western philippines university-graduate school

WESTERN PHILIPPINES UNIVERSITY

Graduate School

Presented By: Presented To:

DIOLIN V. HOMBRE ELSA P. MANARPAAC,Ph.D.Ph.D. in Ed.Ad. Professor- EDUC. 310Student Admin. Of Educ’l Tech.

NOEL L. GAURANPh.D. in Statistics

U.P. Los Baños

Graduate School Dean

Location

The Graduate School is in house at CAS Bldg.

VISION:

The Western Philippines University will be recognized internationally as a knowledge center for sustainable resource development and management.

MISSION:

The Western Philippines University commits itself to develop quality human resource and technologies for a dynamic economy and sustainable development through relevant instruction, research, extension and production activities.

OBJECTIVES:

To attain academic excellence and distinction for WPU as a major university in Region IV and BIMP-EAGA region.

To make higher education more accessible.

To increase efficiency and effectiveness of University’s programs and operational systems.

To strengthen research, invention, creative and extension output and develop and implement resource generation strategies.

To manifest strong commitment to rural development and environment.

To modernize the University.

Curricular Offerings WPU-Main Campus

PhD in Educational AdministrationPhD in Rural DevelopmentMS in Rural DevelopmentMS in Extension Systems ManagementMS in AgronomyMS in HorticultureMS in Agricultural EducationMaster in Public AdministrationMaster in Educational ManagementCertificate in Extension Systems Management

WPU-Puerto Princesa Campus

Ph.D. in Rural Development

MS in Rural Development

Ms in Marine Biology

Master in Public Administration

Master in Educational Management

Master in Electrical Engineering

WPU GRADUATE SCHOOL DIRECTORY

OFFICERS OF THE ADMINISTRATIONDR. CONCEPTO B. MAGAY University Presidents

PROF. JASON P. PENEYRA SUC Vice President

DR. ROSALIE S. NOSTRATIS VP for Academic Affairs

DR. RIA S. SARIEGO VP for Res., Dev./Ext. and Res. Director

MRS. DIANA Y. YARA VP for Admin. and Administrative Officer V

DR. NOEL L. GAURAN Graduate School Dean

DR. OSCAR G. NALZARO Graduate School Assistant Dean

PROF. LILY R. OCAPAN University Secretary

Organizational Structure of the Western Philippines University revised as per Board Resolution No.239,  s. 2009 dated June 5, 2009

PROGRAM CHAIRMAN WPU-Main Campus

DR. JULIE HOPE P. EVINA Educational Management

DR. MARCELINO JOJO L. TABAGO JR. Rural Development

DR. LOURDES S. ARCILLA Public Administration

DR. SUSAN M. GAURAN Agronomy

PROF. LITA B. SOPSOP Extension Systems & Mgt.

DR. MALOU O. MARZO Horticulture

WPU-PPC Campus

DR. FRANKLIN JOSEPH D. SOLITA Educational Management

DR. OSCAR G. NALZARO Public Admin./ Rural Dev.

DR. LOTA A. CREENCIA Marine Biology

FUNCTION COORDINATORS: DR. RIA S. SARIEGO Research and PublicationsDR. EULENIA C. PIZANA ExtensionPROF. DANIEL S. TABINGA Student Services

STUDENT SERVICE PROGRAM:

Head of Unit Student Service

PROF. DANIEL S. TABINGA Info. & Students Records

DR. NOEL L. GAURAN Scholarship & Student Org.

The Faculty

Specialization of Core Faculty

Published Research by the Faculty

Papers Presented by the Faculty

Admission Requirements:

STUDENT

RESEARCH

FINANCIAL INFORMATION The new rates of school fees for graduate students for school year 2008-09 are as follows:

Fees

Tuition Fee 400.00 (Masteral)/Unit, 450 Ph.D./unit

Registration Fee 50.00

Deposit 100.00

Medical and Dental Fee 50.00

Library Fee 100.00/sem

Publication (School Organ) 100.00

Student Handbook 50.00

Student Organization (GSO) 50.00

Student School ID 120.00

Internet Fee(semestral) 300.00/sem

Late Registration 50.00/day

Dropping/Changing of Subject 50.00/subject

Transcript of Records 100.00/page

Diploma Fee (incl. Printing) 100.00

Completion Fee/Authentication 50.00

LOA (Leave of Absence) Fee 25.00

Evaluation Fee 25.00

Student’s Academic Loading

The regular load is 12 units per semester and 6 units in summer. For Saturday classes, a student can take a maximum of 9 units during regular semester.

Should part of the student’s load be made up of “non credit” courses (i.e. undergraduate courses that are not intended for graduate accreditation but which nonetheless are required of a student to graduate accreditation but which nonetheless are required of a student to cover for deficiencies in his academic preparation}, the maximum load one could enroll is 15 units per semester. Research and teaching fellows of WPU shall be governed by separate policy.

Residence RequirementsThe maximum residence allowed is two and one summer for masteral at the University devoted wholly or partly to graduate work.

The Master’s degree must be completed within five calendar years and seven years for PhD. (excluding leaves from the start of admission.

Grading System 

Excellent 1.0-1.25

Very good 1.5

Good 1.75

Satisfactory 2.0

No Credit 2.25-3.0

Failed 5.0

Any grade below 2.0 will carry no credit to the degree program. To continue in the program, the student should have a weighted average of 2.0 or better.

Dropping of SubjectsApplication for changing, adding or dropping of subjects must be filed at the Registrar’s Office. Change in the registration, except for compulsory dropping of subjects is permitted within two weeks from the first day of classes during the semestral terms, and within the first three days during the summer term. Application for adding/changing of subjects for transfer to other classes must be course through the concerned graduate faculty and approved by the Advisory Committee Chairman.

Dropping of any course will not be permitted after eight weeks from the first day of classes during the semester and three weeks from the first day except for justifiable reason upon recommendation of the Advisory Committee Chairman and approval of the Dean. Unofficial dropping of any subject will mean a grade of 5.0.

Scholarship Grants:

Cong. Mitra Educational Aid Program

Cong. Antonio Alavarez “ Iskolar ng Bayan”

Gov. Joel T. Reyes Scholarship Program

PICTORIALS

The candidates for graduation after final thesis defense.

The MPA Graduates of WPU-PPC Campus.

Research forum

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Infirmary

WPU Sports Complex

WPU Main Gate

University Library

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