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The provincial Government of Laguna is committed to pursue a constitutional provision under Article 2 Section 17 to establish a University and promote the right of all Langunenses to quality education to all levels. It is also aware of its obligations to give the less privileged but talented and gifted students of Laguna, the opportunity to accommodate graduates of secondary schools to pursue vocational and higher education courses.

By virtue of Provincial Ordinance No. 1 S. 2006, the Laguna University (LU) was established on February 15, 2006 under the leadership of Hon. Teresita S. Lazaro, the former Governor of Laguna who was elected President and Chairman of the Board Regents under Resolution No. 198 – A S. 2006 dated March 29, 2006 of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Laguna.

Below is the table of chronological events of the establishment of LU:

February 2005 – Organization of the Technical Working Group

Chair:               Dr. Felisa P.L. Cruz

Vice Chair:       Mr. Dennis S. Lazaro

Members:

Prof. Remily D. Samonte                                              Atty. Joseph Joel R. Castillo

Prof. Cecilia R. Ang                                                      Dr. Ceferina Taringting

Mrs. Eugenia R. Magano                                             Mr. Anastacio R. L. Cruz Jr.

Dr. Cristina F. Mencias                                Mrs. Elisa Mirabueno

Dr. Manuel E. Leycano Jr.
February 15, 2006 – Laguna University was established
August 5, 2006 – Organizational structure of LU was presented to the Board of Regents.
April 21 & 28, 2006 – Laguna University Admission Test was taken by applicants at Pedro Guevara Memorial National High School.
May7-14, 2006 – Interview of freshmen applicants
May 9, 2006 – Initial interview with prospective faculty members .and non-teaching personnel
May 15, 2006 – Panel interview with prospective faculty members.
May 16-31, 2006 – Enrolment of incoming freshmen.
May 30, 2006 – Orientation of faculty members
June 7, 2006 – Faculty members and non-teaching staff of LU were introduced to the Board of Regents during the Board meeting.
June 30, 2006 – Orientation of students and parents

The University officials, BOR members, teaching and non-teaching personnel were presented to the students and their parents.

On June 19, 2006, the first day of regular classes started with 423 students at the RECS Village (now called Laguna Sports Complex), Santa Cruz, Laguna. The 10 blocks categorized into their respective courses are as follows:

Block 1 – Health Care Services (HCS) NCII

Block 2 – HCS NCII

Block 3 – HCS NCII

Block 4 – Bachelor of Elementary Education/ Bachelor of Secondary Education

Block 5 – BS Computer Science

Block 6 – BS Entrepreneurship

Block 7 – Information, Communication, and Technology

Block 8 – Information, Communication, and Technology

Block 9 – BS Mechanical Engineering

Block 10 – BA Communication Arts

LU boasts of high caliber faculty members who are experts in their respective fields and administrative staff who are equally competent. With the guidance of the Board of Regents (BOR) and the LU officials who are very supportive, both joined efforts in creating a conducive learning environment for the students. When it started, the institution only has 18 faculty members and seven administrative personnel, as follows

Faculty Members:

Prof. Mayra Christina M. Ambrocio                                      Prof. Cristia A. Guevara

Prof. Monette O. Bato                                                          Dr. Rommel D.C. Mallari

Mr. Anastacio R.L. Cruz, Jr.                                                   Ms. Elisa P. Mirabueno

Prof. Van S. Dalluay                                                              Prof. Emelyn U. Napiza

Prof. Norayda M. Dimaculangan                                         Prof. Marie Joy Quidayan- Elomina

Prof. Roberto B. Dionisio                                                     Prof. Bernadette M. Ramos

Prof. OlgaJ. Domingo                                                           Prof. Edna F. Valenzuela

Prof. Joy M. Esperanza                                                         Prof. Agnes G. Ycogo

Prof. Gualolarina C. Fernandez

 

Administrative Personnel

Mrs. Elena U. Napiza                                                  Ms. Doris L. Benzon

Ms. Virginia S. Banez                                                 Ms. Norma P. Dangan

Ms. Wendylyn O. Tobias                                            Ms. Glaiza Talucod-Sumilang

Mr. Daryl M. Paghangaan

At present, LU has already more than 2,000 students, with eight programs, all recognized by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and one tech-voc under the Technical Skills and Development Authority (TESDA). LU continues its noble desire to provide quality and affordable education under former Governor Jorge “ER” Ejercito Estregan, who started the construction of LU buildings. Through the effective and responsible governance of the present administration under the leadership of Governor Ramil L. Hernandez, the mission of the institution is being carried on.

Since then, LU has been instrumental in helping the under privileged but talented students, by providing quality education with a very low tuition fee compared to other schools in the province.