HISTORY OF ECC

(EARIST CAVITE CAMPUS)

HISTORY OF ECC
1982 On March 24, 1982, the EARIST Board of Trustees
approved GASAT's creation and operation as an EARIST branch in G.MA.,
Cavite by passing Board Resolution No. 007-82. A group of concerned
locals petitioned the head of the Eulogio "Amang" Rodriguez Institute of
Science and Technology (EARIST), a state college with charter in Manila,
to establish a branch or extension school to serve the educational needs
of General Mariano Alvarez's deserving but economically
underprivileged population.
The first president of EARIST, Dr. Hilario G. Nudas
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1972 Nicarte A. Swanson, a former member of the
Sangguniang Bayan, submitted community resolutions on the basis of
their merit, the Project Proposal prepared by the committee, the 1972
educational decree directing schools to "train the nation's manpower in
the middle-level skills required for national development, and the
institutional mission of EARIST
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1982 Only three days of preparation, enrollment became
full swing on June 14, 1982 at the compound of the NHA Field Office in
GMA, Cavite. Relevant curricular programs in vocational-technical
education were offered with an initial population of 397 students, both
for the day and evening programs.
1984 Opening of the school up to Dec. 29, 1984
they entered the GASAT compound, which was then
hidden because it was a school without a school building and neither an
institute nor an institution.
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1984 November 29, 1984 ,The firts obstacle for GASAT when
the legality of its existence was questioned by the auditor which is not in
accordancr with PD 1594.
The superintendent did not lose hope and never did he
visualize the posibility of the threatening fact that the GASAT will be
closed for the establishing it illegally.
1985 Exercises on March 28, 1985 with 157 graduates from
the trade-technical courses and vocational courses.
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1986 The administrative staff as well as the faculty staff with
Miss Aida Castillo, BS Math.; and Mr. Mariano R. Marquez Jr.; joining the
force never ceased in their desire to provide techno-science education
for the upliftment of the school and economics condition of the General
Mariano Alvarez settlers.
1987 The institute continued to serve the mission of
providing technical-vocational education. With the scholarship grant of
former Congressman Renato P. Dragon of the 2nd District of Cavite ,
eight students enjoyed free tuitions , with textbook and uniform
allowance during the school year 1987-1988.
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1989 The school was also fortunate to have a doctorate degree
holder Dr. Corazon P Cabotaje who successfully defended her
dissertation in March 1989.
1990 Two additional degree courses were offered in school
year 1989-1990- the Bachelor of Science in Industrial Education (RSIE),
and the Bachelor of Science in Business Education (BSBE) both as
ladderized courses.
finally after eight years of GASAT existence/operation
without a school building of its own, the much aspired and dreamed of
school building came into reality
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1991 The school offered a new course in SY 1991-1992 - The
General Engineering course, and the Architectural Technician course
that replaced technical drafting.
To upgrade curriculum context, attuned with the trends in
information Technology, The school decided to integrate the Computer
subjects (basic) in all courses upon acquisition of Several Computer
Units
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1992-1993 The school year was succedded with more
remarkable projects, the construction project for phase III school
building and together putting up of 112.11 and 143.45 concrete school
fence in front.
1994 The School got additional fund of P2,849,350.36 for
the construction of its Phase VI Building Project in March 1995 along
with the acquisition of a number of brand new equipment facilities in
Apparel, Automotive and Food Technology in December 1994 as part of
P1.4 million budget requisition.
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1997-1998 In the year 1997–98, GASAT was able to maintain
its budget allocation of P2,613,081.98 for the Phase VIII Building Project,
which included the construction of a concrete perimeter fence, fog
lights, a permanent stage, a flagpole, and multipurpose pavement
1998-1999 The centennial year of Philippine Independence
was celebrated during the school year 1998–1999 through the following
events: General Educational Field Trip at Expo Filipino, Pansentenaryong
Pagtatanghal, and History Quiz with the theme: "Kabataan: Sa
Makabagong Pagsulong ng Kalayaan. In addition, the Social Science Area
put up the Centennial Exhibits that featured the projects and displays
depicting the rich Filipino heritage and struggle for independence.
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2000 The institute gained new glitz at the beginning of the
new millennium after taking a great shape in the school year 1999–2000
in terms of infrastructure development, student development, and
staffing levels under the new brand of leadership Dr. Maura V. Bautista
assumed office as President of EARIST in December 1999, emphasizing
the AACCUP Accreditation as her flagship project with her slogan
"Unity." Solidarity and Teamwork for Quality Education Towards EARIST
Development".
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2002 March 24, 2002 marked the 20th FOUNDATION
Anniversary of GASAT now called EARIST Cavite Campus It has offered
five degree courses, 8SIT, BSIE, BSBE, BSCS and BSOA Industrial
Technology Education courses offers specialization in Electronics,
Drafting, Apparel, Foods, Auto Diesel Electricity and Befrieration and
Airconditioning
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2003-2004 The school experienced tremendous growth during
the 2003–2004 school year, especially with the reengineering and
reorganization of its academic programs and the addition of two (2) new
academic offerings, the BSHRM and the BSE–HT. The BSOA curriculum
has also expanded by adding Office Management as a major. The clinic
was installed outfitted with a first aid kit, medications, and a tread mill
to better service its expanding clientele. While the Campus Ministry was
developed and established in Room A, the Guidance Center underwent
a similar revitalization.
ABOUT EARIST
Vision
• EARIST is envisioned to be a center of excellence in trades, business, arts, science and technology education.
Mission
• Turn out vocationally, technically, technologically, and scientifically trained graduates who will be economically productive, self-sufficient, effective,
responsible and discipline citizen of the Philippines.
Goals
• Provide professional, scientific, technological, technical, and vocational instruction and training in trades, business, arts, sciences, and technology and
for special purposes promote research, advanced studies and progressive leadership.
Objectives
• Strive for academic excellence in instruction, research, extension and production through accreditation.
• Provide appropriate and continuing faculty and staff development programs.
• Provide and maintain appropriate technologies, instructional facilities, materials and equipment.
• Produce quality graduates who are globally competitive to man the needs of business and industry.
• Attain university status through Unity, Solidarity and Teamwork.
Philosophy
• As a state college, Eulogio “Amang” Rodriguez Institute of Science and Technology (EARIST) believes that education is not an area of knowledge that
can be arrogated unto itself by one profession, nor it is a division separate and distinct from the society and the times in which it flourishes. It is a
plexus of knowledge and skills applied to the economic, social and moral development of self-actualized and productive citizenry.