History of Naga College Foundation Inc. PDF

NCEAN Name: Kenneth Jomel A. Rodriguez Course: Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology 1-A DEVELOPMENT (BSMT-1A) Topic: History of Naga College Foundation Inc....

NCEAN Name: Kenneth Jomel A. Rodriguez Course: Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology 1-A DEVELOPMENT (BSMT-1A) Topic: History of Naga College Foundation Inc. KEY NOTES Naga College Foundation, Inc. is one of the oldest higher education institutions in Camarines Sur. Dr. Melchor T. Villanueva, an enterprising Tagalog founded the school in 1947. Being a public-school teacher, Mr. Villanueva “saw the great need for a quality yet affordable education for the Bicolanos”. Back then, there were no teacher colleges in Naga, and those who wanted to study to become educators had to go to Manila. As such, higher education was only accessible to the privileged. Dr. Villanueva ventured into the education industry using meager funds and with the help of friends. He started a school named Naga Teachers College in a rented vacant residential house along Peñafrancia Avenue in Naga City. The school started with an offering of a 2-year course in education with 114 enrolees. It also offered primary grades I to IV and later, intermediate elementary grades V and VI. In 1949, Dr. Melchor T. Villanueva acquired land properties in Barangay Peñafrancia bounded by Liboton St, with access entrance road from Peñafrancia Avenue. The school then offered High School classes. The school expanded its offering in 1950-51 by offering short term technology courses. It was also at this time its name was changed to Naga College, Inc. With the help of his family, Dr. Villanueva managed and nurtured the school and put up new buildings and facilities. Dr. Villanueva transformed the school into a foundation to realize his vision of leaving a lasting legacy to the region. In 1985, the Securities and Exchange Commission officially recognized the school as a “non-stock, non- profit” organization. The SEC also authorized the change of its name to Naga College Foundation, Inc. Under the leadership of Dr. Villanueva, Naga College Foundation, Inc. grew to become one of the premier educational institutions in the Bicol Region. From having 114 enrollees and a single 2-year course offering, the Foundation grew to having about 4,000 enrollees and 46 course offerings. Its current major flagship programs are Education, Criminology and Nursing. In the year 2000, after almost 53 years of leading and nurturing the school, Dr. Villanueva passed away. It was time for his children and grandchildren to continue what he started. In January 1999, the Foundation’s Board of Trustees elected Dr. Roland P. Villanueva, the eldest son of the Founder, as the second President of NCF. In March 2002, another son, Dr. Carlo P. Villanueva officially became the third president. Ms. Michelle Margaruite P. Hornby, the Founder’s grandchild, was chosen as the institution’s 4th president. Mr. Mario C. Villanueva, another grandchild, is the current president of Naga College Foundation, Inc. SUMMARY o Foundation and Founder: Established in 1947 by Dr. Melchor T. Villanueva, a Tagalog and public-school teacher, driven by the need for quality yet affordable education for Bicolanos. Initially called Naga Teachers College, it started in a rented house along Peñafrancia Avenue, Naga City. Page 1 of 2 o Early Growth: The school initially offered a 2-year education course and elementary grades (I-IV), later expanding to intermediate levels (V-VI). In 1949, Dr. Villanueva acquired land in Barangay Peñafrancia, offering High School classes and later expanding into short-term technology courses by 1950-51. The name was then changed to Naga College, Inc. o Transformation to a Foundation: In 1985, the school was officially recognized as a non-stock, non-profit organization by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and renamed Naga College Foundation, Inc. o Expansion: From an initial 114 enrollees and a 2-year program, the institution grew to around 4,000 enrollees and 46 course offerings. Its major flagship programs include Education, Criminology, and Nursing. o Leadership Transition: After Dr. Villanueva’s death in 2000, leadership passed to his descendants: o Dr. Roland P. Villanueva (eldest son) became the 2nd president in 1999. o Dr. Carlo P. Villanueva (another son) became the 3rd president in 2002. o Ms. Michelle Margaruite P. Hornby, the founder’s granddaughter, became the 4th president. o Mr. Mario C. Villanueva, another grandchild, is the current president. o Current Standing: Naga College Foundation, Inc. is recognized as one of the premier educational institutions in the Bicol Region, known for its continuous growth and dedication to providing quality education. KENNETH JOMEL.RODRIGUEZ BS Medical Technology Student Page 2 of 2