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Topic Page No.

The Blue Generals Command 1

Course Guide 2
The History of NMSCST 6
The Republic Acts Converting the Institution 7
NMSCST Key Officials 21
NMSCST Hymn 22
NMSCST Vision, Mission and Goals 22
NMSCST Core Values 23
Oral and Written Communication 24
Technological Perspective 29
Environmental Perspective 33
Community Development 34
The Entrepreneurial Perspective 38
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THE BLUE GENERAL’S

COMMAND

1. Access your learning materials thru the Google Classroom. You can
view/read your lessons there, like lecture videos, pictures, and pdf files. The
Google Classroom shall be also use as your submission bins for your activity
outputs.
2. Use your real name if you will contact your instructor using the FB
messenger. Your will not be entertained if the name is not found in the class
list.
3. Draft your answers before writing it in your activity sheets so that your
instructor can easily check your work.
4. Check your activity sheets if you have written your name and your
instructor’s name before submitting.
5. Observe office hours in raising your questions and concerns.
6. Make reading a habit so that you will not keep on asking questions which
most oftentimes are already stated/indicated in the instructions.
7. Believe that the best answer is an honest answer.
8. Be confident to share your thoughts and ideas.
9. Be courteous in asking questions if you are confused with the content or
activity.

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Course Title: NMSCST’s Culture of Excellence

Course Code: NCE

Course Description

NMSCST’s Culture of Excellence is about molding students for their holistic development. It
is a three-unit course that provides students with in-depth knowledge about the college.
The course introduces the core values (ASPIRE to INSPIRE) of the college which
aims to integrate such values into the lives of every NMSCians. It enhances the
student’s self-awareness in pursuit of living a life of excellence through inculcating
entrepreneurial mindset, involvement to community and love for the environment. It also
provides tools in molding the hearts and minds of the student through their spiritual and
physical well- being. This three-unit course will maximize the creative and critical thinking
skills of the students through various applications.

Course Outcomes
Upon completion of the course, the students must have:
✓ Discussed broad information about NMSCST;
✓ Promoted the college through various digital platforms;
✓ Performed responsibilities as NMSCian living with the core values of the college;
✓ Communicated and expressed self-confidently to various real-life scenario applying
the ethical standards of communication;
✓ Wrote written output with academic integrity;
✓ Practiced environmental care at home and to the community;
✓ Lived life with a culture of goodness and excellence and serve as role-model to the
youth;
✓ Used technology as primarily solution to the evolving society;
✓ Participated and get involved to various community activities; and
✓ Applied entrepreneurial mindset for global competition.

Class Code
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Study Schedule and Requirements

First Trimester: A.Y. 2020 – 2021
Activity Type of
Topic Instruction Points
No. Activity
1 History of Time Create a timeline of the history of NMSCST and 2 pts
NMSCST Mapping write its corresponding events. (outline/ each
enumerative form)
2 Mission & Essay What do you think will be the impact of the 10 pts
Vision of the Mission and Vision of the college to the entirety of
College the Province of Misamis Occidental? (At least 10
sentences)
3 NMSCST Sing & Watch the video tutorial of NMSCT Hymn thru 50 pts
Hymn Dance NMSCST PHATFIT 1 Youtube channel and
Video memorize the lyrics. Perform the NMSCST hymn
with 3 family members/friends as back up. (Dress
appropriately and submit your video in our google
classroom)
4 NMSCST Core Reflection Take a moment to think about how you view 10 pts
Values Essay change and doing new things (Are you comfortable each
with change? Do you try and avoid it?) and what (30 pts)
your comfort zones are?

Answer the following questions:

1. What are some examples of your comfort
zones? (e.g., not interacting with new people,
staying at home, etc.)
2. What do you think keeps you from outside of
your comfort zones?
3. Write down a commitment to doing something
outside of your comfort zone in the next week.
5 Ethics in Self- Guided with the Ethics in Communication, cite 20 pts
Communication evaluation personal experiences where you have violated the
right conduct of using communication to the
various persons in your life.
6 Academic Discussion Share your thoughts and experiences about the 40 pts
Integrity Forum forms (4) of academic dishonesty.
7 Technological Discussion Select 5 types of technology and share your 50 pts
Perspective Forum thoughts on the impact on the use of technology in
your life.
8 Environmental Vlog Identify 10 green practices in your home and 100 pts
Perspective provide short descriptions/explanations on how
Midterm these practices are done in your home. Include in
Examination
the video how it is done and the family members
who take care of each green practice at home. Use
the English language in creating your content
video. Upload it in our classroom. The length of the
video must be at least 4 minutes and a maximum of
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6 minutes. This video will serve as your midterm

examination. Make sure to do your best in making
the vlog. (Midterm Examination)
9 Community Essay As member of your community what development 20 pts
Development programs would you like to implement in your
community. Cite 2 community development
programs and how will the 3 principles of
community development be applied. (At least 5
sentences in every development program cited)
10 Entrepreneurial Essay Aside from the characters that you need to possess 40 pts
Perspective to become a successful entrepreneur, in your own
opinion what do you think are the factors necessary
to start a business? Cite 8 factors and describe or
state your reason(s) how it serves to have a
successful business.

Create a table like this:

Factors Reasons
1.
2.
3.

11 Entrepreneurial Vlog The island of Mindanao is known to be rich in 100 pts

Perspective (Project) agricultural resources. These agricultural products
have been the means of livelihood for the people. In
this activity, give yourself an opportunity to
become an entrepreneur. Think of an innovation
(food, crafts, beverages) that you can make out
from the available agricultural resources in your
community. Document it through vlogging and post
it in the classroom. (Watch Kabuhayang Swak na
Swak youtube videos to get some ideas for product
innovation)

Vlog Guidelines:
1. Product name/what makes it innovative and
unique from the existing product must be
present.
2. The making procedure /step by step must be
shown.
3. Your finish product with your unique
packaging
4. Capital/amount invested
5. Price of your product
6. You can include product review from your
potential customer
7. What will be the impact of your product on
your community?

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8. Yourself must be shown in the video.

9. Never attempt to use video clips from
youtube.
The final examination schedule will be on Feb. 21- 120 pts
23, 2022. This is a 120 item multiple-choice
question. That covers all topics from the first lesson
until the last lesson of the course. Examination link
will be given and accessible through our google
Final Examination classroom. Be sure you have a stable internet
connection during that time.
Modular or online students will take the final
exam through our LMS - google classroom,
make sure you are enrolled in our LMS using
your institutional email add.

Grading System

Semestral Grade = Midterm Grade + Final Grade

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Computation of Grades using the formula: 50/PS x SS + 50 = SG
Where: PS = Perfect Score
SS = Student Score
SG = Students’ Grade
❖ Examination ........................................................................40%
❖ Output (Activity) ................................................................40%
❖ Project ..................................................................................20%
100%
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NMSCST’S CULTURE OF EXCELLENCE (NCE)

First Semester of A.Y. 2021-2022

Institutional Perspective

NMSCST’s Culture of Excellence is about molding students for their holistic development. This
module introduces the students an institutional perspective which will equip them with complete
identification of the college. It also introduces the core values (ASPIRE to INSPIRE) of the college
that aims to be inculcated into the lives of every NMSCians.

This module captures the higher order thinking skills of the students through various activities to be
performed every after topic.

When you have completed this lesson, you must have:

[Link] broad information about NMSCST.
[Link] the college through various digital platforms.
[Link] responsibilities as NMSCian living with the core values of the college.
[Link] with the school administrators of the college.
[Link] life with culture of goodness and excellence.

NMSCST: YOUR GATEWAY TO THE WORLD

TOPIC 1: THE HISTORY OF NMSCST

The Northwestern Mindanao State College of Science and Technology (NMSC) started
as Tangub Agro-Industrial School (TANAIS) in Sumirap, Tangub City way back in 1971 offering
secondary agriculture and trade curricula with Mr. Jesus T. Bonilla as principal. On June 26, 1973,
the school was transferred to Labuyo, Tangub City three kilometers from the city proper and
approximately four hundred meters from the national highway, with Dr. Perfecto B. Yebes as the
Vocational School Administrator. The school started offering post-secondary courses in 1974 and
had been an affiliate off campus institute of the Central Mindanao University, Musuan, Bukidnon
from 1979 to 1984. In 1994, Bachelor's Degree in Secondary Education and Industrial Technology
were then offered. With the promotion of Dr. Yebes to a higher position, Mr. Apolonio S. Vidallo
took place of the former and was appointed as the third administrator of TANAIS on August 6, 1996.
Prior to Dr. Yebes' promotion, in 1992 he and Atty. Philip T. Tan, the City Myor of Tangub
at that time, conceived the idea of converting TANAIS into a state college. The proposal was filed
in Congress by the late Hon. Hilarion Ramiro Jr., the Congressman of the 2nd District of Misamis
Occidental at that time. The bill was not passed due to adjournment or the 9th Congress in 1995.
The bill to convert TANAIS into a State College was refilled in the 10th Congress in 1995 by
Congresswoman Herminia M. Ramiro. The bill passed both houses but with a last-minute
amendment to transfer the main campus from TANAIS in Tangub City to Oroquieta Agro-Industrial
School (OAIS) at Oroquieta City.
Learning the amendment, Mayor Tan and Mr. Numeriano L. Gilbolingo and conferred with
Congresswoman Herminia M. Ramiro to find the constitutional ground and had bill vetoed by
President Fidel V. Ramos. The bill was refiled in 1998 by the late Congressman Hilarion A. Ramiro
Jr. It has already passed the lower house in 2000. By December 2000, Congressman Ramiro,
Mayor Philip T. Tan, wife Jennifer Wee Tan and Mr. Numeriano L. Gilbolingo who represented
Administrator Apolonio S. Vidallo successfully defended the conversion of Tangub Agro-Industrial
School into Northwestern Mindanao State College of Science and Technology (NMSC) before the
Senate Committee on Education chaired by the Honorable Sen. Teresita Aquino Oreta with the
endorsement of Dr. Ester A. Garcia, Chairperson of the Commission on Higher Education.

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Unfortunately, Congressman Ramiro died in January 2001. Congresswoman Herminia A.

Ramiro was elected on May 2001, replacing the late Congressman Hilarion Ramiro Jr. With joint
effort of Atty. Philip T. Tan and Congresswoman Herminia A. Ramiro, R.A. 9146 was finally
approved by President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo on July 30, 2001.
Dr. Zenaida G. Gersana was then designated by the Commission on Higher Education
as the Officer-In-Charge and the Board of Trustees (BOT) was created to serve as its governing
body.
On May 26, 2003, the Board of Trustees unanimously elected and appointed Atty. Philip
T. Tan, CPA as the First President of NMSC after a two-month exhaustive selection process
conducted by the Search Committee for Presidency (SCP). Dr. Glory S. Magdale, former Regional
Director of the Commission on Higher Education, Region X, Cagayan de Oro City chaired the
Search Committee for the Presidency.
During the Presidency of Atty. Tan, infrastructure projects flourished in the College.
Among these are the twenty-classroom Academic Building, the Legarda Hall which is a laboratory
building for students enrolled in Hospitality Management, Student Food Court and renovated
Administration Offices. The projects significantly improved the physical facilities of the College.
The College occupies a total of 29 hectares campus site traversed by the barangay road
leading to Panguil Bay, an area rich in marine resources with vast potentials suitable for home and
industrial uses.
With the initiative of Atty. Philip Tan, the Php 5.4 Million pesos financial assistance from
the Department of Science and Technology for the upgrading of the Science laboratory of the
College was finally approved.
Upon the resignation of Atty. Philip T. Tan as College President in order to head the call
to go back to public service as Mayor of Tangub City, Dr. Ricardo E. Rotoras, the visionary and
dynamic President of Mindanao University of Science and Technology (MUST) was designated by
the Board of Trustees as Officer In-Charge of the College on March 2010 by virtue of BOT
Resolution No. 03,s. 2010.
With the active and participative leadership of Dr. Rotoras, the College hurdled its share
of challenges and the second release of the DOST financial assistance was undertaken.
On September 6, 2012, Dr. Jennifer W. Tan was unanimously elected and appointed by
the Board of Trustees as second President of the College by virtue of BOT Resolution No. 26,s.
2012.
With a strong advocacy on the culture of excellence, commendable and vast managerial
expertise and networking competence of Dr. Tan, NMSC is never far from attaining is mandate of
becoming a premier learning institution in the fields of education, agriculture, fishery, engineering,
arts and sciences in Northwestern Mindanao.

TOPIC 2: THE REPUBLIC ACTS CONVERTING THE INSTITUTION

From TANAIS to NMSCST

Approved on July 30, 2001

REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9146

AN ACT CONVERTING THE TANGUB AGRO-INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL IN THE CITY OF TANGUB,
PROVINCE OF MISAMIS OCCIDENTAL INTO A STATE COLLEGE TO BE KNOWN AS THE
NORTHWESTERN MINDANAO STATE COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY,
REPEALING FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 4878, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

Section 1. The Tangub Agro-Industrial School in the City of Tangub, Province of Misamis Occidental
is hereby converted into a State College to be known as the Northwestern Mindanao State College
of Science and Technology.

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Sec. 2. The State College shall primarily offer higher professional, technical instructions for special
purposes and promote research and extension services, advanced studies and progressive
leadership in education, agriculture, fishery, engineering, arts and sciences, short-term vocational-
technical and other continuing courses as may be relevant. It shall also provide primary
consideration to the integration of researches/studies for the development of the Province of
Misamis Occidental.

The existing high school shall be transferred to the jurisdiction and supervision of the Department
of Education, Culture and Sports (DECS): provided, that this high school shall be allowed to remain
and operate within the campus of the State College until it shall have been transferred to another
location or until their students shall have been accommodated in other public or private high schools:
provided, further, that the State College may operate a reasonably-sized laboratory school, if it has
a college of education.

Sec. 3. The State College shall offer undergraduate, graduate and short-term courses within its area
of specialization as the Board of Trustees may deem necessary to carry out its objectives
particularly, in order to meet the needs of the province.
Sec. 4. The State College shall have the general powers of a corporation set forth in the corporation
law. The administration of the State College and the exercise of its corporate powers shall be vested
exclusively in the Board of Trustees and the president of the State College insofar as authorized by
the Board.
Sec. 5. The governing body of the State College shall be the Board of Trustees, hereinafter referred
to as the Board which shall be composed of the following:

(a) Chairman of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), chairman;

(b) President of the State College, vice chairman;
(c) Chairman of the Committee on Education, Culture and Arts of the Senate,
member;
(d) Chairman of the Committee on Higher and Technical Education of the House of
Representatives, member;
(e) Regional Director of the National Economic and Development Authority, member;
(f) Regional Director of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), member;
(g) President of the faculty associations of the State College, member;
(h) President of the student councils or the student representative elected by the
student councils of the State College, member;
(i) President of the alumni association of the State College, member; and
(j) Two (2) prominent citizens who have distinguished themselves in their professions
or field of specialization, chosen from among a list of five (5) persons qualified in the
Province of Misamis Occidental as recommended by the search committee
constituted by the school president in consultation with the chairman of the CHED
based on the normal standards and qualifications for the position, members.

The term of office of the presidents of the faculty associations, the student councils and the alumni
association shall be coterminous with their terms of office.

The two (2) prominent citizens shall serve for a term of two (2) years.

Sec. 6. The Board shall promulgate and implement policies in accordance with declared policies on
education and other pertinent provisions of the Philippine Constitution on education, science and
technology, arts, culture and sports as well as the policies, standards and thrusts of the CHED under
Republic Act No. 7722.

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Sec. 7. The Board shall have the following specific powers and duties in addition to its general
powers of administration and the exercise of all the powers granted to the board of directors of a
corporation under existing laws:

(a) To enact rules and regulations not contrary to law as may be necessary to carry out the
purposes and functions of the State College;
(b) To receive and appropriate all sums as may be provided, for the support of the State
College in the manner it may determine, in its discretion to carry out the purposes and
functions of the State College;
(c) To receive in trust legacies, gifts and donations of real and personal properties of all kinds
and to administer and dispose the same when necessary for the benefit of the State
College and subject to the limitations, directions and instructions of the donor, if any. Such
donations shall be exempt from the donor's tax and the same shall be considered as
allowable deductions from the gross income of the donor in accordance with the
provisions of the National Internal Revenue Code, as amended; and
(d) To fix tuition fees and other necessary school charges such as, but not limited to,
matriculation fees, graduation fees and laboratory fees, as the Board may deem proper
to impose after due consultation with the involved sectors. Such fees and charges,
including government subsidies and other income generated by the State College, shall
constitute special trust funds and shall be deposited in any authorized government
depository bank, and all interest that shall accrue therefrom shall form part of the same
fund for the use of the State College. Any provision of existing laws, rules and regulations
to the contrary notwithstanding, any income generated by the State College from tuition
fees and other charges, as well as from the operation of auxiliary services and land grants,
shall be retained by the State College and may be disbursed by the Board for instruction,
research, extension or other programs/projects of the State College: provided, that all
fiduciary fees shall be disbursed for the specific purposes for which they are collected. If
for reasons beyond its control, the State College shall not be able to pursue any projects
for which funds have been appropriated and allocated under its approved program of
expenditures, the Board may authorize the use of said funds for any reasonable purpose
which, in its discretion, may be necessary and urgent for the attainment of the objectives
and goals of the State College;
(e) To adopt and implement a socialized tuition scheme and school fees for greater access
to poor but deserving students;
(f) To authorize the construction or repair of its buildings, machinery, equipment and other
facilities and the purchase and acquisition of real and personal properties, including
necessary supplies, materials and equipment.
(g) To appoint upon the recommendation of the president of the State College, vice
presidents, deans, directors, heads of departments, faculty members and other officials
and employees;
(h) To fix and adjust salaries of faculty members and administrative officials and employees
subject to the provisions of the Revised Compensation and Classification System and
other pertinent budget and compensation laws governing the hours of service and such
other duties and conditions as it may deem proper, to grant them, at its discretion, leaves
of absences under existing law and to remove them for cause in accordance with the
requirements of due process of law;
(i) To approve the curricula, institutional programs and rules of discipline drawn by the
administrative and academic councils as herein provided;
(j) To set policies on admission and graduation of students;
(k) To award honorary degrees upon persons in recognition of outstanding contributions in
the fields of education, public service, arts, science and technology, or in any fields of
specialization within the academic competence of the State College; and to authorize the
awarding of certificates for completion of nondegree and nontraditional courses;

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(l) To absorb non chartered tertiary institutions within the Province of Misamis Occidental in
coordination with the CHED and in consultation with the Department of Budget and
Management (DBM), and to offer therein needed programs or courses, to promote and
carry out equal access to educational opportunities mandated by the Constitution;
(m) To establish research and extension centers where such will promote the development of
the State College;
(n) To establish the chairs in the State College and provide fellowship for qualified faculty
members and scholarships to deserving students;
(o) To delegate any of its powers and duties provided for hereinabove to the president and/or
other officials of the State College as it may deem appropriate so as to expedite the
administration of the affairs of the State College;
(p) To authorize an external management audit of the institution, to be financed by the CHED
and to institute reforms, including academic and structural changes on the basis of audit
results and recommendations;
(q) To collaborate with other governing boards of state colleges and universities within the
province or region, under the supervision of the Commission on Higher Education and in
consultation with the Department of Budget and Management, the restructuring of the
State College to become more efficient, relevant, productive and competitive;
(r) To enter into joint venture with business and industry for profitable development and
management of the economic assets of the State College, the proceeds from which to be
used for the development and strengthening of the State College;
(s) To develop consortia and other forms of linkages with local government units, institutions
and agencies, both public and private, local and foreign, in furtherance of the purposes
and objectives of the State College;
(t) To develop academic arrangements for institution capability building with appropriate
institutions and agencies, public and private, local and foreign, and to appoint
experts/specialists as consultants or visiting or exchange professors, scholars,
researchers, as the case may be;
(u) To set up the adoption of modern and innovative modes of transmitting knowledge such
as the use of information technology, the dual system, open learning, community
laboratory, etc., for the promotion of greater access to higher education;
(v) To establish policy guidelines and procedures for participative decision-making and
transparency within the State College;
(w) To privatize, where most advantageous to the institution, management and non-
academic services such as health, food, building or grounds or properly maintenance and
such other similar activities; and
(x) To extend the term of the president of the State College beyond the age of retirement but
not later than the age of seventy (70), whose performance has been unanimously rated
as outstanding and upon unanimous recommendation by the search committee for the
president of the institution concerned.
Sec. 8. The Board of Trustees shall regularly convene at least once every quarter. The chairman of
the Board of Trustees may call a special meeting whenever necessary: provided, that the chairman
of the Board, or the president of the State College are among those present in the meeting.

In the absence of the chairman of the CHED, a commissioner of the CHED, duly designated by him,
shall represent him in the meeting: provided, however, that during this meetings, the president of
the State College as vice chairman shall be the presiding officer: provided, further, that this proviso
notwithstanding, the chairman of the CHED is hereby authorized to designate a CHED
commissioner as regular chair to the Board of Trustees, in which case said commissioner shall act
as the presiding officer. The members of the Board shall not receive compensation but shall be
reimbursed for necessary expenses incurred in their attendance of meeting or in connection with
their official business authorized by resolution of the Board.

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Sec. 9. The administration of the State College shall be vested in the president of the State College
who shall render full-time service. He shall be appointed by the Board of Trustees, upon the
recommendation of a duly constituted search committee. He shall have a term of four (4) years and
shall be eligible for reappointment for another term: provided, however, that this proviso
notwithstanding, in order to effect a smooth transition to a State College, the incumbent
administrator of the Tangub Agro-Industrial School, if qualified, shall serve as the first president of
the State College. The remaining term of the incumbent administrator of the school shall be counted
as his first term as the State College president.

In case of vacancy in the office of the president as mentioned in the immediately preceding
paragraph, his successor shall hold office for the unexpired term.

The powers and duties of the president of the State College in addition to those specifically provided
in this Act shall be those pertaining to the office of the president of similar colleges. If the successor
shall serve for a period of more than two (2) years, then such shall be considered as one full term
for the successor.

The salary of the president of the State College shall be in accordance with the Revised
Compensation and Position Classification System and shall be comparable to that being received
by the presidents of similar educational institutions of like enrollment and standing.

Sec. 10. There shall be an administrative council consisting of the president of the State College as
chairman, the vice president(s), deans, directors and other officials of equal rank whose duty is to
implement the policies governing the administration, management and development planning of the
State College as approved by the Board.
Sec. 11. There shall be an academic council with the president of the State College, as chairman,
and all the members of the instructional staff with the rank of not lower than assistant professor, as
members.

The academic council shall have the power to prescribe curricular offering subject to the approval
of the Board. It shall fix the requirements for the admission to the State College, as well as for
approval by the Board through the president of the State College. It shall also have disciplinary
powers over the students through the president within the limits prescribed in the rules of discipline,
as approved by the Board.
Sec. 12. There shall be a secretary of the State College who shall be appointed by the Board upon
recommendation of the president of the State College. He shall be the secretary of the Board and
shall keep such records of the State College as may be determined by the Board
Sec. 13. The Treasurer of the Philippines shall be the ex officio treasurer of the State College.
Sec. 14. No student shall be denied admission to the State College by reason of sex, nationality,
religion or political affiliation
Sec. 15. The appointment of the officer-in-charge of the State College pending the appointment of
the president by the Board upon its composition shall be made by the CHED
Sec. 16. On or before the fifteenth (15th) day of the second month after the opening of the regular
classes each year, the Board shall file with the office of the President of the Philippines, through the
chairperson of the CHED and to both Houses of Congress, a detailed report on the progress,
conditions and needs of the State College.
Sec. 17. All assets, fixed and movable, personnel and records of the Tangub Agro-Industrial School,
as well as liabilities or obligations, are hereby transferred to the State College: provided, that the
positions, rights and security of tenure of personnel therein employed under existing laws prior to
absorption by the State College are not impaired: provided, further, that the incumbents of the
positions shall remain in the same status until otherwise provided for by the Board. All parcels of
land belonging to the government occupied by Tangub Agro-Industrial School are hereby
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and shall be titled under that name: provided, furthermore, that should the State College cease to
exist or be abolished or such parcels of land aforementioned be no longer needed by the State
College, the same shall revert to the City of Tangub.

Sec. 18. All accounts and expenses of the State College shall be audited by the Commission on
Audit or its duly authorized representative.

Sec. 19. The heads of bureaus and offices of the national government are hereby authorized to loan
or transfer, upon request of the president of the State College, such apparatus, equipment or
supplies as may be needed by the State College and to detail employees for duty therein when in
the judgment of the bureau or office, such apparatus, equipment, supplies or services of such
employees can be spared without serious detriment to the public service. Employees so detailed
shall perform such duties as required by them by the president of the State College, and the time
so employed shall be counted as part of their regular services.

Sec. 20. The amount necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act shall be charged against the
current year's appropriations of the Tangub Agro-Industrial School except the sum needed to
continue the operations of the existing high school. Thereafter, such amount as may be necessary
for the continued operations and maintenance of the Northwestern Mindanao State College of
Science and Technology shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

Sec. 21. All laws, presidential decrees, executive orders, rules and issuances or parts thereof
inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed, amended or modified accordingly.

Sec. 22. If for any reason, any Sec. or provision of this Act is held unconstitutional or invalid, the
other Sections or provisions thereof shall not be affected thereby.

Sec. 23. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days following its publication in at least two
newspapers of general circulation.

FROM NMSCST to UNM

REPUBLIC ACT NO. 11186

Approved on January 10, 2019

Republic of the Philippines Congress of the Philippines Metro Manila

Seventeenth Congress Third Regular Session

Begun and held in Metro Manila, on Monday, the twenty-third day of July, two thousand eighteen.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress

assembled:
Section 1. Conversion. — The Northwestern Mindanao State College of Science and Technology
(NMSCST) in the City of Tangub, Province of Misamis Occidental, is hereby converted into a state
university to be known as the University of Northwestern Mindanao (UNM), hereinafter referred to
as the University.
Section 2. General Mandate. — The University shall primarily provide advance education, higher
technological, professional instruction and training in the fields of agriculture, fisheries, engineering,
arts and sciences, education, business administration and management, health sciences, and other
relevant fields of study. It shall also undertake research, extension services, and production
activities in support of the socioeconomic development of the Province of Misamis Occidental, and
provide progressive leadership in its areas of specialization.

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Section 3. Academic Freedom and Institutional Autonomy. — The University shall enjoy academic
freedom and institutional autonomy, pursuant to paragraph 2, Section 5 of Article XIV of the
Constitution.

Section 4. Curricular Offerings. — The University shall offer undergraduate, graduate and short-term
courses within its areas of specialization and according to its capabilities, as the Board of Regents
may deem necessary to carry out its objectives, particularly in order to meet the needs of the
Province of Misamis Occidental and Region X.

The existing high school shall be transferred to the jurisdiction and supervision of the Department
of Education (DepEd): Provided, That the high school shall be allowed to remain and operate within
the campus of the University until the students currently enrolled shall have completed their high
school education: Provided, further, That the University may operate a reasonably-sized laboratory
school under its College of Education in the main campus.

Section 5. Administration. — The University shall have the general powers of a corporation set forth
in Batas Pambansa Blg. 68, as amended, otherwise known as the “Corporation Code of the
Philippines”. The administration of the University and the exercise of its corporate powers shall be
vested exclusively in the Board of Regents and the President of the University.

Section 6. The Governing Board.— The governing board of the University shall be the Board of
Regents, hereinafter referred to as the Board, which shall be chaired and co-chaired by the
Chairperson of the Commission on Higher Education and President of the University, respectively,
with the following as members:
(a) The Chairperson of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), Chairperson;
(b) The President of the University, Vice-Chairperson;
(c) Chairperson of the Committee on Education, Arts and Culture of the Senate;
(d) Chairperson of the Committee on Higher and Technical Education of the House of
Representatives;
(e) Regional Director of the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA);
(f) Regional Director of the Department of Agriculture;
(g) President of the federation of faculty associations of the University;
(h) President of the federation of student councils of the University;
(i) President of the federation of alumni associations of the University;
(j) Two (2) prominent citizens from the private sector who have distinguished themselves in
their profession or fields of specialization and who can primarily contribute to the
deployment of on-the-job trainees, interns and graduates of the University; and
(k) Regional Director of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST).

The Board shall appoint the two (2) prominent citizens from among a list of at least five (5) qualified
persons in the Philippines, as recommended by a search committee constituted by the University
President, in consultation with the Chairperson of the CHED and the other members of the Board,
based on the standards and qualifications for the position. They shall serve for a term of two (2)
years from the date of appointment.

The term of office of the President of the federation of faculty associations, the President of the
federation of student councils, and the President of the federation of alumni associations shall be
coterminous with their respective terms of office, as set forth in their respective constitutions and
bylaws.

Section 7. Powers and Duties of the Board.— In addition to its general powers of administration and
the powers granted to the Board of Directors of a corporation under existing laws, the Board shall
have the following specific powers and duties:

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(a) To promulgate and implement policies in accordance with the declared State policies and
the provisions of the Philippine Constitution on education, agriculture, science and
technology, as well as the policies, standards and thrusts of the CHED under Republic
Act No. 7722, otherwise known as the “Higher Education Act of 1994”;
(b) To promulgate rules and regulations not contrary to law as may be necessary to carry out
the purposes and functions of the University;
(c) To receive and appropriate all sums as may be provided for the support of the University
in the manner it may determine, in its discretion, in order to carry out the purposes and
functions of the University;
(d) To import economic, technical and cultural books and publications;
(e) To fix tuition fees and other necessary school charges, such as matriculation fees,
graduation fees and laboratory fees, as the Board may deem proper to impose, upon the
recommendation of the University President;
Such fees and charges, including government subsidies and other income generated by the
University, shall constitute a special trust fund and shall be deposited in any authorized government
depository bank: Provided, That in the absence of any government depository bank in the main
campus and satellite campuses, such funds may be deposited in any bank in the locality: Provided,
further, That all interests that shall accrue therefrom shall form part of the same funds for the use of
the University.
Any provision of existing law, rule or regulation to the contrary notwithstanding, any income
generated by the University from tuition fees and other charges, as well as from the operation of
auxiliary services and land grants, shall be retained by the University, and may be disbursed by the
Board for instruction, research, extension or other programs/projects of the University:
Provided, that all fiduciary fees shall be disbursed for the specific purposes for which these are
collected.
(f) To enter into contracts such as those pertaining to:
1) Loans from government banks to finance infrastructure projects, laboratory
equipment and facilities and other income generating projects;
2) A lease or purchase agreement; and
3) Other modes of procurement authorized by law.

If, for reasons beyond its control, the University shall not be able to pursue any project in its
approved program of expenditures for which funds have been appropriated and allocated, the Board
may authorize the use of said funds for any reasonable purpose which, in its discretion, may be
necessary and urgent for the attainment of the objectives and goals of the University;
(g) To adopt and implement a socialized scheme of tuition and school fees so that poor but
deserving students are given greater access to education, in accordance with Republic
Act No. 10931 or the “Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act”;
(h) To approve the curricula, instructional programs, and rules of discipline drawn by the
Administrative and the Academic Councils herein provided;
(i) To set the policies on admission and graduation of students;
(j) To authorize the construction or repair of its buildings, machinery, equipment and other
facilities, and the purchase and acquisition of real and personal property;
(k) To award honorary degrees upon persons in recognition of their outstanding contribution
in the fields of education, public service, arts, science and technology, agriculture or in
any field of specialization within the academic competence of the University, and to
authorize the awarding of certificates of completion of nondegree and nontraditional
courses;
(l) To establish and absorb non-chartered tertiary institutions within the Province of Misamis
Occidental as branches and centers in coordination with the CHED and in consultation
with the Department of Budget and Management (DBM), and to offer therein programs or
courses to promote and carry out equal access to educational opportunities, as mandated
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(m) To establish research and extension centers to promote the development of the University
and to commercialize research, invention and innovations upon the recommendation of
the President;
(n) To appoint the vice presidents, deans, directors, heads of departments;
(o) To delegate any of its powers and duties provided for hereinabove to the President or
other officials of the University, as it may deem appropriate, so as to expedite the
administration of the affairs of the University;
(p) To authorize an external management audit of the University, to be financed by the
CHED, subject to the rules and regulations of the Commission on Audit (COA), and to
institute reforms, including academic and structural changes, on the basis of the audit
results and recommendations;
(q) To collaborate with other governing boards of state colleges and universities within the
Province of Misamis Occidental or Region X, under the supervision of the CHED and in
consultation with the DBM, and work towards the restructuring of the University to become
more efficient, relevant, productive and competitive;
(r) To enter into joint ventures with business and industry for the profitable development and
management of the economic assets of the University, the proceeds from which shall be
used for the development and strengthening of the University;
(s) To develop consortia and other economic forms of linkages with local government units
(LGUs), institutions and agencies, both public and private, local and foreign, in the
furtherance of the purposes and objectives of the University;
(t) To establish professorial chairs in the University and to provide fellowships for qualified
faculty members, and scholarships to deserving students;
(u) To develop academic arrangements for institutional capability building with appropriate
institutions and agencies, public and private, local and foreign, and to appoint
experts/specialists as consultants, part-time, visiting or exchange professors, scholars,
researchers, as the case may be;
(v) To fix and adjust the salaries of faculty members and administrative officials and
employees, subject to the Revised Compensation and Position Classification System and
other pertinent budget and compensation laws governing the hours of service and such
other duties and conditions as it may deem proper; to grant them, at its discretion, leaves
of absences under existing law; and to remove them for cause in accordance with the
requirements of due process of law;
(w) To set up the adoption of modern and innovative modes of transmitting knowledge such
as the use of information technology, the dual training system, open distance learning,
and community laboratory for the promotion of greater access to education;
(x) To establish policy guidelines and procedures for participative decision-making and
transparency within the University;
(y) To privatize, where most advantageous to the University, the management of
nonacademic services such as health, food, building or grounds or property maintenance
and such other similar activities;
(z) To appropriate in trust legacies, gifts and donations of real and personal property of all
kinds and to administer and dispose of the same, when necessary, for the benefit of the
University and subject to the instructions of the donor, if any;

(aa) To extend the term of the President of the University beyond the age of retirement, but
not beyond the age of seventy (70): Provided, That the President’s performance has been
unanimously rated by the Board as outstanding, based on the guidelines, qualifications
and standards it has set, and after unanimous recommendation by the search committee;
and
(bb) To hear cases and complaints concerning erring employees and faculty members as
referred to it by the President of the University.

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Section 8. Meetings of the Board.— The Board shall regularly convene once every three (3) months.
Whenever necessary, the Chairperson of the Board may call, upon three (3) days’ prior written
notice, a maximum of two (2) special meetings within the same period.

A quorum of the Board shall consist of majority of all its members holding office at the time of the
meeting: Provided, That the Chairperson of the Board or the President of the University is among
those present in the meeting.

In case the CHED Chairperson cannot attend a meeting of the Board, a CHED Commissioner duly
designated by the CHED Chairperson as representative to the meeting, shall have all the rights and
responsibilities of a regular member: Provided, however, That in the said meeting, the President of
the University, as Vice-Chairperson, shall be the presiding officer: Provided, further, That this
proviso notwithstanding, the Chairperson of the CHED is hereby authorized to designate a CHED
Commissioner as the regular Chairperson of the Board, in which case said CHED Commissioner as
the regular Chairperson of the Board shall act as the presiding officer.

In case the Chairpersons of the Senate and House Committees on Education shall not be able to
attend the Board meeting, they may duly designate their respective representatives to attend the
meeting, who shall have the same rights and responsibilities as a regular member of the Board.

The members of the Board shall not receive any salary, but shall be entitled to reimbursements for
actual and necessary expenses incurred, either for their attendance in the meetings of the Board or
in connection with other official business authorized by resolution of the Board, subject to existing
laws and regulations.

Section 9. The University President. — The University shall be headed by a President, who shall
render full-time service and who shall be appointed by the Board, subject to the guidelines,
qualifications and standards set by the Board, upon recommendation of a duly constituted search
committee. The University President shall have a term of four (4) years and shall be eligible for
reappointment for another term: Provided, That in order to effect the smooth transition of the
NMSCST into a state university, the incumbent president of the NMSCST shall serve as the first
President of the University.

Within six (6) months before the expiration of the term of office of the incumbent President, the
Board shall constitute the Search Committee for the Presidency (SCP).

In case of vacancy in the Office of the President by reason of death, compulsory retirement,
resignation, removal for cause, or incapacity of the President to perform the functions of the office,
the Board shall designate an Officer-in-Charge (OIC) of the University within six (6) months from the
date of vacancy, pending the appointment of a new President: Provided, That the OIC shall serve
only the unexpired portion of the term.

Section 10. Powers and Duties of the University President. — The administration of the University
shall be vested in the President of the University, who shall exercise the following powers and
functions:
(a) Carry out the general policies laid down by the Board, and within the lines of said, general
policies;
(b) Exercise general supervision over the University, including businesses and financial
operations, all offices, members of the teaching staff, and employees of the University;
(c) Accept the resignation of faculty member/s and employee/s, which shall be reported to
the Board in its meeting immediately following the resignation;
(d) Exercise general supervision over extracurricular activities of students and to issue
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(e) Authorize the renewal of appointments of faculty members and employees for not more
than one (1) year if their continued service is necessary, and ff funds are available for the
purpose;
(f) Authorize the transfer of faculty members and employees from one (1) department or unit
of the University to another, with the written consent of the faculty member or employee
concerned: Provided, That such transfer shall not result in a demotion in rank and salary,
and it is with the consent of the head of the unit;
(g) Serve as the official center of communication between the faculty, employees and
students of the University, on the one hand, and the Board, on the other hand;
(h) Prepare an annual report to the Board on the work and accomplishments for the previous
year and the needs for the current year;
(i) Present to the Board the annual budget of the University, with the estimates of income
and expenditures;
(j) Execute and sign, in behalf of the University, all contracts, deeds and other instruments
necessary for the proper conduct of the business of the University, unless otherwise
therein provided;
(k) Authorize the enforcement of discipline and to maintain satisfactory academic standards
in all of its units;
(l) Exercise the right to modify or disapprove any action or resolution of any university, faculty
or administrative body, if the interest of the University so requires. Should the President
exercise such power, the decision shall be communicated in writing to the body
immediately affected, and shall state the reason for the action. Thereafter, the President
shall accordingly inform the Board, which may take any action it may deem appropriate
in connection therewith:
(m) Exercise such other powers as elsewhere provided in this Act, or as authorized by the
Board, such as those usually pertaining to the Office of the President of a University. The
President may delegate in waiting any of these specific functions to the chancellors,
campus directors or to any office in the University;
(n) Recommend to the Board, upon consultation with the Vice President for Academic Affairs
and University Deans and Heads of Nonacademic Units, as the case may be, suitable
persons to fill the vacancies and new positions, and to make such other arrangements as
to meet emergencies that occur during periods when the Board is not in conference so
that the work of the University will not be hampered;
(o) Authorize or deny permission to members of the faculty to accept training grants,
scholarships, assistantships, or invitations to conferences sponsored by other agencies
or organizations;
(p) Authorize the change of the leave status of the faculty from that of teachers leave to that
of cumulative leave, or vice versa, on the recommendation of the Vice President for
Academic Affairs and respective college deans concerned;
(q) Hold officers, teachers, and employees responsible for the full discharge of their duties,
and when necessary, after consultation with the Vice President for Academic Affairs,
University Deans and Administrative Officers, to initiate the necessary proceedings for
their separation from the service for cause;
(r) Report to the Board all cases of erring employees or faculty members for the Board to
appoint a committee to hear the case;
(s) Invite, from time to time, scholars of eminence and other persons who have achieved
distinction in some learned professions or careers, to deliver a lecture or a series thereof;
and
(t) Exercise such other powers as are required pursuant to the provisions of this Act, or by
the Charter of the University, or as may be specially authorized by the Board, such as
those usually pertaining to the office of a president of similar universities. The President
may delegate in writing any of these specific functions to any official within the University.

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Section 11. Offices under the Office of the President. — The fine offices directly under the Office of
the President shall include the Office of the Vice Presidents for Academic Affairs, Research and
Extension; Center for Information and Communications Technology; Office of Finance and
Management Services; and Office of the Administrative Services.

The Staff Offices of the President shall include the University and Board Secretary, the Executive
Assistants, and Planning and Development.

The salary of the President of the University shall be in accordance with the Revised Compensation
and Position Classification System, as modified by Joint Resolution No. 4 dated June 17, 2009 and
other pertinent budget and compensation laws, and shall, be comparable to that being received by
the Presidents of similar educational institutions.

The President of the University shall be assisted by the Vice President/s, who shall be appointed by
the Board upon the recommendation of the President.

Section 12. The Secretary of the University. — The Board shall appoint a Secretary, who shall serve
as such for both the Board and the University and who shall keep all records and proceedings of the
Board. The Secretary shall serve upon each member of the Board the appropriate notice of the
Board meetings.
Section 13. The Treasurer of the University. — The Treasurer of the Philippines shall be the ex officio
Treasurer of the University.
Section 14. The Administrative Council. — There shall be an Administrative Council consisting of the
President of the University as Chairperson, and the vice presidents, deans, directors and other
officials of equal rank as members, whose duties are to review and recommend to the Board policies
governing the administration, management and development plans of the University.
Section 15. The Academic Council. — There shall be an Academic Council to be composed of the
President of the University, who shall act as Chairperson, and all academic staff with the rank of at
least an assistant professor, as members.

The Academic Council shall have the power to review and recommend the curricular offerings and
rules of discipline of the University, subject to the approval of the Board. It shall fix the requirements
for the admission of students, as well as for them graduation and conferment of degrees, subject to
review and approval by the Board through the President of the University. It shall have the
disciplinary power over students of the University and shall formulate academic policies and rules
and regulations on discipline, subject to the approval of the Board.

Section 16. The Faculty.— No political belief, gender preference, cultural or community affiliation or
ethnic origin, and religious opinion or affiliation shall be a matter of inquiry in the appointment of
faculty members of the University: Provided, That said appointment shall be subject to the
guidelines, qualifications and standards set by the Board: Provided, further, That no member of the
faculty shall teach for or against any particular church or religious sect.
Section 17. Scholarship Program/Admission. — The University shall provide a scholarship program
and other affirmative action programs to assist poor but deserving students who qualify for
admission to the University.

No student shall be denied admission to the University by reason of gender, religion, cultural or
community affiliation or ethnic origin.

Section 18. Authority to Loan or Transfer Apparatus/Equipment/Supplies and Detail of Personnel.—

The heads of the bureaus and offices of the national government are hereby authorized to loan or
transfer, upon the request of the President of the University, such apparatus, equipment or supplies
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of the head of bureau or office, such apparatus, equipment, supplies or services of such employees
can be spared without serious detriment to public service.
The employees so detailed shall perform such duties as required of them by the President of the
University, and the time so employed shall be counted as part of their regular services.

Municipalities, cities and the Province of Misamis Occidental or other nearby LGUs in the province
may appropriate funds to support infrastructure, scholarship programs, facilities and laboratories
and research activities of the University.

Section 19. Assets, Liabilities and Personnel. — All assets, real and personal, personnel and records
of the NMSCST, as well as liabilities or obligations, are hereby transferred to the University. The
positions, rights and security of tenure of faculty members and personnel therein employed under
existing laws prior to the conversion into a University shall be respected.

All parcels of land belonging to the government occupied by the NMSCST, including its extension
campuses, are hereby transferred to the University, and shall be titled under that name: Provided,
That should the University cease to exist or be abolished or should such aforementioned parcels of
land be no longer needed by the University, the same shall revert to the LGUs concerned.

Section 20. Tax Exemption.— The importation of economic, technical and cultural books or
publications, which are for economic, technical, vocational, scientific, philosophical, historical or
cultural purposes made by the University upon certification by the CHED and the TESDA shall be
exempt from customs duties in accordance with the provisions of Republic Act No. 10863, otherwise
known as the “Customs Modernization and Tariff Act (CMTA)”.

All grants, bequests, endowments, donations and contributions made to the University to be used
actually, directly and exclusively by the University shall be exempt from donor’s tax and the same
shall be considered as allowable deduction from the gross income of the donor for purposes of
computing the taxable income of the donor in accordance with the provisions of the National Internal
Revenue Code of 1997, as amended.

Section 21. Appropriations. — The amount necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act shall be
charged against the current year’s appropriations of the NMSCST. Thereafter, such sums as may
be necessary for the continued operation and maintenance of the UNM shall be included in the
annual General Appropriations Act.

Section 22. Development Plan, Management Audit, Organizational/Administrative/Academic

Structure. — Within the period of one hundred twenty (120) days after the approval of this Act, the
University shall accomplish the following:

(a) Submit a five (5)-year development plan, including its corresponding program budget to
the CHED, for corresponding recommendation to the DBM;
(b) Undergo a management audit in cooperation with the CHED; and
(c) Set up its organizational, administrative, as well as academic structure, including the
appointment of key officials of the University

Section 23. Annual Report.— On or before the fifteenth (15th) day of the second month after the
opening of the regular classes each year, the Board shall file with the Office of the President of the
Philippines, through the Chairperson of the CHED, and with both Houses of Congress, a detailed
report on the progress, conditions and needs of the University.

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Section 24. Suppletory Application. — The provisions of Republic Act No. 8292, otherwise known as
the “Higher Education Modernization Act of 1997”, shall be an integral part of this Act and shall serve
as part of the Governing Charter of the University.

Section 25. Parity Clause. — All other powers, functions and privileges, responsibilities and
limitations to state universities and their officials under existing laws shall be deemed granted to or
imposed upon the University and its officials whenever appropriate.

Section 26. Compliance with CHED Requirements.— The provisions of this Act notwithstanding, the
conversion of the institution into a state university shall become effective only upon the
determination and declaration by the CHED, based on the recommendation of a panel of experts it
shall constitute for the purpose, that the institution has complied with the requirements for a
university status based on CHED Memorandum Order No. 46, series of 2012 (Policy Standards to
Enhance Quality Assurance (QA) in Philippine Higher Education, through the Outcomes-Based and
Typology-Based QA): Provided, That the panel may issue such a recommendation when the
institution has substantially complied with the requirements for the grant of university status.

The following operational requirements for a university, as established by the CHED, shall be
complied with:
(a) Faculty members must possess relevant degrees in their areas of specialization, as
required by the CHED, and shall have participated in research and development activities
in their respective disciplines, as evidenced by refereed publications and other scholarly
outputs;
(b) A comprehensive range of degree programs in all levels, from basic post-secondary to
doctoral programs;
(c) Viable research programs in specific (disciplinal and multidisciplinary) areas of study that
produce new knowledge, as evidenced by refereed publications, citations, inventions, and
patents, among others;
(d) Comprehensive learning resources and support structures, to include libraries, practicum
laboratories, relevant educational resources, and linkages with the relevant disciplinal
and professional sectors, to allow students to explore basic, advance, and even cutting
edge knowledge in a wide range of disciplines or professions;
(e) Active and ongoing linkages and affiliation with other research institutions in various parts
of the world that would ensure that the research activities of the University are functioning
at current global standards; and
(f) Outreach activities that allow the students, faculty, and research staff to apply the new
knowledge they generate to address specific social development problems broadly
defined.

The institution shall retain its status prior to the effectivity of this Act until it is able to comply with the
requirements provided herein

Section 27. Implementing Rules and Regulations.— Within sixty (60) days from the effectivity of this
Act, the Board, in consultation with CHED, shall formulate the rules and regulations to fully
implement the provisions of this Act.

Section 28. Separability Clause.—If, for any reason, any part or provision of this Act is declared
invalid or unconstitutional, the remaining parts or provisions not affected thereby shall remain in full
force and effect.

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Section 29. Repealing Clause.— All laws, presidential decrees, executive orders, rules and
regulations contrary to or inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed or modified
accordingly.

Section 30. Effectivity.— This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official
Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

Approved, (Sgd)

VICENTE C. SOTTO III

President of the Senate
(Sgd) GLORIA MACAPAGAL-ARROYO
Speaker of the House of Representatives
This Act which originated in the House of Representatives was passed by the House of
Representatives and the Senate on October 10, 2018.
Approved on January 10, 2019

TOPIC 3: NMSCST KEY OFFICIALS

Open the link [Link] for the complete list of NMSCST key officials.

School Administrators School Directors

Herbert Glenn P. Reyes, Ph.D. Dainel D. Linganay, Ph.D.
SUC President Director, Quality Assurance and Accreditation
Wilson C. Nabua, Ed.D. Dionalyn S. Gumacial, DBA
VP for Research, Innovation, Development, and Director, Research and Development
Extension Jorge A. Basilisco
Director, Resource Generation Director, Student Affairs Services
Marilou M. Abatayo, Ph.D. Engr. Edison R. Clamonte
VP for Academic Affairs & Student Services Director, Project Development
Kris Mae B. Lagang Orlando R. Rosauro
Board Secretary Director, NSTP
Director, Human Resources Management
Florante G. Requina
Claro G. Vicada Jr. Director, Administrative Services
Budget Officer
Carmelito B. Antonio
Remegia A. Aleman Director, Management Information System
College Cashier
Bien Andrei R. Saludo
Ferdinand M. Flores Director, Student Internship
Supply Officer
Rodrin R. Rivera
May G. Tamala Director, Alumni Relations and Placement
College Accountant
Remegio L. Amen, Ph.D.
Amythyest M. Talaba Director, Scholarship and International Affairs
Chief Administrative Officer
College Registrar Lito N. Nueva
Director, Internal Audit
Luanne Kay R. Clamonte, RGC
Head, Career Development & Counseling Office Evans Rosauro I. Yonson
Director, Extension and Community Development
Maribel L. Pasco, RL Director, Public Relation, Marketing and Promotion
Director, Library Services
Charlie L. Miparanum Jr.
Ma. Contessa Jasmmyn L. Dag-uman, RN Director, Safety and Security
Head, Health Services
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School Deans/Principal
Loredy P. Cabang, MBA Joel R. Dagot, Ed.D.
Dean, Student Welfare and Development Dean, School of Graduate Studies
Rowena D. Jaber, Ph.D. Ferlyn V. Logronio, Ph.D
Dean, School of Arts and Sciences Dean, School of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences
Modesto B. Aliño, Jr., Ph.D. Genevive [Link], MBA
Dean, School of Engineering Technology Dean, School of Business Administration and Management
Antonio T. Enerio Jr., Ph.D. Joseph Meynard G. Ogdol, MSIT
Dean, School of Teacher Education Dean, School of Information and Communication
Technology
Fe Sharon C. Tubal, MAEd.
Principal, Laboratory High School

TOPIC 4: NMSCST HYMN

An alma mater hymn is not just any ordinary “song”; it is the official “anthem” of an educational
institution. It is therefore important for a school to have an alma mater hymn; it gives a sense of
belonging, comradeship, pride and loyalty to the school. It identifies the school and its students.

Northwestern Mindanao State College

Alma Mater dear we cling
Fly high radiant spirit
Your virtues we adhere

Northwestern Mindanao State College

We’re proud to bear your name
Through the years your seal excels on high
The pride to you we bring

Northwestern Mindanao State College All hail and praise to the

With hope and love to you we bring
Oh hear your children sing
Northwestern Mindanao State College
All hail..all hail…all hail…
Molder of hearts and minds
To you our trust won’t fail

Bridge
Your guiding light we see To God Almighty we revere
With faith and courage, we’ll succeed
In unity we’ll be free
Repeat Chorus: Choda:
To you our trust won’t fail

TOPIC 5: NMSCST COLLEGE VISION, MISSION, AND GOALS

NMSCST: The gateway to the world.

VISION
An ecologically responsive University in Southern Philippines that fosters a culture of innovation and
sustainability on the quality of lives in the community it serves.

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MISSION
The University shall primarily provide advanced education, higher technological, professional
instruction and training in the fields of agriculture, fisheries, engineering, information and
communication technology, arts and sciences, education, business administration and
management, health sciences and other relevant fields of study. It shall also undertake research,
extension services and production activities in support of the socioeconomic development of the
Province of Misamis Occidental, and provide progressive leadership in its areas of specialization.

The NMSC Seal

The School Seal is indicative of who we believe we are and what we want to be as a community in
Northwestern Mindanao State College of Science and Technology.
Its description is as follows:
The knowledge symbolized by the book is illuminated by the torch that radiates
to all disciplines under science and technology represented respectively by the
atom and gear, all aimed for the improvement of man and his environment.

GOALS OF THE COLLEGE

School of Teacher Education School of Arts and Sciences

To acquire a niche in education To prepare leaders in the community
for the underprivileged and underserved that acknowledge unity in diversity for a
productive and highly interactive citizenry
School of Business and Management School of Engineering and Technology
To be a world class business To utilize indigenous resources for
and management center innovation in engineering and technology
School of Information and Communication School of Agriculture and Environmental
Technology Sciences
To develop technologies that will support To be the catalyst for sustainable agricultural
critical operations in industries, in any productivity through the development of
computing scientific
platform that emphasizes software principles and technology which sustains the
development and artificial intelligence. environmental carrying capacity

TOPIC 6: NMSCST CORE VALUES

ASPIRE TO INSPIRE
A ADAPTIVE The most constant thing in your life is change. Today, the world is fast-
changing and evolving. To survive you have to adapt to situations and fit yourself with
positivity. Especially in this extraordinary time of the pandemic, everything suddenly
changes into not so familiar situations specifically the learning environment.
As NMSCian you must learn to be adaptive and make yourself flexible to different types
of people and situations to attain success.

S SELF-RELIANT Self-reliance is self-trust and independence. This core value is

important because depending on others for help means there will be times when the
help is not available. As you grow older, solving problems and making decisions by
yourself becomes critical because you\ll have to face life independently. By doing this,
it will allow you to feel happy about yourself without relying on others.
Now is the best time to trust yourself and embrace the core value of
self-reliance through accepting full responsibility and independence of your new
learning environment. Self-trust and independence are the true spirits of an NMSCian.

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P PROACTIVE -Being proactive means taking responsibility of one’s life. This means that
one is always thinking about his/her future, planning and preparing for what lies ahead
by doing the things he/she needs to do before doing them. A proactive person does not
allow circumstances to control him/her. Instead, he/she makes better use of resources,
including time and energy to prevent problems from occurring.

For instance, in dealing with studies, a pro-active NMSCian always takes actions, such
as doing requirements ahead of time to avoid creating mediocre outputs.
I INNOVATIVE -Creativity is the mother of becoming innovative. Creativity is coming up
with an idea where one subconsciously applies in his/her daily life which can be
consider as innovation. If creativity is a thinking process, the seed, innovation is a
productive process, the plant.
As NMSCian being innovative is a must-have value to possess. Do not let your creative
ideas be stored in your mind, but rather implement and put your ideas into action.
R RESPONSIVE is readily reacting positively and quickly, and responding or reacting
appropriately or sympathetically to suggestions, influences, appeals, or efforts.

Being an NMSCian, to become responsive, is to live with the idea of being ready,
willing, and available to help when needed. One needs be active and interactive to
become responsive.
E EMPHATIC means showing or giving emphasis and expressing something forcibly and
clearly. If one is emphatic about something, one should use forceful language which
shows that he/she feels very strongly about what he/she saying.

As NMSCian you have to stand decided with your ideas and aspirations to cultivate
success.

TOPIC 7: ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATION

Communication (came from the Latin term ‘commūnicāre’ which means to share) is the act of
conveying meaning to a person or group of people using a mutually understood symbols, gestures,
behaviors and semiotic rules. As much as communication is acquired skills, not everyone can
communicate properly not unless they exert effort to develop and refine their communication skill.
Communication plays a significant role in a day to day basis since it is used to persuade, inform,
entertain and motivate. It is important to develop variety of skills depending on its purpose, as well
as to know how to interpret conversation and information coming from others. Knowing your
audience and understanding how they need to receive information is equally important as knowing
yourselves

Communication in Context

Each context has influence in the communication process as discussed in your previous courses.
Each context overlaps, which creates an even more dynamic process. Let us look at these contexts.
Is talking to your parents during dinner different from having a drink with your friends at a bar? Is
sending a text message to your girl/boyfriend the same experience as writing a concept paper sent
through email?

Whenever you speak or write in a certain context, you have responsibilities to your audience, who
like you, comes with an inherent set of expectations that you should fulfil. The specific expectations
may change given the context or environment, but two central ideas will remain: be prepared, and
be ethical.

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The Five C’s of Communication

1. Courtesy also known as politeness. Ways to demonstrate courtesy: using polite words
and tone to show respect to the receiver of the message. applying tact and diplomacy
developing the “WE” attitude using positive words instead of negative being considerate
of the feelings of the receiver selecting gender-free terms responding promptly to
important messages
2. Clarity may involve correct word usage, grammar, pronunciation, sentence construction
and delivery. Messages which are unclear oftentimes do not achieve their desired effect.
3. Conciseness is saying what needs to be said in as few words as possible. Avoid flowery
words. Remember: “Our goal is to communicate and not to impress.”
4. Concreteness. This refers to being specific. - providing example when necessary makes
a message more comprehensible.
5. Completeness. To avoid ambiguity, messages should not leave out important details that
a receiver expects to know. Answer: What, Who, When, Where, Why and How.

Ethics in Communication

Morals

Personal codes. These are our own set of rules –so others are neither expected nor required to
follow them.

Ethics

Societal codes. These are rules accepted and approved by society, so they are imposed upon
everyone.

People are gaining more knowledge and are becoming more aware of their own rights and limits.
Being ethical is now an important duty for every one of us since doing the opposite doesn’t just
violate the rules but also violating our human sense of respect. In this modern-day being respected
and showing respect has become a huge issue. People have more access in bullying and showing
indecency in social media and other forms of technological communication. Our form of
communication relies mostly in: Chatting Texting Video Chatting Calling

By using all sorts of technologies such as phones, computers, tablets, etc. our limits are reduced to
a minimum unlike in the past we usually rely on telegrams, letters, and other post mails. We are
allowed to communicate much more often than before and even the distance isn’t a problem
anymore. Therefore, by expanding our ability to communicate the only restricting thing that we can’t
reduce is our way of words.

We speak more vague and intimidating things since we gain confidence in our own technology.
Being ethical in today’s communication is only an option and not an obligation. Examples of this are:
Cyber Bullying Posting unethical things and words in social sites Ability to have no limit in using
words on the internet

Being ethical means acting under the principles of morality or acting in good moral standards. It
allows people to be sympathetic and empathetic towards other people without actually asking or
obligating them to do so. It is a natural thing that will make people know their own limit of
misbehaving
It is important to communicate ethically today because most people are losing sight of what is right
and what hurts other people. Other than that,
there is also the thing of giving respect and being a respectable human being.

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The Principles of Communication

[Link] “advocate truthfulness, accuracy, honesty, and reason as essential to the integrity of
communication”. Nowadays, social media and speeches in public have been so filled with black
propaganda and whitewashing that there is a call to reiterate the need for truth and honesty. It is
important to be accurate when we communicate, and to have facts and figures to prove our
assertions. It is important to be reasonable, rather than to be too emotional or threatening when we
communicate.
2.“NCA endorses “freedom of expression, diversity of perspective, and tolerance of dissent to
achieve the informed and responsible decision- making fundamental to a civil society”. In certain
political climates, people may feel threatened to the point that they no longer feel that it is safe to
express what they feel or think. We must be able to hear the different perspectives and have a high
tolerance for views that are different from ours. It is important to foster an environment where people
feel safe enough to express what they think and feel, and for these expressions to be met with
reasonable dialogue and debate, rather than outright censure or violence.
3. They condemn communication that degrades individuals and humanity through distortion
intimidation, coercion, and violence, and through the expression of intolerance and hatred”. This
condemnation is important because it safeguards society from racism, sexism, and violence against
oppressed people.
4. Communicators should “accept responsibility for the short- and long- term consequences of our
own communication and expect the same of others.”All too often, there have been people who do
not feel accountable for their actions. Therefore, if one risks communicating maliciously, spreading
false news, or inciting hatred or violence, he or she should be ready to face the consequences of
such actions.

NOTE: Every time we communicate, we should consider the consequences of our actions. I f people
were responsible in their use of communication, there would be less conflict in this world.

The Art of Oral Communication

Josephine Turck Baker (1921) retrieved from Reader’s Digest 2020
1. Avoid unnecessary details. Don’t sidetrack. For example, if the time something happened
isn’t important, don’t waste time getting it right.
2. Don’t ask another question before the first one has been answered. If you ask how
someone’s children are, don’t jump in with your family health before she has answered.
3. Do not interrupt another while he is speaking. Also, try to make your story short, giving
the other person a chance to speak and not interrupt.
4. Do not contradict, especially if it’s not important. You are inserting unnecessary details
into the person’s story. “The person who contradicts, frequently restates the matter in
another way.”
5. Do not do all the talking. Ask questions to find out what you both have in common.
6. Don’t always be the hero of your story, however, the story should have a hero. Build up
others as well as yourself.
7. Choose a of mutual interest. Draw the person’s interests out and don’t “hinge the
conversation on politics when it should be on potatoes or on poetry.”
8. Be a good listener. You will naturally become one if you follow the above rules.
9. The conversation should be in harmony with the surroundings. Do not “talk about cheese
when the moon would be a more fitting topic.” Also, don’t discount the appropriateness of
silence.
10. Do not exaggerate. Not everything is “the best,” “the worst,” or “the funniest.”
11. Do not misquote. “Use the quotation for the occasion; do not make an occasion for the
quotation.”
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13. Do not be untruthful, but also don’t feel the need to be hurtful. Do not say someone looks
unwell, sick, or tired. This will do nothing to further conversation and only make the person
uncomfortable. Don’t hint at it either by asking if she had a long night. Remember silence
is an option. “Say the right thing, or say nothing.”

Academic Integrity

Alison Kirk (1999) explains that academic integrity is the moral code or ethical policy of
academia. This includes values such as avoidance of cheating or plagiarism; maintenance of
academic standards; honesty and rigor in research and academic publishing.

Academic integrity is practiced in a majority of educational institutions, it is noted in mission

statements and represented in honor codes, but it also being taught in ethics classes and being
noted in syllabuses. Many universities have sections on their websites devoted to academic
integrity.

What are the forms of academic dishonesty?

The culture of academia requires that each student take responsibility for learning and for
producing products that reflect his/her intellectual potential, curiosity, and capability. Students
must represent themselves truthfully, claim only and work that is their own, acknowledge their
use of others’ words, research results and ideas, using the methods accepted by the
appropriate academic disciplines and engage honestly in all academic assignments.

Academic dishonesty is any type of cheating that occurs in relation to a formal academic
exercise.
Below are the forms of academic dishonesty.
1. Plagiarism: The adoption or reproduction of ideas or words or statements of another
person without due acknowledgement.
2. Fabrication: The falsification of data, information, or citations in any formal academic
exercise.
3. Cheating: Any attempt to give or obtain assistance in a formal academic exercise (like an
examination) without due acknowledgement.
4. Sabotage: Acting to prevent others from completing their work. This includes cutting
pages out of library books or disrupting the experiments of others.

What is Intellectual Property?

Intellectual Property (IP) refers to creation of the mind, such as inventions; literary and artistic
works; designs; and symbols, names and images used in commerce.

Types of Intellectual Property

1. Copyright (or author’s right) is a legal term used to describe the rights that
creators have over their literary and artistic works.
2. Patent is an exclusive right granted for an invention, which is a product or a process that
provides, in general, a new way of doing something, or offers a new technical solution to a
problem.
3. Trademark is a sign capable of distinguishing the goods or services of one enterprise from
those of other enterprises. Trademarks are protected by intellectual property right.
4. Industrial Design constitutes the ornamental or aesthetic aspect of an article. It may
consist of three-dimensional features, such as the shape of an article, or two-dimensional
features, such as patterns, lines or color.

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Academic Writing: The Resolve

Writing is a privilege. It takes one to wonder how much depth and breadth can be felt with words
drenched in ink and print. One’s skill in writing transcends many forms of discipline. It signals for
completeness of thought and purpose that irons out concerns of humanity.

When one decides to write, he is made to think and act. He is responsible for the end goal that is
reaching for individuals who would execute the ideals written.

Putting across a certain message through writing determines one’s ability to hit on a particular target.
It requires careful laying down of facts and opinions, weaving them to form informative pieces that
one can rely upon. Regardless of one’s background, words work their way out to achieve their
purpose- that is to form concepts aligned with the flow of thought.

Academic writing is constantly challenged by several conventions. It may rise or fall depending on
the political forces present.

In conducting a research, it is not enough to know what the problem is. What comes after is a tedious
process of reviewing related articles. It is important to note that writing to explain a phenomenon is
not writing without a bigger goal in mind, that is convincing people that the phenomenon is real and
it can be solved.

So how many articles should be read?

As many as possible. The goal is to fully grasp the context to give you a clear picture of the problem.
Knowing where you stand enables you to formulate a clear assumption.

Writing to explain a world phenomenon poses a great responsibility. Careful investigation of facts is
expected of a researcher.

He should be able to present ideas without bias, as this leads to a very credible viewpoint that
readers would certainly rely upon. A lot of resources are needed to verify various claims; hence,
voracious reading is so much required.

Online Etiquette

In the online platform, as it is very relevant today especially in academic transactions, use the same
principles when communicating online as you would face-to-face which are elaborated in the text
above. Be clear and respectful and communicate with the same consideration you would expect
from others. In the atmosphere of an online classroom, the proper etiquette guidelines don’t seem
as easy as a simple “please” and “thank you.” Netiquette are essential rules and norms for
interacting with others on the internet in a considerate and respectful way.

Here are some of the Etiquette Guidelines every online student needs to know as indicated in the
“Learning Resource Center Online Study Skills Handout” from [Link]:

Set a respectful tone. Always remember that any correspondence with faculty and staff is not the
same as chatting with your friends. A certain level of formality is expected in your communication
with instructors.

In addition to proper punctuation and spelling, it’s good etiquette to use respectful greetings and
signatures, full sentences and even the same old “please” and “thank you” you use in real-life
scenarios.

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Read first. Take some time to read through each of the previous discussion post responses before
writing your own response. If the original post asked a specific question, there’s a good chance
someone has already answered it. Submitting an answer that is eerily similar to a classmate’s
indicates to the instructor that you haven’t paid attention to the conversation thus far.

Think before you type. In participating in an online discussion, be just as respectful toward others
as you would be if you were sitting in the same room together. Think of the information you are going
to share whether that message is necessary or important and give your instructor or your classmate
a cue before talking to express respect and politeness.

Be kind and professional. Online communication comes with a level of anonymity, especially in the
context of first year students who don’t fully know their classmates, that doesn’t exist when you’re
talking to someone face-to- face. Sometimes this leads people to behave rudely when they disagree
with one another. Online students probably don’t have the complete anonymity that comes with
using a screen name, but you could still fall prey to treating someone poorly because of the distance
between screens. Make a point to be kind and respectful in your comments—even if you disagree
with someone. Afterall, an online classroom is in actuality still a classroom.

Another etiquette which is not included in the handout is, observance of consultation time. If a
schedule has already been established, respect it. Instructors are also human beings who need to
rest during holy hours and have leisure time for themselves. This is significant since instructors and
professors, same with the students, are also struggling emotionally and physically. Always note that
students will be entertained during the established consultation hours.

TOPIC 8: TECHNOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVE

We believe that technological perspective is very important. It provides insight into” how technology
works” and informs a constructively critical view of technology which avoids alienation from our
technologically- based society. It enables consideration of how technology might be used to provide
products and systems that help create the sort of society in which learners wish to live.

Technology, the application of scientific knowledge to the practical aims of human life or, as it is
sometimes phrased, to the change and manipulation of the human environment.(Encyclopedia
Britannica) The term technology, a combination of the Greek technē, “art, craft,” with logos, “word,
speech,” meant in Greece a discourse on the arts, both fine and applied.

Oxford dictionary defines the word “Technology” as: “The application of

scientific knowledge for practical purposes, especially in industry”.

As per Collins Dictionary the word “Technology” refers to “methods, systems and devices which are
the result of scientific knowledge being used for practical purposes”.

TECHNOLOGY MEANING: SIMPLIFIED

Technology is a vast term. In fact, all have their own simple way of understanding its meaning. So,
we use technology to accomplish numerous tasks in our day to day lives.

In simplest words, when we use our scientific knowledge for achieving a specific
purpose, creating tools or processing actions is referred to as “Technology”.
Hence, Technology is your helping hand thereby extending your abilities and solving your problems.
We apply technology in almost every sphere. In house, at work, for communication, transport,
business etc. you see technology everywhere. Moreover, any important field you can probably think
of, technology surely prevails there in one form or the other.

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Different Types of Technology

Find out everything you need to know about the different types of technology that are paving
unstoppable progress in today’s world. Because technology is far greater than just computers.
1. Communication Technology
Communication is indeed rather essential in all aspects of our personal and professional life to
express emotions, share information, exchange ideas and what not. Communication technology is
probably one of the most common technologies being vastly used in our everyday life. Advancement
in technology has enhanced the ways to communicate information from one place to another. It
helps us to communicate with each other with more convenience, in less time, and with greater
accuracy.
Communication technology helps in transmitting data or information by using various devices like
telephone, radio, television, and the internet. Businesses also utilize communication technology for
facilitating the flow of knowledge and information in workplaces, promoting innovative services or
products, serving consumers requests and needs, and in their decision-making processes.
2. Construction Technology
Construction technology is related to the equipment and methods utilized to build both advanced
and basic buildings and structures. This can include heavy engineering structures like bridges. The
methods of construction use different heavy machinery and tools like tractors for land preparation,
computer software to design and create a digitalized version of the building or structure. These
construction tools help in enhancing the operational efficiency and ensuring that the builders
complete the project with minimum issues and accidents, within the specified budget and within the
given deadline.
3. Product Technology
Product technology is the understanding of specifications and characteristics of a service or product
created as per the needs of the market and manufacturing processes. It is the specific technology
used by the manufacturer of the service or product, its manpower, standards, materials, design
specifications, procedures and methods. It helps in determining the functional characteristics,
properties, and structure of the product to ensure it meets the requirements and needs of the
customer.
4. Medical Technology
This is the most effective and beneficial type of technology as it assists in improving and extending
human life. Medical technology is a vast field in which innovation has played a significant role in
sustaining human health by helping in reducing the pain and speeding up the recovery process.
Developed countries around the globe have benefitted the most with the adaption of this technology
in their healthcare systems. Many developing countries also have invested in modern medical
technology to improve the health of their populations. It comprises areas like pharmaceuticals and
biotechnology to utilize the best possible medical equipment for researching, diagnosing and
treating diseases and infections. Major contributions have already been made and more are
underway to further improve the healthcare. From small innovations like ankle braces and bandages
to advanced technologies like artificial organs and MRI machine – technology has indeed made an
unbelievable impact on the field of medicine.
5. Architecture Technology
This type of technology is the application of modern technology for designing buildings. Architecture
technology is the component of building and architecture engineering and is often referred to as its
sub-category or distinct discipline. New technologies and materials generated new construction
methods and design challenges throughout the building’s evolution, more specifically since the
emergence of industrialization in the 19th century.
Architecture technology spans engineering, building science, and architecture and is practiced by
building/architectural engineers, structural engineers, architectural technologists, and architects, as
well as others developing concept or design in buildable reality. It helps with various elements of
buildings, including smart windows and elevators.

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6. Business Technology
Business technology is the application of information, engineering, data and science for businesses
related purposes like achieving organizational and economic goals. This technology helps in the
proper and systematic running of businesses and for enhancing different business functions and
operations. This typically includes a mixture of hardware and software.
7. Educational Technology
Educational technology aims at enhancing the performance of students by managing and
establishing different technological resources and processes in a classroom or any learning
environment. The technologically advanced academic discipline prepares students to attain deeper
knowledge and understanding of subjects. It assists the students in learning ways of devising
solutions to problems with the help of research, utilization of information, evaluation, and design.

Educational technology creates a learning environment that aids in improving ways of learning. It
helps in motivating students and encouraging individual learning. It provides easier access to
educational materials and helps students in learning new languages and subjects through
gamification.
8. Information Technology
This technology comprises a set of software and hardware tools utilized to process, transfer and
store information. These tools of information technology provide the right individuals with accurate
and updated information at the right time. Knowledge works in businesses utilize information
technology to successfully complete different tasks, including enhancing customer service,
transferring the right information that helps with the decision making process of the organization and
more. This information age has made it essential to manage systems of information for ensuring
efficiency and accuracy.

Information technology also includes MIS (Management Information Systems), which helps to plan
the usage, management, and development of information technology tools to assist workers in
performing tasks associated with management and processing. Major financial institutions like
banks utilize information technology for operating their business process and to provide high-quality
customer service.
9. Space Technology
This technology is developed by the aerospace industry or space science to utilize in space
exploration, satellites, and spaceflights. It is used to commercialize or explore space like
communication satellites and spacecraft. Space technology includes space stations, satellites,
spacecraft, and support procedures, equipment, and infrastructure. Space is a novel environment
due to which working in it requires special techniques and tools. Numerous daily services including
satellite television, GPS systems, remote sensing, weather forecasting, and other long-distance
communications rely critically on space infrastructure. Other sciences like earth science and
astronomy also benefit from space technology. Innovative technologies that accelerate by or
originate with space-related activities and accomplishments are typically later utilized by other
economic endeavors.
10. Artificial Intelligence
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is also called machine intelligence. It is the intelligence the machines
demonstrate, contrasting to the natural intelligence demonstrated by animals and humans.
According to computer science, artificial intelligence research is known as intelligent agents’ study.
A device perceiving its environment and taking action which maximizes its chances of attaining its
goals successfully can be referred to as artificial intelligence.

The core element of artificial intelligence is knowledge engineering. Machines can react and act like
humans when they have sufficient information about the world. Artificial intelligence needs to have
access to properties, categories, objects, and relations among them for implementing knowledge
engineering.

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11. Robotics Technology

Robotics technology is a field which is related to artificial intelligence. It is the utilization of machines,
construction, operation, and designing robots for performing tasks that were done by humans. It
also uses different computer systems for information processing, sensory feedback and to control.
The technologies in this field are utilized to create machines that can replicate the actions of humans
and can be used as their substitute.

Robots need intelligence to tackle tasks like object navigation and manipulation, as well as mapping,
motion planning, and localization. Robots are widely being used in various industries like automobile
manufacturers for performing repetitive and simple tasks, as well in industries where work is
required in environments and situations that are hazardous for humans. Innovation in technology
has enabled robots to have senses equivalent of humans like sensing temperature, touch, and
vision. Some advanced robots are able to make a simple decision.
12. Superintelligence
Superintelligence is the technology which demonstrates intelligence that surpasses even the
smartest and most gifted minds of humans. It can also be referred to problem-solving systems like
engineering assistants and super intelligent language, doesn’t matter if these enhanced intellectual
competencies are embedded in agents acting in the real world. Some concept of superintelligence
is that specific types of artificial intelligence activities are supposedly able to trigger a runaway
reaction in
which the artificial intelligence exceeds the capacity of humans and begins manipulating or
controlling humans in certain ways.
13. Agriculture Technology
This technology refers to the technologies for machine production that are utilized on a farm.
Agricultural pieces of machinery are created for almost all stages of the farming and other
agricultural processes. This includes machines for packaging and sorting products, feeding
livestock, threshing grain, harvesting crops, protecting crops from weeds and pests, cultivating
crops, land irrigation, seed plantation, and soil tilling.

This technology is amongst the most impactful and revolutionary type of modern technology which
is derived from the basic need for food for a constantly growing population. Agricultural technology
has made way to an era where powered machinery performs the jobs that were performed formerly
by humans, as well as animals like horses and oxen.

These machines created with the help of advanced technology has significantly enhanced the output
of farms and massively altered the way individuals produce food and are employed in the agricultural
sector all over the world. The individuals that are trained to make agricultural structures, equipment,
and machinery are called agricultural engineers. Mechanized agriculture, currently also includes the
usage of helicopters and airplanes.

14. Assistive Technology

This technology is utilized by individuals with disabilities to assist them in performing certain tasks
that are impossible or difficult for them to perform. Assistive technology is currently being utilized in
numerous ways. For instance, schools use certain assistive technology tools to help autistic
students to learn and understand better, some tools are utilized to aid individuals with disabled legs
or bodies to move on their own, speech recognition help individuals who are unable to use the
keyboard to be able to utilize a computer for their needs.

With the advancement of technology, assistive tools and applications have made it possible and
easier for individuals with disabilities to perform various tasks that were otherwise not possible for
them to accomplish.

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15. Entertainment Technology

Entertainment technology is the utilization of modern technology to create or enhance the
entertainment experience. The entertainment industry is too vast and individuals want to be
entertained in their own way. Modern technology has been utilized to create musical systems, video
games and more to keep individuals entertained. In the game design and animation, entertainment
technology means real entertainment experience which has become possible with the advent
of computer-mediated digital technologies. Entertainment technology has traditionally
emerged from theatrical stagecraft, which is a significant subset of this discipline. The scope and
range of this practice have increased with the emergence and development of advancing
technologies which has led to new venues and types of entertainment.
16. Operation Technology
This technology is a category of software and hardware which controls and monitors the ways in
which the physical devices perform. Operation technology came as a result of long phases of
evolution. Knowledge is a result of experimentation and observation of numerous years of
productive processes. Operation technology was primarily utilized in industrial control systems for
utilities, transportation, and manufacturing – in contrast to information technology; the technologies
that managed the operations in these industries were not networked. Majority of the tools for making
adjustments and for monitoring of physical devices were merely mechanical. The ones that included
digital controls only utilized proprietary closed protocols.

However, in today’s world, those physical devices have evolved with the help of technological
advancements. Wireless technology has given administrators and managers of operational
technology with enhanced monitoring systems, as well as the capability of remotely controlling the
physical devices. Advancement in machine learning and machine-to-machine communication has
led to significant systemic transformation. This has provided the opportunity to analyze the data
produced by physical devices in real time to enhance uptime, improve autonomy, and enable
preventive maintenance.

TOPIC 9: ENVIRONMENTAL PERSPECTIVE

The sum total of all the surroundings of a living organism, including the natural forces and other
living things, which provide conditions for development and growth as well as danger and damage,
is called environment. It is everything that makes up our surroundings-the air, water, plants, animals,
and etc., which affects our ability to love on this earth.

Scientists found out that most of the environmental problems that are dangerous both to the earth
and to us are human attributes. This means we, human beings, are the main reason causing
damages to our environment. With this, we should be oriented with our responsibility, our duty as a
human being to our environment.

The way we treat our environment depends by how we perceived it!

Why is environmental awareness important?

Environmental awareness is an incredibly important part of our lives. It is our responsibility as a

steward to protect the environment and promote sustainable development to ensure a brighter future
for the next generations. In order to protect the sustainability and development of our environment,
everyone needs to change our behavior to be committed to becoming more environmentally aware.

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What are the top 5 environmental problems in the Philippines?

In the Philippines, there is a long list of environmental issues that needs serious and immediate
attention from all of us. The following below are the top 5 environmental problems.
1) Pollution. The introduction of contaminants such as noise, air, and water into the
environment causing adverse change.
2) Global warming due to the emission of greenhouse gases.
3) Overpopulation. With overpopulation this will result in many problems – new buildings,
high demand for electricity and food, an increase in garbage, etc.
4) Natural resources depletion. This results in biodiversity loss. [Link] disposal

NMSCST Initiative for Environmental Sustainability

One of the challenges that our world is facing is the environmental degradation. This degradation is
directly linked with the conservation and maintenance of life forms such as land, water, air, and
biological diversity. To address this issue there is a need for environmental education in school for
sustainable development and to encourage the students to conserve and protect the natural
ecosystem.

NMSCST has always been environment-friendly as manifested through its vision. The school has
always taught our students different ways of protecting the environment. With the different initiatives
of the schools, these teachings are put into practice to keep our environment healthy and
sustainable for the future as manifested by the following programs:
1) Tree planting. Graduating students of the institution are required to plant a tree before
graduation.
2) Cut Flower and Seedling Production. This is initiated by the School of Agriculture and
Environmental Sciences in which they taught cut flower and seedling production to the
residents in Tangub City.
3) Plant a Tree, Grow with Me. It is a collaborative program of the 3 schools in the institution
– School of Teacher Education, School of Arts and Sciences, and School of Agriculture
and Environmental Sciences. All students of the said schools are required to plant a tree
in the adopted barangay starting from the first year of school. The student shall be
responsible for the maintenance of that tree until he/she will graduate. Later this program
will be adopted also by other schools in the institution.
4) NMSCST CARE (NMSCST College Awareness for Responsible Environment). This is the
campus solid waste management in support of the
R.A. 9003 known as the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000, and the Ordinance No.
2014-09-0019 of Tangub City, “An Ordinance Enacting the Comprehensive Solid Waste
Management of Tangub City and Appropriating the Funds Therefore”. Within the institution, the
populace should practice waste segregation at source, no to open burning, no to plastic use,
recycling of waste materials, and other policies found in the Solid Waste Handbook of the college.

Lesson 10: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

This lesson offers a brief introduction to a course, which is as broad as life itself. You will be
introduced to concepts such as participatory development; sustainable development and you will
be asked to think about good development for your community. Throughout this lesson, your
understandings and skills in community development will be sharpened. By the end you will have
several useful skills and activities to share and work with in your communities. You are being offered
this lesson because you will become leaders in your communities and will be expected to contribute
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the lives of the people in the community without destroying the environment. You are being prepared
to help this process.

Lesson 1.2 Character Development

To become effective leaders in your community, you also need to equip yourselves with knowledge
of what is required to have good character that will lead you to a successful leadership in your
community. You must be aware of yourself in order to relate effectively with the people in your
community. All things that is part in your community including the environment belong to God
therefore as children of God we will put a desire in our hearts to have a character like Christ and
commit ourselves to working on it.

Lesson 2 The Entrepreneurial Perspective

This lesson will benefit you from different social and economic backgrounds because it will teach
you to cultivate unique skills and think outside the box. With the interactive activities you will you
can build a foundation for understanding of how is a business is constructed, what the key parts are,
how those parts work together to create a unified whole we call a business. You will get to know
more about your community and the people. Moreover, it creates opportunity, instills confidence,
ensures social justice, and stimulates the economy. Lastly, this lesson will contribute for your self-
development such as how to perfect your attitude, how to make money and how to find purpose

What is community?
The word community comes from the Latin word, ‘communitas’ which means as common. A group
of people sharing common living accommodation and goods. For our purposes, a community is a
group of people living in the same area or having the same religion or race. In Papua New Guinea,
communities are often family groups which form villages. Many of these communities share a
common language, which helps the people identify with their community.

Different Communities that we belong to

You may come from a village, town, or city. Within each of these communities you belong to smaller
communities the most obvious being your family. The family is the most important unit in the
community - the extended family is the foundation of the community. The family is where you begin
your education – to speak, count, walk, build and so on. You learn the values and acceptable
behaviors and rules of the group. You take on roles such as hunter, teacher, baby sitter, gardener,
cook and responsibilities. You are socialized into becoming a worthwhile contributing community
member. There are many other communities, which we all belong to and each of these has different
requirements or roles and responsibilities for the members. Each group we belong to whether it is a
church group, a sporting group or a school is a community and has different ways of socializing us
to be useful members.

Communities - a sense of belonging

The sense of belonging is important in communities, and is also important in the nation. The feeling
of belonging in a community is helped by a number of things, such as: - knowing what we expect of
others and what they expect of us, - knowing who our community leaders are and how we can have
some say in choosing them, and - knowing how the community is organized so that we feel safe
and secure at all times. All of these experiences help us to develop a feeling of belonging to our
communities.

Communities – what we value in a community

When we understand what communities are and what we value in a community we can work to
maintain and strengthen these important aspects. As we will see, development brings change,
which hopefully will improve the lives of community members. During any development, we must
hold tight to what we value in our community and not let it be lost.

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These are some aspect that we value in our community

Respecting community leaders. - Resolving conflicts and solving disputes - Opportunities to practice
religion and beliefs - Having rights and responsibilities - Maintenance of traditional lifestyle -
Opportunities for sport and recreation - Making a living and meeting needs - Improving living
standards - Good health care and education.

What is Community Development?

There are fundamental values and needs which bind people together in a community. e.g. a need
for friendship, security, employment, spiritual and cultural values and needs. These valued aspects
of community may be challenged by community development – which is a process of change! How
communities participate in and manage change is an important part of community development.
Characteristics of Community Development
Community development which improves the lives of the community has many characteristics which
are universal. Some of these characteristics are: · all people affected by change should be involved.
· respect local knowledge and use local talent · sustainability – people feel more attached to a project
they have helped in. They will therefore manage and maintain it better. · build local capacity – long-
term community sustainability depends on developing human and social abilities. · effective,
transparent communication.

Principles of Community Development

Successful community development depends on certain basic principles being followed. Just as
with building a house you must establish a strong foundation or the whole thing will later collapse
community development also needs a strong foundation. The principles described briefly below
apply to community development in any community and in any context.
Participation
Participation or participatory development is the first basic principle of community development. It
means listening to the voice of the people and assisting them to develop their own community, in a
way that they want it developed. It means finding appropriate ways to involve people if they choose
to become involved. Sustained community development ultimately depends on people participating
in their own development from the early planning stages through to completion. By doing this people
are more likely to manage and maintain their new development.
Sustainability
The principle of sustainability or sustainable development is a basic principle of community
development and often very difficult to achieve. When change is introduced to a community, it is
hoped that the community will manage or maintain it. Sustainability can be achieved with outside
support or without outside support. Whether it is a new primary school library or water-well if it cannot
be maintained or managed by the community members it will fail. Some principles of sustainability
include: - active participation of community members in all aspects of the project. ß identification of
problems/needs ß planning ß implementation ß monitoring and evaluation - use of appropriate
technology that can be maintained and serviced locally.

Equity and Social Justice

The third principle of community development is equity and social justice. What do these terms
mean? In terms of community development, the principle equity and social justice means: - all
community members, regardless of culture, religion, sex or age, having the opportunity to participate
actively in their community. - availability for peoples’ access to information that is presented in ways
they can understand - fairness in peoples’ access to and use of community resources. - community
members not being disadvantaged or denied their democratic rights by any form of community
development.

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Topic 1 Our Emotions and Character

Objectives
1. Communicate the role of emotions in a Christian’s life, and how emotions can affect one’s
character.
2. Help NMSCians learn how to handle their emotions so that these support their Christian life.

Emotions should support us in righteous living. We have a choice as to whether we will react or
respond to a situation. With this, we need to acknowledge God to guide our emotions and mold our
character
Topic 2 The Character of Humility

Objectives
1. Communicate the meaning of true Christian humility.
2. Help NMSCians see themselves as God’s children – blessed to bless others.
3. Inspire the NMSCians to take on a grateful posture of humility.

True humility lies in recognizing our worth in the eyes of the Lord and putting ourselves at the service
of others specially in our community.

Topic 3 The Character of Courage

Objectives
1. Explain courage by revealing the nature of fear.
2. Help the NMSCians realize their own personal fears.
3. Show Christian ways by which one can take on the character of courage to overcome one’s fears.

We are the children of God; therefore, everything we experience and feel comes from Him. Since
we are His children, we need not be conquered by our fears; instead with His help, He will make us
see His perspective and allow us to be courageous. We can practice courage by learning how to go
and bow before God, and trust Him, just like Jesus did.

Topic 4 Righteous and Unrighteous Anger

Objectives
1. Communicate clearly the nature of anger
2. Help NMSCians learn when anger is righteous and how to use anger in the right way.

Being angry is not a sin, but it is how we deal with our anger that matters most. We can use our
anger in a righteous manner when it is directed towards wrongdoing and expressed in the right way.
To help us overcome our unrighteous anger, we need to pray, seek emotional healing and put our
priorities in order.

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LESSON 11: THE ENTREPRENEURIAL PERSPECTIVE

The Key Features of Entrepreneurship

ENTREPRENEUR- who undertakes an endeavor. This is the meaning of the French word
entrepreneur. It is really all about starting something and making it prosper while offering people the
services and products they need.

When you decide to become an entrepreneur your life changes or at least it should. In order to
become a successful entrepreneurial skill through education, networking, and research.

Entrepreneurialism is a career long endeavor, but only for those who choose to stick with it and
develop their respective fields.

According to some theories, the entrepreneur is one who is willing to bear the risk of a new venture
if there is a significant chance for profit. Other economists emphasize the entrepreneur’s role as an
innovator who markets his innovation. Still others say that entrepreneurs develop new goods or
processes that the market demands and are not currently being supplied.

There is not one single quality or skill to define an entrepreneur. Successful entrepreneurs come in
various ages, gender, race, and social status. They also differ in education and experience.
However, research indicates that most successful entrepreneurs share certain personal attributes,
including: creativity, dedication, determination, flexibility, leadership, passion, self-confidence, and
“smarts”
 Creativity is the spark that drives the development of new products ideas or ways to do
business. It is the push for innovation and improvement.
 Dedication is what motivates the person to work hard to get the endeavor off the ground.
Planning and ideas must be joined by hard work to succeed. Dedication makes it happen.
 Determination is the extremely strong desire to achieve success. It includes persistence
and the ability to bounce back after rough times. It persuades the entrepreneur to make
the 10th phone call, after nine have yielded nothing. For the true entrepreneur, money is
not the motivation. o Flexibility is the ability to move quickly in response to changing
market needs. It is being true to a dream while also being mindful of market realities.
 Flexibility is the ability to move quickly in response to changing market needs. It is being
true to a dream while also being mindful of market realities.
(A story is told about an entrepreneur who started a fancy shop selling only French
pastries. But customers wanted to buy muffins as well. Rather than risking the loss of
these customers, the entrepreneur modified his vision to accommodate these needs.)
 Leadership is the ability to create rules and to set goals. It is the capacity to follow through
to see that rules are followed and goals are accomplished.
 Passion is what gets entrepreneurs started and keeps them there. It gives entrepreneurs
the ability to convince others to believe in their vision. It can’t substitute for planning, but
it will help them to stay focused and to get others to look at their plans.
 Self- confidence comes from thorough planning, which reduces uncertainty and the level
of risk. It also comes from expertise. Self-confidence gives the entrepreneur the ability to
listen without being easily swayed or intimidated. o “Smarts” consists of common sense
joined with knowledge or experience in a related business or endeavor. The former gives
a person good instinct, the latter, expertise. Many people have smarts they don’t
recognize. A person who successfully keeps a household on a budget has organizational
and financial skills. Employment, education, and life experiences all contribute to smarts.

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Every entrepreneur has these qualities in different degrees. However, many skills can be learned.
Or, someone can be hired who has strengths that the entrepreneur lacks.

The most important strategy is to be aware of strengths and to build on them.

TOPIC 2

Risks and Benefits

Those who are attracted to entrepreneurship by the advantages of starting “their own thing”.
These include:
1. Entrepreneurs are their own bosses. They make the decisions. They choose whom to do
business with and what work they will do. They decide what hours to work, as well as
what to pay and whether to take vacations.
2. Entrepreneurship offers a greater possibility of achieving significant financial rewards
than working for someone else.
3. It provides the ability to be involved in the whole lifecycle of the business, from concept
to design and creation, from sales to business operations and customer response.
4. It offers the prestige of being the person in charge.
5. It gives an individual the opportunity to build equity, which can be kept, sold, or passed
on to the next generation.
6. Entrepreneurship creates an opportunity for a person to contribute. Most new
entrepreneurs help the local economy. A few—through their innovations—contribute to
society.
One example is entrepreneur Steve Jobs, who co-founded Apple in 1976, and the subsequent
revolution in desktop computers. However, it is important to note that to every single advantage
there is a matching disadvantage which should be carefully analyzed. Here is an example of the
most common pros and cons to entrepreneurship:

PROS/ ADVANTAGE CONS/DISADVANTAGE

Often people do not feel fully Becoming an entrepreneur means you

compensated for the work they do. must leave behind the security of being
SALARY Becoming an entrepreneur means paid each month.
you can reap the benefits of all your
hard work.

Having control over your work Although entrepreneurs benefit from a

schedule means that you can choose flexible schedule, they often must work
when to take time off and work the very long hours particularly in the start-
schedule that suits you best. up phase. Furthermore, entrepreneurs’
FLEXIBILITY work schedules are never predictable
and they must deal with emergencies
that may occur at any time.

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Entrepreneurs can make all the Being responsible for all decisions can
decisions relating to their company be quite stressful and handling such
themselves; they have complete responsibility can be difficult.
control. This allows for a huge degree
DECISION of independence and a chance to
shape one’s own career.

Becoming an entrepreneur is a very There is also great risk attached to

exciting time, from the idea and start- entrepreneurship. The success or failure
EXCITEMENT up to the development and realization of the business rests with the
of the product or service. entrepreneur.

After comparing the advantages and disadvantages, you will have to decide if you can realistically
handle the responsibility of running your own business. Being an entrepreneur is a huge
responsibility with many risks attached. In business decisions should be carefully considered. Risk
assessment (considering potential costs and benefits) and the collection of relevant information are
key to successful decision making.
Nothing splendid has ever been achieved except by those who dared believe that something inside
them was superior to circumstance.

Topic 3
Types and Importance of Entrepreneurship

Small Business Entrepreneurship-

These businesses are a hairdresser, grocery store, travel agent, consultant, carpenter, plumber,
electrician, etc. These people run or own their own business and hire family members or local
employee. For them, the profit would be able to feed their family and not making 100 million business
or taking over an industry. They fund their business by taking small business loans or loans from
friends and family.
Examples of small businesses consist of grocery shops, small industrial cottage businesses,
consultants, hairdresser parlors, travel agents, electricians, carpenters, etc.

Scalable Startup Entrepreneurship-

This start-up entrepreneur starts a business knowing that their vision can change the world. They
attract investors who think and encourage people who think out of the box. The research focuses
on a scalable business and experimental models, so, they hire the best and the brightest employees.
They require more venture capital to fuel and back their project or business.
Examples of scalable startup entrepreneurship are Instagram, Facebook, Online shopping for
electronics, etc.

Large Company Entrepreneurship-

These huge companies have defined life-cycle. Most of these companies grow and sustain by
offering new and innovative products that revolve around their main products. The change in
technology, customer preferences, new competition, etc., build pressure for large companies to
create an innovative product and sell it to the new set of customers in the new market. To cope with
the rapid technological changes, the existing organizations either buy innovation enterprises or
attempt to construct the product internally.
Examples of large company entrepreneurship include Microsoft, Google, Samsung, BMW, etc
Social Entrepreneurship-
This type of entrepreneurship focuses on producing product and services that resolve social needs
and problems. Their only motto and goal is to work for society and not make any profits.

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Examples of social entrepreneurship include Anthill Fabric Gallery,Artwine Felt Cloting and
Accessories, Bambike-Handamade Bamboo Bicycles

Importance of Entrepreneurship:
 Creation of Employment- Entrepreneurship generates employment. It provides an entry-
level job, required for gaining experience and training for unskilled workers.
 Innovation- It is the hub of innovation that provides new product ventures, market,
technology, and quality of goods, etc., and increase the standard of living of people.
 Impact on Society and Community Development- A society becomes greater if the
employment base is large and diversified. It brings about changes in society and promotes
facilities like higher expenditure on education, better sanitation, fewer slums, a higher
level of homeownership. Therefore, entrepreneurship assists the organization towards a
more stable and high quality of community life.
 Increase Standard of Living- Entrepreneurship helps to improve the standard of living of
a person by increasing the income. The standard of living means, increase in the
consumption of various goods and services by a household for a particular period.
 Supports research and development- New products and services need to be researched
and tested before launching in the market. Therefore, an entrepreneur also dispenses
finance for research and development with research institutions and universities. This
promotes research, general construction, and development.

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