Surigao del Sur State University

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.