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    The coming into being of the West Visayas State University (WVSU) dates back to 1924 when it became an independent and distinct teacher training institution known as the Iloilo Normal School (INS). However, its birth can be traced back as early as 1902 when it was opened as a regular tributary school with secondary school instruction.
    The University Research and Development Center (URDC) is committed to developing highly competent researchers who will produce relevant quality research outputs and transfer generated knowledge and technology that will improve the quality of life. Researches are monitored through the University Research In-House Reviews, which is done twice a year by a Technical Panel. Moreover, quarterly progress reports are submitted by researchers. Through the regular monitoring activities and meetings with research coordinators, issues and concerns are addressed to promote the smooth and timely research implementation.
    In line with the West Visayas State College's commitment to the advancement of knowledge at the tertiary and post-graduate levels, the College Research Center was established in 1981 to conduct and coordinate research and evaluate field services, which will lead to significant educational programs. These researches included pilot try-out projects in various schools and communities within the region.
    In 1916, it was a secondary school complete with elementary and training departments. However, it was only in 1924, with the completion of its main building (now Quezon Hall) and the laboratory school building when INS became a distinct educational institution itself. The year likewise became a kick-off point for a more established secondary regular school program, which eventually became a two-year collegiate training program and still later in 1952 a four-year ordinary college course.
    In 1954, through RepublicActNo. 375, the Bachelor of Science in Education major in Elementary Education was granted. It became a pioneer and premier teacher-training institution in Western Visayas, a prestige it enjoys with academic programs catering to local and global needs. Truth to this is it is being named Center of Excellence (1994) by the late Sen. Blas P. Ople and Center of Excellence for Teacher Education (1995) by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED).
    The INS became the West Visayas State College by R.A. 4189 in 1965 and commenced the offering of the Bachelor of Science in Education for Elementary and Secondary teaching. Bachelor of Arts and Masters in Education. It was in the same year when the Graduate School and the School of Arts and Sciences were in place. The Secondary Laboratory School was opened in 1969. In September 1972, RA 6596 authorized university-level courses in education, arts, and sciences. The period from 1974, it is Golden Jubilee year, to the early 1980s was one of significant growth, witnessing the establishment of the School of Medicine (1 975), School of' Agriculture (1976), and School of Nursing (1977). The doctoral program of the Graduate School was likewise introduced in 1977. The B.S. Biological Science, AS Mass Communications, and B. S. Forestry programs took off in 1981. On January 27, 1986, P.D. 2019 converted the College into the West Visayas State University, integrating the Iloilo National College of Agriculture (INCA) into its system. In 1987, the University acquired the Don Benito V. Lopez Memorial Hospital, which became the WVSU Hospital, a 150-bed tertiary, teaching, and training hospital. The University was further established in 1993, the Physical Education, Sports, Culture, and Recreation Center, which later became the degree-granting PESCARA Institute and later College of PESCARA in 2000.
    Strict observance of the trilogy of functions became evident in the University as early as 1986 when the Office of Research and Non-Formal Education was established, followed by the Office of Extension in 1988. In 1993, the Department of Mass Communications became the degree-granting Institute of Mass Communications, which was later converted into a College in 2000. The Diamond Jubilee in 1999 was ushered in by the offering of more academic programs: the Bachelor in Cooperatives Management (1997) and the Bachelor of Science in Information Management and Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (1998). In 2000, the Higher Education Modernization Act (1997) integrated into the University four CHED supervised schools in Calinog, Janiuay, Lambunao, and Pototan. In 2001, the WVSU Board of Regents and the Department of Health (DOH) approved the hospital's conversion to the 300-bed WVSU Medical Center that it is today. Likewise, in 2001, the Bachelor in Statistics and Research program was introduced. The University Distance Education program through the Diploma in Teaching (DFT) course began in Summer 2003. By the first semester of 2003, four new courses were commenced: Bachelor/n Hotel and Restaurant Management, Bachelor in Broadcasting, Bachelor in Journalism, and Bachelor of Science in Development Communication. In 2004, the University instituted its Verticalization Scheme in academic programs through the operations of the graduate schools in the College of Education and the College of Arts & Sciences.

    West Visayas State University
    Founding year: 1902
    Website: Visit Website
    Number of students: 7
    Genders Accepted: Mixed (Co-education)
    Leadership: Luis M. Sorolla Jr (President)
    Number of staff: 0
    Type: Universities
    Address: West Visayas State University, Luna Street, Lapaz, Iloilo City , 5000, Philippines



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