Profs pass TESDA exams

Congratulations to the following faculty members of the Department of Computer and Electronics Engineering for passing the NC II Examinations given in August 2012 by the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA):

1.  Engr. Ronald P. Pena - Plumbing
2.  Engr. Efren R. Rocillo - Electrical Installation Maintenance

Meanwhile, Andy A. Dizon and Renato S. Rodis, instructors from the Department of Computer and Electronics Engineering, passed the Computer Hardware and Servicing NC II Examination given by TESDA on 25 October 2012.

New Electronics Engineers

The College of Engineering and Information Technology congratulates its three graduates who passed the Registered Electronics Engineer Licensure Examination given on 20-21 October 2012 by the Board of Electronics Engineering of the Professional Regulation Commission. The successful examinees are:

1. Bobadilla, Katrina Pereña 
2. Lacerna, Mark Kevin Balawang 
3. Mopia, Mabelle Bernardo 

Cavite State University registered 33.33% (3 out of 9 examinees) against the national passing rate of 51.57%.

NBC 461 seminar conducted

Dr. Marilyn M. Escobar explains the revised guidelines.

The College of Engineering and Information Technology conducted an echo-seminar on The Revised Guidelines of the National Budget Circular (NBC) No. 461 at the CEIT Conference Room  on 4 October 2012. The seminar aimed to update the regular faculty of the college on the point system and documentary requirements of the evaluation.

Dr. Marilyn M. Escobar, coordinator  for Quality Assurance and Accreditation of the college, discussed the revised guidelines on Common Criteria for Evaluation (CCE) while Dr. Leyma L. Cero, College MIS officer, explained the Qualitative Contribution Evaluation (QCE). The two professors together with Dr. Camilo A. Polinga compose the NBC 461 Evaluation Committee of the college.

Student Activities

• Second year BIT Electronics  students attended the seminar on Systems Integration at SMX Convention Center, Pasay on 16 August 2012.

• Senior industrial engineering students attended the Forum on Healthcare: Application of Mathematical Modeling and Quantitative Methods in Improving Healthcare Decision Making at Leong Hall, Loyola Schools, Ateneo de Manila University, Loyola Heights, Quezon City on 25 August 2012. The forum was sponsored by the Operations Research Society of the Philippines.

• Senior industrial engineering students attended the Symposium on Air Pollution and Worker Safety at Mapua Institute of Technology - Makati on 27 August 2012. The symposium was sponsored by the Human Factor/ Ergonomics Society of the Philippines.

• All industrial engineering students attended the 4th Southern Tagalog Industrial Engineering Seminar at UP Los Banos on 1 September 2012. The CvSU Chapter won first place in the Poster Making Contest.

IEShikawa Seminar

• Computer engineering students joined the general assembly of the Institute of Computer Engineers at TIP-Quezon City on 1 September 2012.
• Fifth year computer engineering students had an educational trip to the PLDT Inno Lab and Mapua Robotics Laboratory on 5 September 2012.
• Philippine Institute of Industrial Engineers Officers attended a Leadership Training Seminar in UP Los Banos on 15 September 2012.
• Fifth year electronics engineering students had an educational trip at ABS-CBN on 18 September 2012. 
• Senior industrial engineering students attended the IEShikawa7 Beating the Odds: Optimizing Potentials of Industrial Engineers at UP Diliman, Quezon City on 22 September 2012.
• Second and third year industrial engineering students attended the Fundamentals of Television Servicing at CvSU-Rosario Campus on 22 September 2012.

Plant visit conducted

The faculty and students of the Department of Industrial Engineering and Technology headed by Mr. Willie C. Buclatin conducted a plant visit to TDK Philippines, HINO Philippines and National Grid Corp. in Laguna on 20 September 2012. The visit aimed to help the students to fully visualize the operations involved within different industrial firms. Their exposure to various industrial operations helped in  identifying particular areas in industrial engineering and technology that need to be strengthened to be more competitive.

TESDA NC I Assessment (Automotive Servicing) Passers

Congratulations to the following automotive students who passed the TESDA NC I Assessment (Automotive Servicing) given at EPZA Rosario, Cavite on 15 September 2012:

1. Magay, Stephen Clint
2. Daliva, Fjohn V.
3. Ramacion, Abdon B.
4. Bautista, Michael T.
5. Cariño, Raymart J.
6. Domingo, Keno S. 
7. Escobido, Eriberto E.
8. Herrera, Julius J.
9. Ilar, John Kennedy V.
10. Mauleon, John Ferdinand B.
11. Montoya, Jaylord T.
12. Nacis, Robin B.
13. Rabosa, Jomar B.

Mr. Arlis Deri, one of the laboratory assistants of the College, also passed the exam.

Faculty and Staff Development (August - September)

• Willie C. Buclatin and Mary Joyce P. Alcazar from the Department of Industrial Engineering and Technology and Gerry M. Castillo and Aivar M. Lopez from the Department of Agricultural and Food Engineering, attended the Forum on Healthcare: Application of Mathematical Modeling and  Quantitative Methods in Improving Healthcare Decision Making at Leong Hall, Loyola Schools, Ateneo de Manila University, Loyola Heights, Quezon City on 25 August 2012. The forum was sponsored by the Operations Research Society of the Philippines.
• Willie C. Buclatin and Mary Joyce P. Alcazar attended the Symposium on Air Pollution and Worker Safety at Mapua Institute of Technology - Makati on 27 August 2012. The symposium was sponsored by the Human Factor/Ergonomics Society of the Philippines.
• Willie C. Buclatin and Mary Joyce P. Alcazar attended the 4th Southern Tagalog Industrial Engineering Seminar at UP Los Banos on 1 September 2012.
• ECE faculty from the Department of Computer and Electronics Engineering (DCEE), namely: Edwin R. Arboleda, Mark S. Canete, Michael T. Costa and Nemelyn A. Fadchar conducted a studio tour at ABS-CBN on 18 September 2012.
• Willie C. Buclatin, Mary Joyce P. Alcazar, Gerry M. Castillo and Aivar M. Lopez attended the IEShikawa7 Beating the Odds: Optimizing Potentials of Industrial Engineers at UP Diliman, Quezon City on 22 September 2012.
• Dr. Marilyn M. Escobar, professor from the Department of Agricultural and Food Engineering, attended the DOST CALABARZON-sponsored Trainer’s Training on Basic Food Hygiene and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) for LGU- Silang, Cavite at CAFFMACO, Bypass Road, Silang, Cavite on 19-22 September 2012.
• Dr. David L. Cero, Mr. Willie C. Buclatin and Ms. Rhodora V. Nuestro served as resource speakers during the Orientation-Seminar on the New Form and Style for Student Feasibility Studies at the CvSU-Rosario Campus on 27 September 2012.
• Ms. Poinsettia A. Vida served as resource speaker on Android Technology at STI Bacoor on 27 September 2012.
• DCEE faculty members, namely: Michael T. Costa, Marivic G. Dizon, Emeline C. Guevarra, Bienvenido C. Sarmiento and Poinsettia A. Vida attended the seminar on Advanced Engineering Design Methodologies Towards Innovations and Inventions at TUP Manila on 29 September 2012.