Saint Michael's College of Laguna
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Saint Michael's College of Laguna (SMCL) is a school in Biñan, Laguna, Philippines
formerly known as Biñan College. SMCL was founded by the nine Limaco sisters, on August 25, 1975. The school was named after the Limaco patriarch, Miguel, a philanthropist. Two of the Limaco sisters played key roles in its founding. Pura Limaco provided the financial support for the school's operations, while Milagros Limaco, a teacher, was later elected as the Chairman of the Board and Director of the school.
In 2008, the Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities Commission on Accreditation (PACUCOA), awarded SMCL with a Level III Reaccreditation Status for its Liberal Arts, Business Administration and Teacher Education (Elementary and Secondary) programs. In 2010, the Nursing, Grade School, and High School programs received Level I Fomal Accreditation. It was also granted Deregulated Status by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) in 2003 which was retained for another five years starting in 2009 through a Commission en banc decision.
The school has ten main academic buildings, namely:
School of Education and Liberal Arts
School of Business Administration
Institute of Nursing
Institute of Hospitality Management and Allied Courses
Institute of Computer Studies
Basic Education Division
Polytechnic courses accredited by Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA)
(FAAP) certified the grant.
partner (GK1MB school).
(UMAP).
Philippines
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formerly known as Biñan College. SMCL was founded by the nine Limaco sisters, on August 25, 1975. The school was named after the Limaco patriarch, Miguel, a philanthropist. Two of the Limaco sisters played key roles in its founding. Pura Limaco provided the financial support for the school's operations, while Milagros Limaco, a teacher, was later elected as the Chairman of the Board and Director of the school.
In 2008, the Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities Commission on Accreditation (PACUCOA), awarded SMCL with a Level III Reaccreditation Status for its Liberal Arts, Business Administration and Teacher Education (Elementary and Secondary) programs. In 2010, the Nursing, Grade School, and High School programs received Level I Fomal Accreditation. It was also granted Deregulated Status by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) in 2003 which was retained for another five years starting in 2009 through a Commission en banc decision.
Campus
The SMCL campus is located at Bo. Platero in the City of Biñan, Province of Laguna.The school has ten main academic buildings, namely:
- Segunda Limaco Hall - The SL Hall houses the Office of the President, the Board Room, the Business Services Office, the Information Technology Office, the Grade School Principal's Office, the Grade School Faculty Room, the Grade School Science Laboratory, and classrooms for both SMCL Grade School and College Division.
- Pura Limaco Hall - I - The PL-I Hall houses the High School Faculty Room, the SMCL High School Principal's Office, the Central Student Council's office, the Chemistry and Biology Laboratories, and the Center for the Performing Arts.
- Miguel Limaco Hall - The ML Hall is considered as the IT building. In the ground floor are Grade School classrooms, the Amazing Angels Room (Exhibit Area) and the Career and Counseling Services Center. The second floor is dedicated to multimedia rooms and computer laboratories. The classrooms for the High School seniors are located in the third floor.
- Pura Limaco Hall - II - The PL-II Hall is the College Building where most academic classes in all areas are held. In the second floor are the Faculty Rooms of the IN and the SBA. The IN and SBA Deans' office are also found here. The third floor houses the Science Laboratories, the Office Simulation Room, and the Pura Limaco Seminar Room.
- St. Theodore Hall - The STH is a multi-purpose hall where sports and cultural activities, seminars, conventions, and convocations are held.
- St. Marie Paz Hall - The SMP Hall is the main building for Technology and Livelihood Education courses. The cafeteria is also found in the hall's ground floor.
- St. Louise Early Childhood Center - The SLECC houses rooms for Pre-school classes.
- Milagros Limaco Learning Resource Center - The MLLRC is the campus library. The ground floor is where the Basic Education library is. Aside from the circulation and reserve section in the second floor, the reading area of the College Division and the Internet Section are also found in the second floor. The third floor (which was the multimedia floor until 2005) was converted into a reading area for the College Division.
- St. Mary's Conference Center - The SMCC is the mock/simulation hotel for Hospitality Management students. Adjacent to the hall is the St. Beatrice Ballroom.
- Milagros L. Limaco Hall - The MLL Hall is the hall facing the national highway. Found in this hall are the Admission Office, Center for Students and Co-curricular Affairs, Office of Student Services, Registrar's Office, Safety and Security Unit, Center for Social Action, Student Publications Office, Faculty Room for SELA, SELA Dean's Office, Speech Laboratory, Virtual Hub (multimedia demo room), and the Our Lady of Guadalupe Simulation Hospital.
Academic programs
College DivisionSchool of Education and Liberal Arts
- Dean: Rosalina M. De Guzman, Ph.D.
- Bachelor of Secondary Education
- Majors: English, Filipino, Social Studies and Mathematics
- Bachelor of Elementary Education
- Specializations: Pre-School Education and Content Courses
- Bachelor of Arts in English
- Bachelor of Arts in Filipino
- Bachelor of Secondary Education
School of Business Administration
- Dean: Victor C. Manabat, DBA
- Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
- Majors: Management Accounting, Management, Information Services Management
- Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Institute of Nursing
- Chair: S'myrnah D.M. Roque
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Institute of Hospitality Management and Allied Courses
- Chair: Ma. Linda D. Pio
- Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management
- Major: Hotel and Restaurant Management
- Associate in Hotel and Restaurant Management
- Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management
Institute of Computer Studies
- Chair: Reynante M. Francia
- Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
- Associate in Computer Technology
Basic Education Division
- SMCL High School (First to Fourth Year)
- Acting Principal: Emily A. Almendral
- Program Chairs for Academic Year 2011-2012
Area Program Chair Filipino Amor A. Alemania English Ness R. Cuevas Mathematics Emily A. Almendral Science and TLE Ofelia V. Custodio Araling Panlipunan Randy D. Punzalan, Ed.D. Music, Arts, Physical Education and Health Randolf D. David/Ferdinand M. Alvara Values Education Marife M. Remoto
- SMCL Grade School (Primary to Intermediate Grades)
- Principal: Elena R. Manalo
Polytechnic courses accredited by Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA)
- Barista
- Housekeeping
- Commercial Cooking
- Food and Beverage Services
- Bartending
- Front Office Services
- Baking/Pastry Production
- Computer Hardware Servicing
- Programming
Accreditation
In 2008-2010, Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities Commission on Accreditation (PACUCOA) accredited the school. The Federation of Accrediting Agencies of the PhilippinesFederation of Accrediting Agencies of the Philippines
Federation of Accrediting Agencies of the Philippines , was established in 1977 and is authorized by the Philippine Commission on Higher Education to certify the quality levels of accredited programs at the tertiary level, for the purpose of granting progressive deregulation and other benefits....
(FAAP) certified the grant.
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- Level III Reaccreditation
- Bachelor of Elementary Education
- Bachelor of Secondary Education
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Business Administration
- Level I Formal Accreditation
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- SMCL High School
- SMCL Grade School
- Level III Reaccreditation
Corporate Social Responsibility
The outreach arm of the school is Lingkod at Pagmamahal ng Saint Michael's College of Laguna Foundation, Inc. (LINGAP-SMCL). LINGAP-SMCL is responsible for the three outreach programs namely literacy, livelihood, and health. A study on the program's effect to its beneficiaries was accepted in the 4th International Barcelona Conference on Higher Education (2008) of the Global University Network for Innovation (GUNI). SMCL is also a Gawad KalingaGawad Kalinga
Gawad Kalinga , which means to "give care" in Filipino, is officially known as the Gawad Kalinga Community Development Foundation, a Philippine-based poverty alleviation and nation-building movement....
partner (GK1MB school).
Academic Exchange and International Opportunities
SMCL offers international opportunities to its students. Aside from international practicum (in Singapore) for Hospitality Management students, qualified Education and Business Administration students may also avail of the academic exchange program. SMCL signed an agreement with Gyeongnam Provincial Namhae College, Gyeongsamnam-do, South Korea for a cultural and academic exchange. SMCL is a partner of University Mobility in Asia and the PacificUniversity Mobility in Asia and the Pacific
University Mobility in Asia and the Pacific is a voluntary regional association of government, non-government and/or university representatives of the higher education sector established in 1993 to enhance cooperation and exchange of people and expertise through increased mobility of higher...
(UMAP).
Financial Aid
The school has a number of financial assistance/scholarship grants for deserving students. Financial aid is granted to honor students, dean's listers, athletes, artists, and community workers. Grants are also given to some students in the form of tuition fee discounts.Student Life
Notable student organizations are the following:- College Student Council (Highest governing council of the College Division)
- Central Student Council (Highest governing council of the Basic Education Division)
- SMCL Golden Z Club (Winner for eight years, Emma Conlon International Award for Service)
- SMCL Z Club (Winner for three years, Emma Conlon International Award for Service)
- Michaelean Theater and Dance Co. (Cultural/performing arts group, July 11, 2011 Winner, Showtime - ABS-CBN)
- The Michaelean Herald (Official student publication, winner in the National Schools Press ConferenceNational Schools Press ConferenceThe National Schools Press Conference is the highest competition for journalism in both private schools and public elementary and high schools in the Philippines. Established in the year 1991 in pursuant to the Secretary. 1 Rule IX of Republic Act 7079 also known as Campus Journalism Act of 1991...
and Best Culture Writing Page of the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (Philippines)National Commission for Culture and the Arts (Philippines)The National Commission for Culture and the Arts of the Philippines is the official arts council for the Philippines.-History:In 1987, then President Corazon C. Aquino penned Executive Order No. 118 creating the Presidential Commission on Culture and Arts...
) - Youth for Mary and Christ (Religious movement for high school boys)
- Archangels Pep Squad/Blue Angels Dance Squad (Finalist, NCC PhilippinesNCC PhilippinesThe National Cheerleading Championship is the Philippines’ first and only cheerleading competition that employs American rules and regulations. The annual event, which started in 2006, is modeled after the US competitive cheereleading competitions...
) - SMCL Varsity Team
- Society of Student Volunteers
- Boy Scouts of the PhilippinesBoy Scouts of the PhilippinesThe Boy Scouts of the Philippines is the national Scout organization of the Philippines. Its mission is to imbue in the youth the love of God, country, and fellow men; to train young people to become responsible leaders; and to contribute in nation-building.The BSP was chartered under...
- Girl Scouts of the PhilippinesGirl Scouts of the PhilippinesThe Girl Scouts of the Philippines is the national Guiding association for girls and young women of the Philippines. Its mission is "to help girls and young women realize the ideals of womanhood and prepare themselves for their responsibilities in the home, and to the nation, and the world...
Institutional Affiliations
- Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities (PACU)
- Philippine Association of Private Schools, Colleges, and Universities (PAPSCU)
- University Mobility in Asia and the Pacific (UMAP)
- Association of Southeast Asian Institutions of Higher Learning (ASAIHL)
- Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE)
- Laguna Inter-institutional Consortium
- PAPSCU Excellent Academic Research Link
- CALABARZON Research Council
- Philippine Society for Educational Research and Evaluation
- Coordinating Council for Private Educational Associations (COCOPEA)
Notable alumni
- Board Placers
- Norma S. Sibiran - 9th Place, Midwifery
- Ellinley G. Alawi - 4th Place, Midwifery
- Anita A. Alitagtag - 4th Place, Midwifery
- Adorable Theresa R. Gonzales - 6th Place, Nursing
- Marisol R. Apacionado - 19th Place, Midwifery
- Felicisima T. Capuso - 20th Place, Midwifery
- Raquel M. San Pedro - 7th Place, Midwifery
- Jeniffer R. Aguilera - 15th Place, Midwifery
- Ruth J. Fuazo - 19th Place, Midwifery
- Rochelle Gay T. Gucor - 17th Place, Nursing
- Bobby A. Castillo - 18th Place, Nursing
- Lilia C. Tomas - 19th Place, Nursing
- Liwayway B. Bernardo - 12th Place, Nursing
- Marriane S. Carreon - 15th Place, Nursing
- Catherine B. Sison - 3rd Place, Nursing
- Media and the Arts
- Clark Rambuyon (Dance)
- Ryuji "Rui" Fortuna (TV, Modelling)
- Bea NicolasBea NicolasBea Nicolas, sometimes credited as Bea Nicholas is a Filipino film and television actress.-Filmography:-External links:...
(TV, Film) - Typecast (band)Typecast (band)Typecast is a post-hardcore/alternative rock band from the Philippines. Originally an underground act, they have surfaced on the mainstream Philippine music scene, while managing to hold on to their underground roots.-Career:...
Steve Badiola and Melvin Macatiag (Music) - Barbie FortezaBarbie FortezaBarbara Ambas Forteza, , is a Filipina actress and commercial model. She played the young Jodi in GMA Network's remake of the Koreanovela Stairway To Heaven and Cyndi Gomez in First Time....
(TV, Film) - T-Jay Medina (Palanca awardee)
- Jeffrey Hernandez and Mac Amarante (Theater)
- Business
- Leserie Paelmo-Paguio (corporate secretary and part-owner, Leslie's Restaurant)
- Anthony L. Almeda