Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Valenzuela

Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Valenzuela
University of the City of Valenzuela
	Official seal of Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Valenzuela
Type	Public Non-sectarian Coeducational higher education institution
Established	June 5, 2002; 22 years ago
Academic affiliations	ALCU
Chairperson	Rexlon T. Gatchalian
President	Dr. Nedeña C. Torralba
Vice-president	Dr. Yolanda G. Gadon (Academic Affairs); John A. Cabaddu (Administration, Planning and Finance)
Students	4,600 (SY 2013-14)
Location	Valenzuela City, Metro Manila, Philippines ; 14°41′N 120°58′E / 14.69°N 120.97°E
Campus	Urban; 1.7 hectares (17,000 m2)
Colors	Blue
Website	www.plv.edu.ph
	Location in Metro Manila Location in Luzon Location in the Philippines

Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Valenzuela (English: University of the City of Valenzuela), also referred to by its acronym PLV is a local government unit-owned public university located in Valenzuela City, Metro Manila, Philippines. PLV is a member of the Association of Local Colleges and Universities.

The Council of Valenzuela approved Ordinance No. 14 on June 5, 2002, which paved way for the establishment of PLV. The city-funded institution of higher learning offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs to students of the city.

Started as an initiative by high school principals in Valenzuela, the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Valenzuela was initially located at a government building within the vicinity of the old municipal complex of Valenzuela. In 2008, the city government bought a parcel of land near Children of Mary Immaculate College.

In 2016, the city government of Valenzuela implemented a full subsidy on tuition and miscellaneous fees in PLV and Valenzuela City Polytechnic College (ValPoly).

The city government inaugurated a new PLV campus located along Tongco Street in Barangay Maysan, Valenzuela in 2018.

History

A study group was formed in July 2001 in response to the increasing need for an affordable, accessible and reputable institution of higher learning in the city.

The study group was initially composed of Dr. Jose R. Vergara, then Acting Division Superintendent Dr. Andres M. Leabres, City Administrator Atty. Carmelita D. Lozada, Mr. Edison M. Nalo, Executive Director of Valenzuela Polytechnic College and Mr. Erlindo C. Dionisio and Atty. Antonio M. Dalag, the Vice-president and President of the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Valenzuela.

This group was later joined by the principals of public and secondary schools in the city, namely Dr. Edgardo A. Abendan of Malinta National High School, Ms. Maxima G. Carlos of Maysan National High School, Ms. Salvacion V. David of Polo National High School, Ms. Bernardina G. Echaluce of Karuhatan National High School, Dr. Erlinda L. Evangelista of VNHS Parada Annex, Ms. Marina Fabian of Canumay National High School, Ms. Amelita S.P. Madarang of Marulas National High School, Dr. Margarito M. Materum of Dalandanan National High School, Ms. Conchita J. Rivero of Lawang Bato National High School, Mr. Efren H. Tanfelix of Gen. T. de Leon National High School

The university formally opened its doors to 500 students on June 24, 2002. When former Mayor Sherwin Gatchalian assumed office in 2004, more plans were focused on education. A new phase of development started under the presidency of Dr. Nedeña C. Torralba. Additional programs added were Graduate Studies in Education and Public Administration, and Certificate in Teaching Program. Facilities and services for students were also developed.

In accordance with City Council Resolution No. 194 Series of 2008, an annex building was built at Maysan Road, Malinta for the surge in the number of qualified enrollees.

The city government implemented a full tuition fee subsidy and miscellaneous fees, including the school ID, library fee, medical fee, newsletter, handbook, laboratory fee, sports fee, multimedia fee and guidance and counseling fee in September 2016.

In 2018, a new PLV campus officially opened situated at the bosom of the City. The 1.7-hectare campus consists of three Western Mediterranean-inspired buildings with amenities such as engineering, Information and Communication Technology laboratories, a spacious library, and an audio-visual room.^[2]^[3]^[4]

University

The university is divided into several colleges administered by two college deans. Most of the departments are offering undergraduate and graduate degrees. Each department is headed by a coordinator.

ACADEMIC TRACKS OFFERED:

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
Bachelor of Science in Accountancy
Bachelor of Science in Accounting Technology
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Major in Financial Management
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Major in Marketing Management
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Major in Human Resource Development Management
Bachelor of Science in Public Administration
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Bachelor of Science in Social Work
Bachelor of Elementary Education Major in Pre-School Education
Bachelor of Secondary Education Major in English
Bachelor of Secondary Education Major in Filipino
Bachelor of Secondary Education Major in Mathematics
Bachelor of Secondary Education Major in General Science
Bachelor of Secondary Education Major in Social Studies

More facilities were constructed and enhanced like the Engineering and Computer Laboratory, University Library, Auditorium, Classrooms, Student Lounge, etc. as part of the Valenzuela City Government's commitment to meet the demand of Valenzuela's high school graduates for a tertiary institution.

Launched alongside the new campus in 2018 is the PLV World card. The RFID-enabled cards serve as their access to enter the campus. Parents or guardians are notified through a text message whether the student went in and out of the campus once they tap the cards.^{[citation needed]} Aside from that, the card is also the students access to online university records, class schedules, and university advisories.^{[citation needed]}

Special programs

Certificate in Teaching Program (CTP)
Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET) review classes
Summer talent workshops

References

^ "Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Valenzuela, Valenzuela City -FindUniversity. ph". www.finduniversity.ph. Retrieved June 8, 2016.
^ "Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Valenzuela". City Government of Valenzuela. Retrieved September 21, 2021.
^ "Valenzuela City Opens Modern Local Public University". City Government of Valenzuela. Retrieved September 21, 2021.
^ "Valenzuela to Implement Full Tuition Fee Subsidy for Local University and College". City Government of Valenzuela. Retrieved September 21, 2021.

External links

Media related to Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Valenzuela at Wikimedia Commons

[1] "Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Valenzuela, Valenzuela City -FindUniversity. ph". www.finduniversity.ph. Retrieved June 8, 2016.

[2] "Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Valenzuela". City Government of Valenzuela. Retrieved September 21, 2021.

[3] "Valenzuela City Opens Modern Local Public University". City Government of Valenzuela. Retrieved September 21, 2021.

[4] "Valenzuela to Implement Full Tuition Fee Subsidy for Local University and College". City Government of Valenzuela. Retrieved September 21, 2021.

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