College of Mathematics and Natural Sciences

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“Calculating Minds,
Navigating Future”

Henson M. Dejarme, MSc

College Dean

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The College of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (CMNS) was formalized as one of the colleges of CSU through BOR Resolution No. 50-70, s. 2019, on December 13, 2019. CMNS aims to provide high-quality education that fosters critical thinking, research skills, global and local collaborations, and the development of ethical, responsible citizens who contribute to the economic and sustainable growth of the Caraga Region and beyond.

The College Dean’s Office and the Department of Mathematics are situated on the 1st floor of Kinaadman Hall, while the Departments of Biology, Chemistry, and Physics are located in Batok Hall. The terms “Kinaadman” and “Batok” literally mean “knowledge” and “discovery,” respectively. Serving as a source of knowledge and a venue for scientific discoveries, these CMNS facilities house four of the fourteen Research, Development, and Innovation (RDI) Centers.

Currently, the College offers five undergraduate programs and is arguably the strongest in terms of faculty, with more than 80 permanent faculty members, over 30% of whom hold doctorate degrees from top universities. This pool of human resources works together, in collaboration with students, other colleges, CSU administration, and stakeholders, to promote a culture of mentorship, research, and community engagement.

The specialized curricular programs of CMNS, along with its strong research and extension programs, nurture a responsible steward of problem-solvers and value creators who are driven to create a sustainable future for the region, the nation, and beyond.

College Goals/ Objectives:

Provide an education of the highest caliber across all sciences in order to produce graduates of the quality sought by industry, the professions, and the public service.
Provide an intellectually stimulating environment in which students have the opportunity to develop their critical thinking skills, innovative and problem-solving skills, and enthusiasms to the best of their potential.
Cultivate a culture of research that will train students to carry out a substantial independent research project in their chosen field, contributing important new scientific knowledge and becoming well-prepared for a career in academic or industrial research.
Create active global and local linkages and collaboration in multidisciplinary areas for the proactive generation of resources that will redound to greater welfare of the majority.
Produce students who are better citizens imbued with good moral and ethical values, responsive and contributory to the economic, environmental and sustainable development of Caraga Region and the nation.

QUALITY OBJECTIVES

Within the framework of the University Quality Policy, the College of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (CMNS) endeavors to accomplish the following objectives:

Administration

All programs due for accreditation will be subjected for higher level by the AACCUP before the end of 2026.
At least one (1) new program will be approved by the University Board of Regents before the end of 2026.
At least 50% of the faculty members of the college are already PhD holders or actively pursuing their PhD degrees by the end of 2026.

Instruction

To increase the number of regular students who graduate within the program time frame by 10% each year.
To produce at least 60% of graduates who are employed within two (2) years after graduation.
To achieve a 35% passing rate in the licensure examination for first time takers of BS Chemistry graduates in 2024 and to maintain at least 1.1% higher passing rate in the succeeding years.

Research

At least 60% of Assistant Professors, Associate Professors, and Professors are engaged in research and complete one (1) internally or externally funded research project per department each year.
Strengthen internationalization engagements by participating in at least five (5) international student and/or faculty mobility activities.
To produce at least one (1) utility model or patent and one (1) copyright applied for protection by the end of 2026.

Extension

To implement at least one (1) extension program per department that addresses the needs of the community by the end of 2026.

Achievements Garnered

Center of Development (COD) in the following programs
- Bachelor of Science in Biology
- Bachelor of Science in Mathematics
AACCUP Levelling
- Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics (Level III)
- Bachelor of Science in Biology (Level III)
- Bachelor of Science in Chemistry (Level I)
- Bachelor of Science in Mathematics (Level III)
- Bachelor of Science in Physics (Level II)