Mindanao State University - Naawan

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name = Mindanao State University- Naawan
native_name = Himno ng Pamantansang Mindanao


motto = Committed to Excellence (MSU System)
tagline = MSUans of naawan
established = nm, nd, 1988
type = public, state university
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president = Dr. Ricardo De Leon
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chancellor = Dr. Marcelino I. Tumanda Jr.
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city = Naawan, Misamis Oriental
state = Mindanao
country = Philippines
campus = urban
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free = Himno ng Pamantasang Mindanao
colors = Yellow and White
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nickname = MSU-Naawan
affiliations = CCT, PCMARD-DOST, ZAT and other unlisted
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website = [http://www.msunaawan.edu.ph/ Mindanao State University at Naawan]
address = 9023 Naawan, Misamis Oriental
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Mindanao State University - Naawn (MSU-Naawan) is an autonomous external campus and distinct unit of Mindanao State University System. It was chartered on July 12, 1988 by virtue of a Memorandum Order signed by then Pres. Cory Aquino, and subsequently by action of the Board of Regents (BOR). The institute is located at Naawan, Misamis Oriental, Philippines.

It undertakes research and development activities on marine and fisheries resources, especially inaquaculture, marine biology and environmental assessment. These include sustainable production of rabbitfish juveniles, development of feeds and cage culture, culture and seed production of seahorse and coral culture under laboratory condition. MSU-Naawan offers several degree courses in Fisheries, fish capture, mariculture, marine biology, environmental science, fisheries extension, and aquaculture.

Institutional Aim

Vision
* To become the premier state institution in aquaculture, fisheries and marine sciences in Southern Philippines within the MSU System. Mission
* To undertake research and development activities on the marine and fishery resources of Southern Philippines for their effective exploitation, development and conservation.
* To develop and pursue training and extension programs and other such activities that will accelerate and streamline technology transfer in aquaculture, fisheries and allied services.
* To provide professional and technical training in the field of aquaculture, fisheries, marine sciences and allied disciplines to meet the needs and manpower requirements of the industry.

Course Offerings

chool of Marine Fisheries and Technology

Graduate Programs

* Master of Science in Marine Biology
* Master of Science in Aquaculture
* Master of Science in Biology
* Master of Science in Environmental Science

Baccalaureate Programs

* Bachelor of Science in Marine Biology
* Bachelor of Science in Fisheries major in Aquaculture
* Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science
* Bachelor of Science in Fisheries Extension
* Bachelor of Secondary Education major in General Science
* Bachelor of Secondary Education major in Biology
* Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
* Bachelor of Science in Agriculture major in Animal Science
* Bachelor of Science in Agriculture major in Agroforestry

Non - Degree Programs

Diploma in Fisheries Technology major in :

* Aquaculture
* Fish Processing

Auxiliary units and Research Centers

Naawan Integrated Laboratory Science High School

The MSU Naawan Integrated Laboratory Science High School is the academic arm of the Naawan Campus in charge of secondary education. In 2004 the school renamed from MSU-Naawan Fisheries High School but formerly known as Naawan High Junior School. The School enjoys the strong support of the its Parent-Teachers Association. Among their effort the NFHS PTA donated laboratory equipment for the Science Laboratories.

History

The Campus started as a field laboratory of the MSU College of Fisheries. The first batch of BS Fisheries students helped clear the area for a laboratory, and developed the fishponds which they stocked with brackishwater fish species.

In 1964, the laboratory was mere a nipa hut which housed wooden fish tanks. Previously known in the MSU (Marawi) campus as MFRL, or the MSU College of Fisheries Marine Fisheries Research Laboratory, it was where the life cycle of sugpo (Penaeus monodon, Fabricius) was studied, completed and documented with funds from the National Science Development Board (NSDB). The breakthrough solved the problem of sugpo fry shortage and paved the way for the mass production of sugpo using more intensive stocking densities. This development also led to the establishment of the SouthEast Asian Fisheries Development Center in Iloilo which continues to study sugpo to date.

On December 4, 1973, MFRL became the Institute of Fisheries Research and Development (IFRD), and maintained only to do research and extension projects. The academic arm which is the present School of Marine Fisheries and Technology (SMFT) started as an extension of the MSU College of Fisheries in Naawan just as the MSU Naawan Fisheries High School was also considered as MSU Marawi External Affairs unit.

In the 1970s, MFRL was under the Dean of MSU CF in the person of Dean D.K. Villaluz. As IFRD, it was under a Director in the person of Prof. Warlito M. Sanguila. The nomenclature was later changed to Director General. For twelve years, it was under the dynamic leadership of Dr. William R. Adan who served both as Executive Director of IFRD and later, as the first Chancellor of the now MSU at Naawan (1986 - 1998). He was followed briefly by the late Dr. Ali G. Macawaris. The Campus is at present under the able leadership of Dr. Marcelino I. Tumanda Jr.

Development of Aquaculture

Development of aquaculture conceived at MSU-Naawan which has helps contribute face of marine ecology that elevated the Philippines' status as an export-producing sector of the Philippine economy. For it was in this campus where the "blue-revolution" was first conceived. The artificial breeding techniques developed in the IFRD hatcheries allowed for the mass production of some fish species in a scale that helped closed the demand for fish in the world market.

Today

Today, since the founding of the MSU College of Fisheries and as a distinct unit of the MSU System, MSU Naawan holds the distinction as one of the campus that has gained both national and international prominence in fisheries research. The Campus counts the prestigious Earth Day Award from DENR and the Centennial Fisheries Award from DOST and the numerous awards received by its researchers as indicators of the level of excellence it has attained over the years of existence. At present, it caters to the research needs of Region 10, 12, and 13 in the fields of fisheries. It enjoys the support of other government agencies in the implementation of its programs and projects.

ee also

External links

* [http://www.msunaawan.edu.ph/ Mindanao State University at Naawan]
* [http://www.geocities.com/msu_nwn/ Earlier version of MSU-Naawan]