Catanduanes State University (CatSU) is a research and coeducational higher education institution and a green university in Catanduanes, Philippines. It is an ISO 9001:2015 certified public university. The main campus is located in Calatagan, Virac. This institution is categorized as SUC Level III-A. It was established on June 19, 1971, by virtue of Republic Act 6341, authored by the Catanduanes Congressman Jose M. Alberto, which converted the Virac National Agricultural and Trade School into the Catanduanes State Colleges. On July 8, 1972, Republic Act 6590 provided for the opening of additional courses at CSC. It was elevated to university status in October 2012. Catanduanes State University is a comprehensive Higher Education Institution in the island province of Catanduanes and one of the dynamic SUCs in the region, offering a wide range of academic programs.

History

The beginning of Catanduanes State University (CatSU) dates back to June 18, 1961, when the enactment of Republic Act 3398 called for the establishments of Virac National and Agricultural Trade School (VNATS). On October 19, 2012, President Benigno S. Aquino III signed Republic Act No. 10299 converting Catanduanes State Colleges (CSC) into Catanduanes State University (CatSU). On January 31, 2022, CatSU Board of Regents approved 11 new curricular programs to be applied with the Commission on Higher Education. The eleven academic programs are as follows: Juris Doctor, Doctor of Medicine, MA in Nursing, BS Public Health, BS Radiologic Technologist, BS Medical Technology, BS Marine Engineering and Naval Architecture, BS Marine Transportation, BS Forestry, BS Fisheries (major in Ocean Science) and BS Textile Engineering.

Timeline

Organization and Administration

The Chairperson of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) serves as the Board's Chairperson while the President of the Catanduanes State University is the vice-chairman. The Chairpersons of the Committees of Higher Education of the Senate and the House of Representatives are also members of the University Board of Regents which are concurrent with their functions as committee chairpersons. The university students is represented by a Student Regent, which is also the President of the CatSU Federated College Student Council. While the Faculty Regent is nominated by the faculty members of the CatSU Federated Faculty Union. And the University Alumni are represented by the President of the CatSU Alumni Association. As of 2021, the members of the Board of Regents of the Catanduanes State University are:

President of the Catanduanes State University

Degree programs

Graduate school

The Catanduanes State Colleges Graduate School was formally opened in summer of 1972, initially offering courses leading to the degree Master of Arts in education with 213 students. In 1975, the offering was expanded to include Master of Science in management and in summer of 1976, Master of Arts in teaching practical arts was opened.

College of Education

The College of Education was one of the three pioneering colleges when the Virac National Agricultural and Trade School was converted to the Catanduanes State Colleges by virtue of RA 6341 in 1972. Laboratory Schools

College of Engineering and Architecture

Provide engineering education needed for personal growth, provincial and national development, as well as global competitiveness.

College of Humanities and Social Sciences

College of Industrial Technology

The College of Industrial Technology (formerly the College of Arts and Trades) was among the original colleges included in the charter of RA 6341, an Act creating the Catanduanes State Colleges. At present, the college is offering only the Ladderized Bachelor of Science in industrial technology approved per Board Resolution No. 63, s. 2012.

College of Business and Accountancy

The College of Business and Accountancy, formerly the College of Business Administration was one of the pioneer colleges of the CSC during its inception in 1972. The college continues to be an active member of the Philippine Association of Collegiate School of Business (PACSB), Philippine Council of Deans and Educators in Business (PCEDEB), Association of Marketing Educators (AME), Council of Management Educators (COME), and Philippine Association of Educators in Office Administration Foundation, Inc. (ENEDA). Accountancy and Accounting Related Courses Business Education and Management

College of Health Sciences

College of Information & Communication Technology

College of Sciences

The College of Arts and Sciences is one of the pioneer colleges of the CSC when Republic Act No. 6341 converting the Virac National Agricultural and Trade School to Catanduanes State Colleges, was passed by Congress on June 19, 1971.

College of Agriculture and Fisheries

Formerly College of Agriculture, it began its operation in 1972 when Republic Act 6590, an Act amending RA 6341, which authorizes the CSC Board of Trustees to open additional courses, was implemented. A total of 113 initial enrollees posted during the 1st semester of SY 1972–1973. In 2006, the college became an accredited member of the Association of Colleges of Agriculture in the Philippines (ACAP).

Catanduanes State University – Panganiban Campus

Laboratory Schools

Accredited Programs

Center of Development

Level III – Reaccredited

Level II – Reaccredited

Level I

Catanduanes State University – Panganiban Campus

Campuses

Main campus

Located in Calatagan, Virac, Catanduanes. The campus houses the Graduate School, College of Agriculture and Fisheries, College of Arts and Sciences, College of Business and Accountancy, College of Education, College of Health Sciences, College of Engineering, University College of Education - Integrated Laboratory School-Elementary and Laboratory School-High School Department, College of Information and Communications Technology, College of Industrial Technology and The university Research Extension Program Center.

Panganiban campus

Located in Sta. Ana, Panganiban, Catanduanes. Courses offered in this campus are Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, Secondary Education, Industrial Education, Technical Teacher Education, Agriculture, Industrial Education and Two-Year Certificate in Agricultural Science. It manages Laboratory High school that specializes Science and Mathematics.

Recognition and distinctions

The Catanduanes State University (CSU) was categorized as SUC Level III-A and one of PASUC-AIM Philippines’ Top 19 State Universities and Colleges in the Country with High Business Potential in Land and Equipment Assets, Human Resources, and Technological Capital. The university was also the recipient of Center of Development in Teacher Education award. The province of Catanduanes declared the university as Provincial Institute of Agriculture.

Recognition

CatSU was accorded the status of Center of Development (COD) in Business Administration by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED).

University Library

It caters mostly to students of the tertiary level, but it also renders service to secondary and elementary students who have their own respective mini libraries. It is also open to researchers from other institutions/agencies.

Student services

Students

Organizations, fraternities and sororities

CENTRAL ORGANIZATIONS COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND FISHERIES COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND ACCOUNTANCY PANGANIBAN CAMPUS

University publications

Affiliations

Catanduanes State University is a member of the Philippine Association of State Universities and Colleges (PASUC) and its athletic association, the State Colleges and Universities Athletic Association (SCUAA) and participates in all events.