Foundation University (Philippines)
{{Short description|Private university in Negros Oriental, Philippines}}
{{Infobox university
|name = Foundation University
|native_name = {{native name|fil|Pamantasang Foundation}}
|image = Foundation University (Dumaguete) logo.png
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|caption =
|former_name = Foundation College (1949–1969)
|motto = {{lang|la|Veritas}}
|mottoeng = Truth
|type = Private, non-sectarian basic and higher education institution
|established = {{start date and age|July 4, 1949}}
|founder = Dr. Vicente G. Sinco
|academic_affiliations = PAASCU, PACUCOA
|chairman = Victor Vicente G. Sinco
|chancellor = Charlotte V. Cariño
|president = Victor Vicente G. Sinco
|administrative_staff = 200
|city = Dr. Miciano Road Dumaguete
|state = Negros Oriental
|country = Philippines
|coordinates = {{coord|9.30556|N|123.29998|E|dim:30_region:PH_type:edu|format=dms|display=inline,title}}
| pushpin_map = Visayas#Philippines
| pushpin_map_caption = Location in the Visayas##Location in the Philippines
|campus = Urban {{cvt|5.5|ha|sqm}}
|free_label = Alma Mater song
|free = Foundation University Hymn
|colors = Maroon {{Color box|#8d0711|border=darkgray}} and {{Color box|#969696|border=darkgray}} Grey
|sports_nickname = Greyhounds
|athletics_affiliations = UNIGAMES
|website = {{URL|www.foundationu.com}}
|logo =
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Foundation University, also referred to by its acronym FU or simply Foundation, is a private non-sectarian basic and higher education institution in Dumaguete, Philippines. It was founded by Dr. Vicente Guzman Sinco, former president of the University of the Philippines and an alumnus of Silliman University.[http://www.nhi.gov.ph/downloads/ed0027.pdf "Vicente G. Sinco"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110721112617/http://www.nhi.gov.ph/downloads/ed0027.pdf |date=2011-07-21 }}. National Historical Institute. Retrieved 2009-11-07. It offers over 60 specialized higher education areas of study accredited with the PAASCU, CHED, and the Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities Commission on Accreditation.
The university is known as the birthplace of Negros Oriental's Buglasan Festival. The university is also known as an eco-friendly school. In 2015, Foundation University was awarded National Champion by the DENR - Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) for being the Most Sustainable and Eco-Friendly Campus.
History
The university was established as Foundation College on July 4, 1949. It was granted university status by the Department of Education on January 28, 1969. The university offers many undergraduate courses such as in the fields of elementary education, secondary education, nursing, information technology, computer science, agriculture, engineering, law and many others. The university has schools for elementary and high school.
Established on the eve of the country's independence, it was then known as the Foundation College. The college was founded by Dr. Vicente Guzman Sinco, a known educator and legal luminary during his time.{{efn|Dr. Vicente Guzman Sinco was a professor, and later the eighth president of the University of the Philippines. He was also one of the delegates who signed the UN Charter for the Philippines. During his time, Sinco wrote many books and was a known constitutionalist. Today his works are being quoted by known legal authors such as Fr. Joaquin G. Bernas{{cite book|last=Bernas, S. J.|first=Joaquin G. Bernas|title=The 1987 Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines|publisher=REX Book Store Inc.|year=2003|pages=35|isbn=971-23-3738-3}} and Hector S. De Leon.{{cite book|last=De Leon|first=Hector S. |author2=De Leon |author3=Hector M. Jr.|title=Administrative Law: Text and Cases|publisher=REX Book Store Inc.|year=2005|pages=2|isbn=971-23-4017-1}}}} Sinco envisioned the college to contribute to the overall national program of development. During the time of the college's founding, Filipinos were still in the process of building the nation.[http://foundationu.com/facts-about-fu/established/ "Established on July 4, 1949"]. Foundation University. Retrieved 2009-12-13.
The college had a three-fold function — instruction, research, and community action. The success of this mission was recognized in 1963, when Foundation College received international recognition and was invited to become a member of the International Association of Universities. The college was the first institution in the Visayas and Mindanao to receive this honor, and the first institution in the world that was not a full university to become a member of this organization.
On January 28, 1969, the Philippine Department of Education granted the college a university charter.
Colleges and schools
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Academic units of the university are organized into nine colleges and several other schools and departments.[http://foundationu.com/colleges/ "Colleges"]. Foundation University. Retrieved 2009-12-12.
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Media
Since October 2012, the university has its own radio station called Greyhound 101.[http://dumaguetemetropost.com/dyfu-to-start-school-on-the-air-p3148-459.htm DYFU to start School on the Air]
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References
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External links
- {{Official website|http://www.foundationu.com}}
- {{Facebook|foundationU.eduPHL}}
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Category:Universities and colleges in Negros Oriental
Category:Universities and colleges established in 1949
Category:Education in Dumaguete