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1970 1980 1990
1994 2002
1960 1971 The City Government of DLSU became the first university in
The University began Manila named DLSU as one the country to earn the highest
Ariston Estrada Sr. was
extending financial of the Ten Outstanding accreditation status from PAASCU
conferred the title Professor
assistance to deserving NGOs of Manila.
Emeritus, the first of such
students.
title given by DLSC. 2005
1981 The University had full The College of Computer Studies
1969 La Salle opened its The University shifted its internet connection. garnered Level III accreditation for
Elections for Student academic calendar from its BS Computer Science program.
Computer Center, the first
Council officers were held the traditional semestral DLSU Professional Schools, It was, at the time, the highest
school in the country to
at La Salle for the first schedule to a year-round Inc. composed of the program accreditation status ever
do so.
time. trimestral calendar. College of Computer bestowed by PAASCU to a higher
1973 Studies, the Graduate education institution.
1961 De La Salle College turned The University Research School of Business, and the
The Golden Jubilee
coeducational, opening Office and the External Information Systems and 2007
Scholarship, given to Research Office were Technology Center became DLSU engineering students and
its doors to 38 female
high school valedictorians established. These the newest member of the faculty designed, built, and raced
students into the Colleges
from La Salle schools, was became the precursors of DLSU System. the countrys first solar car, SINAG.
of Commerce, Engineering,
established. the University Research
and Arts and Science.
Coordinating Office. 1999 2009
The Student Financial DLSU participated in All classrooms were installed
Assistance Program was 1985 the First Lasallian Synod Internet connections, LCD
established to manage and The University Library was wherein members of the projectors, thin client computers,
systematize all scholarship inaugurated Philippine Lasallian Family and hi-tech computers as part of
programs of the institution renewed the Lasallian the Technology-Enabled Learning
1986 Mission. Environment (TELE) Project.
1975 DLSU was officially
2010
The College was accepted in the University The Star Scholars Program,
granted University status Athletic Association of the the most comprehensive DLSU further pursued its advocacy
in recognition of its Philippines. scholarship given by any on renewable energy with the
outstanding academic and university in the country, development of the countrys
professional contributions 1987 was introduced. second solar car, SIKAT. With the
to Philippine private DLSU, along with DLS-Zobel, support of industry partners, SIKAT
education. DLSU-Dasmarias, DLS- made a cross-country tour to raise
Health Sciences Campus, awareness on sustainable energy.
The Student Personnel and DLS-College of Saint
Services (SPS) was Benilde, established the
established. DLSU System.
DLSU is...
AUN founding member
...the only Philippine private university among the founding
members of the ASEAN University Network (AUN). Composed of
leading member universities and institutions in Southeast Asia,
the AUN was established to promote solidarity among members
and to further develop its regional identity by sharing human
resources.
..granted accreditation by PAASCU in different undergraduate programs - Level 4 accreditation: Civil Engineering,
Electronics and Communications Engineering, and Industrial Engineering; Level 3 re-accreditation: Accountancy, Business
and Economics, Education, Liberal Education, Science, Computer Science, and Engineering (Chemical and Mechanical).
...granted Level 2 re-accreditation by PAASCU in the graduate programs of College of Science, College of Liberal Arts,
and College of Education.
Innovation lab
...chosen by leading computer company Microsoft Philippines as partner for the establishment of the first-ever
Microsoft Innovation Center in the local academic sector.
The University DLSU s smart classroom is the first ever in The first school to be
opened its portal the Philippine academe. In 2000, it already connected to the Internet,
to the information had video conferencing capabilities and DLSU was recognized in
highway when it state-of-the-art equipment for desktop 1996 by PC Computing
established the presentations, with audio-visual players, Magazine as among the
Computer Center in overhead projectors, two-way video worlds universities with
1971, the first in the camera, and 42 computer units hooked to the best websites. It was cited together with
local academic sector to do so. In 1980, the Internet. University of Waterloo (Canada), Harvard
the Center expanded and became the University (USA), University of West Indies,
Planning, Information, and Computer University of Tokyo (Japan), University
Science Center (PICSC). In 1981, the of Limerick (Ireland), University of Cape
PICSC monitored the Computer Science Town (South Africa), University of Sydney
Department which offered the first (Australia), University of Hamburg (Germany),
undergraduate degree in Computer University of Zagred (Croatia), and Helsinki
Science. Four years later, the Computer University of Technology (Finland).
Science Department was formally
declared as the College of Computer
Studies.
With the aim of developing a To improve the way The College of Computer Studies (CCS)
multidisciplinary, collaborative learning teachers teach and students garnered Level 3 accreditation for its BS
environment, DLSU set up in 2003 the learn, DLSU institutionalized Computer Science program in 2005. It was
groundbreaking Biomedical Engineering in 2004 the Transformative at that time the highest
program, offered as a specialization Learning Framework, a program accreditation
under the BS in Manufacturing pioneering initiative that status ever received
Engineering and Management course. promotes student-centered learning. The by a higher education
A young discipline in the local academic transformative paradigm seeks to engage institution from the
scene, Biomedical Engineering aims students in deeper modes of learning and Philippine Accrediting
to develop professionals concerned inquiry, and to enable them to develop their Association of Schools,
with the application of appropriate analytic, critical, and creative thinking skills. Colleges, and Universities.
technology for the efficient delivery
of healthcare services and for the Likewise, the CCS Computer Technology
advancement of methods used for Department became the first Cisco Academy
diagnosis, therapy, and Training Center in the Philippines, which
rehabilitation. meant that the Department would be tasked
to implement quality assurance initiatives in
more than 140 regional and local academies.
About
DLSU
SOLAR POWERED CAR world champ soccer robots Wise messaging system
SINAG, the first Philippine solar car, Engineering faculty and To improve access to University-related
was designed and built by students and students led the Philippine information, La Salles Information
faculty of DLSU s College of Engineering. soccer robot team that Technology Center established in 2001
Driven by a team of La Salle students, it captured the gold medal in the DLSU Wireless Information Services
raced across the Australian sub-continent the Millennium Challenge (DLSU WISe), another first in the local
to a stellar finish at the 20th World Solar and the silver medal in academic scene. This allows community
Challenge. In pursuit of solar technology the Benchmark Category members to receive
research, DLSU also developed two more of the Fedaeration of International Robot- announcements, such
solar cars, one of which toured across Soccer Association World Cup 2000 held in as final exam schedules,
the country in 2010 and Central Queensland University, Australia. It UAAP standings, or class
another raced in the was a record first for a Philippine university. suspensions, via text
World Solar Challenge in messaging service.
2011.
In an effort to push its standards to the Every classroom at DLSU provides Internet The University and seven other La Salle
international level, DLSU in 2008 opened access and features LCD projectors, thin schools nationwide in partnership with the
its doors to the ASEAN client computers, and hi-tech speakers. Institut Polytechnique La Salle Beauvais,
University Network-Quality Under the Technology-Enabled Learning France established the De La Salle Food
Assurance (AUN-QA) Environment (TELE) Project started in Institute to provide a comprehensive program
for an assessment of its Academic Year 2009-2010, DLSU has on food and health. Established in 2011,
Chemical Engineering and created a learning environment that supports the Institute will examine
Economics programs. The transformative learning and food and health in its entire
Chemistry, Literature, and Psychology global connection. supply chainfrom the
programs also underwent the assessment production of food and
in 2010, and the Applied Corporate end user consumption to
Management, Physics, and Software logistical requirements and
Technology programs in 2011. environmental impact.
The AUN-QA gave positive feedback and
ratings based on the information provided
in the Universitys self-assessment report,
on-site verification of the documents, Physical empatHic computing
and interviews with selected stakeholders
including faculty, staff, students, alumni
The Center for Empathic Human-Computer Interactions (CEHCI) of the
members, and employers.
College of Computer Studies had a demonstration of the Philippines first
physical empathic computing space in November 2009 on campus. The space
is equipped with a sensor network to identify its current occupant, recognize
his emotions, and respond in an empathic manner via adjustment of ambient
parameters such as temperature, lighting, and background music.
Faculty Quick Facts
* *
1,090
Average number
515
Average number
of faculty
with masters degrees
of faculty per term
per term
300
Average number
of faculty
* Includes full-time, part-time, and academic
with doctorate degrees
service faculty in AY2010-2012 per term
Source: DLSU Institutional Accreditation
and Assessment Office
Facts
and
Figures
**
107
Externally-funded
project
**
**
64
204
Internally-funded
Interdisciplinary
research
research
DLSU
100 Eco
100%
Marathon
T.A.F.T.
Team
100%
100
Passing rate
Composed of
Passing rate students from
(Top Achievers in the Mechanical,
the Freshman Test Electronics and
100) Launched last Communications,
In the May 2011 year, the program and Manufacturing
Licensure Exam for recognizes high Engineering
Teachers school seniors departments and
In the May 2011 and
May 2012 Certified who performed guided by their
Public Accountant exceptionally faculty mentors,
Board Exam well in the DLSU the team built and
College Admissions designed the DLSU
Test (CAT). The top 100 Eco which
100 examinees of competed in the
the DLSU CAT will Shell Eco Marathon
be automatically Asia 2011 in Kuala
awarded this Lumpur, Malaysia.
distinction.
Grantees will
received 15%
tuition discount
every term and
other benefits
without service
clause.
Facts
and
Figures
10
186
RAMON V.
DEL ROSARIO
SCHOOL of
Business
113
137
college
of
Science
74
32 College of
254 133 College of
Computer
12
College Studies College
SCHOOL OF EDUCATION GOKONGWEI
ECONOMICS of of law
COLLEGE of
Liberal Engineering
ArtS
DLSU
FACULTY
RESEARCH
Source: University Research Coordination Office (URCO), Institutional Accreditation and Assessment (IAA) Office.
SCHOLARS
AT DLSU
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O BAL
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G C O N NE CTIONS
Number of members
per organization
66
International Association
of Lasallian Universities
ASEAN University
Network
26
183
Association of Southeast
International Federation
of Catholic Universities
93
United Board for Christian
Higher Education in Asia
14
39
number of titles of
encyclopedia and
specialized reference
sources provided by
Gale Virtual Reference
4,090 Library
1,250
number of selected
computer science
published by
Elsevier and hosted
titles of graduate by Science Direct
theses conducted
all over the world
about the Philippines
and its people,
available on-campus
at the Filipiniana
Thesis Section
4,000
1901
number of e-book titles
in the University Library
collection, both on and
off campus
The Hall has 14 floors of eco-friendly learning spaces and function areas where
the academic community can gather for relaxation, interaction with one another, and
official university activities. Interior areas of the building are named after various
parts of a life-giving and nurturing tree.
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Learning Commons
A central hub for learning, research, creativity and community
building
Jose W. Diokno
F ilipino nationalist, former
Philippine Senator, and former
Eduardo Cojuangco Jr.
Secretary of Justice
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
GS 1923, HS 1937 (valedictorian), San Miguel Corporation and Ginebra San
and BSC 1940 (summa cum laude) Miguel, Inc.
HS 1952
Alumni
18
As businessmen, we are
judged by our actions. The
Lasallian values helped
me by molding my business
principles, to make a profit
without trampling on the
hearts of the people I deal (I am) blessed to have been
with. It also reinforced educated a Lasallian and
my belief that yes, the having St. John Baptist de
Filipino can! La Salle as an inspiration
and model. Like him, I wish
to use my talents and gifts
to serve the poor. Like him,
I wish to teach minds, touch
hearts, and help transform
lives.
Elvira Lopez Bautista
President, Knowledge Channel Foundation, Inc.
AB Psychology 1981
Source: THE FUTURE BEGINS HERE, DLSU Centennial Coffee Table Book
L a sal l i an St ewa
Six
Finance
Secretaries
Jose T. Pardo
Former Secretary of Finance and Trade
& Finance of the Philippines and Chairman
of the Board, Philippine Savings Bank
Two
Central Bank
Governors
Facts
and
Figures
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rds o f Fi n ance
Roberto de Ocampo,
Former Secretary of Finance
Alberto Romulo,
Former Secretary of Finance, Foreign
Affairs, Budget and Management,
Executive Secretary, and Senator
Cesar Purisima,
Secretary of Finance, Independent Director, Energy
Development Corporation, Chairman of Executive Committee
of Ciba Capital, and Chairman & Managing Partner
of SGV & Co.
Source: THE FUTURE BEGINS HERE, DLSU Centennial Coffee Table Book
Alumni
The alumni are testimonies of a universitys excellence. DLSU is home to luminaries in business, public service,
education, the arts, and sciences who have made both Institution and the Philippines proud.
Joseph Bernardo,
Chairman Emeritus of the board of Aboitiz & Co.
Corazon Bitong,
Entrepreneur and owner of Bayo
George Blaylock,
President of Maynilad Water Services, Inc.,
former Secretary of the Interior and Local Government,
and former Secretary of Tourism President and General Manager,
Diamond Auto Group
Rolando Andaya,
Camarines Sur representative and former Department Martin Bonoan,
of Budget and Management Secretary Former President of Philippine Airlines,
Executive Vice President of the Economic Development
Senen Bacani, Foundation, and Chief Operations Officer
of CPJ Corporation
Former Secretary of Agriculture,
2006 Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year
Kurt Bachman,
Collegiate basketball star player and businessman Hernani Braganza,
Mayor of the City of Alaminos,
Michael Barredo, former Agrarian Reform Secretary,
former Representative of the First District
President, Philippine Sports Association
of Pangasinan
for the Differently Abled
Rene Buenaventura,
Vice Chairman of Equicom Savings Company
and former President & CEO, Equitable-PCI Bank
Jorge Buenaventura,
Project Director, One Million Trees and Beyond
Cirilo Bautista,
Palanca Literary Hall of Fame Awardee, Eric Buhain,
National Centennial Literary Competition Multiple SEA Games gold medalist
Grand Prize Winner, and DLSU University Fellow and and former Philippine Sports Commissioner
Professor Emeritus
Jorge Camara,
Edgardo Bautista, Humanitarian and recipient of three Presidential awards
Founder and President, Mirant Philippines Foundation
Macmac Cardona,
Ronald Baytan, Professional basketball player
Poet and professor
Alumni
20
Celso Dayrit,
Citizens Action Against Crime and Foundation
for World Wide People Power, Inc.
Former Philippine Olympic Committee Chairman
Jose Cojuangco, Jr.,
Philippine Olympic Committee President Alfonso de Lange,
Former Assistant to the General Manager,
US Shipping Board
Leila de Lima,
Jose Ma. Concepcion, Jr.,
Secretary, Department of Justice
Marjorie Evasco,
National Book awardee, Metrobank Outstanding Teacher
Michael Elbinias,
and Department of Trade and Industry
22
Raissa Hechanova-Posadas,
and Craniofacial Plastic Surgeon of the University
of Melbourne-Royal Childrens Hospital
Former Managing Director, Citibank Philippines
Jose Laurel V,
Former Governor of Batangas
Kim Henares,
Internal Revenue Commissioner
Salvador Laurel,
Former Vice President and
former Senator of the Philippines
Oscar Hilado,
Former PHINMA Chairman & CEO
and President of PHINMA subsidiaries
Carlos Ledesma,
Isidro Hildawa, President, Negros Navigation Company
Former Director for Visual, Literary, and Media Arts,
Cultural Center of the Philippines
RJ Ledesma,
Writer, humorist, and TV host
Albert Lim,
Former Secretary of Tourism
Angel Narciso,
Paul Stephen Lim, President, Information Imagina,
Playwright Incorporated
Jun Limpot,
Former professional basketball player
Shirley Lua,
Poet and DLSU faculty member
Guillermo Luchangco,
CEO and Chairman, ICCP Group,
owner of World Trade Center Manila
Antonio Oposa, Jr.,
Environmental lawyer and crusader,
DLSU College of Law Board of Advisers member,
and the first Asian to serve as a member of the Board of Trustees
of the Center for International Environmental Law
Cayetano Paderanga,
Ramon Magsaysay, Jr., Former National Economic and
Philippine Senator Development Authority Director
Joseph McMicking,
Father of industrial life insurance in the Philippines and lead Steven Paradies,
developer of the Makati business district SVP/CFO, Aboitiz Equity Ventures, Inc.
Alumni
24
Renren Ritualo,
Entrepreneur and professional basketball player
Jesse Robredo,
Vicente Paterno, Ramon Magsaysay awardee for government service
Former Philippine Senator
Mikee Romero,
Chairmand & CEO, Harbour Centre Port Holdings Group
Perry Ronquillo,
Leopoldo Prieto, Professional basketball coach
First commissioner of the Philippine Basketball Association
and former head coach of the Philippine National Basketball Team Ernesto Rufino, Sr. AFSC,
Businessman, Silver Star recipient, Knight of Malta,
Paolo Prieto, member of the Order of St. Gregory the Great
President and CEO, Inquirer.Net
Jose Lito Sandejas,
Derick Pumaren, President & Director, First Manila Management Corporation
Former professional basketball coach and President & Chairman of Erectors, Inc.
Andres Reyes,
Court of Appeals Presiding Justice
Cid Reyes,
Art critic, artist, and advertising executive
Harley Sy,
President, SMIC, Director,
China Banking Corporation,
and Treasurer of SM Land, Inc.
Jose Javier Reyes,
Award-winning film writer and
director
Joseph Uichico,
Henry Sy Jr., Professional basketball coach
Ricardo Ungria,
Vice Chairman, SMIC, SM Development
Corporation, and Highlands Prime, Inc.,
Vice Chairman and President of SM Land, Poet, artist, and NCCA Commissioner for Arts
Inc., and Chairman of Pico de Loro Beach
and Country Club, Inc. Marcus Valda,
Multiple SEA Games gold medalist for wrestling
Antonio Valdes,
Economist
Lorenzo Tan,
Jesus Antonio Villamor,
President & CEO, Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation
Bernardo Villegas,
Economist, TOYM Awardee, former DLSU Economics Department Chair and
Director of Graduate School of Business, and co-founder and SVP of Center
Gilbert Teodoro, for Research and Communication
Former Secretary, Department of
National Defense Ramon Villegas,
Writer
Deogracias Vistan,
Freddie Tinga, Former President, Landbank of the Philippines
Taguig City mayor and Solidbank Corporation
Gerardo Torres,
Fictionist and DLSU faculty member Martin Villarama,
Philippine Supreme Court Magistrate,
Tereso Tullao, Jr., former Senior Member of the Court of
Economist, Metrobank Outstanding Teacher, Appeals and recipient of Ulirang Ama Award
and DLSU Economics Professor for Law
Alumni
26
Victor Villavicencio,
CEO of Triple V Corporation, Kamayan, Saisaki
and Dads Chain of Restaurants
George Yu,
Walter Wassmer, Chair, CATS Motors, Vice Chair,
Senior Executive Vice President, Banco de Oro Sterling Bank Asia, and GSIS Trustee
Jason Webb,
Former professional basketball player and
Councilor, City of Paraaque
Robert Yupangco,
CEO-President Yamaha
Johnston Yuteekiong,
Catherine Yap-Yang, Vice President of Youngs Marketing
Ronaldo Zamora,
Broadcast journalist, Bloomberg
Television Network, Japan
Minority Leader in the Philippine House of Representatives,
former Executive Secretary and Bar topnotcher
Francis Ynfante,
Multi-awarded director;
2012