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This document provides a detailed history of the University of Santo Tomas (UST), focusing on its roots in 1611 and its development through the centuries. The text also offers details on the UST Faculty of Engineering and some aspects of its curriculum development.
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ENG 205 - Introduction to UST Engineering UST History PRAYER BEFORE STUDY by St. Thomas Aquinas Lord, true source of light and wisdom, give me a keen sense of understanding, a retentive memory and capacity to grasp things...
ENG 205 - Introduction to UST Engineering UST History PRAYER BEFORE STUDY by St. Thomas Aquinas Lord, true source of light and wisdom, give me a keen sense of understanding, a retentive memory and capacity to grasp things correctly. Grant me the grace to be accurate in my exposition and the skill to express myself with thoroughness and clarity. Be with me at the start my work, Guide its progress and bring it on completion. Grant this through Christ, our Lord. Amen. About the University of Santo Tomas History Thomasian Identity Vision and Mission Statements Directional Areas UST History - Video The University of Santo Tomas (UST) is the oldest existing university in Asia. In terms of student population, it is the largest Catholic university in the world in a single campus. The institution was established through the initiative of Bishop Miguel de Benavides, O.P., third Archbishop of Manila. On July 24, 1605, he bequeathed the amount of one thousand five hundred pesos and his personal library for the establishment of a “seminary- college” to prepare young men for the priesthood. Those funds, and his personal library, became the nucleus for the start of Miguel de Benavides, O.P. UST and its library. The founding of the University of Santo Tomas followed on April 28, 1611. With the original campus located in Intramuros, the Walled City of Manila, UST was first called Colegio de Nuestra Señora del Santisimo Rosario,http://www.ust.edu.ph/about/history and later renamed Colegio de Santo Tomas, On July 29, 1619 the Colegio was authorized to confer academic degrees in theology and philosophy. By November 20, 1645, Pope Innocent X elevated the college to a university. In 1680, it was subsequently placed under the royal patronage of the Spanish monarchy. In 1681, Pope Innocent XI declared it a Public University of General Studies allowing it to confer other degrees. In 1734 Pope Clement XII authorized the University to confer degrees in all existing faculties as well as in all others that might be introduced in the future. The Pope also approved the curriculum in the entire field of Pope Innocent X jurisprudence. During the British invasion of Manila in 1762, the University raised four companies of The expulsion of the Society of Jesus from the Philippines in 1768 left the students and professors numbering 400 men University each. These of saw Santo Tomas action as the only in battles institution against the of higher learning in the islands. British until 1764. In 1785 in recognition of the role of the students and faculty in resisting the British, King Charles III conferred the title of “Royal” to the university and formally granted it the status of a royal university. On May 20, 1865, Queen Isabella II gave the University the power to direct and supervise all the schools in the Philippines and the Rector of the University became the ex- officio head of the secondary and higher education in the Philippines. All diplomas issued by other schools were approved by the Rector of the University and examinations leading to the issuance of such diplomas were King Charles supervised by the Dominican professors of III UST. On September 17, 1902, Pope Leo XIII made the University of Santo Tomas a “Pontifical University”, and by 1947, Pope Pius XII bestowed upon it the title of “The Catholic University of the Philippines”. The University of Santo Tomas is the second university in the world after the Gregorian University in Rome to be granted the formal title of Pontifical University. The Gregorian University was allowed to assume this title in 1873. Pope Leo XIII The continuing increase in enrolment prompted the administration in 1927 to transfer the university campus from Intramuros to its present site in Sampaloc district, which covers a total of 21.5 hectares. The Intramuros campus continued to operate until its destruction during the Second World War. Since its establishment in 1611, the university academic life was disrupted only twice: once, from 1898 to 1899, during the second phase of the Philippine Revolution and the Filipino- American War, and for the second time, from 1942 to 1945, when the Japanese Occupation Forces during the Second World War converted the UST campus into an internment camp where around 2,500 allied civilians were detained. Buildings such as the Main Building, the Gymnasium and The photo shows hundreds of Santo Tomas camp an annex building behind the Main internees in front of the UST Main Building cheering their release (taken 05 February 1945) Building called the Domestic Arts building, were used as living https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Santo_Tomas_Internment_C amp#/media/File:Santo_Tomas_Internment_Camp_Liber quarters. The internees were ation_.jpg liberated by the U.S. forces on February 3, 1945. Throughout its more than 400 years of existence, the University has become the alma mater of four Filipino heroes: Jose Rizal, Emilio Jacinto, Marcelo H. del Pilar, Apolinario Mabini; Philippine Presidents such as Manuel Luis Quezon, Sergio Osmeña, Jose P. Laurel and Diosdado Macapagal; various Chief Justices of the Supreme Court, senators, congressmen, scientists, architects, engineers and writers, all outstanding in their chosen professions. It was visited by three popes, Pope Paul VI, Pope John Paul II and Pope Francis, and various heads of states and foreign dignitaries. UST Identity The University of Santo Tomas, the Pontifical, Royal, and Catholic University of the Philippines, is a Dominican institution of learning founded in 1611, under the patronage of St. Thomas Aquinas. Vision Faithful to its centuries-old tradition of excellence, the University of Santo Tomas envisions itself as a premier Catholic institution of learning in Asia, committed to the professional and moral formation of her stakeholders for social transformation. Mission The University, in pursuit of truth, guided by reason and illumined by faith, dedicates herself to the generation, advancement, and transmission of knowledge to form competent and compassionate professionals, committed to the service of the Church, the nation, and the global community. Motto: Veritas in Caritate (Eph 4:15) - “truth in charity” The Nine Directional Areas 1. Thomasian Identity: To form servant leaders who espouse Thomasian ideals and values as they collaborate with the University in the fulfillment of her mission and actively take part in the nation building 2. Leadership and Governance: To fully actualize a proactive, systematic, and mission-oriented University leadership and governance in order to be recognized as a premiere institution of learning in Asia 3. Teaching and Learning: To be a world-class institution of higher learning 4. Research and Innovation: To become an internationally acknowledged expert in pioneering and innovative research in the arts and humanities, social science, business management and education, health and allied sciences, science and technology, and the sacred sciences 5. Community Development and Advocacy: To become a vibrant community of evangelizers actively engaged in social The Nine Directional Areas 6. Student Welfare and Services: To promote and ensure student academic achievement and life success through responsive and empirical-based services of global standards 7. Public Presence: To be an institution of preeminent influence in the global community by taking a proactive stance in social, cultural, and moral advocacies and assuming a lead role in national and international policy formulation 8. Resource Management: To provide a conducive learning and working environment with state-of-the-art facilities and resources in a self-sustainable University through the engagement of professional Thomasian workforce who meets international standards and adapts to global change 9. Internationalization: To promote internationalization and integrate it into the institution’s strategic plans and initiatives for the purpose of preparing students for a productive engagement in the global arena of ideas and work The University Hymn The official hymn of the University was the winning entry in a national contest held in 1961, the 350th anniversary of the University. Its lyrics were penned by José Maria Hernandez, while the music was by the first Director of the Conservatory of Music, Dean Julio Esteban Anguita, and orchestrated by Fr. Manuel P. Maramba, OSB. As the embodiment of the University spirit, it is played with the intention to bolster morale and present the pride and unity of all Thomasians. Adapted from the UST Protocol Manual (2019) http://www.ust.edu.ph/about/the-university-seal-hym UST Hymn About the UST Faculty of Engineering History Vision and Mission Statements Outcomes-Based Education Framework Program Outcomes Thomasian Graduate Attributes The Faculty of Engineering of the University of Santo Tomas (UST) is the oldest engineering school in the Philippines. It was established on May 18, 1907, as School of Civil Engineering with one program offering leading to the degree of Master of Science in Civil Engineering(MSCE). In July of 1927, the Faculty of Engineering, along with the other faculties and colleges, was relocated to a “new building” in Sampaloc, Manila. The “new building,” designed by Fr. Roque Ruaño, O.P., an alumnus of the CE program, is known today as the UST Main Building. Reference: Mabini, M. C. (2012). The University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Engineering: The First 100 Years. Manila: University of Santo Tomas Publishing House In June 1930, the University offered BS Architecture program in the Faculty of Engineering. Two four-year Engineering programs were offered in 1934: B.S. in Chemical Engineering (BSChE) in the UST College of Liberal Arts and B.S. in Mining Engineering in the Faculty of Engineering. In 1938, the B.S. in Chemical Engineering Program was transferred to the Faculty of Engineering. Two years after, the University offered B.S. in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) and B.S. in Electrical Engineering (BSEE). In that same year, the Faculty opened its In 1949, B.S. enrolment to in Mining women. Engineering was phased out due to low number of enrollees. On the 25th of February 1950, the Engineering- Architecture building was inaugurated. In 1960, B.S. in Electronics Engineering (BSECE) was offered in the University. The official student publication of the Faculty of Engineering, Thomasian Engineer, released its first issue in the same year. In the year of 1977, the University opened B.S. in Industrial Engineering (BSIE) Program. Also, the Faculty was placed under the patronage of Blessed Jordan of Saxony. The Engineering-Architecture Building and Fine Arts building was renamed Roque Ruaño Building in 1979. UST Faculty of Engineering Vision Statement To be a premier Catholic institution in engineering education, research, and innovation in the Asia-Pacific Region UST Faculty of Engineering Mission Statement The Faculty of Engineering is committed to the pursuit of truth and the formation of technically competent engineers and technologists imbued with Christian values needed for the service of the Church, the nation and the global community. Outcomes Based Education Framework The SEAL of Thomasian Education Thomasian Graduate Attributes (ThOGAS) The University of Santo Tomas, in pursuit of truth, guided by reason and illumined by faith, dedicates herself to the generation, advancement and transmission of knowledge to form competent and compassionate professionals committed to the service of the Church, the nation, and the global community. I am a Thomasian. I carry the SEAL of Thomasian education. I am a Servant leader, an Effective communicator and collaborator, an Analytical and creative thinker, and a Lifelong learner. With Christ at the center of my formation as a Thomasian, I am expected to demonstrate the following Thomasian Graduate Attributes (ThoGAs): Thomasian Graduate Attributes (ThOGAS) SERVANT LEADER Show leadership abilities to promote advocacies for life, freedom, justice, and solidarity in the service of the family, the local and global communities, the Church and the environment. Implement relevant projects and activities that speak of Christian compassion to the poor and the marginalized in order to raise their quality of life. Show respect for the human person, regardless of race, religion, age, and gender. EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATOR AND COLLABORATOR Express myself clearly, correctly, and confidently in various environments, contexts, and technologies of human interaction. Work productively with individuals or groups from diverse cultures and demographics. Show profound respect for individual differences and/or uniqueness as members of God’s creation. Thomasian Graduate Attributes (ThOGAS) ANALYTICAL AND CREATIVE THINKER Show judiciousness and resourcefulness in making personal and professional decisions. Engage in research undertakings that respond to societal issues. Express personal and professional insights through an ethical and evidence-based approach. LIFELONG LEARNER Engage in reflective practice to ensure disciplinal relevance and professional development. Exhibit preparedness and interest for continuous upgrading of competencies required by the profession or area of specialization. Manifest fidelity to the teachings of Christ, mediated by the Catholic Church, in the continuous deepening of faith and spirituality in dealing with new life situations and challenges.