Central Philippines State University

The Central Philippines State University (Filipino: Pamantasang Pampamahalaan ng Gitnang Pilipinas[2]), also referred to by its acronym CPSU, is a public higher education institution in the Philippines. Its main campus is located in Kabankalan, Negros Occidental and has 9 other satellite campuses in different cities and municipalities in the province.[3]

Not to be confused with Central Philippine University.

Central Philippines State University
Pamantasang Pampamahalaan ng Gitnang Pilipinas[1]
University Logo
Former names
  • Negros Occidental National Agricultural School
    (1946-1977)
  • Negros Occidental Agricultural College
    (1977-2001)
  • Negros State College of Agriculture
    (2001-2012)
Motto"Today is better than yesterday and tomorrow is better than today"
TypePublic, Nonsectarian, Coeducational higher education institution
Established1946 (1946)
PresidentDr. Aladino C. Moraca
Vice-presidentDr. Marc Alexei Caesar B. Badajos
(VP for Finance & Administration)
Dr. Fernando D. Abello
(VP for Academic Affairs)
Location
Kabankalan
,
Negros Occidental
,
Philippines (Main)
Campus
DemonymCenphilian
Websitewww.cpsu.edu.ph

History

CPSU started as Negros Occidental Agricultural School (NONAS) and was dubbed as the 1st Agricultural Institution in the country established by a Filipino Superintendent named Jose F. Crisanto immediately after World War II in 1946.

The institution was converted to Negros Occidental Agricultural College (NOAC) by virtue of Presidential Authority on September 6, 1977. NOAC then was converted into state college known as the Negros State College of Agriculture (NSCA) by virtue of R.A. 9141 date July 3, 2001.

By virtue of the Republic Act (R.A.) 10228, NSCA was converted to Central Philippines State University in 2012.

Academics

CPSU has nine colleges:

  • College of Agriculture
  • College of Animal Science
  • College of Forestry
  • College of Teacher Education
  • College of Arts and Sciences
  • College of Business Education
  • College of Engineering
  • College of Computer Studies
  • College of Criminal Justice Education

The university also offers graduate studies leading to a master's degree and a doctorate degree.

References
  1. "Republic Act No. 10228". Official Gazette.
  2. Direktoryo ng mga Ahensiya at Opisyal ng Pamahalaan ng Pilipinas (PDF) (in Filipino). Kagawaran ng Badyet at Pamamahala (Department of Budget and Management). 2018. Retrieved August 24, 2020.
  3. Philippine Republic Act No. 9141 Section 1

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