Philippine Normal University Mindanao
Pamantasang Normal ng Pilipinas Mindanao | |
Former name | Philipppine Normal University - Agusan |
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| Motto | Truth. Excellence. Service |
| Established |
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| President | Bert. J. Tuga |
| Provost | Elvira V. Chua |
| Location | , , 8°36′31.68″N 125°54′39.96″E / 8.6088000°N 125.9111000°ECoordinates: 8°36′31.68″N 125°54′39.96″E / 8.6088000°N 125.9111000°E ⧼validator-fatal-error⧽ |
| Campus | Rural |
| Hymn | O, Alma Mater Ko |
| Colors | Royal blue and Gold |
| Website | www |
The Philippine Normal University Mindanao (PNUM; Filipino: Pamantasang Normal ng Pilipinas Mindanao), commonly known as PNU Mindanao, is the second regional branch of the Philippine Normal University located in the municipality of Prosperidad in the province of Agusan del Sur.
Aside from offering teacher education, it has initiated activities for the preservation of folk arts, music, dance and rituals of the Manobos and Higaonons of the province.
In 2012, PNU Agusan was designated as a Multicultural Education Hub[1] and was renamed as Philippine Normal University Mindanao in 2014.[2]
History[edit]
It was established in 1965 by virtue of Republic Act No. 4242[3] and opened on August 12, 1968.[4]
In its early years, the school offered the Bachelor of Science, in Elementary Education and Bachelor of Science in Community Development programs.
In 1982, the Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education major in English Language Teaching. Eventually, the specializations were expanded to include Mathematics, General Science, Home Economics, Filipino, and Social Studies.
This paved the way for the offering of graduate degree programs for the different subject areas as well as in educational management.
A new building for STEM building is expected to rise on the campus.
Academics[edit]
The university follows an outcomes-based teacher education curriculum and a trimestral school calendar.
Undergraduate Programs[edit]
- Bachelor in Early Childhood Education
- Bachelor in English Education
- Bachelor in Filipino Education
- Bachelor in Mathematics and Science Elementary Education
- Bachelor in Physical and Health Education
- Bachelor in Science Education with Specialization in Physics
- Bachelor in Social Science Education
Graduate Programs[edit]
- Master of Arts in Mathematics Education (Elementary School Teaching)
- Master of Arts in Mathematics Education (Secondary School Teaching)
- Master of Arts in English Language Education
- Master of Arts in Educational Leadership and Management
- Doctor of Philosophy in English Language Education
- Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Leadership and Management
Notable Alumni[edit]
- Lucila B. Langanlangan (Class of 1973), Executive Director of PNU Mindanao (2006-2011)
- Elena M. Borcillo (Class of 1976), retired Schools Division Superintendent of Iligan City
- Romeo O. Aprovechar (Class of 1983), Schools Division Superintendent of Agusan del Norte
- Imelda N. Sabornido (Class of 1990), Schools Division Superintendent of Tandag City
- PMaj. Charity Galvez (Class of 1993), Director, Regional Internal Affairs Services, Police Regional Office 13 and recipient of PNP Medalya ng Katanpangan
- PLt.Col. Vimellee R. Madrid (Class of 1996), Chief, Security Training and Management Division, PNP Supervisory Office for Security and Investigation Agencies
References[edit]
- ↑ PNU Board of Regents Resolution No. U-1865, s. 2012
- ↑ PNU Board of Regents Resolution No. U-2054, s. 2014
- ↑ Republic Act No. 4242 - An Act providing for the Establishment of Regional Branches of the Philippine Normal College and authorizing the appropriation of funds therefor, www.chanrobles.com (1965). https://www.chanrobles.com/republicacts/republicactno4242.html#.YJuVjWYzZQI
- ↑ https://www.pnumindanao.com/about-us
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