NORSU COLLEGE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE EDUCATION NEWSLETTER, 1(1)

Negros Oriental State University June-December 2014 What's Inside Vol. I Issue 1 BSCrim officially Level III- Re-accredited by Bless O. Gaga-a Headlines *BSCrim officially Level III- Re-accredited *NORSU Main CCJE CLE Top School in Region 7 *Brief History of CCJE Student Section *Senior CCJE student takes part in Annual Research Symposium *CCJE participates NORSU 107th Founding Celebration *CCJE joins 8th Lakta Tinta Alumni Updates *P/SInsp Richard Gadingan *P/Insp Antonio Jabar The College of Criminal Justice Education – Bachelor of Science in Criminology program has achieved Level III-Phase 2 accreditation status as announced by the Accrediting Agency of Chartered Colleges and Universities in the Philippines (AACCUP), Inc. on November 5, 201 4. The Level III Re-accredited status of the two curricular programs Industrial Technology Level III was effective on October 1 , 201 4 accredited program, the Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology. until September 30, 201 8. AACCUP Executive Director, Manuel Last September 26, 201 4, AACCUP T. Corpus headed the Formal Survey assessed the BS Criminology Visit with two other accreditors, Dr. continued on page 2 program together with the College of NORSU Main CCJE-CLE Top School in Region 7 by Bless O. Gaga-a Editorial Team Editor-in-Chief Bless O. Gaga-a Writers James-Taylor M. Pineda Janice M. Pabayos Neil Ian Amancio Randolph Ramirez Adviser Mr. Dan Jerome S. Barrera Dean Dr. Armando A. Alviola Asst. Dean Prof. Jose Rene A. Cepe The NORSU Main CCJE outperforms other criminology schools in Region VII (with 50 or more first takers) in the nationwide Criminology Licensure Examination on October 1 9-21 , 201 4. percentage of passers among other schools in Region 7 that had 50 or more first takers. Overall, however, the examination results of the entire NORSU System Seventy-two out of 85 fresh NORSU displayed that out of 208 board Main criminology graduates passers, 1 92 are first-timers and 1 6 successfully passed the said exam. are repeaters. From NORSU Main continued on page 2 The school obtained the highest Brief History of CCJE by James-Taylor M. Pineda Although the college was newly established in 201 3, NORSU has been offering BS Criminology program for over two decades already. Central Visayas Polytechnic College, the predecessor of NORSU, opened the program in 1 992 with about 60 students in the Department of Criminology, which was attached to the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS). The first faculty of the department was Atty. Manuel Advincula. In the ensuing year, the Department employed its first department head in the person of Mr. Jose Rene Cepe. Together, the two faculty members, Atty. Advincula and Prof. Cepe produced the first graduates and eventually the first NORSU criminologists in 1 996 with one Criminology Licensure Examination continued on next page BS Crim officially…continued Reynold B. Pattaui, and Dr. Fausto other programs [aside from BS S. Hilario. Criminology]. These are Bachelor of Science in Correctional Mr. Rubie Rubio, an instructor of Administration, Bachelor of Science CCJE, have shared, “We had in Law Enforcement Administration, reports and presentations on Bachelor of Science in Forensic certain facts about the college’s Sciences, and Bachelor of Science accomplishments, plans, and in Security Management. I hope we projects to be implemented in the could realize these projects before near future.” the next survey visit of AACCUP accreditors in 201 8,” Mr. Rubio We have prepared to offer four added. The College of Criminal Justice Education will continue its endeavor to attain Level IV accreditation status, the highest status a curricular program can achieve making the college comparable to other educational institutions in the Philippines. The high level of quality education to be recognized nationwide has been the college’s long dream to put into reality and they are currently on the right track. NORSU Main…continued Campus, there were 72 new licensed criminologist where NORSU earned (including the repeaters) 63.71 % percentage. For satellite campuses: NORSU Bais got 37 board passers (71 .1 5%); NORSU Bayawan with 22 board passers (25.88%); NORSU, got 33 successful examinees (39.76%). Further, NORSU Siaton, got 24 examinees who passed (53.33%) while, NORSU Mabinay, got 1 3 (54.1 7%). 43.44%. Moreover, in a countrywide, the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) declared that 1 2,245 out of 28,1 87 have passed the Criminologist Licensure Examination. Mr. Dante A. Capistrano, a CCJE instructor, remarked, “We have relatively high passing rate although there was a pull down of repeaters’ very low passing rate.” He suggested , “One possible way to minimize the pull down [of In this year, the university’s passing repeaters] is for the college to seek rate is higher compared to the services from Professional Private Page 2 National Passing rate which is Review Centers especially those with programs for repeaters. Professional Private Review Centers have very viable review programs.” Meanwhile, board passer and CCJE staff, Alfie N. Teves, said that one needs concentration and focus in preparing for the examination, particularly on the six major subjects of criminology included in CLE. He added, “Needless to say, studying must be coupled with prayers. Teves also advises those that did not pass the exam to “make more time in Newsletter reviewing [course Header subjects], and believe in yourself.” Brief History…continued placer (1 2th Place), Mr. Dante Capistrano. In the next year, another NORSU criminology graduate, Mr. Marlo Agala, became the 3rd Placer in the 1 997 board examination following the achievement.. The University hired the two board Placers as additional faculty members. Since then, the department continued to grow in number of students and faculty members. During the previous decade, there were several changes in the leadership of the department. The following persons became department heads during their tenure in the position: Mr. Nicanor Tagle (2002-2005); Mr. Benjamin Valencia (2005-2008); and Mrs. Sotera Cagang (2008-201 3). In this period, the Department did not run out of outstanding students. Mr. Edward Maglucot ranked 6th in the 2006 criminology board examination and then later became a faculty of Criminology in NORSU. The department stayed under the direction of CAS until the assumption of the presidency of Dr. Don Vicente C. Real, the 2nd president of NORSU in the 4th quarter of 201 2. Dr. Real pushed for the creation of a new college called as the College of Criminal Justice Education (CCJE), pursuant to the mandate of CHED Memorandum Order No. 21 , Series of 2005. Dr. Noel Yasi became the first Dean of the CCJE, and Mrs. Sotera Cagang served as his Assistant Dean in the 1 st semester of SY 201 3-201 4. In the 2nd semester of the same school year, there was a change in the college leadership. Dr. Armando Alviola was appointed as the new Dean while Prof. Jose Rene Cepe as the Assistant Dean. The college had now about a thousand students and more than ten faculty members, way far above than its initial figures in the 1 990’s and expected to increase the coming years. Student Section Senior CCJE Student takes part in Annual Research Symposium by Bless O. Gaga-a Rachelle Mae Omaña, a fourth-year CCJE student, was one of the speakers of the recently conducted Annual Research Symposium. The Office of Research, Extension and International Linkages (REXIL) organized the event held on December 3, 201 4 at Audio-Visual Room, CNDPAHS Building. Omaña was the first student given Issue 1 the privilege of taking part in the research symposium as previously, it was only college instructors who published their research papers had joined the event. Her research paper was entitled, ”Carnapping Incidents in Negros Oriental: Spatial and Temporal Patterns.” Omaña elaborates, “It is about patterns of crime. Like what the other researchers found in their studies, crimes are clustered in terms of space and time. So, we wanted to know if carnapping incidents in Negros Oriental possess the same situation. According to the results, the incidents were indeed clustered, and we have also determined hot products as the usual targets of crime.” The fourth-year student was honored to be the pioneering student to present a research paper at the annual research symposium. Extending her gratitude, she said,” I am thankful to Mr. [Dan Jerome] Barrera for believing that I can do it, for his advices and teachings.” There were four other research papers highlighted in the symposium. Agueda T. Castillo and Ethelraida Tumacole presented their work on “Carbon Footprint of NORSU MC I”. While, Josie M. Rodriguez discussed his paper on “Distribution and Abundance of Lizard Caves at Bulwang, Mabinay, Negros Oriental”. Further, Virginia Page 3 continued on page 3 Senior CCJE…continued E. Lacuesta speak about her work, “Corporation of a Developing State University in the Philippines: Problems and Prospects”. Likewise, Kristian Arvin Ada and Chan-Woo Park presented their paper, “A Comparison of Condensation Heat Transfer Performance of Various Carbonous/Metal Composite Coatings on Metal Substrate” by Kristian Arvin Ada and Chan-Woo Park. The Vice-President for REXIL, Dr. Bernadette O. Tan said, “It was a good experience and exposure for students [to engage in research]. It shows that the students are capable of going through the research process with the help and guidance of the faculty.” Dr. Tan underscored, “We do not just encourage students to do research, but we extend effort to let them understand and appreciate the role of research in different fields of learning.“ The office of REXIL started a tradition when it officially conducted the first annual research symposium during the NORSU Founding Celebration three years ago. By next year, they are planning to hold two sessions for the research conference to accommodate the student researchers in the morning and instructors in the afternoon. The action is for no reason but for the research culture to flourish in NORSU as envisioned by the VPREXIL in the upcoming years. CCJE participates NORSU's 107th Founding Celebration by Janice M. Pabayos ^Courtesy: The NORSUnian (TN) Negros Oriental State University celebrated its 1 07th Founding Anniversary last November 29 - December 5, 201 4. The Awarding of Outstanding Alumni marked the start of a significant event as the alumni plays an integral part in the NORSU System. On Monday, December 2, 201 4, the torch parade was held involving Norsunians from the different student organizations headed by the League of Students Organizations (LSO). It started at Quezon Park, Dumaguete and ended in front of NORSU Main Campus I entrance gate. Booths of different student organizations were then officially opened after the parade. a search for Mr. and Ms. NORSU 201 5, the Modern Dance competition and lastly, the Hugyawan EntabladoSayaw, held at NORSU Sports and Cultural Complex. Unfortunately, the Hugyawan Street Dance parade and other activities of the Foundation Day on Friday were suspended due to the strong typhoon Ruby. The university made no mention of resuming the postponed activities. However, Norsunians significantly demanded to continue suspended activities last week and with that, the administration decided of answering their clamor. So, the Hugyawan Street Dance parade and other activities were resumed last December 1 2, 201 4. The street parade started at 9 o’clock in the The College of Criminal Justice Education competed morning at Rizal Boulevard and ended at NORSU among participating satellite NORSU campuses and Sports and Cultural Complex. It was participated from colleges from NORSU Main Campus I and II. The the different participants together with the faculty and college joined some of the major competitions such as continued on next page CCJE joins 8th Lakra Tinta by Bless O. Gaga-a The College of Criminal Justice Education has participated the 8th Lakra Tinta, the annual systemwide journalism seminar of NORSU on November 8-9, 201 4 at Perpetual Help Community Cooperative (PHCCI), Dumaguete City. The Norsunian (TN), the official weekly student publication of Negros Oriental State University, organized and spearheaded the seminar. More than 1 00 student journalists and college paper advisers attended the two-day seminar coming from satellite campuses and different colleges of NORSU Main Campus I & II. The representatives of the college were James Taylor Pineda, a first-year CCJE student, Bless Gaga-a, Janice Pabayos, Neil Ian Amancio, and Randolph Ramirez, who were second-year students. The team was under the G. Perez, the TN adviser gave the Editorial Writing lecture, while, Romulo Amarado and Ma. Cecilia Genove presented lectures on Responsible Journalism and Column Writing, respectively. leadership of Mr. Dan Jerome Barrera, the college paper adviser. With its theme, “Strengthening Journalistic Skills toward Efficient Writing for Campus Print Media,” the two-day seminar covered various journalism lectures. On the first day of the seminar, lectures were on Photojournalism by speaker Hersley-ven Casero, News Writing by Joeberth Ocao, Feature Writing by Ian Rosales Casocot, and Editorial Cartooning by Sisinio Patrimonio. On the second day, Joy “I learned a lot from the different speakers who taught us about journalism. I also enjoyed the activities facilitated by TN and met new friends along the way. The seminar, in general, could help you a lot especially in improving your writing skills.” James Taylor Pineda, one of the college’ representatives, have shared. The seminar served as a useful avenue for students to enhance their journalistic skills to be efficient in expressing students’ concerns and sentiments regarding the daily operations of the university. CCJE participates…continued staff of every respective colleges place in the Modern Dance but for having fun and giving smiles competition. Moreover, the College to all Norsunians as the very nature and satellite campuses. of Education was announced to be of every celebration. Finally, the 1 07th Founders Day the winner of the Hugyawan celebration has ended. Some Entablado Sayaw 201 4. Though the Qu ote of th e D ay colleges from NORSU Main College of Criminal Justice Campus I & II and satellite Education was not lucky to win the campuses won titles for their hard competition, they still hold positive work. NORSU Bayawan-Sta. sentiments about the celebration. "Real knowledge is Catalina Campus was the overall Geraldine Lado, one of the to know the extent Entablado Sayaw champion of the competitions. The Hugyawan of one's ignorance." team garnered the title of Mr. presenters, said, “Mamawi na lang -Confucius NORSU 201 5 while the lady from mi next year, maybe our best is not the College of Arts and Sciences enough to win the contest. But we was crowned to be this year’s Ms. gave smiles for the audience, okay NORSU 201 5. The College of na kaayo na!” The competition was Page 5 Issue 1 Business Administration got the first not merely for fame by winning titles Alumni Updates P/SInsp Richard Gadingan by James-Taylor M. Pineda The present police senior inspector of Mingglanilia, Cebu started as a cadet in the Central Visayas Polytechnic College (CVPC). He experienced the good training ground- the intense physical training that should jive with one’s mental capacity -- to mold him in becoming a successful person in his career as a police officer. The young cadet experienced the joy as every college student should have, but along with it are obstacles including financial problem that was hindering him from finishing the course. Despite all of this, Richard graduated with a degree of BS Criminology in 1 998 as one of the third batch of criminology products CVPC has created. Gadingan took the board exam on March 1 3-1 5, 1 999; he passed and immediately applied for the PNP on September 1 5, 1 999. He was assigned as part of the Regional Mobile Group (RMG) 7 in Bohol in the year 2000. On August 30, 2004, he was promoted as PO2. An event boosted his career when he took and passed the exam to become an officer of the PNP. The former PO2 automatically turn into a Police Inspector on February 1 3, 2006 when he was just 29 years old. He was in the Camp Crame back then for the oath taking ceremony within the leadership of Police Director General Lumibao. At 32 years old, he was already a Senior Police Inspector. His first assignment was at the 1 2th ASEAN Summit in LapuLapu City as the root security supervisor. After then, he also became the Chief of Police in the following places: Tayasan, 2007; Agan-an, Sibulan, Provincial Mobile Group (PMG) 705, 2009; and in Talisay, 201 3. P/SInsp Gadingan underwent different trainings in his career in the PNP. To cite a few, he took the Scout Ranger Orientation Course, the Criminal Detection Investigation Course (CIDC) in Bacolod for six months, and in Fort Sto. Domingo for the Special Action Force (SAF) training. As a police officer, he experienced the challenge, the joy and the sense of responsibility that gets even greater after each and every rank. Moreover, he learned a lot of things that shape him to become a better person. P/SInsp Richard Gadingan advocates good governance in the PNP as he believes; it is the right thing to do. Because of his diligence in duty, he received awards such as, “Medalya ng Papuri”, “Medalya ng Kasanayan”, and “Medalya ng Kagalingan.” He also received commendations from the LGU, NGO religious sectors, and from other sectors both private and public. P/SInsp Gadingan took the course of criminology primarily because it is a noble profession. In this course, he can view a wide horizon for him to explore and learn as he continues his studies. In terms of psychology, he defined criminology as a scientific method of identifying and locating criminals. He had learned in his college years is to have a good relationship with the community. According to him, among the five pillars of Justice, the most valuable is the Community. A good relationship between the law enforcement and the community helps in solving a crime and in maintaining an organized and peaceful society. P/SInsp Richard Gadingan’s principles in life are to be patient and to be hardworking to pass through trials, and hardships. PINS Gadingtan thanks the CCJE for continually molding students to become the best law enforcement officers they could ever be. To all the present students of the CCJE, all he can say is for them to continue the journey, enjoy their college life, and strive hard to attain success in their lives. No matter how high his career has soared, he has never forgotten the person who contributed much to his knowledge -- his great mentor in the person of Prof. Jose Rene Cepe. P/Insp Antonio Jabar by James-Taylor M. Pineda As a first-year criminology student, Antonio Jabar believed that studying the course would only turn him into an instructor teaching criminology in the future. He didn’t even think that it would be a bridge in becoming a police officer. Coming from a poor family, Antonio did his best to finish his studies and to lessen the financial burden to his family. After all his efforts, he received a dean’s list award after graduating in college in the year 1 999. Antonio took the board exam for criminology on September 2001 and had his masters on the course of Public Administration. His application for the PNP was on the same month in 2001 and started his service as a cop when he was 23 years old on November 2001 . He was first assigned in Sibungay, Cebu as one of the Regional Mobile Group. Antonio lasted three years as a PO1 and was promoted as PO2 when he was 26 years old on August 31 , 2004. In 2005, he was then assigned in Bais and was promoted as PO3 in the year 2007. At 32 years old, he became a police inspector. He has also undergone trainings/studies which include the Public Safety Recruit Course, Criminal Detection Investigation Evaluation Course, Special Counter Insurgency Operation Course, and Public Safety Officers Basic Course. As a Chief of Police, he was first assigned to Bohol Province in different places that were, Ubay, Luay, and Pilar Bohol from the year 2011 -201 2. In 201 2, he was appointed in Negros Oriental in the following locations: San Jose for seven months and Tayasan for six months. Just recently in June 201 4, he is appointed as the Chief of Police in Pamplona. that this course perfectly fits a student who dreams to be a policeman. Throughout his career, he has tried different positions such as a desk officer and investigator. He also received awards such as “Medalya ng Papuri”, “Medalya ng Paglilinkod sa Visayas” and the “Medalya ng Pagtulong sa Nasalanta”. According to P/Insp Jabar, NORSU has been a very productive institute at the time of Professor Cepe. It has been proven by the vast number of students who have graduated from the course in criminology. He also acknowledged the accomplishments of the instructors in molding and guiding students to the right path. His principle in life was to be humble in life and be willing to accept your mistakes. P/Insp Jabar advices CCJE students, "to strive hard in your studies and never to divert from the wrong path. Show your parents that you are worthy of all their efforts to support you in college, and never make poverty as a hindrance P/Insp Jabar defined criminology as towards attaining success in life.” the study of crime in general, and The Official Publication of the College of Criminal Justice Education of NORSU Main Campus. Location: Bajumpandan, Dumaguete City Phone: 225-8545 E-mail us: [email protected] Visit our page: https://www.facebook.com/norsuccjepublications Keeping You Aware*