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As envisioned by the Legislative Branch of our National Government, Republic Act No. 9485, otherwise known as the Anti-Red Tape Act of 2007, should bring about the highest degree of efficiency and effectiveness in the delivery of public service. As a higher education institution and state university for that matter, the Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology has long since committed itself to become a dynamic social system. It has steadfastly embraced the commitment to be a market place of ideas being home to scholars, theorists, and practitioners in various fields of human endeavors. It never rests lengthily upon a specific comfort zone but preferably continuously contemplates reengineering or reinventing its operational system. This Citizen's Charter, as a legal provision of R.A. No. 0485 is just proof of NEUST's capability, willingness, and readiness to adopt relevant operational systems and procedures to improve further the delivery of services for the benefit of its clientele, which is the ultimate goal of the Anti-Red Tape Act of 2007. As indicated earlier, we are always open to all comments and suggestions that will further enhance our duties and functions as public servants. Consequently, this makes this Citizen's Charter always ready for further enhancement. The Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology (NEUST) started in June 1908 as a vocational course at the Wright Institute in San Isidro, Nueva Ecija, where young Filipinos were trained woodworking and basic telegraphy. Said vocational course lasted until SY 1927-1928 when the public secondary School was transferred to Cabanatuan City. Our mission is "To develop new knowledge and technologies and transform human resources into productive citizenry to bring about development impact to local and international communities." NEUST is a locally responsive and internationally relevant and recognized University of Science and Technology. However, on June 9, 1929, the School continued its operation in San Isidro, under a new name, Nueva Ecija Trade School (NETS), with woodworking as the vocational course offered and the existing secondary curriculum inherited from the Wright Institute. To meet the increasing demand for vocational education in the whole province, the trade school was transferred on June 7, 1931, to Cabanatuan City. Enrolment increased; however, the program was interrupted in December 1941 by the outbreak of the Second World War in the Pacific. Immediately after the war, the trade school was reopened on September 6, 1945. A rehabilitation program took place. The trade school continued with its mission of meeting students' vocational and workforce needs coming from both Nueva Ecija and the nearby provinces. On June 8, 1948, a dressmaking course was opened, and female students were admitted to the School. A few years later, food trades and cosmetology courses were also offered. Immediately after the war, the trade school was reopened on September 6, 1945. A rehabilitation program took place. The trade school continued with its mission of meeting students' vocational and workforce needs coming from both Nueva Ecija and the nearby provinces. On June 8, 1948, a dressmaking course was opened, and female students were admitted to the School. A few years later, food trades and cosmetology courses were also offered. On May 8, 1953, the NETS was converted into the Central Luzon School of Arts and Trades (CLSAT) under Republic Act No. 845. CLSAT was recognized as a center of workforce/vocational training for both youths and adults in the province and the whole of Region III. The Series of developments continued until the CLSAT was converted into the Central Luzon Polytechnic College (CLPC) by Republic Act No. 3998, signed on June 18, 1964, by then-President Diosdado Macapagal. Thirty-four years later, the CLPC, under the leadership of President Gemiliano C. Calling, was converted into a specialized university, the Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology, under the Republic Act. No 8612. The Bill converting CLPC into NEUST was signed on February 19, 1998, by Speaker Jose de Venecia. It was forwarded to President Fidel V. Ramos on February 24, 1998, and lapsed into law on March 27, 1998. The University, therefore, ensures that the requirements of business, industry, services, and other sectors, as well as the needs of the local, regional and national development for high-quality professionals and highly skilled middle-level workforce, are addressed. Dr. Calling's leadership as the first University President ended up when he died on July 5, 2006. The baton of leadership was turned over to Dr. Hilario C. Ortiz as Acting President. Finally, he was formally sworn into office on August 5, 2007, as the Second University President. On August 4, 2011, Atty. Hilario C. Ortiz, Ph. D., was again given another four-year term as University President.Dr. Feliciana P. Jacoba was appointed as the third University President on February 10, 2016. Dr. Jacoba already made a mark on the history of NEUST as the First Woman President of the University. The Library is the heart of every institution. Educational Advancement depends on its resources. The fundamental role of the Library is educational. It is not a mere storehouse of books and other materials but as a dynamic instrument of education. It should feed the students and other clientele' intellectual needs and encourage them in their investigation and research. Thus, quality education is impossible without a quality library. The NEUST Library renders services primarily to all bonafide students of the University and all administration, faculty, and staff members. It also serves the campus group like its alumni, students from neighboring Schools, Colleges, and Universities. View full university