Xavier University

Cagayan de Oro City Philippines

2003-2004 edition

Welcome to….

College of Agriculture

 

The Xavier University College of Agriculture is one with Xavier University as a Filipino, Catholic and Jesuit institution in its Mission Statement towards the

Vision-Mission

• “integral development of the person for the needs of Mindanao and country” and

• “to form men and women of competence, conscience and commitment in service of the Church and the Filipino people”.

Its curricula include a distinctive combination of actual field work in technical subjects and the liberal arts formation characteristic of a Jesuit school. The Aggie College has a fourfold mission of:

It strives to produce graduates with sound academic, spiritual, and moral foundation in order for them to become “men and women for others“.

1. Instruction 2. Research 3. Extension4. Production

General Objectives of the College of Agriculture

Faculty and Staff

Formation and Education of the students

Physical assets and facilities

Other aspects

Faculty and Staff

Professionally competent and dedicated yet dynamic team oriented faculty and staff

1.

Improved teaching-learning methods, skills and practice

Upgrade professional and technical skills

Increased team building and camaraderie

Teaching-free summer to give time and opportunity for the following activities:

2.

• Annual evaluation & planning

• Curriculum review

• Evaluating and strategic planning of XUCA

• Project proposal writing for department/units projects

• Seminar and training for faculty/staff development

• Develop educational manuals

Formation and Education of the students

Responsive curriculum providing the students with the basic skills and values in agriculture and its specialized fields

1.

Formation and Education of the students

Providing actual teaching-learning system, experiences and opportunities.

2.

Physical assets and facilities

1. Improvement of support facilities, services and equipment

2. Continued acquisition, development and provision of useful and appropriate library and other reference materials

Other aspects

Establishing and strengthening linkages with local, regional, national and international organizations and institutions

1.

Developing a support system for a continuing alumni/ae linkages with the University and the college

2.

Developing a support mechanism for job placements

3.

Programs Offered

Agriculture (BSA) Major in Crop Science, Animal Science and Agricultural Economics

Food Technology (BSFT)

Development Communication (BSDC)

Agricultural Engineering (BSAE)

Bachelor of Science in

Agribusiness (BSAB)

Undergraduate Scholarships

XUCA offers scholarships/grants-in-aid to academically qualified but with financial difficulties students through its Undergraduate Scholarships/ Grants-in-Aid Program.

Three types of grants are the following:

> full tuition with allowance

> full tuition w/o allowance

> half tuition w/o allowance

The Social Apostolate of the College of Agriculture Complex

ObjectivesAs an integrated program of education, organization and mobilization, it empowers the base social groups such as small farmers and the rural poor and envisions that these base social groups can participate in a wider decision making process

Established in 1999. Conducts research and extension activities with

farm cooperators on sustainable farming systems.

The Sustainable Agriculture Center (SAC)

The Appropriate Technology Center (ATC)

Established in 1983. Conducts short-term training courses on methods of appropriate technology. Produced various prototypes of farm tools, equipment, and small machinery.

The Food Technology Center (FTC)

Established in 1987. Conducts short-term courses in food processing to

interested housewives and other groups as well as to rural communities.

Mindanao Support and Communication Center for Agrarian Reform and Rural Development (MINCARRD)

Established in 1988. Engages in research and studies on Agrarian

Reform and its implementation. Engages in studies on other rural development

issues like peace process, environment and sustainable development.

Conducts training on the same issues. Engages in policy advocacy on the same issues.

The Year of Service (YOS) Program

Established in 1987.

The program is for college graduates who would volunteer to work with a rural community for a year.

Batches of volunteers have been assigned to work in various places in Mindanao.

The Cooperative Business Institute (CBI)

Established in 1999 by co-partners, namely: SEARSOLIN, the Cooperative Development Authority, the coop sectors of Northern Mindanao and the Livelihood Enhancement for Agricultural Development, Inc.

Provides training, research and educational publications to upgrade the business and professional skills of cooperatives and their leaders in the Region.

Established in 1997 as a project co-funded by the European Union Commission.

Provides research, training and educational materials on urban natural resources management and food production.

The Periurban Vegetable Project (PUVeP)

For more information, write or call:

The College Dean College of Agriculture, Xavier University,

9000 Cagayan de Oro City

Telefax:723116 local 3100, 8583116 local 3100

or, visit our Web site:

www.xu.edu.ph/aggies

Thank you.