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Conferred Order of Horace B. Silliman
Silliman University recognized the generosity of
three couples, a foundation’s benefactor, and an alumni chapter
with the Order of Horace B. Silliman.
The awarding took place during the Tipon 2009, held
July 8 to 12 at the Royal Plaza Hotel in Florida, United States.
Tipon is a gathering of alumni in North America once in two years.
Inspired by the generosity of Dr. Horace B. Silliman,
the man who donated $10,000 to start Silliman University, the Order
of Horace B. Silliman is a prestigious recognition conferred upon
individuals, families and organizations. Recipients have blessed
the University with gifts and donations with a value of at least
P1 million. Their support continues to help realize the University’s
mission of providing better opportunities to its students and the
members of both Silliman and the larger community of Dumaguete.
Awarded
were the Silliman University Alumni Council of North America, Mr.
Charles and Mrs. Rossana Batchelor (through the United Board for
Christian Higher Education in Asia), Drs. Enrico and Esther Sobong,
Dr. Victor and Mrs. Jeanne Rich, and Mrs. Pat Mack Churchman, the
biggest donor to the Mary Mack Foundation.
Another set of individuals and organizations will be conferred the
Order this month during the Founders Day.
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CHED
Designates Silliman CoE in Nursing Education
The Commission on Higher Education (CHED)
has designated Silliman University as a Center of Excellence in
Nursing Education (CoE).
CHED Chairman Dr. Emmanuel Angeles, in his July 2009 letter, wrote
that Silliman has been granted the CoE status for three years beginning
March 15, 2009.
There are only six CoEs in Nursing Education in the country. Silliman
is one of only two in Region 7.
Silliman is also a CoE in Teacher Education and a Center of Development
(CoD) in Accountancy and Information Technology Education.
CoEs and CoDs are granted to higher education institutions which
have demonstrated the highest degree or level of standards along
the areas of instruction, research and extension.
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SU
Acquires Documents from Presbyterian Archives
Silliman University President Dr. Ben S. Malayang
III expressed gratitude to the Presbyterian Historical Society (PHS)
for granting access to the University to its archives.
On his recent trip to the United States for Tipon 2009, a gathering
of alumni in Northern America once in two years, Dr. Malayang was
able to secure records related to the purchases and other acquisitions
of the Presbyterian mission, which facilitated the establishment
of Silliman University in 1901.
These documents from part of the rich historical records of the
University kept for reference purposes.
PHS is the national archives and historical research center of the
Presbyterian Church (USA), as a department of the Office of the
General Assembly. It serves all levels of the Presbyterian Church
in its administrative, legal, and historical needs; to collect,
preserve, and share information relevant to American Presbyterianism;
and to encourage appreciation of the church's heritage. It is based
in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with a records management program
at the denomination's headquarters in Louisville, Kentucky.
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Biology
Prof Joins Mangrove Reforestation Exposure Trip
Center for Tropical Conservation Studies Coordinator Prof. Robert
Guino-o was one of the delegates to the Mangrove Reforestation Exposure
Trip to Malaysia held July 7 to 11.
The delegation observed the “pillowtube technique” for
mangrove reforestation promoted by Perwira Bintang Holdings, a leading
civil infrastructure and building contracted based in Kuala Lumpur.
The technique utilizes pillowtube, a bio-engineering device used
for projects such as erosion control, soil wall enforcement, and
drainage stabilizer.
Pillowtube technique, Professor Guino-o said, involves three ecological
processes: reclamation, regeneration, and rehabilitation.
Reclamation involves the placement of pillowtubes in a deforested
mangrove area to offset the intense wave actions, separating the
sea area from the mangrove area. The pillowtubes, which serve as
protective shields from strong wave and water currents, aid in the
propagation of mangrove propagules. This ensures that the propagules
grow only within the targeted areas with the least amount of human
intervention. The design of and materials used to develop the pillowtubes
also provide an ideal condition for mangroves to take root. Only
after naturally planted mangrove propagules have established themselves
will a resource manager begin to plant the mangrove seedlings, to
facilitate mangrove rehabilitation.
Professor Guino-o said adopting the pillowtube technique in the
Philippines will require a modification of the pillowtube’s
design and material to suit Philippine conditions. This, especially,
in consideration of the tidal height during highest tied and intensity
of wave action in an area that is to be reforested.
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New
Licensed Physical Therapists
Silliman University congratulates the following
graduates of the Institute of Rehabilitative Sciences for passing
the Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Licensure Examination
given July 25 to 26:
• Aspacio, Ella Lyn C.
• Curato, Raissa P.
• Poculan, Hernaldine Jesah R.
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ORA
Releases Final Enrollment Figures
The Office of the Registrar and Admissions
(ORA) has released its final comparative enrollment report for school
year 2009-2010.
Figures show an increase of 2.68 percent, bringing the number of
Silliman students up to 8,683. Out of this number, 2,245 are from
the School of Basic Education (Early Childhood and High School).
Last school year’s university enrollment was 8,456.
The College of Nursing remains to be the largest academic unit with
1,660 students. College of Business Administration comes second
with 1, 337, and College of Arts and Sciences is third with 650.
Top 3, in terms of percentage increase in enrollment, are: Medical
School, 68.42 percent; College of Agriculture, 37.50 percent; and
CBA, 22.10 percent.
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