SCHOOL: GENERAL INFORMATION ACADEMIC ADMINISTRATION

1.   School Profile

   a.      Location

·        NEUST Laboratory High School

·        Gen. Tinio Street., Cabanatuan City, Philippines 3100 

·        Tel no. / Fax No. – (044) 463-0226, (044) 464-3674

·        E-mail: neustmain@yahoo.com

·        Registrar Office - (044) 464-5281

b.     Objectives of NEUST Laboratory High School

1)  Provide high quality standard of teaching with emphasis on Science, Mathematics, and English.

2)    Provide opportunities for the acquisition of knowledge and skills which help develop the student's total personality and them to their part as active members of the community.

3)  Train the student to work independently and to thick critically thus applying the principle of self-activity.

4)        Equip students with advanced general knowledge that will enable them to cope with the college task.

5)  Develop and inculcate within the student positive human values and productivity skills necessary to nation building.

6)  Provide competent students who will contribute towards the transformation of society into a more just and humane society.

7)        Provide training and assistance to student teachers during their in-campus observation, participation, and practice teaching activities; and 

8)  Encourage and maintain relevant barangay-based extension service programs involving faculty and students.

c.    Mission and Vision

·        Mission

To develop new knowledge and technologies and transform human resources into productive citizenry to bring about development impact to local and international communities.

·        Vission

NEUST is a locally responsive and internationally relevant and recognized University of Science and Technology.

d.      The Tagline and Core Values 

·        The Tagline

Transforming communities through Science and Technology 

·        Core Values

Ø Nationalism

Ø Excellence

Ø Unity

Ø Spiritually

Ø Transparency

d.      History

The Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology started as a vocational course at the Wright Institute in San Isidro, Nueva Ecija where young Filipinos were trained in woodworking and basic telegraphy, the said vocational course lasted until S.Y. 1927-1928 when the general secondary education course was transferred to Cabanatuan City.

On June 9, 1929 the school was renamed Nueva Ecija Trade School (NETS) in accordance with Vocational Education Act 3377 of 1929. The NETS was based in San Isidro, Nueva Ecija, offering vocational opportunities to the youth of the province. The first and only vocational course being offered then was woodworking. That course was an addition to the existing secondary curriculum inherited from the Wright Institute.

To meet with the increasing demand for vocational education in province, on June 7, 1931 the trade school was transferred to Cabanatuan City. Enrolment increased; however, the program was interrupted in December 1941 by the outbreak of the Second World War in the Pacific.

After the war, the trade school immediately reopened on September 6, 1945 and rehabilitation programs took place. The trade school continued with its mission of meeting the vocational and manpower needs of the students coming from both Nueva Ecija and nearby provinces. On June 8, 1948, a course in dressmaking was opened and for the first time female students were admitted in the school. A few years later, a food and cosmetology course was also offered.

On May 28, 1953, the NETS was converted into the Central Luzon School of Arts and Trades (CLSAT) by the virtue of Republic Act No. 845. CLSAT was recognized as a center of manpower and vocational training for both the youth and the adults not only in the province but also in the whole of Region III. Series of developments continued until the CLSAT was converted into the Central Luzon Polytechnic College (CLPC) by the virtue of Republic Act. No. 3998 which was signed on June 18, 1964 by then President Diosdado Macapagal.

Thirty-four years later, under the leadership of then University President Gemiliano C. Calling, the Bill converting CLPC into NEUST was signed by House Speaker Jose de Venecia on February 19, 1998 and was forwarded to President Fidel V. Ramos on February 24, 1998. The bill lapsed into Law on March 27, 1998 as Republic Act. No. 8612, converting CLPC into a specialized university the Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology.

The leadership of Dr. Calling as the first University President ended up when he died on July 5, 2006.  The baton of leadership was turned over to Dr. Hilario C. Ortiz as Acting President and then finally, he was formally sworn into office on August 5, 2007 as the Second University President. On August 4, 2011, Atty. Hilario C. Ortiz, Ph. D. was again given another four year term as University President.   

Dr. Feliciana P. Jacoba was appointed as the third University President on February 10, 2016. Dr. Jacoba already made a mark on the history of NEUST as the first Woman President of the University.

The Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology has fourteen campuses scattered around the province, namely:

Ø Sumacab Campus, Cabanatuan City

Ø Gen. Tinio Campus, Cabanatuan City

Ø Atate Campus, Palayan City

Ø Fort Magsaysay Campus

Ø Gabaldon Campus

Ø San Isidro Campus

Satellite Campuses:

Ø Carranglan Off - Campus

Ø Gapan City Off - Campus

Ø Peñaranda Off - Campus

Ø San Antonio Off - Campus

Ø San Leonardo Off - Campus

Ø Talavera  Off - Campus

2.   Academic Supporting System

The NEUST system primarily composed of the Administrative Council which is composed of the Dean, Directors, and the General Administration which support the smooth operation of the University.

Shown below is the table of the designee in the KEY positions in NEUST Administration.

POSITION/DESIGNATION	NAME of DESIGNEE
University President	DR. FELICIANA P. JACOBA
VP for Academic Affairs	DR. RHODORA R. JUGO
VP for Administration Business and Finance SUC Vice President III	DR. HONORATO P. PANAHON
VP for Research, Extension and Training	DR. RACHAEL R. MORALDE
Board Secretary	DR. FRANKLIN T. DUMAYAS
Dean, College of Education	DR. ANGELICA O. CORTEZ
Director, Southern Academic Extension Campus; and, Director, Office of International and Domestic Institutional Linkages	DR. ERIC G. CLAUDIO
Director, Quality Assurance	DR. ANALYN M. GAMIT
Director, Publication and Public Information Office	DR. RONALDO F. PASCUAL
Director, Planning and Development Office	DR. SARAH C. ALVAREZ
Director, Extension Department	DR. MARIVIC  N. VILLEGAS
Director, Research Department	MR. GERVIN S. TANDINGAN
Director, Extension and Training	MRS. MARIVIC N. VILLEGAS
Director, Alumni and Placement Office OIC, Gender and Development Office	DR. ZENAIDA A. VILLARIAZA
Principal, Laboratory High School	MR. SEVIRINO C. FORTUNATO
Director, National Services Training Program	MR. RANDY BAÑEZ
Director, Building Maintenance and Office of General Services	ENGR. SHERWIN F. ALLADO
Director, Curriculum Evaluation and Development	MRS. LOURDES S. SORO
Director, Infrastructure and Development Office	ENGR. VIRGILIO N. DULAY
Director, Management Information System	MR. RANDY R. MALIWAT
Director, Sports Development	DR. JENNIFER L. AMARANTO
OIC, Human Resource Management and Development	DR. HONORATO P. PANAHON
Director, Moral Recovery and Spiritual Uplift Program	MR. RAYMOND P. SENIA
Chief Administrative Officer and Director, Auxiliary Services	MR. ANDRES T. CRUZ
OIC, Financial Management Office Budget Officer IV	MS. LORNA N. EJAR
Chief, Civil Security Services	MR. ROMEO E. LOPEZ
University Registrar	MRS. ADELA M. DE LEON
University Physician	DR. MARGARITA BELINDA V. GAMILLA
University Librarian	DR. CONSUELO J. ESTIGOY
Legal Officer II	ATTY. BENER O. BAUTO
Faculty Staff Union President	DR. ARNEIL G. GABRIEL
University Student Government, President	MR. MARIUS ADRIAN G. PABLO
Director, On-the-Job Training	DR ARJAY F. ORTIZ
Secretary, Administrative Council	DR. YOLANDA I. CAMAYA

3.   Teaching System

The teaching system in NEUST, whether in the Laboratory High School or college is similar to all Universities in Philippines, as the system was primarily derived from the western style. Majority of the teachers and faculty members exercising academic freedom as it is mandated by the law in the Philippines.

Some of the strategies used in Laboratory High School teaching are but not limited to following:

1. Role Playing	15. Film Viewing
2. Micro Teaching	16. Seminar-Workshop
3. Macro Teaching	17. Conference
4. Formulation of Analysis	18. Concept Mapping
5. Peer Tutoring	19. Small Grouping
6. Field Studies	20. Interview
7. Jigsaw	21. Panel Discussion
8. Discussions	22. Group/Individual Reporting
9. Brainstorming	23. Mnemonic Strategy
10. Buzz Session	24. Community Resource
11. Symposium	25. Inviting Resource Speaker
12. Simulation	26. Round Table Conference
13. Dialogue	27. Socialized Recitation
14. Debate

4.    Material and Other Learning Sources

NEUST also promotes the use of variety of materials for instruction and learning. It also encourage its faculty to create and produce learning materials such as books, workbook, worksheets, module, etc. This is evidenced by a set - up established by the university regarding the use of materials and other learning resources. The Curriculum Department is in - charge when it comes to the development, use and production of learning materials. The University also maintains and operate its own state of the art library with updated and latest collection of books and references. The University also have the strong on-line library system that is available for consumption of the students.

5.   Measurement and Evaluation System

The University has its also a system of implementing the use of Test for Measurement ans Evaluation. Basically, all summative tests to be given is subject to scrutiny. This is to check if the faculty members were able to prepare valid and reliable tests.

As part of the system, faculty members are required to submit a copy of Table of Specifications of Test and the test itself a week before the giving of tests. Faculty also developing scoring rubrics for authentic tasks made by the students. Aside from the traditional method of testing, NEUST also uses portfolio assessment to assess authentic learning.

6.   Curriculum

At the basic education level, the Department of Education (DepEd) sets overall educational standards and mandates standardized testsfor the K–12 basic education system, although private schools are generally free to determine their own curriculum in accordance with existing laws and Department regulations. This is why NEUST Laboratory HIgh School of the College of Education also conforms with the K to 12 law of the Philippines.

On the other hand, at the higher education level, the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) supervises and regulates colleges and universities, while the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) for technical and vocational institutions regulates and accredits technical and vocational education programs and institutions.

By law, education is required for thirteen years (kindergarten and grades 1–12). Institutions of higher education may be categorized as either public or private college or university, and public institutions of higher education may further be subdivided into two types: state universities and colleges and local colleges and universities.

The Laboratory High School of NEUST is under the supervision of the College of Education. The Laboratory High School utilized a specialized curriculum which is inclined more in Science and Research. Although different, but it still conforms with the mandated curriculum by the DepEd. The Senior High School of the Laboratory High School offers strands in Accountancy, Business and Management (ABM), General Academics (GAS) and the Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM).