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Divine Word College of Calapan

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The Divine Word College of Calapan also referred to by its acronym DWCC is a private Catholic basic and higher education institution run by the Philippine Central Province of the Society of the Divine Word in Calapan, Oriental Mindoro, Philippines. It was established by the Divine Word Missionaries in April 1946 and was then called Mindoro Junior College until January 1981. The academic programs offered on its first year of operation were normal education, liberal arts, pre-law, including short term courses in typing and stenography (July 1, 1946).

DWCC Seal

The College seal is the insignia of the Divine Word College of Calapan which distinguishes it from other institutions In Mindoro and the Philippines. The DWCC seal is depicted by the symbols contained in a circle.

In the circle are the dove, the tamaraw and the mountains and fields. The dove stands for the Holy Spirit in the total development of the person. The tamaraw represents the sturdy and unique environment of the Mindoreños as it is found only in Mindoro. The mountains and fields represent the bountiful resources of the province which the DWCC seeks to discover and develop through its graduates. The triangle which encloses the tamaraw, the mountains and fields signifies that Mindoro is part of the three geographical divisions of the Philippines called upon to support the visions and the missions of the Filipino people.

The green color signifies the DWCC’s passion for excellence and virtue. The white color indicates the high value on purity, wisdom, and joy in the service of the Word.

History

 

The history of the Divine Word College of Calapan as a Catholic institution of higher learning traces its roots on the missionary work of Fr. Benito Rixner, SVD and the other missionaries of the Society of the Divine Word in Mindoro.

Mindoro Junior College, as the school was originally called, was established in April 1946. The formal opening of classes in first year Normal Education, Liberal Arts, Pre-Law, and special short-term courses in Typing and Stenography was on July 1,1946. There were thirty-seven students as first enrollees.

The first floor of the old bishop’s residence was used for classrooms by the students and ten faculty members. The biggest room served as library with around a thousand volumes coming from the other SVD schools and the rest from donations. The regular residence rooms were used as classrooms while the smallest room became the Registrar’s Office. Athletic activities were held at the church plaza.

In 1953, Fr. Albert Cook, SVD who was the Director at that time constructed a two-storey concrete building on the lot purchased just adjacent to the two original buildings. Construction was completed just in time for the school year 1953-1954. By this time, there were three buildings being occupied by about a thousand students. The buildings were used until the summer of 1964.

From 1954 to 1964 there was a steady increase in enrolment that a bigger space was a felt need. Through the efforts of Bishop William Duschak, SVD, DD, a man of foresight and dynamism who went to Europe to ask for donations from friends and benefactors, the dream of having a modern college in a spacious compound became a reality. During the school year 1964-1965 all classes were moved to the new campus-a very imposing building built along modern architectural lines. About the same time, the Elementary Department was inaugurated by virtue of the Temporary Permit No. 96.

In 1975, The President, Fr. Eleuterio S. Lacaron, SVD, also introduced the School Campaign Program which proved to be an effective promotional strategy of the college.

In 1976, permission was granted by the Ministry of Education, Culture and Sports (MECS) for the revival of the Graduate School program which was phased out in 1972. Meanwhile the college curriculum was further diversified with the inclusion of the short- term courses and the offering of traditional fields of concentration in the degree programs. With the advent of the 1980’s, more vigorous efforts were directed not only to improve the school facilities, but also acquire additional site for future expansion.

In 1980, the course in Master in Business Administration (MBA) was opened by virtue of Temporary Permit No.132, s. 1985 dated July 1980 with 47 students and three professors. Its subsequent recognition was granted on June 1985 and signed by the Minister of Education, Culture and Sports, Jaime C. Laya.

The name of the college was changed from Mindoro College to Divine Word College of Calapan, January of 1981, thus, making it more representative of the educational apostolate of the Society of the Divine Word in the province of Oriental Mindoro.

It was in 1987, after having satisfactorily met the standards and fulfilled the requirements of Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools, Colleges and Universities (PAASCU), that the Divine Word College of Calapan was granted Level II accreditation for five years. On April 2, 1993 another Level II accreditation was granted. A re-accreditation was given in 1998.

A non-degree program in Computer Science was also opened during the administration of Fr. Joel L. Maribao, to give the youth the opportunity to learn the new technology. The Associate in Computer Data Processing (ACDP) was recognized during the school year 1994-1995, while the two-year course in Computer System and Business Management (CSBM) was given Permit No. TV-P 059, s. 1994.

In 1995, the Civil Engineering Department was acknowledged as Number 1 in the regional level (Region IV) and Number 10 in the National level on account of the high percentage of board passers. This was published in the Philippine Star dated June 13, 1995.

Another honor was received by DWCC per Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Memorandum No. 76, s. 1995, when the DWCC was selected as Center for Excellence in Teacher Education in Region IV. It was also during the time of Fr. Eleuterio S. Lacaron, SVD (1994-1995), that DWCC was selected by the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) as the Institute of Local Government Academy (ILGA) in Oriental Mindoro.

During the administration of Fr. Romeo P. Bancale, SVD, the Graduate School Department was granted permission to offer two new graduate programs, Master in Public Administration and Doctor of Philosophy in Management, by virtue of the Government Recognition Nos. 27 and 28, s. 1997, and made effective in the school year 1997-1998. It was also in that same year that the High School Department moved out from the main campus to the Janssen campus located in Brgy. Pachoca, Calapan City. The campus has been renamed Freinademetz campus.

In the school year 2000-2001, during the term of Fr. Ernesto F. Vitor, SVD, Government Permits were granted to offer new courses namely Bachelor of Science in Office Administration, Bachelor of Science in Tourism and Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Restaurant Management as well as Associate Courses in Office Administration, Tourism, and HRM using the ladderized curriculum.

The year 2002 witnessed the completion of the construction of the Elementary Department building just adjacent to the High School Department building at the Freinademetz campus. In the succeeding year the Elementary Department transferred to its new site, thus housing together the Basic Education Department in that campus.

A milestone for the institution was achieved when the DWCC team of the Student in Free Enterprise (SIFE) was acclaimed the national champion in the SIFE National Exposition held at the Holiday Inn, Manila in February 2002. Later, the champion team represented the country in the prestigious SIFE World Cup in Amsterdam, The Netherlands in September of the same year

In 2005, DWCC made it again to the national limelight when Jose Lemuel Dimaunahan topped the November 2005 Electronics and Communications Engineering board examination while Heidi Libed topped the 2005 Licensure Examination for Teachers in Region IV.

The year 2006 marked the 60th founding anniversary of Divine Word College of Calapan. Themed ‘Word in a Changing World’, DWCC, under the administration of Fr. Nielo M. Cantilado, SVD, renewed its commitment to continuously provide quality education relevant to the demands of the constantly changing world and that of the local milieu. Among its thrusts for the next three years (2005-2008) are its renewed emphasis on research, the re-strengthening of its institutional linkages, and the building of a stronger family within the DWCC community.

Pursuant to its thrust in research, DWCC launched the Center for Mindoro Studies last July 27, 2006. As a resource center the Center for Mindoro Studies features the aspects and facets of the unique cultural heritage of Mindoro; and endeavors to promote awareness, sensitivity, and respect for the indigenous culture of the Mangyans. As a center for research, it aims to put up a repository of research outputs and historical materials relevant to the studies governing parochial schools, parishes, and municipalities in the provinces of the Island of Mindoro.  The Language center also came into existence in 2006 during the term of Fr. Nielo M. Cantilado, SVD.

In the second semester of school year 2006-2007, through the assistance of the Technical Education and Skills Authority (TESDA), and under the auspices of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo scholarship programs, DWCC began offering Finishing Course for Call Center Agents (100 hours), Contact Center Services NC II (365 hours) Language Learning Center (English and Filipino).

The term of Fr. Anthony Ibarra B. Fabella, SVD starting February 1, 2007 was marked by the opening of new courses namely:  Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BSIT), Bachelor of Science in Information System (BSIS), Bachelor of Science in Architecture, Bachelor of Science in Accounting Technology and Bachelor of Science in Criminology.

Divine Word College of Calapan continuously grows in its enrollment through the years of service as it provides quality education to its students. DWCC’s niche in the education circuit has been secured by its achievements in board and licensure examinations in CPA, LET and Engineering Board exams.

On DWCC’s 65th Founding Anniversary in 2010, with the leadership of Fr. Anthony Ibarra B. Fabella, SVD, the SVD Characteristic Dimensions Camp or the SVD 4CD Camp was commenced to gather youth and advisers from SVD Institutions of the Philippines to   promote the SVD 4CD namely; Biblical Apostolate, Mission Animation, JPIC or Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation and Social commitment, in keeping with the SVD mission spirit. Another milestone of DWCC’s celebration was the onset of No Hold’s Barred (NHB) TV Program in partnership with the local television network that features social issues of interest to the local community. Further, with the presence of mass media, DWCC goes digital with its mobile broadcast facilities in partnership with Smart and Globe. DWCC students, faculty and employees receive DWCC updates and announcements through the mentioned network sites.

DWCC as part of its enrolment for freshmen has introduced a new scheme, the EASYNROLL- Enrolment Caravan. Enrolment Caravan is a one stop activity which constitutes the thrust of the school to provide quality and reachable education to the youth of Oriental Mindoro. The venues of Enrolment Caravan are the parish center and/or AVR of Catholic Schools in every municipality of the province to which each schedule is concluded with Eucharistic Celebration presided by the DWCC SVD Administrators.

In DWCC’s commitment to recognize students’ outstanding performance, the institution stages an annual search for the Ten Outstanding DWCC Students or TODS. The annual search brings in ten outstanding students who display exemplary performance in their academic activities, leadership abilities, good moral standing and extra-curricular services inside and outside the campus.

Divine Word College of Calapan also takes pride in its having extended far beyond national borders to institutions overseas. The year 2010 marks DWCC’s linkage with the Guizhou Minzu University for Nationalities in the People’s Republic of China. It is an annual opportunity for DWCC to share its best practices and at the same time achieve cultural exposure. This tie becomes stronger each year as DWCC welcomes new batches of exchange students from Guizhou Minzu University, while groups of DWCC faculty and employees go to China for cultural exposure and representation in the annual ASEAN- China Education cooperation convention.

In the year 2012, DWCC also saw the biggest transition as it outgrows and leaves the old system to proceed to a new phase using advanced technology where things are done with greater accuracy, speed and credibility like enrolment facilities. In the same year, the institution has formed partnerships with local colleges and institutions such as John Paul College in Roxas for the MAED Outreach Program and the DIWA-MAED Program. Since then, DWCC has been constantly establishing linkages with different organizations.

New academic programs had already been granted government permits and recognitions. Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, July 11, 2011; Bachelor of Science in Architecture, July 11, 2011 and Bachelor of Science in Criminology, July 5, 2012. The DWCC Graduate School forged partnership with SEAMEO Innotech for research and online based certificate courses. New Graduate programs were also given recognition like Ph.D. in Educational Management and Ph.D. in English Language Teaching. 

PAASCU, the accrediting agency of DWCC, granted the institution a Level II Re-accreditation for Liberal Arts and Business Programs effective June 25, 2012 to May 2015 and Education Programs effective December 2012 to November 2015.

The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) granted DWCC permit to open the following programs; Computer Systems Servicing NCII (280 hours duration), Housekeeping NCII (436 hours duration) and Food and Beverage Services NCII (F & B) (356 hours duration) in June 2014.

In all undertakings of DWCC for excellence, the institution has placed a premium on its responsibilities to the people and environment, making them the core of the institution’s existence. In September 2014, DWCC in partnership with DENR launched the BANGKLASE or the “Klase sa Bangka” project at Naujan Lake Conservation Park. BANGKLASE is an educational shipboard that promotes the protection and preservation of Naujan Lake. BANGKLASE’ is an upshot of CHED-UPLB-ZRC Grant-in Aid research project titled, “Management of Naujan Lake National Park: A Response to Sustainable Development” conducted by the DWCC Dean of Graduate school, Dr. Corazon S. Morilla as Research and Planning Officer of the College. Modules on Biodiversity Conservation of Naujan Lake- A Guide for Trainers was prepared by a team headed by Ms. Amanda Wilmott, Australian Youth Ambassador for Development (AYAD) in 2010. Along with this banner project, are the Mangrove Rehabilitation Project at Brgy. Wawa, Calapan City and CES programs for Mangyan communities.

The DWCC Basic Education Department has also continuously grown in population, reaching its 1000th mark, in enrollment. In response to the demands of time, DWCC gears up for the full implementation of K-12 educational system. The institution has attended to every aspect of the program, from curriculum to physical facilities, including the approval of the Department of Education, permit to offer Senior High School with the following strands Accountancy and Business Management (ABM), Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), Humanities and Social Sciences (HUMS) and General Academics. DWCC also offers Technical Vocational Livelihood Tracks namely Food and Beverage Services, Housekeeping and Computer Hardware Servicing.

In line with these transitions, DWCC constructed additional building at the Freinademetz Campus to cater the institution’s growing population. DWCC also purchased IATech as an extension of DWCC in the South, and is now named Divine Word College of Calapan, Pinamalayan Campus. DWCC as an Academic institution is optimistic that it can maintain the tradition of excellence in quality education. Along with this, a new office was created in June 2015, the Quality Assurance Office for full application of quality services. Additionally, the former Student’s Affairs Office is now the Student and Alumni Affairs Office (SAAO), while the External and Alumni Affairs Office is now called Media and External Affairs Office (MEAO).

In its 70th founding anniversary on February 2016, DWCC thru its VMG, gears toward meeting the full requirements of global and quality education. On May 16, 2016, the Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools, Colleges and Universities (PAASCU) has granted the Liberal Arts, Elementary & Secondary Education, and Business Administration Programs are granted with re-accreditation for five (5) years, valid until May 2021.

As DWCC continues to provide quality education, the institution is entrusted to the leadership of Fr. Crispin A. Cordero, SVD, the 22nd president of DWCC and on his term, the Information Technology and Hotel & Restaurant Management programs was applied for PAASCU Accreditation as Applicant Status and undergone PAASCU Preliminary Visit last March 12 -13, 2016.

DWCC VMG & Core Values

VISION
A globally competitive institution, faithful to the teachings and tradition of the Catholic Church working together towards the total development of the person guided by the example of St. Arnold Janssen.

MISSION
To develop and enhance the capabilities of the person to become a Witness to the Word and responsive to the demands of the society.

GOAL
  • Global Competence
  • Academic Excellence
  • Cultural Sensitivity
  • SVD Spirituality
CORE VALUES
  • I – Integrity
  • S – Social Responsibility
  • E – Evangelization
  • E – Excellence

DWCC Hymn

 
Lyrics: Mr. Paulo A. Alveyra Music: Mr. Conrado R. Nicasio
 
Hail thee, hail thee Divine Word College hail;
Though living source of light that cannot fail;
Thy name inspires, bids a message ring;
Arise, ye all and joyfully let’s sing.
 
O God we promise Thee with heart and hand
A life of faith and service to this land;
As sons and daughters bound in loyalty
Lead us, lead on, God to eternity

Refrain:

O Alma Mater, beautiful of sight
Thy torch keeps glaring through the darkest night;
Conceived in science, Truth to God our guide
Beloved, born to serve our country’s pride.
 

DWCC Organizational Structure



DWCC Logo

The College seal is the insignia of the Divine Word College of Calapan which distinguishes it from other institutions In Mindoro and the Philippines. The DWCC seal is depicted by the symbols contained in a circle.

In the circle are the dove, the tamaraw and the mountains and fields. The dove stands for the Holy Spirit in the total development of the person. The tamaraw represents the sturdy and unique environment of the Mindoreños as it is found only in Mindoro. The mountains and fields represent the bountiful resources of the province which the DWCC seeks to discover and develop through its graduates. The triangle which encloses the tamaraw, the mountains and fields signifies that Mindoro is part of the three geographical divisions of the Philippines called upon to support the visions and the missions of the Filipino people.

The green color signifies the DWCC’s passion for excellence and virtue. The white color indicates the high value on purity, wisdom, and joy in the service of the Word.

The history of the Divine Word College of Calapan as a Catholic institution of higher learning traces its roots on the missionary work of Fr. Benito Rixner, SVD and the other missionaries of the Society of the Divine Word in Mindoro

Mindoro Junior College, as the school was originally called, was established in April 1946. The formal opening of classes in first year Normal Education, Liberal Arts, Pre-Law, and special short-term courses in Typing and Stenography was on July 1,1946. There were thirty-seven students as first enrollees.

The first floor of the old bishop’s residence was used for classrooms by the students and ten faculty members. The biggest room served as library with around a thousand volumes coming from the other SVD schools and the rest from donations. The regular residence rooms were used as classrooms while the smallest room became the Registrar’s Office. Athletic activities were held at the church plaza.

In 1953, Fr. Albert Cook, SVD who was the Director at that time constructed a two-storey concrete building on the lot purchased just adjacent to the two original buildings. Construction was completed just in time for the school year 1953-1954. By this time, there were three buildings being occupied by about a thousand students. The buildings were used until the summer of 1964.

From 1954 to 1964 there was a steady increase in enrolment that a bigger space was a felt need. Through the efforts of Bishop William Duschak, SVD, DD, a man of foresight and dynamism who went to Europe to ask for donations from friends and benefactors, the dream of having a modern college in a spacious compound became a reality. During the school year 1964-1965 all classes were moved to the new campus-a very imposing building built along modern architectural lines. About the same time, the Elementary Department was inaugurated by virtue of the Temporary Permit No. 96.

In 1975, The President, Fr. Eleuterio S. Lacaron, SVD, also introduced the School Campaign Program which proved to be an effective promotional strategy of the college.

In 1976, permission was granted by the Ministry of Education, Culture and Sports (MECS) for the revival of the Graduate School program which was phased out in 1972. Meanwhile the college curriculum was further diversified with the inclusion of the short- term courses and the offering of traditional fields of concentration in the degree programs. With the advent of the 1980’s, more vigorous efforts were directed not only to improve the school facilities, but also acquire additional site for future expansion.

In 1980, the course in Master in Business Administration (MBA) was opened by virtue of Temporary Permit No.132, s. 1985 dated July 1980 with 47 students and three professors. Its subsequent recognition was granted on June 1985 and signed by the Minister of Education, Culture and Sports, Jaime C. Laya.

The name of the college was changed from Mindoro College to Divine Word College of Calapan, January of 1981, thus, making it more representative of the educational apostolate of the Society of the Divine Word in the province of Oriental Mindoro.

It was in 1987, after having satisfactorily met the standards and fulfilled the requirements of Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools, Colleges and Universities (PAASCU), that the Divine Word College of Calapan was granted Level II accreditation for five years. On April 2, 1993 another Level II accreditation was granted. A re-accreditation was given in 1998.

A non-degree program in Computer Science was also opened during the administration of Fr. Joel L. Maribao, to give the youth the opportunity to learn the new technology. The Associate in Computer Data Processing (ACDP) was recognized during the school year 1994-1995, while the two-year course in Computer System and Business Management (CSBM) was given Permit No. TV-P 059, s. 1994.

In 1995, the Civil Engineering Department was acknowledged as Number 1 in the regional level (Region IV) and Number 10 in the National level on account of the high percentage of board passers. This was published in the Philippine Star dated June 13, 1995.

Another honor was received by DWCC per Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Memorandum No. 76, s. 1995, when the DWCC was selected as Center for Excellence in Teacher Education in Region IV. It was also during the time of Fr. Eleuterio S. Lacaron, SVD (1994-1995), that DWCC was selected by the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) as the Institute of Local Government Academy (ILGA) in Oriental Mindoro.

During the administration of Fr. Romeo P. Bancale, SVD, the Graduate School Department was granted permission to offer two new graduate programs, Master in Public Administration and Doctor of Philosophy in Management, by virtue of the Government Recognition Nos. 27 and 28, s. 1997, and made effective in the school year 1997-1998. It was also in that same year that the High School Department moved out from the main campus to the Janssen campus located in Brgy. Pachoca, Calapan City. The campus has been renamed Freinademetz campus.

In the school year 2000-2001, during the term of Fr. Ernesto F. Vitor, SVD, Government Permits were granted to offer new courses namely Bachelor of Science in Office Administration, Bachelor of Science in Tourism and Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Restaurant Management as well as Associate Courses in Office Administration, Tourism, and HRM using the ladderized curriculum.

The year 2002 witnessed the completion of the construction of the Elementary Department building just adjacent to the High School Department building at the Freinademetz campus. In the succeeding year the Elementary Department transferred to its new site, thus housing together the Basic Education Department in that campus.

A milestone for the institution was achieved when the DWCC team of the Student in Free Enterprise (SIFE) was acclaimed the national champion in the SIFE National Exposition held at the Holiday Inn, Manila in February 2002. Later, the champion team represented the country in the prestigious SIFE World Cup in Amsterdam, The Netherlands in September of the same year

In 2005, DWCC made it again to the national limelight when Jose Lemuel Dimaunahan topped the November 2005 Electronics and Communications Engineering board examination while Heidi Libed topped the 2005 Licensure Examination for Teachers in Region IV.

The year 2006 marked the 60th founding anniversary of Divine Word College of Calapan. Themed ‘Word in a Changing World’, DWCC, under the administration of Fr. Nielo M. Cantilado, SVD, renewed its commitment to continuously provide quality education relevant to the demands of the constantly changing world and that of the local milieu. Among its thrusts for the next three years (2005-2008) are its renewed emphasis on research, the re-strengthening of its institutional linkages, and the building of a stronger family within the DWCC community.

Pursuant to its thrust in research, DWCC launched the Center for Mindoro Studies last July 27, 2006. As a resource center the Center for Mindoro Studies features the aspects and facets of the unique cultural heritage of Mindoro; and endeavors to promote awareness, sensitivity, and respect for the indigenous culture of the Mangyans. As a center for research, it aims to put up a repository of research outputs and historical materials relevant to the studies governing parochial schools, parishes, and municipalities in the provinces of the Island of Mindoro.  The Language center also came into existence in 2006 during the term of Fr. Nielo M. Cantilado, SVD.

In the second semester of school year 2006-2007, through the assistance of the Technical Education and Skills Authority (TESDA), and under the auspices of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo scholarship programs, DWCC began offering Finishing Course for Call Center Agents (100 hours), Contact Center Services NC II (365 hours) Language Learning Center (English and Filipino).

The term of Fr. Anthony Ibarra B. Fabella, SVD starting February 1, 2007 was marked by the opening of new courses namely:  Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BSIT), Bachelor of Science in Information System (BSIS), Bachelor of Science in Architecture, Bachelor of Science in Accounting Technology and Bachelor of Science in Criminology.

Divine Word College of Calapan continuously grows in its enrollment through the years of service as it provides quality education to its students. DWCC’s niche in the education circuit has been secured by its achievements in board and licensure examinations in CPA, LET and Engineering Board exams.

On DWCC’s 65th Founding Anniversary in 2010, with the leadership of Fr. Anthony Ibarra B. Fabella, SVD, the SVD Characteristic Dimensions Camp or the SVD 4CD Camp was commenced to gather youth and advisers from SVD Institutions of the Philippines to   promote the SVD 4CD namely; Biblical Apostolate, Mission Animation, JPIC or Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation and Social commitment, in keeping with the SVD mission spirit. Another milestone of DWCC’s celebration was the onset of No Hold’s Barred (NHB) TV Program in partnership with the local television network that features social issues of interest to the local community. Further, with the presence of mass media, DWCC goes digital with its mobile broadcast facilities in partnership with Smart and Globe. DWCC students, faculty and employees receive DWCC updates and announcements through the mentioned network sites.

DWCC as part of its enrolment for freshmen has introduced a new scheme, the EASYNROLL- Enrolment Caravan. Enrolment Caravan is a one stop activity which constitutes the thrust of the school to provide quality and reachable education to the youth of Oriental Mindoro. The venues of Enrolment Caravan are the parish center and/or AVR of Catholic Schools in every municipality of the province to which each schedule is concluded with Eucharistic Celebration presided by the DWCC SVD Administrators.

In DWCC’s commitment to recognize students’ outstanding performance, the institution stages an annual search for the Ten Outstanding DWCC Students or TODS. The annual search brings in ten outstanding students who display exemplary performance in their academic activities, leadership abilities, good moral standing and extra-curricular services inside and outside the campus.

Divine Word College of Calapan also takes pride in its having extended far beyond national borders to institutions overseas. The year 2010 marks DWCC’s linkage with the Guizhou Minzu University for Nationalities in the People’s Republic of China. It is an annual opportunity for DWCC to share its best practices and at the same time achieve cultural exposure. This tie becomes stronger each year as DWCC welcomes new batches of exchange students from Guizhou Minzu University, while groups of DWCC faculty and employees go to China for cultural exposure and representation in the annual ASEAN- China Education cooperation convention.

In the year 2012, DWCC also saw the biggest transition as it outgrows and leaves the old system to proceed to a new phase using advanced technology where things are done with greater accuracy, speed and credibility like enrolment facilities. In the same year, the institution has formed partnerships with local colleges and institutions such as John Paul College in Roxas for the MAED Outreach Program and the DIWA-MAED Program. Since then, DWCC has been constantly establishing linkages with different organizations.

New academic programs had already been granted government permits and recognitions. Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, July 11, 2011; Bachelor of Science in Architecture, July 11, 2011 and Bachelor of Science in Criminology, July 5, 2012. The DWCC Graduate School forged partnership with SEAMEO Innotech for research and online based certificate courses. New Graduate programs were also given recognition like Ph.D. in Educational Management and Ph.D. in English Language Teaching. 

PAASCU, the accrediting agency of DWCC, granted the institution a Level II Re-accreditation for Liberal Arts and Business Programs effective June 25, 2012 to May 2015 and Education Programs effective December 2012 to November 2015.

The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) granted DWCC permit to open the following programs; Computer Systems Servicing NCII (280 hours duration), Housekeeping NCII (436 hours duration) and Food and Beverage Services NCII (F & B) (356 hours duration) in June 2014.

In all undertakings of DWCC for excellence, the institution has placed a premium on its responsibilities to the people and environment, making them the core of the institution’s existence. In September 2014, DWCC in partnership with DENR launched the BANGKLASE or the “Klase sa Bangka” project at Naujan Lake Conservation Park. BANGKLASE is an educational shipboard that promotes the protection and preservation of Naujan Lake. BANGKLASE’ is an upshot of CHED-UPLB-ZRC Grant-in Aid research project titled, “Management of Naujan Lake National Park: A Response to Sustainable Development” conducted by the DWCC Dean of Graduate school, Dr. Corazon S. Morilla as Research and Planning Officer of the College. Modules on Biodiversity Conservation of Naujan Lake- A Guide for Trainers was prepared by a team headed by Ms. Amanda Wilmott, Australian Youth Ambassador for Development (AYAD) in 2010. Along with this banner project, are the Mangrove Rehabilitation Project at Brgy. Wawa, Calapan City and CES programs for Mangyan communities.

The DWCC Basic Education Department has also continuously grown in population, reaching its 1000th mark, in enrollment. In response to the demands of time, DWCC gears up for the full implementation of K-12 educational system. The institution has attended to every aspect of the program, from curriculum to physical facilities, including the approval of the Department of Education, permit to offer Senior High School with the following strands Accountancy and Business Management (ABM), Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), Humanities and Social Sciences (HUMS) and General Academics. DWCC also offers Technical Vocational Livelihood Tracks namely Food and Beverage Services, Housekeeping and Computer Hardware Servicing.

In line with these transitions, DWCC constructed additional building at the Freinademetz Campus to cater the institution’s growing population. DWCC also purchased IATech as an extension of DWCC in the South, and is now named Divine Word College of Calapan, Pinamalayan Campus. DWCC as an Academic institution is optimistic that it can maintain the tradition of excellence in quality education. Along with this, a new office was created in June 2015, the Quality Assurance Office for full application of quality services. Additionally, the former Student’s Affairs Office is now the Student and Alumni Affairs Office (SAAO), while the External and Alumni Affairs Office is now called Media and External Affairs Office (MEAO).

In its 70th founding anniversary on February 2016, DWCC thru its VMG, gears toward meeting the full requirements of global and quality education. On May 16, 2016, the Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools, Colleges and Universities (PAASCU) has granted the Liberal Arts, Elementary & Secondary Education, and Business Administration Programs are granted with re-accreditation for five (5) years, valid until May 2021.

As DWCC continues to provide quality education, the institution is entrusted to the leadership of Fr. Crispin A. Cordero, SVD, the 22nd president of DWCC and on his term, the Information Technology and Hotel & Restaurant Management programs was applied for PAASCU Accreditation as Applicant Status and undergone PAASCU Preliminary Visit last March 12 -13, 2016.
VISION

A globally competitive institution, faithful to the teachings and tradition of the Catholic Church working together towards the total development of the person guided by the example of St. Arnold Janssen.

MISSION

To develop and enhance the capabilities of the person to become a Witness to the Word and responsive to the demands of the society.

GOAL
  • Global Competence
  • Academic Excellence
  • Cultural Sensitivity
  • SVD Spirituality
CORE VALUES
  • I - Integrity
  • S - Social Responsibility
  • E - Evangelization
  • E - Excellence

DWCC HYMN

 
Lyrics: Mr. Paulo A. Alveyra
Music: Mr. Conrado R. Nicasio
 
Hail thee, hail thee Divine Word College hail;
Though living source of light that cannot fail;
Thy name inspires, bids a message ring;
Arise, ye all and joyfully let’s sing.
 
O God we promise Thee with heart and hand
A life of faith and service to this land;
As sons and daughters bound in loyalty
Lead us, lead on, God to eternity

Refrain:

O Alma Mater, beautiful of sight
Thy torch keeps glaring through the darkest night;
Conceived in science, Truth to God our guide
Beloved, born to serve our country’s pride.
 
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