VISION:

The LCDU shall rise as a premier, world-class University of higher learning preparing to be the
Center of Excellence and Development that aims to produce highly competent Liceans.
MISSION:
A university committed to produce the True Liceans in mind, heart and spirit through academic
excellence, path breaking research and innovative services to help them realize their highest
potential so as to provide a transformative impact glocally and to contribute meaningfully to
nation-building.
GOALS:
The university shall have the following goals:
1. To provide high quality and holistic student-centered instruction;
2. To become a research-led university with global and local impact and;
3. To produce a True Licean imbued with excellent skills in science and technology equipped
with desirable values and work ethics.
CORE VALUES
L – Leadership. Leadership for transformation, empowerment and sustainable development
I – Innovatiness. Innovative change towards breakthroughs and technological advancement
N - Neutrality – Neutral and unbiased in the learning environment to foster academic growth
E – Excellence – Excellence in programs that produce competent and service-oriented
individuals
PLEDGE
A TRUE LICEAN PLEDGE
I, _____________________
a True Licean,

faithfully pledge
to uphold the values
of my Alma Mater

I vow to exhibit exemplary LEADERSHIP at all times

to contribute to societal transformation
through empowering others
towards sustainable development;

I vow to incarnate INNOVATIVENESS

by participating in various researches
aim at achieving breakthroughs and
technological advancement;

I vow to practice NEUTRALITY

to encourage freedom of expression
that is unbiased and logical
to foster academic growth in the learning environment;

I vow to concretize EXCELLENCE

by participating in programs that produce competent
and service-oriented individuals
to better serve my fellow Liceans, my country
and above all, the Almighty God;

We, the True Liceans

will strive to
live up the honor
and high standard of service to our alma mater
through leadership, innovatiness, neutrality and excellence
in everything we do
may it be great or small;
And become the True Liceans in mind, heart and spirit
So help us God.

2. If you were the founder of the university, how, what and why do you want to be remembered?
(400 words max)