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DIVINE WORD COLLEGE OF CALAPAN

The history of the Divine Word College of Calapan as a Catholic institution of higher learning traces its roots back to the missionary work of Fr. Benito Rixner, SVD and other missionaries of the Society of the Divine Word in Mindoro. Mindoro Junior College, as the school was originally called, was established in April 1946. The formal opening of classes in first year Normal Education, Liberal Arts, Pre-Law, and special short-term courses in Typing and Stenography was on July 1,1946. There were thirty-seven students as first enrollees.

The first floor of the old bishop’s residence was used for classrooms by the students and ten faculty members. The biggest room served as library with around a thousand volumes coming from other SVD schools and the rest from donations. The regular residence rooms were used as classrooms while the smallest room became the Registrar’s Office. Athletic activities were held at the church plaza.

In 1953, Fr. Albert Cook, SVD who was the Director at that time constructed a two-storey building on a lot purchased adjacent to the two original buildings. Construction was completed just in time for the school year 1953-1954. By that time, there were three buildings being occupied by about a thousand students. The buildings became functional until the summer of 1964.

From 1954 to 1964 there was a steady increase in enrolment that a bigger space was a felt need. Through the efforts of Bishop William Duschak, SVD, DD, a man of foresight and dynamism who went to Europe to ask for donations from friends and benefactors, the dream of having a modern college in a spacious compound materialized. During the school year 1964-1965 all classes were moved to the new campus-a very imposing building built along modern architectural lines. About the same time, the Elementary Department was inaugurated by virtue of the Temporary Permit No. 96. In 1975, the President, Fr. Eleuterio S. Lacaron, SVD, also introduced the School Campaign Program which proved to be an effective promotional strategy of the college.

In 1976, permission was granted by the Ministry of Education, Culture and Sports (MECS) for the revival of the Graduate School program which was phased out in 1972. Meanwhile the college curriculum was further diversified with the inclusion of the short- term courses and the offering of traditional fields of concentration in the degree programs .With the advent of the 1980’s, more vigorous efforts were directed not only to improve the school facilities, but also to acquire additional site for future expansion.

In 1980, the course in Master in Business Administration (MBA) was opened by virtue of Temporary Permit No.132, s. 1985 dated July 1980 with 47 students and three professors. Its subsequent recognition was granted on June 1985 and signed by the Minister of Education, Culture and Sports, Jaime C. Laya.

In January 1981, the name of the college was changed from Mindoro College to Divine Word College of Calapan; thus, making it more representative of the educational apostolate of the Society of the Divine Word in the province of Oriental Mindoro.

In 1987, having satisfactorily met the standards and requirements of the Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools, Colleges and Universities (PAASCU), the Divine Word College of Calapan was granted Level II accreditation for five years. On April 2, 1993 another Level II accreditation was granted. A re-accreditation was given in 1998.

A non-degree program in Computer Science was opened during the administration of Fr. Joel L. Maribao, to give the youth the opportunity to learn the new technology. The Associate in Computer Data Processing (ACDP) was recognized during the school year 1994-1995, while the two-year course in Computer System and Business Management (CSBM) was given Permit No. TV-P 059, s. 1994.

In 1995, the Civil Engineering Department was acknowledged as Number 1 in the regional level (Region IV) and Number 10 in the National level on account of the high percentage of board passers. This was published in the Philippine Star dated June 13, 1995.

Another honor was received by DWCC as per CHED Memorandum No. 76, s. 1995, where DWCC was selected as Center for Excellence in Teacher Education in Region IV. It was also during the time of Fr. Eleuterio S. Lacaron, SVD (1994-1995), that DWCC was selected by the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) as Institute of Local Government Academy (ILGA) in Oriental Mindoro.

During the administration of Fr. Romeo P. Bancale, SVD, the Graduate School Department was granted permission to offer two new graduate programs, Master in Public Administration and Doctor of Philosophy in Management, by virtue of the Government Recognition Nos. 27 and 28, s. 1997, and made effective in the school year 1997-1998. It was also in that same year that the High School Department moved out from the main campus to the Janssen campus located in Brgy. Pachoca, Calapan City. The campus has been renamed Freinademetz campus.

In the school year 2000-2001, during the term of Fr. Ernesto F. Vitor, SVD, Government Permits were granted to offer new courses namely Bachelor of Science in Office Administration, Bachelor of Science in Tourism and Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Restaurant Management as well as Associate Courses in Office Administration, Tourism, and HRM using the ladderized curriculum.

The year 2002 witnessed the completion of the construction of the Elementary Department building located adjacent to the High School Department building at the Freinademetz campus. In the succeeding year the Elementary Department transferred to its new site, thus housing together the Basic Education Department in that campus.

A milestone for the institution was again achieved when the DWCC-SIFE team of the Student In Free Enterprise (SIFE) was acclaimed the national champion in the SIFE National Exposition held at the Holiday Inn, Manila in February 2002. Later, the champion team represented the country in the prestigious SIFE World Cup in Amsterdam, The Netherlands in September of the same year. And again in 2005, DWCC made it to the national limelight when Jose Lemuel Dimaunahan topped the November 2005 Electronics and Communications Engineering board examination while Heidi Libed topped the 2005 Licensure Examination for Teachers in Region IV.

The year 2006 marked the 60th founding anniversary of the Divine Word College of Calapan. Themed ‘Word in a Changing World’, DWCC, under the administration of Fr. Nielo M. Cantilado, SVD, renewed its commitment to continue to provide quality education relevant to the demands of the constantly changing world and that of the local milieu. Among its thrusts for the next three years (2005-2008) are its renewed emphasis on research, the re-strengthening of its institutional linkages, and the building of a stronger family within the DWCC community.

Pursuant to its thrust in research, DWCC launched the Center for Mindoro Studies last July 27, 2006. As a resource center the Center for Mindoro Studies features the aspects and facets of the unique cultural heritage of Mindoro; and endeavors to promote awareness, sensitivity, and respect for the indigenous culture of the Mangyans. As a center for research it aims to put up a repository of research outputs and historical materials relevant to the studies governing parochial schools, parishes, and municipalities in the provinces of the Island of Mindoro.

In the second semester of school year 2006-2007, through the assistance of the Technical Education and Skills Authority (TESDA), and under the auspices of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo scholarship programs, DWCC began offering certificate courses in Contact Center Agent Training, Medical Transcription and Commercial Cooking.

The Divine Word College of Calapan believes that it has fulfilled a very important role in the human resource development of Mindoro through quality and relevant Catholic education. It is committed to continue with this mission beyond the 60th year of its foundation.

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Discount Textbooks

Textbook can be one of the dirtiest word in a college student’s vocabulary. Not only are they cumbersome to read and carry, they also tend to be very expensive. At to 0 a piece, textbooks tend to be the one thing many students refrain from buying in an effort to save much needed money.

There are a few ways to get around paying full price for books, especially those textbooks that you are only going to use for a couple of months before trying to sell them back to the school for significantly less than you paid. A few helpful suggestions when it comes to locating and purchasing cheap textbooks will help you save a lot of money this school year.

First and foremost, you must avoid college bookstores like the plague. No matter what your school of thought may be, institutes of higher learning are out to make a profit just like everyone else and the school bookstore is good part of their regular income. Required texts are ridiculously overpriced even when they sport a “USED” sticker on the front of them. That just means that the school bought back the textbook from a previous student for pennies on the dollar before reinflating its price to sell back to you.

No matter what your financial aid status is, the best advice I can give is to shop around online before purchasing a single text. For those of you who are lucky enough to have books included in your scholarship package, disregard what I’m going to say next. Beg, borrow or steal but don’t pay any more than you have to for college textbooks.

Cheap texts can be obtained through a variety of methods. Some online retailers offer deep discounted books to their customers. Get a list of all the required texts and their ISBN numbers from your college or university. Then hit the web for some real bargains. Inexpensive texts can be purchased relatively easy. There are numerous sites designed for this purpose alone. A quick web search will help you identify which companies are legitimate and carry the lowest priced books.

An even more revolutionary idea is to sell or trade books with fellow students. Post flyers around campus and watch the money come in. Charge a fair price and you’re guaranteed to sell whatever books you have lying around from the previous semester. Use electronic bulletin boards, social networking sites, and peer based websites to locate, purchase, and trade all of your required texts for the semester. This will save you cash and the hassle of standing in long lines at your college’s bookstore.

Websites, like these, take the guesswork out of trading, buying and selling textbooks online. With a low resale value, why pay more than you have to? Smart students know where to go to find quality used textbooks online and they are often the first to tell their friends about their bargains. With several years of college expenses mounting up, it pays to be savvy shopper.

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It is nearly time for students to go back to school. We can see it and feel it – and not just because of the sad looks on our children’s faces, but because of the ads in the newspapers and the commercials on television. Soon, everyone will be scrambling to get school supplies.

When students come home from school on the first day, amongst the myriads of paperwork they bring home for parents to sign, there is usually a list of educational supplies which their teachers write up to let parents know the specifics of the school year needs. You don’t have to wait for a list from teachers. You can get a head start on school supplies right now by buying some of the most basic products such as notebooks, folders, pencils, paper and backpacks ahead of time. What is more, you can save money and do it in an earth-friendly way.

School Supplies – Advice for Getting the Most of Your Dollars

* School clothes and shoes are probably the most important school supplies you will need! Students tend to grow over the summer and even if they haven’t grown much, it is a rare thing when a child is willing to wear “last year’s clothes”. Start shopping for clothes as soon as possible so you aren’t trying to buy everything all in one day. Search outlets and warehouse stores before heading to more expensive shops. These types of stores have stylish name brand clothing for much less than you’ll find anywhere else.

• Look around your home for school supplies. Maybe you have some of the things your children will need for school right in your own house. Often people have notebooks, paper, pens and pencils around that can be used in lieu of purchasing all of them.

• Keep an eye out for back-to-school sales that advertise ahead of time. If you know which day and at what time a great sale begins, you can plan to be there bright and early.

• There are many school supplies that can be found without waiting for a sale. Visit dollar stores and school supply stores for discount school supplies. Dollar stores often carry notebooks, pencils, erasers… and discount department stores may have everything your child needs for back to school supplies.

• If you have a way to contact teachers before school starts, it is a good idea to do so. You can ask them for a list of classroom supplies that are needed for the curriculum. This way, you can be completely prepared when the sales are going on.

• Go green by purchasing as many recycled school supplies as you can. Paper, folders and notebooks made from recycled materials are available in many places. Keep in mind that most of the work your children do will eventually end up in the trash can. You can offset some of the waste by making sure school supplies are recycled when you purchase them.

• Reuse last year’s backpacks if they are not torn or stained. To make them new again, wash them thoroughly and decorate them with markers, fabric pants or patches. If there are only a few stains, they can be covered with patches or paint. If your children really need new backpacks, there are some quality backpacks to be found online. When it comes to backpacks, it is better to pay a little more for durability than it is to buy the cheapest you can find. This way, you won’t have to replace your children’s backpacks in the middle of the school year.

With a little searching and some creativity, you can spend less and be environmentally conscious when gathering school supplies. Don’t make the same mistakes as many parents who end up shopping late and because they are in a hurry, end up paying more for school supplies than they would have had they moved just a little faster.

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The Pros Of Renting Textbooks

With the pricing of textbooks these days, colleges and universities are not making it easy or affordable for students to purchase the textbooks that they need for classes.  Most students in this type of situation resort to sharing books with others, checking them out of the library or just not buying textbooks at all, in fear of going in debt because of it.  There are many times where teachers require you to buy these books, insisting that you need them for the class.  Then, at the end of the year, the clear wrapping is still covering the book because you never needed to open it.  This is a waste of money – money that these students don’t have to begin with.  Well, now there is a better way of doing things. 

Renting textbooks is what most students are doing these days in order to save money.  When renting books for school, as opposed to buying them, you usually get at least 50% or more off of the cost of the book.  Book rentals allow you to choose what books you want, when you want them, at a fraction of price from what you would get it for in the bookstore.  These cheap textbooks are essential for students in order to get the education they need without spending an arm and a leg.

The number of colleges and universities that are offering these textbook rentals are skyrocketing each year.  Last year, only 300 campuses offered rental books, however, this upcoming school year, over 1,500 schools will offer them.  Rentals are a good option for introductory courses as well because they can be offered at cheaper prices.  So on top of getting 50% off of a book you need, it will be even cheaper since you’re buying that specific book for an introductory class. 

If you are one of the many people that fall into this category of having to spend your entire life’s savings on books, it would be highly beneficial to check out the option of renting books.  You can keep your rented books if you think you need them for an extra amount of time, and it will only cost you a small fee to do.  Check out your options and see what route would work best for you and your education.     

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