Mariano Marcos State University
College of Veterinary Medicine
About College of Veterinary Medicine
A storied tradition of pedagogical excellence, scholastic integrity, and transformative education dedicated to molding educators and visionary leaders since 1917.
Vision & Mission
The strategic anchors steering academic excellence, research impact, and community service.
Vision
University Vision
"A premier Philippine university by 2028: generating transformative innovations and nurturing virtuous human capital for sustainable global development."
College Vision
"A preeminent center of excellence in teacher education, pedagogical innovation, and scholarly inquiry cultivating compassionate, globally competent, and transformative educators."
Mission
University Mission
"To develop virtuous human capital and sustainable innovations in a knowledge-driven global economy through high-impact instruction, creative research, and responsive community engagement."
College Mission
"To provide transformative teacher education curricula, pioneer responsive pedagogical and action research, and extend sustainable literacy and numeracy development services to schools and communities across the nation."
Core Values
The fundamental pillars that define our faculty, administrative staff, and graduates.
Knowledge
Upholding knowledge as true empowerment, cultivating critical intellect, reflective pedagogical thinking, and informed decision-making among future educational leaders.
Inclusiveness
Embracing diversity and collaborative teamwork, creating accessible learning spaces and specialized educational programs that uplift learners of all backgrounds and abilities.
Professionalism
Adhering to the highest ethical and professional standards, intellectual honesty, academic integrity, and merit-based excellence in teaching and research.
Spirituality & Social Responsibility
Instilling holistic character formation, love of God, active civic engagement, environmental stewardship, and selfless community service.
Brief History of the College
The roots of the College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) run deep into the history of Philippine teacher education. Originating in 1917 as an experimental vacation training school of the prestigious Philippine Normal School (now Philippine Normal University), the institution was established in Laoag City to prepare exemplary primary educators and normalites for Northern Luzon.
Over the following decades, the school expanded to meet the growing need for specialized educators. On June 19, 1952, it was formally chartered as the Ilocos Norte National College (INNC), conferring four-year Bachelor of Science in Education degrees. In 1963, Republic Act 3705 elevated it to the Northern Luzon Teachers College (NLTC), establishing the region's first graduate education curricula. In 1976, it was renamed the Northern Luzon State College (NLSC).
On January 6, 1978, Presidential Decree 1279 merged the historic normal college into the newly established Mariano Marcos State University (MMSU) as its flagship College of Teacher Education. Today, CVM stands as a CHED Center of Excellence with AACCUP Level IV re-accredited degree programs, consistently producing licensure examination topnotchers, distinguished researchers, and leaders shaping the educational landscape of the Philippines and Southeast Asia.
Historical Milestones Timeline
Vacation School of Philippine Normal School
Started as an experimental vacation training school of the Philippine Normal School (now Philippine Normal University) in Laoag City to train primary educators for the Ilocos region.
Ilocos Norte National College (INNC)
Named the Ilocos Norte National College on June 19, 1952, commencing formal four-year baccalaureate degree programs in elementary and secondary education.
Northern Luzon Teachers College (NLTC)
Elevated by virtue of Republic Act 3705 into a premier regional teacher-training college, inaugurating graduate master's programs in educational management.
Northern Luzon State College (NLSC)
Converted to the Northern Luzon State College on June 16, 1976, broadening educational specializations and strengthening extension programs across the northern provinces.
Integration into MMSU as CTE
Presidential Decree 1279 signed by President Ferdinand E. Marcos established Mariano Marcos State University, integrating NLSC as the flagship College of Teacher Education in Laoag City.
Center of Excellence & Level IV Accreditation
Recognized by CHED as a Center of Excellence in Teacher Education, consistently producing national licensure examination topnotchers with Level IV AACCUP re-accredited degree programs.
College Strategic Goals
Directing our curricula, academic research, and outreach initiatives toward national development.
Quality Teacher Preparation
Deliver rigorous, CMO-compliant, and outcome-based curricula preparing teachers with digital pedagogical skills, empathy, and subject mastery.
Innovative Educational Research
Produce actionable research on classroom teaching, instructional media, generative AI applications in education, and curriculum development.
Sustainable Community Literacy
Implement transformative outreach programs, remedial reading tutorials, and capacity building for adopted public elementary and high schools.
Global Competitiveness & Linkages
Establish international academic partnerships, teacher mobility exchange programs, and maintain world-class quality management standards.
College Organizational Chart
The leadership hierarchy and administrative framework directing the academic operations of College of Veterinary Medicine.
Melvin A. Bagot
Dean, College of Veterinary Medicine
Office of the Dean, Academic Administration Complex
bagotma@gmail.com
Office of the College Secretary
Academic Records & Council Secretariat
College Administrative Office
Finance, Logistics & Personnel Administration
Academic Affairs & Instruction
Associate Dean for Academic Operations
Research & Extension Office
Pioneering Scholarly Research & Publications
Community Outreach Office
Community Engagement & Literacy Services
Accreditation & Standards Office
AACCUP Accreditation & ISO Compliance
Student Welfare & Development
Student Leadership & Academic Counseling
Alumni Engagement Desk
Graduate Tracer & Educational Partnerships
Faculty Members, Research Scholars, and Support Personnel across all Departments
Institutional Quality Policy
"We commit to optimize our mandated services in instruction, research, and extension through an empowered Quality Management System (ISO 9001:2015) that proactively meets the evolving needs and aspirations of our students, partner schools, and society toward sustainable development and inclusive growth."
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