Monday, April 18, 2011

CEIT profs receive service award

Cavite State University (CvSU) held its 105th foundation day on 7 February 2011 with the theme “CvSU@105: Promoting Good Governance through Educational Reforms.” Hon. Patricia B. Licuanan, Chairman of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), was the guest honor and speaker of the celebration.

One of the memorable highlights of the celebration is the recognition of faculty and employees for their dedicated service to the University. Among the awardees, seven (7) were from the College of Engineering and Information Technology (CEIT).

Ms. Charlotte B. Carandang, Engr. Michael T. Costa, Mr. Danielito A. Escaño, and Dr. Shaneth A. Estrada were the recipients of the 10-year service award.

Ms. Charlotte B. Carandang is a faculty member of the Department of Information Technology (DIT) and the head of the Computer Center Laboratory (CCL) of the University Computer Center (UCC). Engr. Michael T. Costa is a faculty member of the Department of Computer and Electronics Engineering (DCEE) and currently taking his doctorate degree in TUP, Manila. Mr. Danielito A. Escaño is a faculty member of the Department of Industrial Engineering and Technology (DIET) and handles subjects for BIT major in Automotive Technology program. Dr. Shaneth A. Estrada, DIT Chair, obtained her doctorate degree in Information Technology in South Korea.

Mr. Simeon E. Daez, DIT faculty member, also received the 15-year service award. He is currently the college’s Quality Assurance Officer and head of their CISM section.

Moreover, Drs. David L. Cero and Marilyn M. Escobar, faculty members of the Department of Agricultural and Food Engineering (DAFE), were two of the five 25-year service awardees. At present, Dr. David L. Cero is the CEIT Research and Extension Coordinator while Dr. Marilyn M. Escobar is the Dean of the Office of Student Affairs (OSA). (GMCastillo)