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| Pamantasan ng Zamboanga | |
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| Former names | Zamboanga A.E. Colleges (1948-2005) |
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| Motto | La Educacion es Libertad (Spanish) |
| Motto in English | Education is Freedom |
| Type | Private nonsectarian Research Non-profit Coeducational Secondary and Higher education institution |
| Established | October 12, 1948; 76 years ago (October 12, 1948) |
| Founder | Engineer Arturo Francisco Eustaquio |
| Academic affiliations | DepEd, CHED, TESDA and PACUCOA |
| President | Abram M. Eustaquio |
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| Address | Don Toribio Street, Tetuan, Zamboanga City, Philippines |
| Campus | Urban Main Barangay Tetuan, Zamboanga City Satellite Cabatangan, Pasonanca, Veterans, Gov. Alvarez St. Barangay Zone-III (High School), Barangay Tiguma, Pagadian City Zamboanga del Sur, Poblacion Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay. |
| Alma Mater song | UZ Hymn |
| Colors | Green and White |
| Mascot | Wildcat |
| Website | uz |
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wikimedia.org or a postal letter to the The Universidad de Zamboanga (UZ) is a non-profit, private educational institution established on October 12, 1948. It is Western Mindanao’s largest private educational institution catering to approximately 11,000 students and it provides secondary, tertiary, technical, and graduate programs for young adults and lifelong learners seeking quality education delivered through various learning modalities, including face-to-face, full online, and hybrid learning. It also operates branches in Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay, and Pagadian City to cater to students in the neighboring provinces.
The university provides secondary programs in two high school units and offers sixty-four (64) programs at its technical-vocational, tertiary, and postgraduate levels. UZ takes pride in its distinctions, with 20% of its programs accredited by the Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities Commission on Accreditation (PACUCOA). Additionally, UZ has also been ISO PNS 9001 certified since 2002 and has migrated to the ISO PNS 9001:2015 standard. It is also certified as an Investors in People Silver for people management and holds the ISO 45001:2018 standard for Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems (OH&S) and the ISO 14001:2015 standard for Environmental Management Systems (EMS). UZ is globally recognized as the first and only FranklinCovey LeaderU partner in the Philippines.
The university is committed to bringing quality and accessible education to its multicultural clientele regardless of class, social, and economic standing. Soaring beyond its diamond year, it is continually evolving to deliver only the best to our valued learners as it strives for greater heights and lives up to its noble purpose of changing the landscape of education.
The UZ Vision
A globally recognized autonomous University of progressive learning that nurtures socially responsible transformational leaders.
The UZ Mission'
To nurture ethical lifelong learners and globally sought-after professionals through learner-centered teaching, multidisciplinary research, service-learning, and sustainable innovations anchored on industry needs to foster self-reliant communities.
Core Values
Excellence in all that we do at all times. Dedication to work through selfless service. Stewardship in caring for the country, environment, and our people. Prudence in resource management. Boldness in taking intelligent risks with resolute confidence to act innovatively. Integrity in upholding the institutional commitments and its values.
University Aspirations and Agenda
1. Pursuit to Organizational Excellence Attain organizational performance excellence by demonstrating effective leadership and good governance practices to facilitate value creation for stakeholders.
2. Effective Resource Management Ensure compliant and efficient management of financial, human, and physical resources for long-term business success.
3. Inculcation of Values Instill in stakeholders the organizational values to guide decision-making and ethical conduct.
4. Excellence in Instructions Deliver quality instructions emphasizing a student-centered learning environment and dynamic educational experience that equip students with 21st-century skills and knowledge vital to success.
5. Excellence in Research Espouse a multidisciplinary research culture anchored on the universal pursuit of knowledge to promote continual learning and improvement.
6. Excellence in Community Engagement Establish shared value opportunities and responsive development programs to foster self-reliant and empowered communities.
7. Pursuit to Innovation Create a nurturing environment for innovation and discoveries that are human-centered, enhancing the quality of life while fostering a safe space for innovative expression in pursuit of social transformation.
8. Competent, Inclusive, Engaged, and Motivated Workforce Treat people as partners with utmost dignity and fairness in achieving organizational goals, committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment that supports professional and holistic development.
9. Efficient and Effective Student Services Enhance the overall campus life experience by offering a vibrant and enriching campus environment to facilitate academic success, community engagement, and holistic development.
10. Strong Local and International Linkages Strengthen local and international linkages that facilitate academic mobility, cultural sensitivity, capability building, and joint research in the promotion of employability and global citizenry.
11. Excellence in Infrastructure and Infostructure Optimize operationally advanced information systems and infrastructure for sustained interoperability and immersive learning experiences.
12. Environmental Sustainability Implement environmental sustainability practices that align with the Sustainable Development Goals to contribute to the global effort to combat climate change and protect the planet for future generations.
13. Strong Alumni Community Foster an interconnected alumni community by facilitating impactful engagements and opportunities to promote lifelong connections.
14. Love of Country Promote participation in nation-building initiatives, including the preservation of local history and culture, to instill a deep sense of patriotism and solidarity.
UZ Social Media Pages
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/UZSince1948/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uzsince1948/ X Account: https://x.com/udezaccount YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UZUdeZ/
The Universidad de Zamboanga (often abbreviated to UZ) is a private university founded in Zamboanga City in the Philippines. It is owned by the Eustaquio family. In 2012, the president of the univesrity, Arturo F. Estaquio III, was shot and killed in Zamboanga.
History
1948 - Engineer Arturo Francisco Eustaquio founded the Zamboanga Arturo Eustaquio Colleges (ZAEC), and opened its doors to 479 high school and college students. Classes were held at the former Mendoza Building, where Young Mart is now located.
- ZAEC initially offered a complete academic Secondary Course, Bachelor of Science in education (BSE), Liberal Arts (AB) and Bachelor of Science in commerce (BSC).
1949 - First High School graduation
- ZAEC's Complete Academic Secondary Course was given government recognition. There was a tremendous increase in enrollment and to accommodate the enrollees, ZAEC left the Mendoza Building and moved to its new home (its present location), the main campus in barangay Tetuan
1951 - Bachelor of Laws was offered and phased out in 1996.
1955 - Bachelor of Arts (AB) with majors in English, Filipino, History earned government recognition.
1956 - A one-year course in Pre-Nursing (up to the summer of '79) and Graduate Course in Education M.A. were offered, which lasted up to 1962 and were offered again in 1969. A one-year Secretarial course was initially offered.
1969 - Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (BSCE) and Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering (BSChe) were first offered.
1970 - Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology (BSMT) were first offered.
1974 - Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (BSCE) earned government recognition.
1975 - Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology (BSMT) earned government recognition.
- Master in Business Administration (MBA) was offered.
1976 - Bachelor of Science in Secretarial Administration (BSSA) and Bachelor of Science in criminology (BS Crim) were first offered.
1977 - Graduate course in Master of Arts in education (MA) was given government recognition. Masters in Public Administration (MPA) and Associate in Criminology were given government recognition.
1979 - Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering (BSCHE) and Master in Business Administration (MBA) earned government recognition.
- Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Technology (BAT) was first offered. Bachelor of Science in Secretarial Administration (BSSA) earned government recognition.
- Two-year course in Junior Secretarial Administration (BSSA) with majors in Computer Secretarial and Office Management earned government recognition.
1982 - Bachelor of Science in criminology (BS Criminology) earned government recognition.
1984 - Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Business (BSAB) was offered.
- Master in Public Administration (MPA) earned government recognition.
1990- Bachelor of Science in Accountancy (BSA) was first offered.
- Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Business (BSAB) earned government recognition.
- Bachelor of Science in Accountancy (BSA) earned government recognition.
1991 - Two-Year Course in Respiratory therapy and Three-Year Associate in Radiologic Technology were first offered.
- The ZAEC Community Medical Center opened its doors for the first time.
- ZAEC academic High School was converted to the ZAEC Technical High School.
- ZAEC Technical High School opened with an initial enrollment of 50 first year students. It emphasizes the teaching of technical skills to its students.
- Three-Year Associate in Radiologic Technology (ART) earned government Recognition.
- Dental Technology, Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering (BSCOE) and Bachelor of Science in Electronics and Communications Engineering (BSECE) were offered.
1992 - Doctor in Education was offered.
- Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy (BSRT) were first offered.
- Two-Year course in Respiratory Therapy earned government recognition.
- Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy was offered.
- Two-Year Dental Technology earned government recognition.
1995 - Master in Library Science was offered.
1997 - Master of Science in Criminology was first offered.
- ZAEC NetAccess partnered with Moscom Manila to be an Internet Provider in Zamboanga City.
- Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering (BSCoE) earned government recognition.
- Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Technology was offered.
- Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy and Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Technology earned government recognition.
- Master of Science in Criminology earned government recognition.
- Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education earned government recognition.
1999 - The Summit Centre, a fully air conditioned multi-purpose sport arena with a seating capacity of 10,000 was inaugurated.
- Hosted the first PBA game held in Zamboanga City at the Summit Centre.
2000 - The Criminology Academy training ground in Cabatangan Campus was established.
- CISCO System, Inc. tie-up with ZAEC through the CISCO Networking Academy Program to develop highly skilled workforce
2002 - ZAEC extended its doors to more students in Mindanao by opening ZAEC Ipil—137 kilometers of Zamboanga City.
2005 - April 11, 2005, CHED grants ZAEC its University Status and changed its name to Universidad de Zamboanga.
2014 - UZ established another branch at Pagadian City in Barangay Tiguma to cater to the Zamboanga del Sur region. It offered three (3) of its flagship programs in Allied Medicine, namely; Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology, Bachelor of Science in nursing, and Bachelor of Science in pharmacy.
- April 23, 2014, the Department of Education provisional permit was granted for Universidad de Zamboanga to offer the program as a stand-alone Senior High School to include the Ipil Branch and the Technical High School.
2017 - Universidad de Zamboanga clinched the Hall of Famer Award for Energy Leadership - Tertiary Level. This prestigious award recognizes institutions that promote practices and initiatives in electrical safety, energy efficiency, and conservation.
Campus life
The mascot of UZ is the Wildcat.
References
- https://uz.edu.ph/about-us/
- https://uz.edu.ph/about-us/
- https://uz.edu.ph/about-us/
- https://uz.edu.ph/about-us/
- https://uz.edu.ph/about-us/
- ^ Santos, David Yu (April 1, 2012). "Zamboanga University president shot dead". RAPPLER. Retrieved January 4, 2025.
- https://www.philippineszipcode.com/zamboanga-del-sur-zamboanga-city-tetuan-7000.html
- Sablad, Jo Ann (February 20, 2024). "Zamboanga's Wildcat Paddlers ruled dragon boat race in Oro". SunStar Publishing Inc. Retrieved January 4, 2025.
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