Graduate School Students Oriented

To enlighten the MPA, MBA, MAED, MAEM and MAE students with the existing policies, student services and development programs of the college, the Graduate School of Aldersgate College conducted an orientation program on July 17, 2010, 9:00am at the EZE Rooftop.
In her welcome address, Mrs. Prescilla A. Soriano, Senior Executive Assistant for Education (SEXAE) welcomed the students with appreciation behalf of the school administration. Quoting from a modern day author, she said that “the illiterate of the 21st Century will not be those who can not read and write, but those who can not learn, re-learn and unlearn”  the misconceptions, biases, prejudices and habits that are caused by culture.
It was followed by the presentation of the Graduate School faculty members and administrative staff by Dr. Elizabeth R. Pascual, ACGS Dean. Mrs. Florida N. Natividad of the Office of the College Registrar discussed the policies on completion of grades and issuance of Transcript of Records. Moreover, Dr. Divina Gracia Apolonio, Faculty Member and ACSHS Principal discussed the revised grading system and the responsibility of the students in the evaluation of teacher’s competencies.
Dr. Romeo M. Bicad, GS Faculty and SIHM Dean introduced the brief history of the college, the mission and vision and the Institutional Goals and Objectives. Moreover, Mrs. Emerson Castañeto, GS Faculty and Discipline Committee, discussed the school rules, regulations, proper attire and decorum in the campus.
The student involvement in the Professional Paragon and Graduate Research Journal were discussed by Dr. Romeo Yarcia, GS Faculty, in which he welcomes the students to submit their articles. Mrs. Rizalyn L. Esquivel, Head of the Research and Development Center, as well encouraged the students to undertake research works on the different facets of study and development.
The other services of the school which include the new cafeteria were discussed by Miss Anne Bernadette Dela Cruz, HRM Coordinator and towards the end, Mrs. Debora B. Sampaga, GS Faculty and AC Global Outsourcing Center Head, discussed all together the different development programs. In the afternoon, the different departments held the election of officers and first business meetings.
The program was hosted by Mr. Aurelio F. Polonio, GS Faculty and AC PIO.