By Amiela Nicodemus, Mhervin Viray and Arvin Joseph Maclang
Change is constant, and Bulacan State University (BulSU) proves it to be true as it shuffled its officials and overhauled the university leadership, June 1.
With Board Resolution no. 12, s. 2013 approved, each official was given two terms or six years in office through the nomination of the university’s academic council.
“We would like to develop more people kasi if we will be there forever kawawa naman ‘yong iba na may talent. Isa sa mga advocacy ko is human development or to give chance to people to be in a position and prove his work, in other words kung may kakayahan [sila] bakit hindi bigyan ng break,” said President Dr. Mariano De Jesus.
The aftermath
After getting approved for their new positions, the designated deans and directors took charge of the responsibilities of the previous administration that they have replaced.
After 26 years in service, structural engineer and professor Engr. Romeo Robles got promoted as dean of the College of Engineering (COE) and replaced Dr. Nicanor Dela Rama, who is now the Dean for Student Affairs and Services of BulSU.
The College of Social Sciences and Philosophy also has its new dean in the person of Marwin Dela Cruz, who was given a one year shot for the position for topping the nominations and getting no objections, despite not having yet his doctorate degree.
“Actually pwede pang i-appeal for two years ‘tong position. Pero wala na akong balak. I gave service to the campus even though hindi ako dean. President Ombudsman na ako. Okay na ‘ko do’n,” said CSSP Dean Dela Cruz.
Meanwhile, some colleges turn over its leadership to its former assistant dean, like in the College of Architecture and Fine Arts (CAFA), which is now headed by Ma. Teresita Gopez with Danny Capili as the assistant dean, while Nerisa Viola was chosen to lead and Angelina Cinco to be her associate in the College of Home Economics (CHE).
Similarly, in the College of Industrial Technology (CIT), former assistant dean Dolly Maroma advanced as the new dean together with Warlito Galita as her assistant dean, same as with College of Science (CS) Dr. Edgardo Santos.
“Expected ko ‘yong pagiging dean, [for the] past five years kasi, assistant dean na ako. Quite prepared na ako at halos the same work lang din naman no’ng assistant ako dati ni Dean Nora Tan,” said CS Dean Santos.
In the College of Education, former assistant Teody San Andres replaced Dr. Luzviminda Tantoco for the deanship; whereas, Dr. Bonifacio Cunanan was designated as dean with Yolanda Villavicencio as his assistant for the College of Arts and Letters.
Meanwhile, the College of Business Administration (CBA) retained Helen Baesa as its dean, while Resurecion Marcelo was assigned the new dean of the College of Physical Education, Recreation and Sports.
New leadership was also given for several administrative offices including the Alumni Office having former CoEd Dean Luzviminda Tantoco as its director while Officer Ronaldo Asuncion was designated for the Electrical Office.
After serving as the dean of CAFA, Architect Ma. Saturnina Parungao heads again the Project Management Office after 14 years. On the other hand, the General Services Office is now headed by Engr. Romulo Panotes, Jr., while Margarita Dorothy Reyes was assigned as the Hostel Manager.
Mr. Crisanto Galvez was assigned for Public Employment Service Office; whereas, Josefina Ochoa was the new director for the Scholarship's Office. Nominated as the new director for Security Services was Engr. Felizardo Camilon and for Sentro ng Edukasyon para sa Ekonomiya at Kalikasan (SEEK) was Emelita Laganao.
On the other hand, other positions were not replaced by new office heads, like Sarmiento campus which is still headed by Pedro Abanador, the Bustos Campus which is still administrated by Alberto Valenzuela, Hagonoy Campus with Ladislao Marcelo and Meneses Campus with Remigio Musca, its campus administrator.
“Mayro’n ibang na-retain for some reason, one reason is ‘di pa nila talaga tapos ‘yong term of office, at least naka-six years sila. Katulad no’ng sa Bustos at Meneses [campuses] na-retain,” De Jesus said.
The Laboratory High School is still also headed by Angel Caparas.
Meanwhile, Joseph Roy Celestino and Dr. Romulo Mercado Jr. of the Office of the Student Organizations and of the Office of the Student Publications (OSP), respectively, also retained their post as office director.
“I feel so overjoyed. The feeling was unexplainable actually. Only few in the administrative council were retained in the position. I’m personally happy because it is part of the accomplishments that I achieved last academic year,” OSP Director Mercado said.
Unsettled tasks
With the selection done, settling down to their offices brought on concerns ready on the table.
CIT is currently gearing up for their upcoming accreditation where they aim to grab the title as Center for Production in each major of their courses.
“Nag-request na kami for equipments like wheel alignment, CNC machine para sa machine shop namin. Para naman sa food tech, bagong ovens, stainless lab table at fire extinguishers. Lahat ng ito ay inaasahan namin na magawan ng paraan o maibigay bago ang aming accreditation,” said CIT Dean Maroma.
Meanwhile, to address the demands of CBA’s growing population, the college’s incumbent dean requested the president a new building for their college.
“Nag-request kami kasama ng assoc dean, even our area chair, kay president na bigyan kami ng bagong building, sabi ko na, sir dumarami na kami, ‘yon naman ay parang lambing lang sa isang tatay, then during the meeting ini-announce na niya na may ibibigay nga siyang building for CBA,” said CBA Dean Helen Baesa.
The project is now on bidding process.
In the same way, the new head of COE also now has plans on how to address some of the colleges’ concerns such as accommodating their large student population and maximizing their existing facilities.
"Balak kong mag-extend pa ang building ng COE, magkakaroon ng isa pang floor. Structural engineer din naman kasi ako. Pinatanggal ko na rin yong GSO office kasi gusto kong i-revive ‘yong elevator," said COE Dean Robles.
This plan of the new COE Dean gained mixed feedbacks from the college’s studes.
"Maganda 'yon kasi madadagdagan ng rooms para hindi na tayo manghihiram ng rooms sa iba [other college], pero sa ngayon wala pa akong nakikitang improvement. Hindi ko pa siya ramdam, wala pa talaga ngayong nagbabago sa building sa pamamalakad ng COE," said Jhomel Vicente, a second year Engineering student.
With the new heads taking steps on these concerns, students also have their expectations for their college now that it is under new management.
“Si Dean [Nicanor Dela Rama] kasi dati nagra-rounds ‘yon. Tinitingnan n’ya talaga ‘yong mga profs na may klase ng seven am kung pumapasok. Sana malampasan niya pa ‘yong mga nagawa ni Dean Dela Rama at ma-improve n’ya pa ‘yong mga existing policies,” said Sahara Ragudo of BSIE 5A.
A total of 26 positions including 10 college deans, five college assistant deans, and 11 administration offices changed their leaderships
With Board Resolution no. 12, s. 2013 approved, each official was given two terms or six years in office through the nomination of the university’s academic council.
“We would like to develop more people kasi if we will be there forever kawawa naman ‘yong iba na may talent. Isa sa mga advocacy ko is human development or to give chance to people to be in a position and prove his work, in other words kung may kakayahan [sila] bakit hindi bigyan ng break,” said President Dr. Mariano De Jesus.
The aftermath
After getting approved for their new positions, the designated deans and directors took charge of the responsibilities of the previous administration that they have replaced.
After 26 years in service, structural engineer and professor Engr. Romeo Robles got promoted as dean of the College of Engineering (COE) and replaced Dr. Nicanor Dela Rama, who is now the Dean for Student Affairs and Services of BulSU.
The College of Social Sciences and Philosophy also has its new dean in the person of Marwin Dela Cruz, who was given a one year shot for the position for topping the nominations and getting no objections, despite not having yet his doctorate degree.
“Actually pwede pang i-appeal for two years ‘tong position. Pero wala na akong balak. I gave service to the campus even though hindi ako dean. President Ombudsman na ako. Okay na ‘ko do’n,” said CSSP Dean Dela Cruz.
Meanwhile, some colleges turn over its leadership to its former assistant dean, like in the College of Architecture and Fine Arts (CAFA), which is now headed by Ma. Teresita Gopez with Danny Capili as the assistant dean, while Nerisa Viola was chosen to lead and Angelina Cinco to be her associate in the College of Home Economics (CHE).
Similarly, in the College of Industrial Technology (CIT), former assistant dean Dolly Maroma advanced as the new dean together with Warlito Galita as her assistant dean, same as with College of Science (CS) Dr. Edgardo Santos.
“Expected ko ‘yong pagiging dean, [for the] past five years kasi, assistant dean na ako. Quite prepared na ako at halos the same work lang din naman no’ng assistant ako dati ni Dean Nora Tan,” said CS Dean Santos.
In the College of Education, former assistant Teody San Andres replaced Dr. Luzviminda Tantoco for the deanship; whereas, Dr. Bonifacio Cunanan was designated as dean with Yolanda Villavicencio as his assistant for the College of Arts and Letters.
Meanwhile, the College of Business Administration (CBA) retained Helen Baesa as its dean, while Resurecion Marcelo was assigned the new dean of the College of Physical Education, Recreation and Sports.
New leadership was also given for several administrative offices including the Alumni Office having former CoEd Dean Luzviminda Tantoco as its director while Officer Ronaldo Asuncion was designated for the Electrical Office.
After serving as the dean of CAFA, Architect Ma. Saturnina Parungao heads again the Project Management Office after 14 years. On the other hand, the General Services Office is now headed by Engr. Romulo Panotes, Jr., while Margarita Dorothy Reyes was assigned as the Hostel Manager.
Mr. Crisanto Galvez was assigned for Public Employment Service Office; whereas, Josefina Ochoa was the new director for the Scholarship's Office. Nominated as the new director for Security Services was Engr. Felizardo Camilon and for Sentro ng Edukasyon para sa Ekonomiya at Kalikasan (SEEK) was Emelita Laganao.
On the other hand, other positions were not replaced by new office heads, like Sarmiento campus which is still headed by Pedro Abanador, the Bustos Campus which is still administrated by Alberto Valenzuela, Hagonoy Campus with Ladislao Marcelo and Meneses Campus with Remigio Musca, its campus administrator.
“Mayro’n ibang na-retain for some reason, one reason is ‘di pa nila talaga tapos ‘yong term of office, at least naka-six years sila. Katulad no’ng sa Bustos at Meneses [campuses] na-retain,” De Jesus said.
The Laboratory High School is still also headed by Angel Caparas.
Meanwhile, Joseph Roy Celestino and Dr. Romulo Mercado Jr. of the Office of the Student Organizations and of the Office of the Student Publications (OSP), respectively, also retained their post as office director.
“I feel so overjoyed. The feeling was unexplainable actually. Only few in the administrative council were retained in the position. I’m personally happy because it is part of the accomplishments that I achieved last academic year,” OSP Director Mercado said.
Unsettled tasks
With the selection done, settling down to their offices brought on concerns ready on the table.
CIT is currently gearing up for their upcoming accreditation where they aim to grab the title as Center for Production in each major of their courses.
“Nag-request na kami for equipments like wheel alignment, CNC machine para sa machine shop namin. Para naman sa food tech, bagong ovens, stainless lab table at fire extinguishers. Lahat ng ito ay inaasahan namin na magawan ng paraan o maibigay bago ang aming accreditation,” said CIT Dean Maroma.
Meanwhile, to address the demands of CBA’s growing population, the college’s incumbent dean requested the president a new building for their college.
“Nag-request kami kasama ng assoc dean, even our area chair, kay president na bigyan kami ng bagong building, sabi ko na, sir dumarami na kami, ‘yon naman ay parang lambing lang sa isang tatay, then during the meeting ini-announce na niya na may ibibigay nga siyang building for CBA,” said CBA Dean Helen Baesa.
The project is now on bidding process.
In the same way, the new head of COE also now has plans on how to address some of the colleges’ concerns such as accommodating their large student population and maximizing their existing facilities.
"Balak kong mag-extend pa ang building ng COE, magkakaroon ng isa pang floor. Structural engineer din naman kasi ako. Pinatanggal ko na rin yong GSO office kasi gusto kong i-revive ‘yong elevator," said COE Dean Robles.
This plan of the new COE Dean gained mixed feedbacks from the college’s studes.
"Maganda 'yon kasi madadagdagan ng rooms para hindi na tayo manghihiram ng rooms sa iba [other college], pero sa ngayon wala pa akong nakikitang improvement. Hindi ko pa siya ramdam, wala pa talaga ngayong nagbabago sa building sa pamamalakad ng COE," said Jhomel Vicente, a second year Engineering student.
With the new heads taking steps on these concerns, students also have their expectations for their college now that it is under new management.
“Si Dean [Nicanor Dela Rama] kasi dati nagra-rounds ‘yon. Tinitingnan n’ya talaga ‘yong mga profs na may klase ng seven am kung pumapasok. Sana malampasan niya pa ‘yong mga nagawa ni Dean Dela Rama at ma-improve n’ya pa ‘yong mga existing policies,” said Sahara Ragudo of BSIE 5A.
A total of 26 positions including 10 college deans, five college assistant deans, and 11 administration offices changed their leaderships