Saturday, September 19, 2009
Floyd Mayweather vs. Juan Manuel Marquez
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Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Mount Carmel College Seal
The Latin phrase in a sash encircling the shield “Zelo Zelatus Sum Pro Domino Deo Exercituum” (I am zealous for the Lord, the God of the multitudes) is the motto of
The brown mountain in the center represents Mount Carmel, a mountain range located in
The white Star of David in the center of
The seal represents the Marian and Elijahn traditions of
Carmel Brown symbolizes humility in the service of the “minores” in
Mount Carmel College Vision-Mission-Goal
VISION AND
Compelled by the Gospel, the Carmelite Schools in the
GOALS
- Strengthening the Christian Family and Community thru Christian Formation programs and inter-disciplinary approaches to learning towards holistic education and formation;
- Work for quality education that is Christian, pro- people and transformational;
- Competency- building and commitment deepening of all school personnel for efficient and effective service;
- Participation in building the Church of the Poor;
- Support for the Filipino people’s struggle for total human development and social transformation.
- Participation in the care for the integrity of creation.
Mount Carmel College History
MCC is situated in a four (4) hectares land area with strategically located buildings, multi- purpose gymnasium and spacious sports complex which are good and conducive to learning. It has well maintained, complete, updated and modernized facilities (e.g. Library and Instructional Media Center, standardized classrooms and laboratories, e.g. science, computer, speech, audio-visual, typing, technology and home economics, technical and machine shop) and programs (Christian Formation, Guidance, Health and Sports, Research and Evaluation, Community Extension, Information Technology and Communications Networking, Socio-Cultural) administered by competent and qualified personnel and faculty members.
The first director was the Rev. Fr. Benetius Egberink, O. Carm. in 1961 and who served until 1966. He was succeeded by Rev. Fr. Edgar Koning, O. Carm. (1967- 1970); Rev. Fr. Crispin Offermans, O. Carm. (1970- 1972). In 1972, Mr. Loreto A. Bering became the first Layman- Director and led the school until 1994. In 1995, Rev. Fr. Eduardo Albiño, O. Carm. became the first Filipino Carmelite to become MCC’s School Director. He was succeeded by Rev. Fr. Modesto Malandac, O. Carm. (1996- 1998); Rev. Fr. Christian B. Buenafe, O. Carm. (1998- 2003); Rev. Fr. Reynold H. Caigoy, O.Carm. (2003-2006); Rev. Fr. Perfecto Ll. Adeva, O.Carm. (2006- 2008). At present, Rev. Fr. Eduardo Albiño, O. Carm. is back as the 10th School President.
From 1993 to 1995, the following Vocational- Technical (VocTech) courses were opened: One Year Proficiency in Practical Electricity, Proficiency in Electronics and Computer (GR No. V-007, s. 1993), Associate in Accounting Science (GR No. 22, s. 1994), Associate in Computer Data Processing (GR No. C-R 009, s. 1995). These courses were offered as per advised and recommendation by TESDA and CHED as a sure ticket for employment..
From 1994 to 2006, the Franciscan Sisters of the Immaculate Conception of the Holy Mother God (SFIC) from Manila co-administered the school and to date, the Carmelite Sisters of Our Lady (Carm.O.L.) from Dumaguete become our new mission partners.
In the recent years, the following baccalaureate and non-degree courses were offered with government recognition given by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED): Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (GR No. 002, s. 2007), Bachelor of Science in Information Management (GR No. 003, s. 2007); Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Bachelor of Science in Information Technology ladderized programs in coordination with the Technical Education & Skills Development Authority (TESDA): 1st Year- Personal Computer Operations NC II (TVET Program Registration No. 0706062074), 2nd Year- Computer Hardware Servicing NC II (TVET Program Registration No. 0706062075), 3rd Year- Programming NC IV (TVET Program Registration No. 0706064076), and 4th Year- Bachelor of Science in Information Technology.
In April 1999, the Basic Education Program (High School and Grade School) was closed due to the drastic decline of enrolment and the union demands for higher pay; only its College and Pre-School programs were retained. In school year 2001-2002 marks another challenge for Mount Carmel College, after strong clamor and request, assurance and support from the concerned parents, the High School department was re-opened and the Elementary Department was re-opened in 2002- 2003.
MCC is a member of the Carmelite Schools System in the Philippines (CSSP) and the Catholic Educational Association of the Philippines (CEAP). MCC is a Carmelite- mission school owned and administered by the Order of Carmelites, an 800- year old religious order in the Catholic Church.