CEIT promotes gender sensitivity

The College of Engineering and Information Technology through its Research, Development and Extension Office held the Seminar on Gender Sensitivity on 28 February 2013 at the Rolle Hall, CvSU, Indang, Cavite. Around 150 senior students from 12 curricular programs and faculty members of the college participated in the seminar.

Engr. Efren R. Rocillo, chair of the Department of Information Technology, welcomed the participants in behalf of Dean Aileen V. Rocillo. Dr. Marietta C. Mojica, Gender and Development (GAD) coordinator for Research, explained the objectives and mechanics of the seminar. She joined Dr. Nelia C. Cresino, chair of the University GAD Focal Point System, and Ms. Ma. Soledad M. Lising in discussing the issues on sex and gender, gender socialization, gender role differentiation, violence against women, sexual harassment, and other gender issues. The three resource speakers are faculty members of the College of Economics, Management and Development Studies.

The GAD Focal Point System also scheduled similar seminars for the students and faculty of other colleges in the campus.

DIET conducts 2 seminars

Seminar on 5S and Industrial SOP

Seminar on Electrical Safety

The Department of Industrial Engineering and Technology recently conducted two seminars for its Bachelor of Industrial Technology Program. The Seminar on 5S and Industrial Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), and the Seminar on Electrical Safety were held on February 6 and 28, 2013, respectively.  All Electronics Technology, Electrical Technology and Automotive Technology students together with the faculty members of the department attended the seminars.  Mr. Willie C. Buclatin, chairman of the department, served as resource speaker.

TESDA exam passers

Congratulations to the following Electrical Technology students who passed the TESDA NC II Assessment – Electrical Installation and Maintenance given on 2 February 2013 at TESDA PTC – Rosario, Cavite:

1. Morgan Ngwango
2. Jay Jumalon
3. Arjay Andaya
4. Nigel Roño

Service awardees honored

Cavite State University held its Recognition Program during the 107th University Foundation Day on February 7, 2013 at the University Quadrangle to honor its faculty and staff who rendered dedicated service to the University for many years. The service awardees from the College of Engineering and Information Technology are the following:

1. Sancho B. Bayot Jr. - 10 years
2. Jo-Anne C. Nuestro - 10 years
3. Roslyn P. Peña - 10 years
4. Marlon P. Pereña - 10 years
5. Aileen V. Rocillo - 15 years
6. Leyma L. Cero - 25 years
7. Emilio O. Ramos - 35 years

The celebration also included wreath laying at the monument of Don Severino de las Alas, ecumenical thanksgiving service, students' hours. and faculty and employees' Talentadong Guro at Empleyado.

This year's theme was "CvSU @ 107: A Celebration of Excellence Towards Global University 2020".

CvSU attains100% passing rate in architect board exam

Two graduates of Cavite State University passed the Architect Licensure Examination given by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) on January 25 and 27, 2013.  They are Lorraene Evita O. Torralba and Dulce V. Tampis.

PRC announced that 816 out of 1,557 examinees passed with a  national passing rate of 52.14%.

Updates from DIET

• Selected Industrial Engineering students participated in the Sports fIEsta (National Competition) on 19 January 2013 at the Marikina Sports Complex. The CALABARZON Team included Cavite State University, Colegio de San Juan de Letran – Calamba and De La Salle University – Dasmariñas. The regional team won the championship in volleyball and the first place in badminton mixed doubles and table tennis men.

• All BSIE students together with Mr. Willie C. Buclatin and Mary Joyce P. Alcazar, chairman and instructor from the Department of Industrial Engineering and Technology, attended the Regional Congress "TrendIEng Today: Elevating Innovations for a Greener Nation" on 26 January 2013 at Letran Calamba. It was sponsored by the Philippine Institute of Industrial Engineers CALABARZON. Three students, namely: Jeric Almanzor, Joyjean Joaquin, and Bernadette Castillo, bagged the third place in the research competition.

12 students pass TESDA exam

Congratulations to the following Electrical Technology students who passed the TESDA NC II Assessment – Electrical Installation and Maintenance given on 12 January 2013 at TESDA PTC – Rosario, Cavite:

1. RODEN JIMENO
2. LIE MARK INYONG
3. MARK ANGELO PULIDO
4. MICHAEL IAN FERRER
5. HOWARD DARYL MIRANDA
6. RONALD PEREN
7. JUSTIN CABELLO
8. JOHN LAWRENCE PULIDO
9. BRYAN COLAWAY
10. RONWALDO AGUILA
11. BRYAN CARLO DE LEON
12. RUSSEL ANDREW RUPIDO

CvSU, third among 16 SUCs in PAEStigan

Three senior agricultural engineering students from the Cavite State University (CvSU) ranked third in PAEStigan III: The State Colleges and Universities National PAES Quiz Contest held at the Electrical Engineering Building, University of the Philippines Los Baños, College, Laguna on 26 January 2013. Reynaldo Villanueva Jr., Gee Jay Bartolome, Ronnie Mercado and Engr. Ervin Papa (coach) composed the CvSU team. They received a trophy and PhP 20,000 cash prize.

Also, Gee Jay Bartolome received a medal and PhP 1,000 cash prize for topping the written examination round.

Participants from the Cagayan State University (CSU) and Central Luzon State University (CLSU) emerged as first and second placers and they received trophies and cash prizes amounting to PhP 50,000 and PhP 30,000, respectively.

Other participating state colloeges and universities include: Bataan Peninsula State University (BPSU), Benguet State University (BSU), Bulacan Agricultural State College (BASC), Camarines Norte State University (CNSU), Central Bicol State University of Agriculture (CBSUA), Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University (DMMMSU), Isabela State University (ISU), Mindanao State University – General Santos (MSU-GenSan), Nueva Vizcaya State University (NVSU), Pampanga Agricultural College (PAC), Romblon State University (RSU), University of Rizal System (URS), and University of Southern Mindanao (USM). (EFPapa)

AACCUP visits 4 college programs

The Accrediting Agency of Chartered Colleges and Universities in the Philippines (AACCUP) conducted the survey visit to four curricular programs offered by the College of Engineering and Information Technology on 12-14 December 2012.

The Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering program was re-visited in the areas of Curriculum, Library, and Administration for its third survey. The Bachelor of Science in Electronics and Communications Engineering program was evaluated for second survey visit to qualify for Level II Re-Accredited status.  Meanwhile, the Electrical Engineering and Office Administration programs were subjected to first survey visit to qualify for Level I Accredited status.

To date, the College has a total of seven accredited programs and two programs under candidate status.

4 instructors earn graduate degrees

The College of Engineering and Information Technology congratulates its four faculty members who recently earned their respective master's degrees, namely:

1. Engr. Nemilyn A. Fadchar (Department of Computer and Electronics Engineering) – Master of Engineering in Electrical Engineering major in Electronics and Communications Engineering, Technological University of the Philippines
2. Engr. Rico C. Asuncion (Department of Civil Engineering, DCE) – Master of Engineering major in Construction Management, CvSU
3. Engr. Ervin F. Papa (Department of Agricultural and Food Engineering) – Master of Engineering major in Water Engineering and Management, CvSU and
4. Engr. Larry E. Rocela (DCE) - Master of Engineering major in Structural Engineering, CvSU.

CEIT finalizes strategic plan

Dr. Marilyn M. Escobar presents the plan of the
Quality Assurance and Accreditation Unit (inset).

The officials, faculty and staff of the College of Engineering and Information Technology convened  for its Strategic Planning Workshop on 29 November 2012.  The chairpersons of the five departments, head of the University Computer Center and coordinators for Research, Development and Extension, and Quality Assurance and Accreditation presented their respective plans for the period 2012 to 2020. The group critiqued the presentations and included in the plan strategies addressing the anticipated changes brought about by vertical articulation, accreditation of engineering programs, and compliance to the minimum standards set by the Commission on Higher Education.

The final output will be presented by Dean Aileen V. Rocillo to the University Administrative Council.

8 graduates pass CE board exam

The College of Engineering and Information Technology congratulates its eight graduates who passed the Civil Engineer Licensure Examination given on 24-25 November 2012 by the Board of Civil Engineering of the Professional Regulation Commission. The successful examinees are:

1. Del Rosario, Joe Mark R.
2. Dimaala, Jesus O.
3. Lopez, Judy Anne D.
4. Lunday, Dennis L.
5. Mendoza, Johanna M.
6. Sibal, Drexler B.
7. Siena, Ma. Eunice K.
8. Tulipan, Edmond D.

Cavite State University obtained 44.44 percent passing (8 out of 18 examinees) against the national passing rate of 41.41 percent (2,380 out of 5,747).

Seminar on TOS conducted

DCEE faculty prepare their table of specifications.

The College of Engineering and Information Technology conducted as part of its monthly seminar series the Seminar on Table of Specifications (TOS) at the College Conference Room on 22 November 2012.  The seminar aimed to refresh the faculty on the preparation of tables of specifications prior to making the examination.

Engr. Renato B. Cubilla, professor from the Department of Civil Engineering (host of the activity), gave a short lecture which was followed by a workshop.  Each department presented the TOS on their chosen subject.  At the end of the presentations, the college came up with a standard format for the submission of TOS.

It may be recalled that the college had its first seminar on TOS with the former dean of the College of Education Dr. Ma. Agnes P. Nuestro (now the VP for Academic Affairs) as resource person on 18 February 2010.

Local PAEStigan held

Engr. Ervin F. Papa with Annalyn B. Encarnacion
(3rd place), Ronnie F. Mercado (2nd place) and
Reynaldo V. Villanueva Jr. (1st place).

The Department of Agricultural and Food Engineering sponsored the CEIT PAEStigan at the College Conference Room on 21 November 2012.  The activity aimed to promote awareness among the senior agricultural engineering students about the Philippine Agricultural Engineering Standards (PAES) and to select the official contestants of the university to the Inter-Luzon State Colleges and Universities PAES Quiz Contest to be held in January at the University of the Philippines Los Baños, College, Laguna.

The local contest simulated the types of questions given in the national contest: written examination for the first round and oral phase for the average and difficult rounds. Annalyn B. Encarnacion (3rd place), Ronnie F. Mercado (2nd place) and Reynaldo V. Villanueva Jr. (1st place) received cash prizes and certificates.

Engr. Ervin F. Papa, coordinator of the activity, announced that Gee Jay C. Bartolome and Claudine May P. Gomez (top two scorers in the written examination round) and Reynaldo V. Villanueva Jr. (top scorer in the problem solving round) would represent the university in the national contest.

DIET conducts training to OSYs

The Department of Industrial Engineering and Technology conducted a training for the out-of-school youth of Barangay Alulod, Indang, Cavite on 22-25 October 2012.  The activity aimed to provide the target clientele with the necessary skills and knowledge in the field of electrical, electronics and automotive technology to make them more productive and competitive.

Sixty out-of-school youth from the barangay trained on basic automotive gas engine mechanic, welding fabrication, building wiring installation, and basic consumer electronics. The faculty and staff of the department facilitated the lecture and hands-on sessions.

The training is part of the extension program of the department for Barangay Alulod.

Mojica wins research awards

Dr. Ruel M. Mojica receives the award from
Laguna Gov. E.R. Ejercito.

Dr. Ruel M. Mojica won first place for his research entitled "Influence of Roasting on Total Phenolic Content and Antioxidant Properties of Philippine Coffee" during the 25th Regional Symposium on Research and Development Highlights held at the Cultural Center, Provincial Capitol, Sta. Cruz, Laguna on 24 October 2012. The same research also won third place under the poster category.

Meanwhile, researches entitled “Design and Development of an Automated Bucket Drip Irrigation and Fertigation System” by Engr. A. D. Amante (Batangas State University) and “Construction and Validation of Automated Pandan Stripping Machine” by Mr. Candido Absulio (Southern Luzon State University) were adjudged as second and third place, respectively.

The regional symposium was sponsored by the Southern Tagalog  Agriculture and Resources Research and Development Consortium (STARRDEC). (GMCastillo)

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.