: instruction, research, and extension.

What additional land was approved for MSU GenSan by the General Santos City local government?

The administration facilitated the approval of a 3.3-hectare land donation from the General Santos City local government for the MSU high school, graduate school, and college of law.

Who is the current chancellor of MSU GenSan?

Dr. Anshari P. Ali is the current chancellor of MSU GenSan, since his inauguration in 2018.

What are some of the key initiatives under Chancellor Ali's administration?

Chancellor Ali's administration is geared towards strengthening the pursuit of internationalization, becoming a national peace university, migrating to a smart university, and establishing its independent college of medicine.

How does MSU GenSan address the public health sector challenges in southern Philippines?

MSU GenSan has undertaken the establishment of its independent College of Medicine, which has a mandate to produce competent and compassionate physicians and medical practitioners dedicated to improving the health status and promoting peace in the region.