VISION-MISSION & QUALITY POLICY

VISION

St. Paul University Philippines is an internationally recognized institution dedicated to the formation of
competent leaders and responsible citizens of their communities, country, and the world.

MISSION

Animated by the Gospel and guided by the teachings of the Church, it helps to uplift the quality of life
and to effect social transformation through:

Quality, Catholic, Paulinian formation, academic excellence, research, and community services;

Optimum access to Paulinian education and service in an atmosphere of compassionate caring; and,

Responsive and innovative management processes

QUALITY POLICY

“St. Paul University Philippines Provides Quality, Catholic

Paulinian Education in a Caring Environment.”

Home Institutional Outcomes and Graduate Attributes

INSTITUTIONAL OUTCOMES AND GRADUATE ATTRIBUTES

INSTITUTIONAL OUTCOMES

Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the methods of inquiry and how these methods are
used to interpret knowledge in their own field

Analyze problems and issues and generate ideas and solutions that contribute to a better understanding
of the world

Use innovative methods and technologies in solving problems and in making decisions

Demonstrate ethical standards in the conduct of research

Communicate effectively and confidently in a given social context through verbal and written texts

Manifest support for global sustainable development and the preservation of cultural heritage through
active engagement in local, national and international endeavors

Engage in service learning activities, either as a leader or an active member

Manifest sound relationships with God, self, others, and the environment with compassion, respect,
integrity and empathy

Practice Christian servant leadership to contribute positively to the accomplishment of team goals
through collaborative processes.

UNIVERSITY GRADUATE ATTRIBUTES

Being a Christ-centered service institution, St. Paul University Philippines sees its roles as providing the
students opportunities to discover and develop their human potentials to the full. We commit ourselves
to make every Paulinian a :

CHRISTIAN LEADER, imbued with a social doctrinal training, good spirit and will power to live the Faith
and be a Christian witness in the community;

PAULINIAN, one who generates gracious warmth, simplicity, sincerity and dynamic leadership in work;

FILIPINO, a worthy and responsible citizen of the Philippines proud of his national identity and one who
is of ready service to God and his fellowmen,

GOOD PERSON, imbued with a balanced personality, with its mark being a proper balance between the
interior and exterior self (things outside self), and an awareness of the dignity of self and others;

COMPETENT AND COMMITTED GRADUATE, one equipped with the necessary knowledge, skills and
values demanded of his profession and committed to the application of these for service to the
community;
RESPONSIBLE CITIZEN, one with an awareness of his relations with, and responsibilities to the local and
global society and commitment to its improvement through the exercise of professional competence and
dedication;

EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATOR, one who explores ideas critically and expresses them
clearly in various modes for a variety of purposes that are meaningful to the society and the Church.

CRITICAL THINKER AND PROBLEM SOLVER, one who utilizes innovative and creative methods/strategies
and technologies to find solutions to problems, and to formulate and implement decisions.

LIFELONG LEARNER, one who is aware of the significance of life; keeps track of, manages and evaluates
his/her own thought processes, performance and behavior, and accepts and seeks new challenges in
learning.

PAULINIAN CORE VALUES

Christ-Centeredness. Christ is the center of Paulinian life; he/she follows and imitates Christ, doing
everything in reference to Him.

Commission. The Paulinian has a mission – a life purpose to spread the Good News; like Christ, he/she
actively works “to save” this world, to make it better place to live in.

Community. The Paulinian is a responsible family member and citizen, concerned with building
communities, promotion of people, justice, and peace, and the protection of the environment.

Charism. The Paulinian develops his/her gifts/talents to be put in the service of the community, he/she
strives to grow and improve daily, always seeking the better and finer things, and the final good.

Charity. Urged on by the love of Christ, the Paulinian is warm, hospitable, and “all to all”, especially to the
underprivileged.
Thus, Paulinian Education is committed to the formation of self-directed Catholic Filipino men and
women who find fulfillment in intelligent fellowship and responsible leadership in meeting their
responsibilities to God, country, and fellowmen.

AWARDS AND CITATIONS

CHED Autonomous Institution

Center of Excellence in Nursing

Center of Excellence in Teacher Education

Center of Development in Information Technology

Delivering Higher Education Institution for Graduate Studies for the K-12 Transition Program

The First ISO 9001 Certified Catholic University and Private University in Asia

The First University in the Philippines recognized by the International Accreditation Organization (IAO)

The only University in the Philippines accredited by the Asian Association Schools of Business
International (AASBI)

One of the twelve participating schools in the Philippines for ASEAN International Mobility for Students
(AIMS) Programme

Outstanding Academic/Research Library by Philippine Association of Academic and Research Librarians,

Center for Teacher Training Institution by the Department of Education

Deputized institution of Expanded Tertiary Education Equivalency and Accreditation Program (ETEEAP)

One of only 16 Universities in the Philippines granted a Knowledge Development Center (KDC) by World
Bank

Most Outstanding Student Services Program in the Philippines

Catholic Center for Culture by the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines

National Historical Landmark by the National Historical Commission of the Philippines

UNESCO Associated Schools Project Network (ASPNet) Affiliate

Most Environment-Friendly and Sustainable School in Region II by the Environmental Management

Regional Arts Center by the Cultural Center of the Philippines

Accredited by the Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools, Colleges and Universities (PAASCU)

Accredited by the Philippine Accrediting Association of Colleges and Universities Commission on

Top Performing School and Producer of Board Topnotchers and Passers in Licensure Examinations

Producer of Winners in various searches for Outstanding Students and Professionals

LINKAGES

NATIONAL PARTNERS

College of the Immaculate Concepcion (CIC)

Cagayan Valley Health Research And Development Consortium

Review Center for Allied Professions (RCAP)

La Salle Institute of Governance – De La Salle University and World Bank

Department of Education

Ayala Foundation Incorporation

Department of Social Welfare and Development Regional Rehabilitation Center for Youth and Haven for
Women

Capitol University – Cagayan De Oro, Philippines

Headstart Business Solutions, Inc.

Cagayan Economic Zone Authority

Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company

Adamson University – Manila

Commission On Higher Education

Salvador and Rosita Banatao Foundation

Acer Philippines Incorporation

Department of Trade and Industry Region II

Digital Telecommunication Philippines Inc.

Statistical research and Training Center

APPIN Knowledge Solutions

Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization, Regional Center for Educational Innovation and
Technology (SEAMEO INNOTECH)

St. Paul University Surigao

Department of Education

Maritime Academy of Asia and the Pacific – Bataan

Bitstop Network Services Inc.

Commission on Population – POPCOM

National Commission on Culture and the Arts

IBM Philippines Australia Limited

College of the Holy Spirit Manila

Divine Word College of Laoag, Laoag City

First place Incorporation

World Bank Office Manila

ABANA Computer Services

Cagayan Valley Taekwondo Affairs

Philippine Postal Corporation

San Nicolas College – Surigao City

PHILCOMSPEC, Inc.

Department of Environment and Natural Resources

Philippine Foundation for Science and Technology

University of Asia and the Pacific