VISION Transforming lives by educating for the best. The basic vision of the University is to make the Cagayan State University as a catalyst of change in improving the lives of individuals and communities by educating for the best. The one liner vision succinctly captures the profound meaning and ultimate purpose of the collective efforts and educational directions of the university. MISSION Cagayan State University is committed to transform the lives of people and communities through high quality instruction, innovative research, development, production and extension. The Cagayan State University, a credible and distinguished center of higher education in Northern Luzon, is committed to improve the lives of people and communities by providing advanced instruction in the arts, agriculture, and natural sciences as well as in technological and professional fields through its strong quality of instructions and innovations in research, resource mobilization, and extension. CSU contributes primarily to the Aquino Social Contract by providing quality education and training through instruction, research, extension, and production CORE VALUES Productivity, Accessibility, Compassion, Accountability, Relevance and Excellence The Cagayan State University vision and mission are supported by six (6) core values which constitute a formidable base to guide and support the CSU administration in the operation of all its programs and projects. The core values are captured in the “taglish” acronym PA-CARE. 19th Academic Convocation for the Conferment of Degrees and Titles Cagayan State University Lasam Campus 1 THE UNIVERSITY’S INTENDED GRAGUATE ATTRIBUTES Competent- equipped with the necessary knowledge and technical- know how needed in their career and societal development (Knowledge Outcome) Self-disciplined – imbued with desirable values of simple living, modesty, honesty, cooperation, humility, pride for national identity and love of God. (Attitudes or values outcome) Universally-Adept - armed with scientifically innovative skills that cater to both national and international market demands. (Skills outcome) 19th Academic Convocation for the Conferment of Degrees and Titles Cagayan State University Lasam Campus 2 Republic of the Philippines Office of the President Commission on Higher Education MESSAGE Congratulations to all the graduates of Cagayan State University! Congratulations also to the parents who, with their love and much hope, labored unconditionally for their children to reach this important milestones in their lives! Graduates, today marks not merely a completion, but a step closer to realizing your dreams. Graduation may be the end of a journey in tertiary education that was filled with industry, prayer and sacrifices; but as the term “commencement” connotes, it also marks a beginning to a new chapter in your lives. Today, as you and your family celebrate this momentous occasion in your life, know that we at the Commission on Higher Education are one with you. Together with the University’s administration, we have endeavored in efforts to provide you with the relevant and quality education that would equip you with the skills, knowledge, and the proper attitude to enable you to better face the challenges ahead. The graduation theme: “CSUans Gearing Towards Continuous Journey to ASEAN Integration” speaks of endless possibilities for those willing to take on the journey and challenge towards excellence and global competitiveness. But while ASEAN integration might have opened up avenues for Asians like us to participate in the global market, we must be able to assess ourselves and see how we can take advantage of these promising opportunities given our realities. This is vision. Having the foresight to see vividly our goal, but grounded enough to know one’s condition. Far from the knowledge of everyone, ASEAN Integration is more than just a movement; it’s a symbol – of unity, of vision, and capacity. As a community and nation, we need to have common vision, and to move together in the same direction. We must be able to tap one another’s potential, to fine our niche, and optimize our gains. It is in this spirit that we encourage you, young and spirited individuals, to explore your potentials. Hone your skills and talents. Discover, invent, and continue to be productive. 19th Academic Convocation for the Conferment of Degrees and Titles Cagayan State University Lasam Campus 3 For at the end of the day, it is these struggles that we learn to appreciate life and our existence. Graduates, in this age of globalization society, each one of us has the potential to make things happen. Keep your focus and never lose sight of your ambition. Our world is continuously transforming. Opportunities might not readily come to us, but these can be created. So rather than wait, let us do our best to create opportunities not only for ourselves or for our own families, but also for our nation. For it is out of these individual successes that our nation can hope to rise to greatness once again. With this, I would like to extend my congratulations to the administration, the faculty members and staff of the University! Keep up the good work and together, let us continue in our pursuit of providing quality education to help uplift the lives of our fellow Filipinos. Again, my heartfelt congratulations to the Graduates! Mabuhay po kayong lahat! Mabuhay ang sambayanang Pilipino! ALEX B. BRILLANTES, JR., Ph.D. Commissioner 19th Academic Convocation for the Conferment of Degrees and Titles Cagayan State University Lasam Campus 4 Cagayan State University LASAM CAMPUS Centro 02, Lasam, Cagayan OFFICE OF THE UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT MESSAGE Congratulations, Class 2016! Your years of hard work and dedication to your academic achievement have paid off. Indeed, this day is another season of thanksgiving for the bountiful harvest not only for the university but most especially, for all of you my Dear Graduates. This favours the premise that regardless of the challenging times of the past four or so years, God has been so benevolent to bless us another milestone of reaping the fruit of your labour, your graduation day. Your graduation day marks your continuous journey in the challenging yet fulfilling facets of the ASEAN Integration, and the uncertainties it will bring. Anticipate now the broader spectrum of this global connectedness as it will open more economic and academic breakthroughs. This will likewise create a more vibrant yet competitive economic interface that necessitates us to be more educationally equipped to survive and excel in the global scheme. The challenge is now at our doorsteps. We hope to rise above these challenges that will come our way. As CSUans, you are now equipped with appropriate education, I am confident that you will surmount the challenges in this ASEAN journey and be at the forefront 19th Academic Convocation for the Conferment of Degrees and Titles Cagayan State University Lasam Campus 5 standing proud, leading our march in realizing our vision and mission of transforming the lives of people not only in the countryside but also in the entire nation. As we gear up towards the continuous journey of this stirring milestone in building a stronger link to the global community, always remember to carry with you the ideals and principles inculcated in you by our beloved institution, the Cagayan State University. I thank you for always believing in the nurturing and supreme capacity of our institution in giving the best education to every Cagayano youths. You have been witnesses to the university’s effort to advance as a premier educational institution in the country, that has produced topnotchers, achievers and became pillars in the government and industries. These are tangible confirmations of our continued efforts in enhancing and harnessing our journey towards greater ASEAN linkages. With God’s providence and guidance, I believe that our nation will level up with our ASEAN brothers in achieving greater heights toward the attainment of our goals and aspirations. Dear Graduates, I urge you to rise: be empowered to take greater participation in contributing development to our nation and be prepared to rally with us in forging a more equitable and fruitful future. As the former South Africa President said: “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world”. Endowed now with relevant education from your different fields of specialization, go and be the instrument of change! Stand proud and be emerged in all the boundaries and outskirts of ASEAN Village. Hold your torches high, dear graduates, and be the epitome of a true-blooded CSUan: Competent, Self-disciplined and Universally-adept citizens of the world! Congratulations and Happy Harvesting! MARIDEN VENTURA-CAUILAN, DPA Officer-In-Charge Office of the University President 19th Academic Convocation for the Conferment of Degrees and Titles Cagayan State University Lasam Campus 6 Cagayan State University LASAM CAMPUS Centro 02, Lasam, Cagayan OFFICE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT FOR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, EXTENSION AND TRAINING MESSAGE My warmest greetings to the graduates for reaching this momentous milestone in your lives. The theme “CSUans Gearing toward Continuous Journey to ASEAN Integration” reflects CSU’s awareness and response in meeting the ASEAN requirements for modernizing education. The integration of the country to the ASEAN community offers both opportunities and challenges for the young graduates adapting to the cultural, social, political and economic