Catanduanes State University
The Catanduanes State University (CatSU) is a research and coeducational higher education institution and a green university in Catanduanes, Philippines. It is an ISO 9001:2015 certified public university. The main campus is located in Calatagan, Virac. This institution is categorized as SUC Level III-A. It was established on June 19, 1971, by virtue of Republic Act 6341, authored by the Catanduanes Congressman Jose M. Alberto, which converted the Virac National Agricultural and Trade School into the Catanduanes State Colleges. On July 8, 1972, Republic Act 6590 provided for the opening of additional courses at CSC. It was elevated to university status in October 2012. Catanduanes State University is a comprehensive Higher Education Institution in the island province of Catanduanes and one of the dynamic SUCs in the region, offering a wide range of academic programs. History The beginning of Catanduanes State University (CatSU) dates back to June 18, 1961, when the enactment of Republic Act 3398 called for the establishments of Virac National and Agricultural Trade School (VNATS). On October 19, 2012, President Benigno S. Aquino III signed Republic Act No. 10299 converting Catanduanes State Colleges (CSC) into Catanduanes State University (CatSU). On January 31, 2022, CatSU Board of Regents approved 11 new curricular programs to be applied with the Commission on Higher Education. The eleven academic programs are as follows: Juris Doctor, Doctor of Medicine, MA in Nursing, BS Public Health, BS Radiologic Technologist, BS Medical Technology, BS Marine Engineering and Naval Architecture, BS Marine Transportation, BS Forestry, BS Fisheries (major in Ocean Science) and BS Textile Engineering. Timeline June 18, 1961 - The enactment of Republic Act 3398 called for the establishments of Virac National and Agricultural Trade School (VNATS) June 19, 1971 - Republic Act (RA) 6341 authored by Congressman Jose M. Alberto, converted VNATS into Catanduanes State Colleges (CSC) December 1, 1971 - Started offering courses such as Associate in business education, Associate in commerce, Bachelor of Science in education, and Master of Arts in education, and Master of Arts in commerce. July 8, 1972 - By virtue of R.A 6590 started offering additional courses July 22, 1996 - The Tenth Congress of the Republic of the Philippines enacted and approved Republic Act No. 8292, which provides uniform composition and powers of the governing board, the manner of appointment and term of office of the President of chartered state universities and colleges, and for other purposes. October 31, 1999 - The Catanduanes Agricultural and Industrial College (CAIC) was integrated to Catanduanes State Colleges (CSC) March 29, 2011 - House Bill No. 4170, An act converting the Catanduanes State Colleges in the province of Catanduanes, into a State University to be known as the Catanduanes State University, and appropriating funds therefor’’ was filed by Congressman Cesar V. Sarmiento and co-authored by Congressman Juan Edgardo M. Angara. July 14, 2011 - Dr. Minerva I. Morales was elected as the sixth and the last President of the Catanduanes State Colleges October 19, 2012 - President Benigno S. Aquino III