Silliman University
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| Motto: | Via Veritas Vita The Way, the Truth, the Life |
| Established: | August 28, 1901 |
| Type: | Private |
| President: | Dr. Ben S.Malayang, III, Ph.D. |
| Staff: | Approx. 500 |
| Undergraduates: | Approx. 6,000 |
| Postgraduates: | Approx. 100 |
| Location: | Dumaguete City, Oriental Negros, Philippines |
| Campus: | 610,000 m² |
| Hymn: | Silliman Song |
| Mascot: | Stallion |
| Website: | www.su.edu.ph |
Silliman University is a Protestant institution of higher education located in Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental, Philippines. It was the first Protestant school founded in the Philippines. The university holds the distinction of being one of the 30 private higher education institutions in the Philippines that have been granted autonomy by the Commission on Higher Education.
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[edit] History
Silliman University was founded on August 28, 1901, making it the oldest American university in Asia. Originally named Silliman Institute, an elementary school, it was established by Protestant missionaries of the Presbyterian Church in the United States and started through a gift from Dr. Horace Brinsmade Silliman, a retired businessman and philanthropist from Cohoes, New York. He was an active layman in the Presbyterian Church. The school was thus named after him.
The school began with 15 male students, four long desks, two tables, and two chairs. The First President of the University, David Sutherland Hibbard of Lyndon, Kansas. He has a statue in front of the CAP Building, Rizal Boulevard, Dumaguete. The first faculty was the Reverend Hibbard and his wife Laura. From 1901 to 1912, it was a boys school. In 1910, Silliman was given the right to confer degrees. In 1912, girls were admitted for the first time. In 1938, Silliman became a university, the first school outside of Manila to be granted university status.
[edit] Campus
Silliman has a main campus near the center of Dumaguete City, dotted by large acacia trees. The campus has a land area of 61 hectares. It faces the sea to the east and its gates are flanked by the portals which are now symbols of the university.
[edit] Academic Programs
College of Agriculture
- Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Business
- Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Majors in Agronomy and Animal Science
- Master of Applied Science in Systems Agriculture
College of Arts and Sciences
- Bachelor of Arts Majors in Anthropology, Creative Writing, English, Language, Literature, Filipino, History, *Political Science, Sociology, and Speech and Theater Arts.
- Bachelor of Science in Biology
- Bachelor of Science in Chemistry
- Bachelor of Science in Mathematics
- Bachelor of Science in Physics (with emphasis in Computer Application, Medical Application, and Educational Technology)
- Bachelor of Science in Psychology
- Bachelor of Science in Social Work
- Master of Arts Majors in Asian Literature, Creative Writing, English and American Literature, Teaching English as a Second Language, Anthropology, History, Sociology, Extension in Administration (MAREXA), and Filipino.
- Master of Arts in Psychology
- Master of Arts in Science Teaching in Physics
- Master of Arts in Teaching
- Majors in Chemistry, General Scoence and Mathematics (College, High School and Elementary)
- Master of Science in Biology
- Master of Science in Marine Biology
- Master of Science Major in Social Work
- Master of Science in Coastal Resource Management
- Master of Science in Environmental Science
- Master of Science in Environmental Policy
- Master of Science in Physics
- Doctor of Philosophy in English and Literature
- Doctor of Philosophy in Marine Biology
College of Business Administration
- Bachelor of Business Administration
Majors in Entrepreneurship, General Business, and Management - Bachelor of Science in Accountancy
- Bachelor of Science in Business Computer Applications Associate in Commercial Science (with 15 units of the latest office automation and hands-on training on the latest business office machines)
- Master of Business Administration
- Master of Public Administration
- Master of Public Administration (specializing in Fiscal Administration)
- Master of Public Health
College of Education
- Bachelor of Elementary Education Majors in General Education, Early Childhood Education, Mathematics, Filipino, Reading, Hmoe Economics and Technology, Science and Health Education, Social Studies, and Work Education.
- Bachelor of Secondary Education Majors in Biology, Chemistry, English, Filipino, General Science, Library Science, Mathematics, Music Education, Physics, Physical Education, Health and Music (PEHM), Practical Arts, Home Economics and Technology, Social Studies and Values Education.
- Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics
- Master of Arts in Education Majors in Educational Management, English Teaching in High School and Elementary School, Guidance and Counseling
- Doctor in Education
- Doctor of Philosophy in Education
College of Engineering
- Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
- Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
- Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
College of Computer Studies
- Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
- Bachelor of Science in Information System
- Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
College of Law
- Bachelor of Law
College of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences
- Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy
- Master in Nursing [non-thesis] Majors in Family Nursing Practice, Administration, Public Health, and Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing.
- Master of Science in Nursing Majors in Parent-Child Nursing, Nursing School Administration, Nursing Service Administration, Public Health Nursing, Medical Surgical Nursing, Psychiatric-Mental Nursing, Family Nursing Practice, Community Health Nursing and Adult Health.
- Ph.D. in Nursing
College of Performing Arts
- Bachelor of Music Major in Choral Conducting, Composition, Music Education, Piano and Other Instruments and Voice
- Master of Music Major in Choral Conducting, Instrument Conducting, Ethnomusicology, Music Education, and Voice
Divinity School
- Bachelor of Theology
- Master of Ministry [Off-Campus]
- Master of Divinity
- Master of Ministry [Off-Campus]
- Master of Theology
College of Mass Communication
- Bachelor of Mass Communication
Medical School
- Doctor of Medicine
School of Public Affairs and Governance
- Master of Public Affairs specializing in Fiscal Administration
- Master of Public Affairs specializing in Local Governance
[edit] Miscellaneous facts
- The school is recognized by the Commission on Higher Education as being a "Center of Excellence" in nursing, teachers' education, and Coastal Resources Management.
- Silliman University is CHED Center of Development in Physics, Biology, Marine Sciences Mechanical Engineering, Business and Management Education, and Information Technology.
- Silliman College of Nursing prides in it’s tradition of 100% passing average in the licensure exam since 1952 up to 2006, and 99.9% passing average in 2007.
- The school is host to the annual Church Workers Convocation, a gathering of hundreds of members of the United Church of Christ in the Philippines— from around the country.
- It is among the top 3 schools in physical therapy with outstanding board exam performance. The PT Department has produced graduates who made it to the Top 10.
- Silliman also consistently leads in accountancy as to the percentage of successful board examinees, and it is among the country’s top 3 centers for development in Business Education.
- The College of Agriculture ranked among the Top 3 schools in the country with highest passing averages at the recent First Professional Agriculture Board Examinations. One of its graduates made it to the Top 10. While the national passing average was 22%, Silliman Class of 2003 had a passing rate of 100%.
- The College of Performing Arts (formerly School of Music and Fine Arts) has produced great names in Philippine Music Education history. Among them are ethnomusicologist Priscilla Magdamo, violinist Gilopez Kabayao and baritone Elmo Makil. Silliman is also a pioneer in Choral Music Education in the country.
- The Silliman Information Technology program received 100% rating from CHED.
- Silliman is also recognized as one of the leading schools in marine biology in Asia with the Marine Laboratory as its home.
- Silliman is among the country’s Top 10 schools included in the annual BPI Science Awards for student achievers.
- Silliman has a continuing exchange student program with three Japanese Universities (International Christian University, Shikoku Gakuin University and Ferris University).
- Silliman is on the Top 10 List of schools in the Philippines listed as No. 4.
Starting in 2005, The medical school is to open as part of Silliman University.
[edit] Noted alumni and professors
- Carlos P. Garcia
- Angel C. Alcala
- Juanita D. Amatong
- Edilberto K. Tiempo
- Edith L. Tiempo
- Rosita V. Fundador
- Eddie S. Romero
[edit] External links
- Silliman University official website
- Silliman Online Community
- Official Student Publication of Silliman University
- Silliman Joblink
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Famous Alumni: Dr. Angel C. Alcala, Dr. Efren N. Padilla, Former Philippine President Carlos P. Garcia, Edelmiro Amante
