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Surigao del Sur State University (SDSSU), formerly Surigao del Sur Polytechnic State College (SSPSC), is composed of six campuses strategically located in the Province of Surigao del Sur. It achieved its status as a university through Republic Act 9998 signed on February 22, 2010. The leadership of its dynamic President, Dr. Remegita C. Olvida, and the dedication and commitment of its faculty and staff and other stakeholders for quality tertiary education and excellence all played a vital role in the conferment of the status of a state university to the institution after 28 years of existence. The history of the University dates back to 1982 when Bukidnon State College opened its extension in Tandag, known as the Bukidnon External Studies Center. In 1992, it became the Surigao del Sur Polytechnic College. The CollegeCollege's creation integrated four DECS-supervised schools in Cagwait, Tagbina, Lianga, and Tago. Six years later, in 1998, the College earned the status of being a state college by Republic Act 8628. In 2000, the Surigao del Sur Institute of Technology (SSIT) in Cantilan became its fifth satellite campus. The University shall primarily provide advanced education, higher technological, professional instruction and training in trade, fishery, agriculture, science, education, commerce, engineering, forestry, nautical courses, and other related fields. It shall also undertake research and extension services and provide progressive leadership in its areas of specialization. A leading "Glocal" University with widened academic perspectives focuses on attaining food security, supporting poverty alleviation, developing renewable energy, and conserving the natural environment.SDSSU shall provide competency-based higher education training driven by relevant and responsive instruction, research, extension, and sustainable resource management. The history of the University dates back to 1982 when Bukidnon State College opened its extension in Tandag, known as Bukidnon External Studies Center. The book collections of the library were taken from the Main Campus. Ten years later, on October 10, 1992, President Corazon C. Aquino signed into law R.A. No. 7377 converting Bukidnon State College to Surigao del Sur Polytechnic College. Then, Surigao del Sur Congressman Mario Serra Ty and Ernesto Estrella jointly authored said Act. This learning institution's creation integrates the first four (4) campuses, namely Cagwait School of Arts and Trade, in the Municipality of Cagwait. Tago River Valley Institute of Agriculture in the Municipality of Tago, Surigao del Sur Institute of Fisheries in the Municipality of Lianga, and Barobo National High School in the Municipality of Tagline. Eight years after, Surigao del Sur Institute of Technology (SSIT) Cantilan, Surigao del Sur was the 5th Satellite being integrated per BOT Resolution No. 34 Series of 2000. The College's six campuses have its library manual of operation; thus, each library's management is autonomous. In 2007 a Unified Library Manual adapted for the six campuses as their guide in managing their libraries. Each Campus has its library management operating system based on this manual. The libraries of the six campuses started with few collections. As the years went by, the collection gradually increased. Donations of books were received, and the pioneering alumni also shared their books. When Surigao Del Sur Polytechnic State College achieved its status as a university through House Bill 4411 sponsored by the Representative of the 1st District of Surigao del Sur, Honorable Congressman Philip A. Pichay and signed into law as Republic Act 9998 on February 22, 2010, the Library fund as one of the financial resources was increased and utilized for the procurement of library materials, both print and non-print. Also, the administration has a budget for the library. Likewise, the physical facilities of the six campus libraries were upgraded. However, with the advent of technology, the library services are now run by computers offered by Follett software called Destiny Library Manager (DLM) installed for the six campuses. This integrated library system facilitates the easy and systematic access of services, mainly in the technical and circulation sections. Moreover, the Library Management System maintains its reference service by accessing information from varied digital sources (text and video/audio) introduced by the Department of Science & Technology - Science and Technology Information Institute (DOST-STII). The database is called Science and Technology Academic & Research-Based Openly Operated Kiosk Station (STAR BOOKS). The first science digital library contains hundreds of thousands of digitized science and technology resources in various formats and set in a user-friendly interface. Furthermore, the library explored and sustained strong linkages to add to the limited funds. Thus, foundations, private colleges, universities, local government units, and other government agencies have contributed significantly to the library's growth. The University's Extension Program is an expression of Corporates Social Responsibility (CSR). It is the door to direct social services that bring benefits of research to those in need to share that knowledge of applying the science to daily life for the less privileged people. This is in line with the development goals of PHER Roadmap 2010-2016 and the Caraga Region Agenda on FAME, Forestry, Agriculture, Mining, and Eco-Tourism that will contribute to a quality life. As one of the University's essential thrusts, Extension Services was recognized as 2ndplacer in the 2008 regional level CHED Best Extension Program and as 2010 CHED Best Extension Program national qualifier. View full university

San Nicolas College in Surigao City traces its roots to the year 1906 when the last group of Spanish Benedictine Missionaries, who had worked zealously to have founded the Cartilla or Doctrina School (which soon evolved into the Escuela Catolica de San Nicolas), with the Religious of the Virgin Mary as administrators, vacated Surigao. Soon after their departure, the Sacred Heart missionaries, also known as the Dutch Fathers, succeeded them, created the parish of Surigao, and made the Escuela Catolica de San Nicolas a parochial school which they renamed San Nicolas School. SPU Surigao is a Paulinian community of learners and believers impelled by the charism and spirituality of the Sisters of St. Paul of Chartres from Christ-centered, integrated, competent, and responsible persons in the service of the Church and society. Guided by our vision, in union with Mary, our Model, and St. Paul, our patron, we endeavor to become a preferred educational community, proclaim Jesus Christ, the good news, and uplift the quality of life in a culture of excellence, compassionate caring and collaboration. The St. Paul University System is a network of Paulinian education institutions bound by its commitment to form Christ-centered, integrated and competent persons in the Church and society's service. Through collaboration, complementation, and resource sharing, the system ensures the delivery of quality programs and services by its members, thus affirming its leadership role in education for social transformation. The Academic Executive Office administers and supervises the University's academic programs and ensures that these correspond to its philosophy and objectives. The Administrative Executive Office sees that the delivery of non-academic support services, including the Management Information System, Maintenance, Plant and Physical Facilities, Secretarial Services, Security, and Health Services, contribute to the attainment of University goals. The Financial Executive Office is in charge of managing all business and fiscal functions of the institution, including policy-making, budget preparation, investments, and cash-flow management. The Registrar's Office files student/graduate grades and other necessary records. A computerized system facilitates the retrieval and issuance of the transcript of records and diplomas. Christian Formation is the core of Paulinian Education. Through the campus ministry, programs that provide for the care and concern for persons, proclamation of the Gospel, and its value, building, and strengthening of a Community of Faith and Celebration of Life through Liturgy are organized and carried out. Its members are involved in the Liturgy Ministry, Pastoral Ministry, Retreats/Recollections, Pastoral Counselling, Music and Arts, and Religious Organizations. The school has linked with and helped develop partner communities through various programs that range from socialized credit, birthing centers, sustainable agriculture, the organization of basic ecclesial communities (BECs), and primary literacy schools with adult clientele. The Center has gained national prominence and has been granted foreign assistance for its various endeavors. The school library contains more than 100,000 titles of materials in various subjects. It also provides instructional materials such as videotapes, transparencies, and slides as well as equipment for audio-visual presentations. Involved in conducting contemporary development research activities either in partnership with faculty in the various colleges or with professional organizations. Its purpose is to generate new knowledge for development. Five computer laboratories have been installed in the school, which are continuously updated to keep up with the latest technology. In addition to computer laboratories, the University has a Science Laboratory and laboratories for different fields of specialization, including Nursing, Business, Engineering, Hotel, and Restaurant Management. The Bureau of Commerce issued Articles and Certificates of Incorporation to legitimize the school's existence. Rev. Adriano Muskins, MSC, parish priest, and school head, expanded the primary school for the parish's poor children who aimlessly roamed the streets. The school continued to grow, taking much time and attention from the Dutch Fathers' parochial duties, who sought the assistance of others. Three Sisters from the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Paul of Chartres arrived in Surigao in response to Fr. Muskins to administer San Nicolas School. The pioneers were Sister Louise Marguerite Prevost, Superior Sr. Consolacion Cruz, Principal and Sr. Valentine, who would take charge of the boarders. They were welcomed by the parish priest at the time, Rev. Juan Vrakking, MSC, who was to become Surigao's first bishop in 1940. "The Little Flower Dormitory," a three-story reinforced concrete building completed in 1936, became the nucleus of the growing institution. It housed both the dormitory and the school. Sr. Adela Catalina Llorente, then Superior, helped speed up the construction with donations solicited from her American friends. In June, the High School Department opened with Sr. Stella de Jesus Villanueva, SPC, as principal. Rev. Luis Boeren, MSC, took over as Director. The high school courses offered were Secondary Academic and Secondary Normal, to provide the mission with thoroughly trained Christian teachers. Initially, more than twenty female students enrolled. Two years later, male students were accepted. Rec. Jose Croonen, MSC, was a parish priest at the time. View full university