Mindanao State University – Tawi-Tawi College of Technology and Oceanography

MSU-Tawi-Tawi College of Technology and Oceanography is a Public Higher Education Institution that offers various degree program and courses administered and regulated by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED). The Mindanao State University – Tawi-Tawi College of Technology and Oceanography is a government funded college school established in 1982 and is located at Bongao, Tawi, Philippines.

Mindanao State University–Tawi-Tawi College of Technology and Oceanography

Address: Boheh Sallang, Sanga-Sanga Bongao, Tawi-Tawi, Philippines
Contact No: (02) 533-8855; (02) 533-8856; 0907-7625738; 0927-4961950
School Head: Atty. Lorenzo R. Reyes – Chancellor
Year Established: 1982
Type: Public School
Email: [email protected]
Website :http://msutawi-tawi.edu.ph

Brief History

Starting in 1964 as Mindanao State University Preparatory High School in Bongao, Tawi-Tawi, a mere adjunct to MSU Marawi Preparatory High School, MSU Tawi-Tawi College of Technology and Oceanography has grown into an institution of academic excellence. More secondary schools were established from 1967 to 1977 in the outlying island municipalities of Tawi-Tawi. By 1990, 20 high schools were put up throughout the province. In 1984, MSU-TCTO Science High School and MSU-TCTO Child Development Center – Laboratory Elementary School were established.

Republic Act 6060 gave birth to MSU-Sulu College of Technology and Oceanography on August 4, 1969, initially offering degree programs and diploma in Fisheries Technology.

In 1973, Tawi-Tawi became a separate province from Sulu, and MSU-SCTO became MSU-Tawi-Tawi College of Technology and Oceanography per BP Blg. 197. In 1990 it became an autonomous university campus.

In its more than four decades of existence, it has steadfastly pursued its vision to be the center of excellence in Fisheries, Marine and Maritime Sciences and Engineering, and Oceanography, in its mission to give Muslims and other cultural minorities access to quality education and develop such other programs as will promote Muslim welfare and hasten socio-economic development of the southernmost region of the country.

MSU-TCTO is comprised of the following academic units: the Graduate School, College of Fisheries, College of Arts and Sciences, College of Education, Institute of Environmental and Oceanography Studies, College of Islamic and Arabic Studies, and the Institute of Information and Communications Technology.

The extension services of the college include providing capability building trainings and functional literacy programs to the Tawi-Tawians. The local folks are empowered through education and entrepreneurial development.

The college has continued to undertake researches in fisheries aquaculture, and marine related sciences, as well as in the social sciences. These initiatives are designed to promote sustainable utilization and rational management of the marine and fisheries resources of the area, with the aim of improving the standard of living of the people of Southern Philippines.

Courses Offered in MSU-Tawi-Tawi College of Technology and Oceanography

GRADUATE PROGRAMS

Entrusted with the intellectual and professional growth and advancement of both the college graduates and government and non-government employees of the province of Tawi-Tawi, the MSU-TCTO Graduate School provides advance professional studies in the fields of teaching and public services administration.

• Master of Arts in Education major in Administration and Supervision
• Master of Arts in English Language Teaching
• Master of Public Administration Major in
  • Organization and Management
  • Human Resource Management
  • Public Fiscal Administration
  • Local And Regional Government Administration
  • Public Policy and Program Administration
• Master of Science in Teaching Mathematics
• Master of Science in Aquaculture

Undergraduate Programs

COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS)  is a service college of MSU-TCTO which is composed of five departments (Language Department, Mathematics and Science Department, Social Sciences Department, Secretarial Science Department, Sports, Physical Education and Recreation Department), and three extension units(Mapun, Ungus Matata and Sibutu).

• Language Department
  • Bachelor of Arts in Language Studies
  • Bachelor of Arts in English
• Social Science Department
  • Bachelor of Arts in History
  • Bachelor of Arts in Political Science
• Math and Science Department
  • Bachelor of Science in Mathematics
  • Bachelor of Science in in Statistics
• Sports Physical Education and Sports Department
  • Professional Diploma Physical Education
• GESECOM Department
  • General Education
  • Secretarial Science
  • Office Management

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION

With the full support from the new administration, the College of Education’s performance in the Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET) has continued to improve.

• Bachelor of Elementary Education Department
  • Bachelor Elementary Education with area of concentration in General Education
  • Bachelor of Early Childhood Education
• Bachelor of Secondary Education Department
  • Bachelor of Secondary Education Major in
    • English
    • Mathematics
    • Filipino
    • Sciences

COLLEGE OF FISHERIES

To achieve the objectives set by R.A. 6060, the college developed academic programs that are focused on the “effective exploitation and conservation of fisheries resources in the Sulu Sea and nearby waters.” Researches on fish processing, aquaculture and capture fisheries were proposed and implemented with the goal of helping promote the social and economic development of the people and their communities.

• Bachelor of Science in Fisheries
• Diploma in Fisheries Technology Major in
  • Aquaculture
  • Fish Processing

COLLEGE OF ISLAMIC AND ARABIC STUDIES

This year, the performance of the College of Islamic and Arabic Studies (CIAS) involved major areas of institutional functions and special programs. These include for that involved students in different civic activities which allowed them to be socially engaged and to compete with other colleges.

• Bachelor of Science in Teaching Arabic
• Bachelor of Arts in Islamic Studies Major in
  • Shariah

INSTITUTE OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY

The Institute of Information and Communication Technology (IICT) is located at Preparatory High School Campus, Tubig Mampallam, Bongao, Tawi-Tawi.

The IICT was established pursuant to BOR Resolution No. 62, Series of 1999. Initially, it offered Bachelor of Science in Computer Science in 2001. Currently, the institute is offering two undergraduate programs: Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (BSCS) and Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BSIT).

The BSCS is designed to equip the students with knowledge of fundamental concepts, basic tools and techniques in computer science. It in corporates the core courses, which are universally accepted as common to computer science undergraduate programs (computer  programming , computer organization, computer systems, data structures and algorithms, file processing, and programming languages). Underpinning the software orientation of the program are the subjects on database systems, information system and design, software engineering, compilers and software designing and development. On the hardware orientations of the program are the courses on digital circuit designs and implementation.

While upholding the mission and vision of the university, and the institute’s objectives, the IICT started offering BSIT in 2011, with the authority from the Board of Regents, in response to the rapid innovation of technology that posed as a global challenge. The program has the same core courses as those of the BSCS program but with three tracks, namely networking system, database system, and multimedia system.

• IT Department
  • Bachelor of Science in Information Technology

INSTITUTE OF OCEANOGRAPHY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE

The Institute of Oceanography and Environmental Sciences (IOES), or formerly the Center of Oceanographic Studies, which is commissioned to do research and extension services aside from its academic tasks, became officially operational in 1996. The institute has been offering two four-year degree programs: Bachelor of Science in Marine Biology which was offered originally by the College of Arts and Sciences in 1986 – 1995, and Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science program which has been offered since 1986.

The IOES is envisioned to grow into a comprehensive center, a multi-functional entity of higher learning committed to excellence in instruction, research and extension. As provided by RA 6060, its academic programs shall emphasis on marine science and oceanography so it can assist the region in the process of modernization and nation building and produce future leaders in these areas. With expertise and strong commitment to research, the institute aims to promote and contribute to further research in the region to help improve and maximize the use of human, terrestrial and marine resources of Tawi-Tawi and nearby waters so that they can contribute maximally to the development of the region, the country and the entire Asia. In pursuing these goals, it has been working in collaboration with other institutions and organizations concerned with science, technology, terrestrial and marine science development.

Its goal is to produce graduate who reflect the traditions that have enshrined the Mindanao State University as one of the foremost institutions of higher learning in the country. Values of excellence, social and environmental consciousness and leadership are therefore are therefore emphasized.  In turn, graduates are bearer of knowledge who are capable of implementing sustainable development and rational management of the resources, in addition to having the capability to conduct research and extension services.

• Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science
• Bachelor of Science in Marine Biology

THE ADMISSION PROCESS

For admission, prospective students should bring a short brown envelope, 3 copies of 2X2 ID pictures (recently taken close-up shot) and the following documents (with 2 photo copies of each):

FOR FRESHMEN:

1. High School Report Card (Form 138-A)
2. MSU SASE Report of Rating (with passing score)
3. NSO-Authenticated Birth Certificate (original)
4. Certificate of Good Moral Character

FOR TRANSFEREE:

1. Honorable Dismissal and Official Copy of Units Earned
2. NSO-Authenticated Birth Certificate (original); and
3. MSU SASE Report of Rating (with passing score)

(FOR THOSE WHO HAVE EARNED LESS THAN 42 COLLEGIATE UNITS)

• Step 1. Present the documents above to the attending admission personnel. Secure an Application for Admission form.
• Step 2. See the college physician at the College Infirmary for medical examination and from whom you secure a medical clearance to be presented to the admissions personnel.
• Step 3. Accomplish Application for Admission, making sure all solicited information are filled up as completely and accurately as possible. Incompletely-filled up or unsigned form will be returned.
• Step 4. Secure Notice of Admission.

You may now proceed and present your Notice of Admission to the registration adviser for the course you intend to enroll in.

FOR RETURNING AND SHIFTING STUDENTS

• Step 1. Present your official copy of grades (with photocopy) for the latest semester to the admission personnel.
• Step 2. Secure and fill-up an Application for Shifting/Re-admission form.
• Step 3. Bring the endorsed Application for Shifting/Re-admission to the appropriate registration adviser for action .(Your application will either be approved or disapproved depending on whether or not you are able to meet the required CGPA to the concerned program)
• Step 4. Bring back the approved Application for Shifting/Re-admission to the Admissions Office.
• Step 5. Secure the notice of shifting from the admissions officer.

You may now proceed to your registration adviser.

THE MSU-SASE (The Mindanao State University System Admission and Scholarship Examination)

1. The MSU-SASE is a Board of Regents-prescribed system-wide examination that is administered once a year in various test centers in the country with each campus supervising a pre-assigned group of test centers;
2. For several years now, this campus has been responsible for the conduct of the SASE in the following test centers:
3. MSU, Sanga-Sanga, Bongao, Tawi-Tawi (biggest test center)
4. MSU Ungos Matata CAS Extension, Tawi-Tawi
5. MSU Sibutu CAS Extension, Tawi-Tawi
6. MSU Mapun CAS Extension, Tawi-Tawi
7. MSU Sitankai Community High School, Tawi-Tawi
8. Sindangan National High School, Zamboanga del Norte
9. Liloy National High School, Zamboanga del Norte
10. The MSU-SASE as its name implies is the basis for qualifying incoming freshmen to the different academic programs in the University’s many campuses as well as for the scholarships and grants that are offered;
11. Each campus may set its cut-off scores for admission and scholarships provided no campus shall admit as regular students those with scores lower than the median score;
12. In this campus, students who fail may be admitted in the Fisheries Technology Program of the COF or the Associate in Secretarial Science of the CAS.

THE REMEDIAL PROGRAM

The MSU-Tawi-Tawi , in order to accommodate those whose scores are a little lower than the median, has been implementing the so-called Remedial Program wherein for the first semester of the student’s stay in the campus he is enrolled in a 9-hour per week remedial Math and another 9-hour per week remedial English. (Only upon passing both subjects is the student deemed qualified to be treated as a regular student)

SCHOLARSHIP AND GRANTS OFFERED IN THE CAMPUS

EXTERNALLY-FUNDED

This is a special scholarship for Fisheries, Marine Biology, Environmental Science and for Badjao students whose objectives are to attract more enrollees to the mandated programs, to increase the number of academically better students taking these programs, to help enhance efforts at gainfully strengthening such programs, and to augment the campus support for the Badjaos who comprise the main indigenous group in this province.

This special scholarship was first funded from the P5,000,000 allocated by the national government for this campus beginning AY 2014-15. Such was reflected in FY 2014 GAA (R.A. 10633). The MPBS scholars and grantees are classified in terms of maintaining and privileges as follows

To maintain the scholarship, a grantee must comply with the following conditions:

Privileges:

A one-time financial assistance of P5, 000 shall be given to each mandated program grantee. (Failure to complete the practicum will not mean being entitled to another financial assistance.)

A financial assistance of P2, 000 shall be given to each qualified graduating student. (P1, 000 will be for expenses incurred in the preparation, P1, 000 for payment as thesis fee)

1. Expanded Student’s Grants-in-aid Program for Poverty Alleviation (ESGP-PA)Grantees of this program are students belonging to indigent households under the National Household Targeting System for Poverty Alleviation for Poverty Reduction (NHTS-PR) as identified by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). Potential grantees are to enroll in state universities and colleges (SUCS) in course offerings aligned with the priorities of the government. This campus has been allotted 154 slots. Benefits include PhP3,500 monthly stipend, PhP2,500 book allowance per semester and PhP10,000 per semester tuition allotment directly released to the school. Maintenance of the grant necessitates passing all subjects.
2. Mandated Programs and Badjao Scholarships (MPBS)
   1. Full Scholarship:
   2. Carry the curriculum-prescribed academic load per semester;
   3. Have a CGPA of “2.25” or better, with “INC” computed as “5” (Failure).
   4. Partial Scholarship:
   5. Carry the curriculum-prescribed academic load per semester;
   6. Have a CGPA of “2.50” or better with “INC” computed as “5”.
   7. Fish Tech Scholarship
   8. Carry the curriculum-prescribed academic load per semester;
   9. Must pass all subjects
   10. Badjao Study Grant:
   11. Carry the curriculum-prescribed academic load per semester;
   12. Pass 60% of enrolled subjects.
   1. Full Scholarship:
   2. Monthly Stipend of P3,000.
   3. Tuition and Other Fees Allocation Based On Actual Prescribed Fees
   4. Book Allowance of P2,500/Semester (Subject To Guidelines)
   5. Partial Scholarship:
   6. Monthly Stipend of P2,000
   7. Tuition and Other Fees Allocation Based On Actual Tuition Fees
   8. Book Allowance of P2,500/Semester (Subject To Guidelines)
   9. Fish Tech Scholarship
   10. Monthly Stipend of P1,500.
   11. Tuition and Other Fees Allocation Based On Actual Prescribed Fees
   12. Badjao Study Grant:
       • Monthly Stipend of P2,000
       • Tuition and Other Fees Allocation Based On Actual Tuition Fees
       • Book Allowance of P2,500/Semester (Subject To Guidelines)
       • Internship Grant:
   • Thesis Grant:
3. CHED-Initiated Student Grants
4. Tulong Dunong (with assistance of PhP3,000 per semester)
5. PAMANA Program (with assistance of PhP5,000 per semester)
6. Bangsa Moro/Sajahatra (with assistance of PhP10,000 per semester)
7. Half-Merit (with assistance of PhP7,500 per semester)
8. HEED Foundation Assistance (enrolment fees subsidized)

INTERNALLY-FUNDED

1. Academic Scholarship
2. MSU Tawi-Tawi Scholarship for Science and Mathematics (SSM)
3. Cultural Community Grant (CCG)
4. Skill/Talent Study Grant (Tambuli Cultural Troupe, Band memebers and Athletes)

(Internally-funded)SCHOLARSHIP POLICIES (BOR RES #66, 2013)

RATIONALE

THE MSU-Tawi-Tawi has been implementing policies on student scholarships (since AY 1998-99) based on the principle of faithfully reconciling the need for advancing academic excellence and coming to terms with the level of students it has these learners being disadvantaged as most are coming from remote or marginalized communities. Earnest in responding to such a concern, this university campus had formulated conditions for gaining and for maintaining scholarships, specifically on priority courses on science and mathematics, that through the years, have admittedly been found to be not as competitive as ideally should be. To rectify this particular situation, without losing sight of having to sustain mandated programs of this institution, as well as to simplify such policies and to reconcile them with the existing privileges of scholars and grantees, these revisions are herein adopted.

FEATURES OF THE REVISED POLICIES

1. Upgrading of the required CGPA (cumulative grade point average) for gaining and maintenance of scholarships and grants;
2. Prioritizing the CHED-mandated programs by means of relative lessening of stringency for gaining and maintenance of scholarships for such programs as compared to those for other courses;
3. Requiring scholars to render mentoring assistance to students with poor scholastic status;
4. Scrapping of the one-semester grace period given to academic scholars;
5. Removal of the “pending scholarship” status while having INC (Incomplete) marks;
6. Extending of scholarship privileges in summer for courses requiring such;
7. Providing for once-a-semester transportation allowance instead of once-a-year.

GENERAL POLICIES ON SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTS FOR THE MSU TAWI-TAWI CAMPUS (TERTIARY LEVEL)

Privileges granted to a select group of students in the campus are generally classified as scholarships or grants. A scholarship refers to privileges obtained on the basis of one’s high score in the MSU System Admission and Scholarship Examination (SASE) (administered annually throughout Mindanao) or very good scholastic performance. A grant, while not disregarding such factors, is based more on other attributes such as special skills or one’s ethnic origin.

SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTS:

 

1. Academic Scholarship
   1. The scholarship is gained through any of the following ways:It is awarded to incoming freshmen whose SASE scores are higher than a certain prescribed percentile rank (preferably not lower than the system 85%ile rank).The same is also awarded to valedictorians and salutatorians who satisfy the admission requirements set by the University.One may also gain this scholarship upon having
      1. been enrolled in the campus for at least two regular semesters (excluding semester when remedial subjects were taken);
      2. earned a minimum of 18 credit units (not to include PE) for each semester considered above; and
      3. a CGPA* of not lower than “1.50”.
   2. An academic scholar has the following privileges:
      1. P1,500** monthly stipend;
      2. free tuition and non-payment of miscellaneous fees;
      3. free issuance of available textbooks;
      4. free dormitory accommodation; and
      5. transportation allowance of a maximum of P1,500** per semester.
   3. An academic scholar shall comply with the following maintenance requirements:
      1. carry the curriculum-prescribed full academic load for each semester, (exceptions may be considered for cases the Scholarship Committee finds justifiable)
      2. have a CGPA of “2.00” or better, with no grade of “5.0” in any academic subject and all marks of “Inc”, if any, removed before the end of registration for the succeeding semester.
      3. render a minimum of 2 hours/week tutoring assistance to students with very poor scholastic standing (for sophomore and junior scholars)
2. MSU Tawi-Tawi Scholarship for Science and Mathematics (SSM)
   1. The scholarship is gained through any of the following ways:It is awarded to incoming freshmen whose SASE scores are higher than a certain prescribed percentile rank (preferably not lower than the system 85%ile rank) and who are enrolled in any of the science and mathematics courses.The same is also awarded to valedictorians and salutatorians who satisfy the admission requirements set by the University and who are enrolled in any of the science and mathematics courses.Any student taking a science or mathematics course may be awarded this scholarship after having
      1. been enrolled in the campus for at least one regular semester (excluding semester when remedial subjects were taken);
      2. earned a minimum of 18 (not to include PE) credit units for each semester considered above, and
      3. a CGPA* of not lower than “1.75” for BS Fisheries, BS Marine Biology Science (mandated programs for the university) and “1.50” for all others.
   2. A scholar for science and mathematics has the following privileges:
      1. monthly stipend of P1,800.00** for BS Fisheries, BS Marine Biology and BS Environmental Science;
      2. P1,500.00** for all others
      3. free tuition and non-payment of miscellaneous fees;
      4. free issuance of available textbooks;
      5. free dormitory accommodation; and
      6. transportation allowance of a maximum of P1,500** per semester.
   3. A scholar for science and mathematics shall comply with the following maintenance requirements:
      1. carry the curriculum-prescribed full academic load for each semester, (exceptions may be considered for cases the Scholarship Committee finds justifiable)
      2. have a CGPA of “3.25” or better with any “Inc”*** computed as “5”, for BS Fisheries, BS Marine Biology and BS Environmental Science
      3. “2.00” or better with any “Inc”*** computed as “5, for all others
      4. render a minimum of 2 hours/week tutoring assistance to students with very poor scholastic standing (for sophomore and junior scholars).
   4. Subjects re-enrolled due to failure, lapsed “Inc”, or unofficial dropping shall not be covered by the scholarship and the scholar shall have to pay for the corresponding required fee.
3. Special Privileges for Academic ExcellenceAn academic or an SSM scholar whose CGPA is as stipulated below shall be accordingly classified and is to be awarded a certificate of commendation and be entitled (for the succeeding semester only) to the respective additional incentive:
   1. 1.46 to 1.75: Dean’s List of Scholars
   2. 1.21 to 1.45: Chancellor’s List of Scholars – Additional monthly incentive of P200.
   3. 1.00 to 1.20: President’s List of Scholars – Additional monthly incentive of P300
4. Cultural Community Grant (CCG)
   1. 1. been enrolled in the campus for at least two semesters (excluding semester when remedial subjects were taken);
      2. earned a minimum of 18 (not to include PE) credit units for each semester considered above; and a CGPA of not lower than “1.75”.
      3. Any scholar who fails to maintain his academic scholarship or SSM may still avail of the CCG provided conditions for the maintenance of the latter are met.The scholarship is gained through any of the following ways:It is awarded to incoming freshmen whose SASE scores are higher than a certain prescribed percentile rank (preferably not lower than the system 80%ile rank).The same is also awarded to those who graduated First Honourable Mention or Second Honourable Mention and who satisfy the admission requirements set by the University.One may also gain this scholarship upon having
   2. A CCG grantee has the following privileges:
      1. P1,100.00** monthly stipend;
      2. free tuition and non-payment of miscellaneous fees;
      3. free issuance of available textbooks;
      4. free dormitory accommodation; and
      5. transportation allowance of a maximum of P1500.00** per semester.
   3. A CCG grantee shall comply with the following maintenance requirements:
      1. carry the curriculum-prescribed full academic load for each semester; and
      2. have a CGPA of “2.50” or better with any “Inc”*** computed as “5”.
      3. render a minimum of 2 hours/week tutoring assistance to students with very poor scholastic standing (for sophomore and junior grantees).
5. The Badjao Grant
   1. Any student who is a member of the Badjao tribe and is enrolled in not less than 15 units (excluding PE) may apply for this grant and submit the following documents to the Scholarships Office (if warranted, a quota for this may be set):The applicant will also have to pass a screening to be conducted by designated school officials.
      1. Certificate of Registration;
      2. Certification from the high school principal of tribe membership;
      3. Certification from barangay chairman of tribe membership;
   2. A Badjao grantee has the following privileges:
      1. P1,100.00** monthly stipend;
      2. free tuition and non-payment of miscellaneous fees;
      3. free issuance of available textbooks.
   3. A grantee shall comply with the following maintenance requirements:
      1. a Badjao grantee must be enrolled in not less than 15 (not to include PE) prescribed units in his degree program ; and must
      2. pass at least 60% of his enrolled subjects.
6. Skill/Talent Study Grant
   1. Specially-designated committees are required to submit to the Campus Scholarship Committee list of applicants who qualify based on earlier formulated sets of criteria that focus on the special skills and talents of grantees. Included under this grant are the following:
      1. Athletic Grant
      2. Athletic Grant
      3. Membership in the Campus Band or Combo
   2. A grantee has the following privileges:
      1. Athletic – P750**monthly stipend
      2. Tambuli Cultural Troupe-P600**monthly stipend
      3. Band/Combo- P600**monthly stipend
   3. A grantee shall comply with the following maintenance requirements:
      1. A grantee must enrol in not less than 15(not to include PE) prescribed units per semester in his degree program.
      2. He must pass 80% of the number of units as stated above;
      3. Further, a grantee can avail of this grant for a maximum of five (5) years only.
7. Fisheries Technology Study Grant (Fish Tech Grant)
   1. Fisheries Technology Grant is awarded to those taking up the Diploma in Fisheries Technology and who qualify based on the MSU SASE (preferably scores of not lower than 40%ile rank) and screening conducted by the College of Fisheries. A Fish Tech paying student may gain the study grant upon having, for at least two regular semesters, no grade lower than “VG” (Very Good).(If warranted, a quota for the number of FT grantees in a given semester may be set).
   2. A grantee has the following privileges
      1. P1,100. monthly stipend;
      2. free tuition and non-payment of miscellaneous fees; and
      3. transportation allowance of a maximum of P1,500.00** per semester.
   3. A Fish Tech grantee shall comply with the following maintenance requirements:
      1. A grantee must enrol in not less than 18 (not to include PE) prescribed units per semester in his degree program.
      2. He must pass 80% of the number of units as stated above.