The establishment of Catholic University De La Salle Manado is clear proof of Manado diocese's concern for the monetary crisis that hit Indonesia in 1997. Bishop Manado, Mgr. As a founder, Joseph Suwatan realized that the crisis in Indonesia could be overcome by establishing qualified higher education institutions.
Therefore, the Bishop of Manado, in cooperation with the Brothers De La Salle of the Philippines, founded the Catholic University De La Salle Manado. The main reason why the Brothers De La Salle were asked to establish this University was that the congregation established in Rheims, France, in 1680 dedicated itself to education development. The motto of Catholic University De La Salle Manado is Religio (Faith), Mores (Moral), Cultura (Culture). Thus, Unika De La Salle has a strong commitment to educating people who fear God, have a moral life and respect the culture. The name "De La Salle" is the name of a saint of 'Saint Johann Baptist De La Salle' who founded the Brother De La Salle congregation named Brothers of the Christian School (Fratres Scholarum Christianum, abbreviated as FSC).
Unika De La Salle Manado was established on August 7, 2000, by Decree of the Minister of Education No. 123 / D / O / 2000 for 5 (five) faculties: Engineering, Economics, Agriculture, Law, and Mathematics with ten courses. Faculty of Nursing opened in 2003 with operational permission from Depdiknas number 3002 / D / T / 2003. In 2009, the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences of Computer Science Study Program was merged into one with the Faculty of Engineering Informatics Engineering Program.
At the beginning of its establishment, Unika De La Salle Manado used a small campus in downtown Manado, namely Kanaka Campus, having its address at Jalan Walanda Maramis no. 145, until September 2002. The lecture building on the Kanaka campus was formerly a cinema building owned by the diocese. In October 2002, Unika De La Salle Manado moved to a new campus located in the hills of Kombos with a total area of 15,000 m2. Kombos campus (or often known as Blue Campus) is located approximately 3 kilometers from Kanaka campus, precisely located in Wenang Permai II, Kairagi I. The new Campus was inaugurated on November 30, 2002, by Bishop Manado, Mgr. Josef Suwatan, and the Governor of North Sulawesi who served at the time, Drs. AJ Sondakh.
The first Rector appointed by the De La Salle Catholic University Foundation is Dr. Johanis Ohoitimur, who served until the service in 2003. The second Rector is Dr. Johanis Montolalu, who filial until 2006. The next third Rector appointed PTU De La Salle Foundation is Johanis Mangkey, MA. This third Rector was in charge from the moment of the inauguration on JULY 5, 2006, to submit his position on 25 MARET 2008 as elected Provincial (Jesal) Provincial Leader of the Missionary Sacratissimini Cordis Jesu (MSC) Indonesia, which required the Mangkey priest to move to Jakarta. The pastoral period of Mangkey as Rector was followed by priest Revi RM Tanod, SS.SE, MA.
Symbol Unika De La Salle Manado in the form of a shield of the top circled with a yellow ribbon with the words Unika De La Salle Manado. Under it circled with yellow ribbon with Indonesian writing. The upper and lower bands are limited to the shape of the cross on the left and right. In the middle of a green shield, a star has five yellow angles interspersed with blue. In the center of the star is an open book. The yellow color means the greatness of the dream that is aspired to. The green color behind the university symbol means a healthy attitude toward success without knowing how to despair. The blue color that intersects the star symbol means the fortitude's attitude that must be nurtured to achieve the ideals.
Meaning of symbols The star is the symbol of faith in God as the basis of pursued science. The open book is a symbol of science that is not rigid but always open and dynamic. The cross symbolizes the sacrifice of Jesus Christ that should be our example to dare to sacrifice. The writings of Religio, Mores, Cultura mean Faith, Morale, and Culture.
Vision UNIKA De La Salle Manado Based on Pancasila and Religio Mores Cultura, it is superior, integral, and meaningful, forming creative and critical thinking graduates, effective communicators, reflective lifelong learners, environmental advocates, entrepreneurial entrepreneurs, and serving citizens. Mission UNIKA De La Salle Manado to realize the vision of Unica De La Salle Manado according to Tri Dharma Higher Education then the mission of Unica De La Salle Manado is Organizing an integral education for the full personal development imbued with the spirit of Pancasila and Religio-Mores-Cultura, to be a critical and creative thinking graduate, effective communicator, reflective learner, environmental advocate, self-serving citizen, and entrepreneurial spirit. Providing quality academic education and integrated with Lasallian spirituality for the development of knowledge and the students' complete formation. Providing quality education through academic and non-academic personnel professional development, superior and integral to provide the best essential education services. Conducting research based on scientific code of ethics for knowledge development, truth-seeking, and community development through its findings. Conducting community service to empower people in health, law, economics, engineering, agriculture, social-society, and fostering the country's love. Carry out entrepreneurial education for the creation of young entrepreneurs who are driven by Lasallian values. To provide excellent education services through professional university management based on national and international standard quality assurance and empowerment of the poor and needy. Establish collaboration and collaboration with all parties, both government, partners of higher education, and other institutions, both at home and abroad.
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