
College of Education
Academic Unit Information

The College of Education, is duly accredited by the Philippine Association of Accredited Schools, Colleges and Universities (PAASCU). It seeks to provide the integration of the general education curriculum and the professional education of teachers in the secondary, elementary and early childhood levels. It aims to develop teachers with competencies in a chosen discipline – managing teachinglearning processes, leading and facilitating groups and organizations imbued with responsibility and accountability, citizenship and service, and commitment to Christian faith and democratic living and to provide, maintain, update relevant programs for related occupations (librarians, dieticians, guidance, counseling) responsive to the emerging needs and demands of educational and other related institutions. To achieve the goals and objectives of the teacher education program, the College provides well-equipped laboratory schools and other facilities for the major fields in cooperation with the various departments of Silliman University. It has a highly qualified faculty with graduate degrees earned here and abroad.
The College of Education seeks to meet the needs of the following groups of students: those preparing to teach in the early childhood, element ary, and secondary schools and colleges; those preparing for educational work in the trades and industries and in other related fields; those whose major interests are in other fields but who desire courses in education; and graduate students preparing for teaching, guidance counseling and supervisory or administrative positions.
GINA F. BONIOR
Leadership:Â
- Dean, College of Education
- Coordinator, Graduate School Programs
- Coordinator, Center for Excellence in Learning, Teaching and Assessment
- Faith Coordinator, College of Education
Rank: Associate Professor
Education:Â
- Ph.D Education (Reading)
- Master of Arts in English as a Second Language
- Master of Education (TESL)
ELVE O. NASVIK
Leadership:Â
- Associate Dean, College of Education
- Principal, Early Childhood School
- Coordinator, MAEd and EdD Graduate School Programs
- Extension Coordinator, College of EducationÂ
Rank: Assistant Professor
Education:Â
- Doctor of Education (Administration)
- Master of Arts in Education (Educational Management)Â
JASPER ERIC C. CATAN
Leadership:Â
- Chairperson, Teacher Education Department
- Instruction Coordinator, College of Education
Rank: Assistant Professor
Education:Â
- PhD Applied Linguistics (on-going)
- Doctor of Education (Administration)
- MA in Education (English)Â
ASST. PROF. ALVYN KLEIN A. MANA-AY
Leadership:Â
- Chairperson, Nutrition and Dietetics Department
Rank: Assistant Professor
Education:
- Master of Science in Food Safety and Toxicology (The University of Hong Kong, 2018)
- Master in Public Health (Public Health Administration)
ASST. PROF. MERIAM M. RAMACHO
Leadership:Â
- Chairperson, Physical Education Department
Rank: Assistant Professor
Education:Â
- PhD Education (Reading) (University of the Philippines – Diliman)
- MA English as Second Language (University of Hawaii at Manoa, USA)
- MEd Teaching English as Second Language (TESL) (University of the Philippines – Diliman)
Updated: October 1, 2024
Office of Media and Public Affairs
FACULTY
NUTRITION AND DIETETICS
ENTEA, RUTH ANN S.
Leadership:
- Extension Coordinator, F.I.R.E.
Rank: Assistant Professor
Education:Â
- Master in Education (Special Education) (Cebu Technological University)
GENOVE, JIN H.
Rank: Assistant Professor
Education:Â
- Master of Public Health (Health Education)
GENOVE, MARK RONALD C.
Leadership:
- Instruction Coordinator, F.I.R.E.
Rank: Assistant Professor
Education:Â
- Master of Public Administration
MAGOS, SHIRNYL DOROTHY E.
Rank: Instructor
Education:Â
- BS in Nutrition and Dietetics
MANA-AY, ALVYN KLEIN A.
Leadership:
- Research Coordinator, F.I.R.E.
Rank: Associate Professor
Education:Â
- MS in Food Safety and Toxicology (The University of Hong Kong, 2018)
- Master of Public Health (Public Health Administration)Â
ORCULLO, KIMBERLEY T.
Rank: Instructor
Education:Â
- BS in Nutrition and Dietetics
PACALIOGA, RETZ POL O.
Rank: Instructor
Education:
- Master of Public Health (Southwestern University, 2018)
RICONALLA, ANA VEE A.
Rank: Assistant Professor
Education:Â
- MFSA (University of the Philippines-Diliman)
ROLA, ROSALIE L.
Leadership:
- Faith Coordinator, F.I.R.E.
Rank: Instructor
Education:Â
- Master of Public Health (Nutrition)
SARNE, TWINKLE KAY E.
Rank: Preceptor
Education:Â
- BS in Nutrition and Dietetics
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
DELLONA, KATHLEEN E.
Leadership:
- Instruction Coordinator, F.I.R.E.
Rank: Assistant Professor
Education:
- Doctor of Education (on-going) Â
- MAEd in PE & Sports Management (Foundation University, Dumaguete City)
MAPILI, RENNER S.
Leadership:
- Faith Coordinator, F.I.R.E.
Rank: Instructor (Part-time)
Education:
- MAEd in Management (on-going)
MEDEZ, SHEMDARYL S.
Rank: Instructor
Education:
- MAEd in Physical Education (Negros Oriental State University)
NANGGAN, RICARIDO C. JR.
Leadership:
- Research Coordinator, F.I.R.E.
Rank: Assistant Professor
Education:
- MAEd in Physical Education (Cebu Normal University)
PIĂ‘ERO II, DIONESIO V.
Leadership:
- Athletic Director
Rank: Assistant Professor
Education:
- PhD in Education (Educational Management) (on-going)
- MA in Education (PEHM)
RAMACHO, MERIAM M.
Leadership:
- Chairperson, Physical Education Department
Rank: Assistant Professor
Education:
- MA inEducation (Physical Education) (University of San Carlos, Cebu City)
UBANAN, GENARD GEON D.
Rank: Instructor
Education:
- MS in Human Movement Science (University of the Philippines – Diliman)
TEACHER EDUCATION
ASUNTO, IVORY V.Â
Rank: Assistant Professor (Part-time)
Education:Â
- MA in Education (Educational Management)Â
BONIOR, GINA F.Â
Leadership:Â
- Dean, College of Education
- Coordinator, Graduate School Programs
- Coordinator, Center for Excellence in Learning, Teaching and Assessment
- Faith Coordinator, College of Education
Rank: Associate Professor
Education:Â
- PhD Education (Reading) (University of the Philippines – Diliman)
- MA English as Second Language (University of Hawaii at Manoa, USA)
- MEd Teaching English as Second Language (TESL) (University of the Philippines – Diliman)
BURGOS, ETHEL R.Â
Leadership:
- Principal, Elementary School
Rank: Assistant Professor (Part-time)
Education:Â
- MA in Education (Educational Management)Â
CATAN, JASPER ERIC C.Â
Leadership:
- Chairperson, Teacher Education Department
- Instruction Coordinator, College of EducationÂ
Rank: Assistant Professor
Education:Â
- PhD in Applied Linguistics (On-going)
- Doctor of Education (Administration)
- MA in Education (English)Â
DELA RAMA, PABLITO A.Â
Rank: Adjunct Professor (Part-time)
Education:Â
- PhD in Research and Evaluation
- MA in Education (Educational Management)
ESTALLO, DUBHE F.Â
Rank: Instructor
Education:Â Â
- MA in English
GARBO, RIZA S.Â
Rank: Instructor (Part-time)
Education:
- MA in Education (SPED) (on-going)
GENOVE, JIN H.Â
Rank: Assistant Professor (Part-time)
Education:Â Â Â
- PhD in Education
- Master of Public Health
LARENA, ROSEVILLA B.Â
Rank:Â Adjunct Instructor (Part-time)
Education:
- MA in Education (30 units)Â
LUGO, ANGELO G.Â
Rank: Instructor
Education:Â Â
- Doctor in Development Education (on-going)
- MA in Education (Special Education)
NASVIK, ELVE O.Â
Leadership:Â
- Associate Dean, College of Education
- Principal, Early Childhood School
- Coordinator, MAEd and EdD Graduate School Programs
- Extension Coordinator, College of EducationÂ
Rank: Assistant Professor
Education:Â
- Doctor of Education (Administration)
- MA in Education (Educational Management)Â
ORILLANA, GINALYN A.Â
Leadership:Â
- Chairperson, Filipino and Foreign Languages Department
Rank: Assistant Professor (Part-time)
Education:
MA in Filipino
PIĂ‘ERO, JOANNA MARIE D.Â
Rank: Instructor (Part-time)
Education:
- MA in Education (Early Childhood Education) (on-going)Â
PONTILLAS, ANTHONY G.Â
Rank: Instructor (Part-time)
Education:
- PhD in Education (on-going)
- Diploma in Early Childhood DevelopmentÂ
- MA in Education (Early Childhood Education)Â
RAFOLS, JARUVIC C.Â
Leadership:Â
- Head, Guidance and Testing Division
- Guidance Counselor II
Rank: Assistant Professor (Part-time)
Education:
- Doctor of Education (Administration)
- MA in Education (Guidance and Counselling)Â
SOLDIVILLO, JOSHUA S.Â
Leadership:
- Assistant Principal, Senior High SchoolÂ
Rank: Assistant Profesor (Part-time)
Education:
- PhD in Research and Evaluation
- MA in Science Education (Physics)Â
VILLAMERO, ROLANDO C. JR.Â
Rank: Instructor (Part-time)
Education:Â
- Master in Inclusive Education
STAFF
COLLEGE
AMORES, GRACE A.Â
Position:
- Office Secretary, College of Education and Teacher Education Department
Education:Â
- BS in Management AccountingÂ
OCAT, MARIA ISABELITA O.Â
Position:
- Office Assistant
Education:Â
- Associate Computer Science
NUTRITION AND DIETETICS
ASEĂ‘AS, CYRENE F.
Position:
- Office Secretary, Nutrition and Dietetics Department
Education:
- Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics
CEPE, MAUREEN T.
Position:
- Laboratory Assistant
Education:
- Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics
DOMINO, LEONARDO DAVE D.
Position:
- Custodian
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
QUILARIO, MARLY D.
Position:
- Office Secretary, Physical Education Department
Education:
BS in Nutrition & Dietitics
RAGAY, JADE LIBBEY R., LPT
Position:
- Life Guard
Education:
- Juris Doctor (Foundation University, Dumaguete City)
- BSED (Social Studies) (Presbyterian Theological College)
- BS in Marine Transportation (University of Cebu)
TERO, RAMIR Y.
Position:
Office Assistant
Updated: October 1, 2024
Office of Media and Public Affairs
GINA F. BONIOR
Leadership:Â
- Dean, College of Education
- Coordinator, Graduate School Programs
- Coordinator, Center for Excellence in Learning, Teaching and Assessment
- Faith Coordinator, College of Education
Rank: Associate Professor
Education:Â
- PhD Education (Reading) (University of the Philippines – Diliman)
- MA English as Second Language (University of Hawaii at Manoa, USA)
- MEd Teaching English as Second Language (TESL) (University of the Philippines – Diliman)
JASPER ERIC C. CATAN
Leadership:
- Chairperson, Teacher Education Department
- Instruction Coordinator, College of EducationÂ
Rank: Assistant Professor
Education:
- PhD in Applied Linguistics (On-going)
- Doctor of Education (Administration)
- MA in Education (English)Â
ASST. PROF. JIN H. GENOVEÂ
Leadership:
- Research Coordinator, College of Education
Rank: Assistant Professor (Part-time)
Education:Â Â Â
- PhD in Education
- Master of Public Health
ELVE O. NASVIK
Leadership:Â
- Associate Dean, College of Education
- Principal, Early Childhood School
- Coordinator, MAEd and EdD Graduate School Programs
- Extension Coordinator, College of EducationÂ
Rank: Assistant Professor
Education:Â
- Doctor of Education (Administration)
- MA in Education (Educational Management)
Updated: October 1, 2024
Office of Media and Public Affairs
The Silliman University (SU) College of Education – Nutrition and Dietetics Department is now accepting applications for BS in Nutrition and Dietetics for SY 2025-2026.
A. For First-Year Applicants
- Applicants must have completed the STEM or STEAM track in Senior High School; non-STEM/STEAM graduates may be admitted but must enroll in an augmentation course.
- Applicants must have a minimum general average of 80% in Senior High School; those whose general average falls below 80% shall be considered for admission but shall be placed on probationary status for one semester.
- Senior High School Report Card for Grade 11 and the first semester (first and second quarter) of Grade 12.
- First-year applicants must complete the admission form and upload the required documents via the admission portal, accessible at: https://my.su.edu.ph/public/admission.php.
B. For Transfer Applicants
- Applicants whose previous coursework from their former school is either BSND or its equivalent (e.g., BS Community Nutrition) may be allowed admission provided that their general average or quality point average is equivalent to at least 80%; those whose previous coursework is not BSND or its equivalent may still be allowed admission provided that the general average or quality point average is equivalent to at least 80%.
- All applications will be evaluated for all completed work from other institutions (e.g., credits).
- Applicants must comply with the Admission Procedures and Requirements of the University through this link: https://my.su.edu.ph/public/admission.php.
- Additional admission procedures and requirements can be found here: https://su.edu.ph/admissions/admission-procedures/…
C. For Shifting Applicants
- Applicants from other programs in the University may be allowed admission provided that their cumulative quality point average (cQPA) is equivalent to at least the 2.0 numerical rating with no failing grades; those whose cQPA falls below 2.0 and/or with failing grades shall be considered for admission but will be placed on probationary status for one semester.
- Shifting applicants must submit to the Department Secretary the signed shifting form from the previous program’s Department or College.
- All applications will be evaluated for all completed work from the previous program.
GENERAL PROCEDURES
- Only complete applications will be reviewed and processed on a first-come-first-served basis.
- Reviewed applications will be scheduled for an interview with the Chairperson of the Department. The Department Secretary will contact the applicant with the interview details and schedule.
- After the interview, the Selection Committee will determine the list of applicants who are considered to be admitted into the program. All applicants will be notified via email regarding their admission status.
- Qualified applicants may now proceed with the Admission Procedures through this link https://su.edu.ph/admissions/admission-procedures/. Only 80 first-year students will be admitted for SY 2025-2026.
- Ensure good internet connectivity every time you open the link and follow the steps and prompts given. If technical issues arise, please flag them through the SU HelpDesk here: https://icthelpdesk.su.edu.ph/index.php?a=add&category=9.
REMINDERS
- The online admission application is open until June 13, 2025.
- Online enrollment for incoming freshmen is between June 01 to 27, 2025.
- Regular registration for all levels will commence on June 16 to 27, 2025.
- Classes will begin on June 30, 2025.
For questions and clarification, contact the ND Department secretary, Mrs. Cyrene F. Aseñas, at (0975) 856 9890 or [email protected].