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We envision Lorma Colleges as an educational institution with a global perspective– emphasizing quality, Christian values, and leadership skills relevant to national development. Our mission is to empower the students for service anywhere in the world through Christian-inspired, quality-driven, and service-oriented education and training. The rich countries of the world face trying times these days. Developing countries are not far behind. Financial severe problems and significant natural calamities seem to be more frequent when compared with previous years. But the Philippines still has many blessings to be thankful for. How do we prepare for an uncertain future? First and foremost is to be close to God, study His Word, and make Him essential in our lives. The second is to bloom, where we are planted. This means doing our best in whatever role we find ourselves. The future will be different from today. Jobs that do not exist today will appear. Therefore we need to be lifetime learners to prepare ourselves for the future. This means learning to read faster to learn more in the time we have available. There are books on speed reading. Get one and practice increasing your reading speed. Keep also developing your people skills. Knowledge is not enough. The classic book by Dale Carnegie on "How to Win Friends and Influence People" is still the best source of useful tips. Get a copy and learn. Leaders, teachers, and personnel of LORMA COLLEGES will focus on contributing to students' high-quality education in a conducive and Christian atmosphere to produce skilled, service-oriented graduates who can serve well anywhere in the world. At present, the school has a group of 8 colleges, a graduate school, an institute, and a basic education program (pre-school, grade school, and high school) with over 4,000 students enrolling yearly. Lorma Colleges offers several bachelor's degree programs in Nursing, Pharmacy, Medical Laboratory Science, Physical Therapy, Respiratory Therapy, Radiologic Technology, Accountancy, Business Management, and Administration, Hotel and Restaurant Management, Health Services Management, Psychology, Education, Computer Engineering, Computer Science and Information Technology, Postgraduate studies in Nursing and short term EDP courses. It houses two campuses, one in Lorma Charlatan – the main campus, which accommodates students taking the tertiary level programs. Another in LORMA San Juan provides primary education programs for students in pre-school, grade school, and high school. Lorma Colleges continues to be the Ilocos Region's center of excellence in paramedical and computer training and education and envisions itself as a vital institution in building competency, leadership, and Christian social concern's youth. Founded in 1970 by its first director Dr. Rufino L. Macagba Jr., the school was initially established to fill the need for a nursing school in support of the fast-expanding then Lorma Hospital (now Lorma Medical Center). He pushed forth this vision and endeavor by encouraging the LORMA founders, both doctor-educators, Dr. Rufino N. Macagba Sr. and Dra. Crispina Lorenzana-Macagba.Aptly named Lorma refers to the first syllable of the founder's surname Lorenzana and MAcagba. The school grew from a small nursing school to a higher education recognized as its best performing school. With a solid record of recognitions received for its exemplary performance in the Board Examinations in paramedical courses, including Nursing, Radiologic Technology, and Physical Therapy from 1989 to present, Lorma continues to produce the most significant number of board topnotchers in the region. LORMA COLLEGES Basic Education Department prepares pupils and students for a fulfilling and productive life. Their skills and attributes are constantly challenged, developed, and applied as part of their lifelong learning. The education that they received is beyond the confines of the classroom. The school has already gone a long way in providing the programs and services that confer to students' different needs, all directed toward the valuing of Holistic Student Development. The school cares deeply for the whole pupil and student experience. It seeks to identify and facilitate opportunities to integrate life and learning, including advocating experiential learning inside and outside the classroom. Fundamental to this is the school's responsibility to engage pupils and students in a diverse range of opportunities for exploration, developmental learning, and personal growth. Every pupil and student is encouraged to join various school activities or a club of his/her choice guided by the teachers and parents to develop his/her God-given skills and talents as they leverage their experiences through their participation in the different clubs and school activities, the outcomes. Through these programs, the school enables pupils and students to believe in their capabilities and achieve their goals. The very reason for putting Lorma on the map and globe of excellence is through its history of outstanding performance in academic and non-academic competitions, both local and international. We uphold our VISION and MISSION by providing our students with productive activities that showcase their talents and bring out the best in them. View full university