Northern Iloilo State University

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Northern Iloilo State University
NISU Logo.png
Other name
NISU
Former names
Philippine Institute of Fisheries Technology, Western Visayas College of Fisheries, Northern Iloilo Polytechnic State College
MottoNISU: an icon of hope for development!
TypeState University
EstablishedJuly 2, 1956
Academic affiliations
Philippine Association of State Universities and Colleges (PASUC), Accrediting Agency of Chartered Colleges and Universities in the Philippines (AACCUP)
PresidentBOBBY D. GERARDO, RME, REE, D.Eng.
Academic staff
Faculty: 376, Staff: 236
Students13,638
Location
Estancia, Iloilo
,
Philippines
CampusSuburban
ColoursBlue and gold
Sporting affiliations
SCUAA,
Websitewww.nipsc.edu.ph
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The Northern Iloilo State University (NISU) is a state university in the Philippines. It is mandated to provide higher and advanced education and training in the fields of education, industrial technology, criminology, agriculture, fishery, hospitality management, engineering, sciences and information technology. It is also mandated to promote research, advanced studies, and progressive leadership in various fields.[1] Its main campus is located in Estancia, Iloilo, Philippines.[2] Prior to its present conversion as a university, it was called Northern Iloilo Polytechnic State College. It was elevated to a university in 2022, through Republic Act No. 10597 as amended by Republic Act 11005, and upon confirmation by the Commission on Higher Education En Banc Resolution no. 222-2022 dated April 26, 2022.[3]

Prior to its present conversion as a university, it was called Northern Iloilo Polytechnic State College. It was elevated to a university in 2022 through Republic Act No. 10597 as amended by Republic Act 11005, and upon the confirmation by the Commission on Higher Education En Banc Resolution no. 222-2022 dated April 26, 2022.[3]

Brief history[]

The Northern Iloilo Polytechnic State College was first known as the Western Visayas Branch of the Philippine Institute of Fisheries Technology. The school was authorized in the Omnibus Bill that was enacted as Republic Act No. 687 on May 9, 1952. The school was opened on July 2, 1956. The school was first administrated by the director of Fisheries through the superintendent of the Philippine Institute of Fisheries Technology (PIFI). Pursuant to the Reorganization Plan No. 30-A, the school together with six other Secondary Schools of Fisheries existing at the time were transferred to the Department of Education effective January 12, 1957.

The school was first administrated by the director of Fisheries through the superintendent of the Philippine Institute of Fisheries Technology (PIFI). Pursuant to the Reorganization Plan No. 30-A, the school together with six other Secondary Schools of Fisheries existing at the time were transferred to the Department of Education effective January 12, 1957.

In 1963, with the creation of Bureau of Vocational Education by virtue of Republic Act. No. 3742, agricultural, fishery and trade-technical schools were transferred from B.P.S. to the Bureau of Vocational Education.

Republic Act. No. 4349 enacted on June 19, 1965, provided for the conversion of this school to a college, otherwise known as the Western Visayas College of Fisheries. The Estancia High School, a component school of NIPSC, was established in 1949. It was a provincial high school being funded by the provincial government of Iloilo.

The Estancia High School, a component school of NIPSC, was established in 1949. It was a provincial high school being funded by the provincial government of Iloilo.

On June 10, 1983, President Ferdinand E. Marcos signed Batas Pambansa Blg. 500 – converting and integrating the Western Visayas College of Fisheries and Estancia High School, both of which are in Estancia, into a Polytechnic State College. On August 11, 1989, President Corazon C. Aquino signed R.A. 6747 converting the Barotac Viejo National Agricultural College into a branch of NIPSC to be known as the Northern Iloilo Polytechnic State College Barotac Viejo Campus.

On August 11, 1989, President Corazon C. Aquino signed R.A. 6747 converting the Barotac Viejo National Agricultural College into a branch of NIPSC to be known as the Northern Iloilo Polytechnic State College Barotac Viejo Campus.

On April 26, 2022, Northern Iloilo Polytechnic State College was elevated into a university, through Republic Act Number 10597 as amended by Republic Act Number 11005 and upon confirmation by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) En Banc Resolution no. 222–2022.[3]

Campuses[]

  • Northern Iloilo State University (Main) Estancia, Iloilo
  • Northern Iloilo State University in West Campus, Estancia, Iloilo
  • Northern Iloilo State University - Ajuy Campus
  • Northern Iloilo State University - Barotac Viejo Campus
  • Northern Iloilo State University - Batad Campus
  • Northern Iloilo State University - Concepcion Campus
  • Northern Iloilo State University - Lemery Campus
  • Northern Iloilo State University - Victorino Salcedo Campus, Sara

About the Campuses[]

NISU is consist of a total of 7 Campuses located in the different municipalities of the fifth district of Iloilo. There are two Campuses of the university located in Estancia, Iloilo. The "Main Campus" is situated in V. Cudilla Ave., Estancia Iloilo while the "West Campus" is located in Poblacion Zone 1, Estancia, Iloilo, Philippines.


Northern Iloilo State University - Ajuy Campus

The campus is located in the Municipality of Ajuy, Iloilo, Philippines


Northern Iloilo State University - Barotc Viejo Campus

The campus is located in the Municipality of Barotac Viejo, Iloilo, Philippines


Northern Iloilo State University - Batad Campus

The campus is located in the Municipality of Batad, Iloilo, Philippines


Northern Iloilo State University - Concepcion Campus

The campus is located in the Municipality of Concepcion, Iloilo, Philippines


Northern Iloilo State University - Lemery Campus

The campus is located in the Municipality of Lemery, Iloilo, Philippines


Northern Iloilo State University - Victorino Salcedo - Sara Campus

The campus is located in the Municipality of Sara, Iloilo, Philippines

References[]

  1. ^ Philippine Batas Pambansa Bilang 500 Section 2
  2. ^ Philippine Batas Pambansa Bilang 500 Section 1
  3. ^ Jump up to: a b c NIPSC may now operate as Northern Iloilo State U. Retrieved 04-28-2022.

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