College of Agriculture
Academic Unit Information
The College of Agriculture emphasizes academic preparation with extensive community practice for leadership in the agriculture industry. Courses are geared toward understanding our society and developing competencies needed for making agricultural communities productive, sustainable, and financially viable. Silliman University College of Agriculture is a charter member of the Association of Colleges of Agriculture in the Philippines (ACAP).
The College offers degree programs in Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (majors in Animal Science and Agronomy), Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Business, and Master of Science in Agriculture (majors in Agricultural Extension and Sustainable Agriculture. The Bachelor of Science programs are PAASCU accredited (level II).
Through a 10-year development program under the sponsorship of the Australian Universities International Development Program (AUIDP) that ended in June 1994, a new thrust in learning and teaching agriculture was developed. The Alternative Approach, a new curricular approach that emphasizes experiential learning and systems thinking and practice is now being implemented at Silliman University College of Agriculture.
The College of Agriculture utilizes an alternative approach to teaching and learning agriculture which emphasizes competency and issue-based learning. It seeks to develop among its learners the competencies of a technologist, independent learner, effective communicator, problem-solver, and systems manager. It is envisioned that graduates with such competencies can effectively cope with real-world problems. The college has produced topnotchers in the Licensure Examination for Agriculturists (LEA). Under CHED Memorandum Order Nos. 18 and 32 Series of 2009 and CHED Memorandum Order No. 25, Series of 2010, the Silliman University College of Agriculture was designated as one of the country’s National Universities/ Colleges of Agriculture and Fisheries (NUCAFs) representing Region VII.
DR. JOSE EDWIN C. CUBELO
Leadership:
- Dean, College of Agriculture
Rank: Full Professor
Education:
- PhD in Agricultural Education (University of the Philippines at Los Baños, Laguna)
- MA in Agricultural Education (University of Minnesota, USA)
Updated: September 24, 2024
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FACULTY
BULFA, ARSENIO D. JR.
Rank: Assistant Professor
Education:
- PhD in Soil Science (Soil Fertility, Soil Microbiology, Soil Chemistry) Agronomy Environmental Physiology, Precision Agriculture (University of the Philippines at Los Baños, Laguna) (on-going)
- MS in Soil Science (University of the Philippines at Los Baños, Laguna)
CABUAL, MONSHYN D.
Rank: Instructor (Part-time)
Education:
- MS in Agronomy (Negros Oriental State University)
CUBELO, JOSE EDWIN C.
Leadership:
- Dean, College of Agriculture
Rank: Full Professor
Education:
- PhD in Agricultural Education (University of the Philippines at Los Baños, Laguna)
- MA in Agricultural Education (University of Minnesota, USA)
DIAZ, REHEL A.
Leadership:
- Research and Extension Coordinator, F.I.R.E.
Rank: Assistant Professor
Education:
- MS in Agronomy, Agrometeorology (University of the Philippines at Los Baños, Laguna)
FONTELO-JAVIER, CHONA Y.
Leadership:
- Faith Coordinator, F.I.R.E.
Rank: Assistant Professor
Education:
- PhD in Education (Administration)
- MS in Agronomy (University of the Philippines-Los Baños, Laguna)
HOYLAR, MARJORIE D.
Rank: Instructor (Part-time)
Education:
- MS in Plant Protection (Visayas State University, Baybay Leyte)
NALDO, MICHAELITO A.
Rank: Assistant Professor
Education:
- PhD Animal Science Nutrition (University of the Philippines-Los Baños, Laguna)
- MS Animal Science (Animal Nutrition, Animal Production, Biochemistry and Environmental Science (University of the Philippines-Los Baños, Laguna)
NEPOMUCENO, RAFAEL B.
Leadership:
- Manager, Scheide Farm
Rank: (Part-time)
Education:
- MS in Animal Science (University of the Philippines, Los Baños, Laguna)
SEÑEREZ, CHESTER W.
Rank: Instructor
Education:
- MS in Animal Nutrition (University of the Philippines-Los Baños, Laguna)
STAFF
BALDOZA, DANILO B.
Position:
- Farm Production Assistant
MORENTE, GILYN T.
Position:
- Office Secretary, College of Agriculture
Education:
- Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (Agronomy)
YEE, MARY ANTONETTE P.
Position:
- Farm Production Assistant/Cashier
Education:
- BS Hotel and Restaurant Management (Negros Oriental State University)
Updated: September 24, 2024
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FONTELO-JAVIER, CHONA Y.
Leadership:
- Faith Coordinator, F.I.R.E.
Rank: Assistant Professor
Education:
- PhD in Education (Administration)
- MS in Agronomy (University of the Philippines-Los Baños, Laguna)
DIAZ, REHEL A.
Leadership:
- Research and Extension Coordinator, F.I.R.E.
Rank: Assistant Professor
Education:
- MS in Agronomy, Agrometeorology (University of the Philippines at Los Baños, Laguna)
Updated: September 24, 2024
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Admission Procedures and Requirements
The Silliman University College of Agriculture accepts students from all strands of the Senior High School academic tracks. It adopts the standard University requirements and procedures for admission for incoming Freshmen, Transferees, or Shiftees.
Apply via the Application Portal at https://my.su.edu.ph/public/admission.php
A. Requirements for Incoming freshmen students:
1. Have at least a General Average of 80%
2. Access and fill out the Admission form via the Silliman University Application Portal at https://my.su.edu.ph/public/admission.php
B. Requirements for Shiftees or Transferees:
1. A QPA of at least 2.0
2. Accomplished form via https://my.su.edu.ph/public/admission.php
3. A letter of intent outlining the reasons for shifting or transferring to the department.
4. Interview with the department chairperson.
5. A copy of the Transcript of Records (for transferees) or printout of grades (for shiftees.)
For more information, please contact the College of Agriculture via the College Secretary at (0917) 128 6639. You can also email them at [email protected].
