The State University of Northern Negros (SUNN), formerly Northern Negros State College of Science and Technology (Filipino: Kolehiyong Pampamahalaan sa Agham at Teknolohiya ng Kahilagaang Negros) and abbreviated as NONESCOST, is a state university in Sagay, Negros Occidental, Philippines.
Pamantasang Pampamahalaan ng Kahilagaang Negros (Filipino) | |
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| Motto | In Scientia et Servitio |
Motto in English | In Science and Service |
| Type | State university |
| Established | 1998 |
| President | Dr. Renante A. Egcas |
| Vice-president | Dr. Jocelyn D. Bantigue (VP for Academic Affairs) Dr. Adybier M. Lobaton (VP for Administration) |
| Location | , , 10°52′38″N 123°24′54″E / 10.87726°N 123.41504°E |
| Affiliations | PASUC |
| Website | sunn |
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History
editThe college started as a satellite campus of Iloilo State College of Fisheries until it was separated into an independent college and renamed Northern Negros State College of Science and Technology. It was created on January 9, 1998, by Republic Act 8448 by then-Congressman Alfredo G. Marañon Jr.[1] In March 2023, the college started offering online agritourism and ecotourism courses.[2] In January 22, 2024, the Commission on Higher Education converted the state college into a state university.[3]
General mandate
editThe college is mandated to provide higher technological, professional, and vocational instruction and training in science, fishery, forestry, agriculture, engineering, and industrial fields, as well as short-term technical or vocational courses. It is also mandated to promote research, advanced studies, extension work, and progressive leadership in its areas of specialization.
Campuses
editMain campus
editSatellite campuses
editReferences
edit- ^ Beltran, Roger (4 February 2022). "Northern Negros college to become state university". Visayan Daily Star. Retrieved 4 March 2024.
- ^ Guadalquiver, Nanette (20 March 2023). "Negros state college offers online tourism courses". Philippine News Agency. Retrieved 4 March 2024.
- ^ Masculino, Glayzyl (24 January 2024). "Northern Negros College becomes State university". Manilla Bulletin. Retrieved 4 March 2024.
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