2015

Annual Report

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What’s InsideVision, Mission and Goals 3

Executive Summary 4

Board of Trustees 6

University Leadership Council 8

Christian Witness 11

Academic Excellence 14

Excellence in Governance 62

Relevance and Reach 75

Vision

A leading Christian institution

committed to total human

development for the well-being of

society and environment.

Our Vision, Mission & GoalsGoals

Silliman aims to have...

• quality and diverse body of

students;

• holistic and responsive educational

program with a Christian

orientation;

• quality faculty comparable to Asian

standards;

• quality support staff;

• adequate facilities and

administrative systems;

• supportive and involved alumni;

and

• long-term financial viability.

Mission

• Infuse into the academic learning

the Christian faith anchored on the

gospel of Jesus Christ.

• Provide an environment

where Christian fellowship and

relationship can be nurtured and

promoted.

• Provide opportunities for growth

ad excellence in every dimension

of the University life in order to

strengthen competence, character,

and faith.

• Instill in all members of the

University community an

enlightened social consciousness

and a deep sense of justice and

compassion.

• Promote unity among peoples

and contribute to national

development.

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In the chapter on “Christian Witness”, the

Annual Report focuses on the faith-nurture

activities of the University being done

with Silliman University Church. With the

University being a home to many people

coming from different cultures and religions,

Silliman is conscious of the individual

spiritual needs of its students, which are

relevant to the wholeness of their well-being.

Different inclusive activities are pursued

without regard to specific religion. Areas of

worship have also been provided on campus,

including providing ecumenical prayer

rooms.

In the chapter on “Academic Excellence”,

the Annual Report summarizes progress in

the different academic units undertaken this

past school year. Silliman produced a total

of nine topnotchers in different fields. The

Board of Trustees also approved the offering

of 13 new certificate programs in the allied

health sciences, social sciences, natural sciences, and the

humanities.

In the chapter on “Excellence in Governance”, the

Annual Report shows our generally improved financial

operations. Revenues and fiscal efficiency have improved.

In this chapter, the University also presents improvements

in its facilities and services, and the development of our

physical plant.

In the chapter on “Relevance and Reach”, the Annual

Report gives an update on the status of the Continuing

Calamity Response Program and the drive of Silliman to

be more aggressive in its local and international student

recruitment campaigns. Forged over this period were

also formal agreements with some 13 universities in

Japan, France, Tanzania, Myanmar and the United States.

The University also hosted several dignitaries, including

former Philippine President Fidel V. Ramos, Canadian

Ambassador Neil Reeder and South African Ambassador

Ruby Marks.

As Silliman gears up for the critical education reforms

in the next school years, it remains committed to

developing a University that strives to become one of

Asia’s best and which leads in offering its students “whole

person education” that develops the mind, body, soul

and spirit, toward ultimately contributing to our country’s

national competence, consciousness, and conscience.

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Many higher education institutions (HEIs) consider School

Year 2014-2015 as a crucial year. This is when most HEIs

are to refine and finalize their K+12 transition plans. By

2016, K+12 would be in full swing.

Silliman has been trying to best prepare for K+12.

Planning started as early as School Year 2013-2014. We

now tweak the nuts and bolts of our preparations and are

doing aggressive marketing and recruitment covering

mostly the islands of Visayas and Mindanao, and abroad

as well.

K+12 brings with it a gamut of double-edged issues and

concerns: on one hand, they could test the sustainability

of an institution and the efficiency of its operations; on

the other, they could surface opportunities that can

further bring out the institution’s dynamism and fortify its

capacities in the years when gaps in enrollment will again

start to be filled.

This Annual Report offers only a glimpse into the

preparations of the University for K+12. As well, it

provides an idea of the conscious efforts of the University

to keep up with current acedemic and governance

standards; provide the best there is for both its internal

and external constituencies; build up its network

of alumni, partners and friends; and attune itself to

the anticipated challenges and requisites of ASEAN

integration.

What you find in this Annual Report is a summary of the

different initiatives of the University to deliver Silliman

education in at least four areas of our University life and

commitments: Christian Witness, Academic Excellence,

Excellence in Governance and on broadening our

Relevance and Reach. These are the major clusters that

define the range of our activities and thrusts. While each may

be distinct by the nature of the activities that they cover, they

collectively support the Vision and Mission of Silliman towards

developing competence, character and faith.

This Annual Report offers only a glimpse into the preparations of the University for K+12. As well, it provides an idea

of the conscious efforts of the University to keep up with current academic

and governance standards; provide the best there is for both its internal and external constituencies; build up its

network of alumni, partners and friends; and attune itself to the anticipated challenges and requisites of ASEAN

integration.

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Board ofTrusteesOfficersProf. Leonor M. Briones, ChairJudge Candelario V. Gonzalez, Vice ChairAtty. Grace A. Sumalpong, Secretary

MembersDr. Angel C. AlcalaDr. Sylvester B. Almiron, Jr.Dr. Epifania D. AnfoneMr. Ricardo A. Balbido, Jr. Bishop Melzar D. Labuntog Mrs. Maria Elena R. Mangaoil Mrs. Edna J. OrtezaDr. Agustin A. PulidoAtty. Felipe Antonio B. RemolloMrs. Fenina T. Rodriguez Atty. Fema Christina P. SaysonAmbassador Antonio P. Villamor

Ex-OfficioDr. Ben S. Malayang III (President)

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Executive OfficersBen s. Malayang iii President

Betsy Joy B. TanVP for Academic Affairs

Cleonico Y. FonteloVP for Finance and Administration

Jane annette l. BelarminoVP for Development

Elmer l. saaPastoral Team Coordinator

Administrative StaffMyles nicholas G. BejarGeneral Counsel

Carol R. BartolataTreasurer

Fe Marie D. TagleHRD Manager

annabelle E. Pa-aRegistrar and Admissions Officer

Jenny l. ChiuChief Audit Executive

Jacqueline P. TorresChief Accountant

June B. DiputadoBudget Officer

Mark Raygan E. GarciaDirector, Office of Information and Publications

Edgar s. YgnalagaBG Superintendent

ana Vee a. RiconallaManager, Food Services

Ruben n. BokingoDirector, Alumni and External Affairs Office

Percival Gerard M. GenoveDirector, Management Information System

Christopher a. ablanLiaison Officer, UBCHEA

Deans and DirectorsJuliet V. PadernalDirector, Office of Instruction

Enrique G. oracionDirector for Research

Emervencia l. ligutomDirector for Extension

Edna Gladys T. CalingacionOIC Dean, Office of Student Services

Jose Edwin C. CubeloDean, College of Agriculture

Margaret Helen U. alvarezDean, College of Arts and Sciences

Ma. stella F. lezamaDean, CBA

Dave E. MarcialOIC Dean, College of Computer Studies

lope B. RobinDean, Divinity School Earl Jude l. Cleope

Dean, College of EducationSupervising Dean, School of Basic Education

Jesus G. amiscaray Jr.Dean, College of Eng’g and Design

Mikhail lee l. MaxinoDean, College of Law

Ma. Cecilia M. GenoveDean, College of MassComm

Jonathan C. amanteDean, Medical School

Evalyn E. abalosActing Dean, College of Nursing

Elizabeth susan V. suarezDean, College of Performing and Visual Arts

Reynaldo Y. Rivera Dean, Graduate Program

Tabitha E. Tinagan Director, School of Public Affairs and Governance

Pablito a. dela RamaDirector, School of Agro-Industrial and Technical Education

InstitutesTeodora a. CubeloDirector, Institute of Clinical Laboratory Sciences

Janet s. EstacionOIC Director, Institute of Environment and Marine Science

Cyflor E. PutongActing Director, Institute of Rehabilitative Sciences

Emervencia l. ligutomDirector, Institute of Service Learning

Department ChairpersonsCollEGE oF aRTs anD sCiEnCEs

Fred V. CadeliñaAnthropology/Sociology

Roy olsen D. de leonBiology

Jonathan E. Pa-aChemistry

Warlito s. Caturay Jr.English and Literature

Myrna s. YapeFilipino & Foreign Languages

Jessa s. selibio

History & Political Science

Millard R. MamhotMathematics

Ferdinand M. MangibinPhilosophy

Hope M. BandalPhysics

lourdes angela F. PiñeroPsychology

Emervencia l. ligutomSocial Work

CollEGE oF BUsinEss aDMinisTRaTion

loren anne C. lachicaAccountancy

larry Vincent C. RegenciaBusiness Computer Applications

ligaya R. VioletaBusiness Law and Taxation

Wilma M. TejeroEconomics

Josefina alcanoEntrepreneurship/General Business

Mirabelle J. EngcoyEntrepreneurship/General Business

Roberto a. EstoconingOffice Management

CollEGE oF EDUCaTion

Michelle a. naranjoNutrition & Dietetics

Dionesio V. Piñero iiPhysical Education

Ry sedrick D. BolodoTeacher Education

CollEGE oF CoMPUTER sTUDiEs

Janice antoniette V. ForsterInformation Technology

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Chuchi s. MontenegroComputer Science

Melody angelique C. RiveraInformation Systems

CollEGE oF EnGinEERinG anD DEsiGn

angelita D. TanArchitecture

Tessie a. CabijeCivil Engineering

Dennis V. salboroElectrical & Computer Engineering

Connie F. inquigFoundation Engineering

Yong Gyun KimMechanical Engineering

CollEGE oF PERFoRMinG anD VisUal aRTs

Yvette M. KimFine ArtsMark ian a. CaballesMusic

Vanessa s. nezamlooSpeech and Theatre Arts

nathaniel R. BicoyExtension Program

sCHool oF BasiC EDUCaTion

Mary ann M. TemprosaPrincipal, Elementary

Brenda R. BoladolaPrincipal, High School

Rosevilla B. larenaChair, Early Childhood School

DiViniTY sCHool

alma B. RuizReligion and Peace Studies

Program Coordinatorsandrea G. solutaCenter for Gender Studies and Development

Michael lawton R. alcalaCenter for Tropical Conservation Studies

Gina F. BoniorCenter for Learning, Teaching and Assessment

Muriel orevillo-MontenegroJustice and Peace Center

Jose Riodil D. MontebonSalonga Center for Law and Development

Earl Jude l. CleopeNSTP Coordinator

Unit Headslorna T. YsoUniversity Librarian

Rosario M. BaseleresDirector, Instructional Media and Technology Center

Meriam M. RamachoDirector, University Athletics

McDiery a. ConcepcionUniversity Public Assistance and Security Officer

Dolores B. FelicitasConsultant, Manila Office

Diomar C. abrioCultural Affairs OfficerOIC Manager, Claire Isabel McGill Luce Auditorium

Tabitha E. TinaganDirector, Government Affairs Center

Faith-nurture is an essential

component of Silliman education.

It grounds the concept of

“whole person education” to an

understanding of the role of one’s

relationship with God in achieving

genuine success and fulfillment.

It reinforces how that relationship

radiates in the manner one deals with

others, in how one seeks to serve,

in how one builds into his or her

consciousness a desire to live a life of

impact.

In formal or informal venues,

individually or in groups, Silliman

endeavors to reflect a pursuit of

Christian Witness in the way one

captures the essence of campus and

community life.

Silliman University Church

The Silliman University Church is

a living church for both members

of the Silliman and the larger

community. It is a place of worship

from where people source

inspiration, a stronger

sense of community,

and a relationship

that reinforces the

value of the Christian

faith in one’s life.

Its programs and

activities covering

SY 2014-2015 are

consistent with three

of its primary goals: “inspire” — to

encourage members of the Silliman

community in their respective

journeys of faith; “service” — to

offer counseling to faculty, staff

and students under the Pastoral

Care Program, and assistance to the

least in the community; and “equip/

grow” — to provide opportunities of

nurturing one’s relationship with God.