UNIVERSITY HISTORY
By virtue of Republic Act (RA) 9261 issued on March 7, 2004, two state colleges in the province of Southern Leyte namely Southern Leyte State College of Science and Technology (SLSCST) located in Brgy. San Roque, Sogod municipality, and Tomas Oppus Normal College (TONC) situated in Brgy. San Isidro, Tomas Oppus were integrated to become the Southern Leyte State University. As stipulated in RA 9261, the University operates in five campuses: Main Campus in Sogod, Tomas Oppus Campus, Bontoc Campus, San Juan Campus, and Hinunangan Campus. The law further stipulates that the University will have Sogod as the main campus. San Juan Campus:
• The San Juan Polytechnic College was formerly a Municipal High School established in 1946 and eighteen years later, it was converted into Cabalian National Vocational High School by Legislation.
• In 1968, Congress changed the school into San Juan Comprehensive High School (SJCHS) and by virtue of BP Blg. 569 the SJPC was established on June 21, 1983. VISION
By 2040, Southern Leyte State University is a leading higher education institution that advances knowledge and will be known for innovation and compassion for humanity, creating an inclusive society and a sustainable world. MISSION
We commit to be a smart and green University that advances education, technological and professional instruction, research and innovation, community engagement services and progressive leadership in arts, sciences and technology that are relevant to the needs of the glocal communities. We produce graduates and life-long learners equipped with knowledge that enhances lives and invigorates economic development. CORE VALUES
Excellence - In the spirit of cooperation and collaboration, we strive to deliver the highest quality and value possible through simple, easy and relevant solutions. As we deliver excellence, we give ourselves in a way that exceeds our own expectations. Service - We do whatever it takes to delight our stakeholders, contribute to the welfare of others, put others above ourselves, and make intentional decisions and actions to benefit others. Leadership and Good Governance - Acknowledging that there is unity in diversity, we strive to exude our influence by being proactive and resilient to achieve success and enabling the success of others. We desire everyone to be empowered to own their work and we minimize unnecessary steps. Innovation - We generate solutions for our stakeholders’ delight and raise the bar -- both within our workplace and throughout the academic community through innovation. We never give up finding creative ways and emerging answers to solve tough problems. Social Responsibility - We act with honesty, integrity, and thoughtfulness. We believe in the power of the communities we create and serve, our academic family and in giving back to the communities we live in. Integrity - As we create trust as an academic community, we choose to infuse in our every action with honesty, fairness, and respect for customers and colleagues alike. We strive to do the right thing always, act truthfully and honorably. We do it all even when no one is watching. Professionalism - We project professionalism in our attire, behavior, attitude, and communication. In the workplace, we observe timeliness, organization, and dedication as we desire to excel in our career. Spirituality - We lay hold of the truths about our absolute God -- the source of all moral authority, the creator and ruler of the universe, and supreme being. We acknowledge His order of creation, spiritual and delegated authorities, and our identity and personal relationship with Him. Our spirituality in the workplace keeps us aligned and solid with where we are going, what we are doing, and who we are as an academic family and as public servants. BREAKTHROUGH GOALS
Curricular programs, research and community engagement initiatives that meet domestic and international challenges, and driven by 4th Industrial Revolution (4IR). Sound financial stewardship and management of the University’s tangible resources. Service delivery, management, and governance that meet international and domestic standards, powered by competent academic and non-academic staff and the latest quality processes and techniques. Academic and non-academic personnel of SLSU are exemplar educators and public servants. STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
Offer curricular programs integrating the latest technologies. Equip students with 21st century skills (character, citizenship, communication, collaboration, creativity, critical thinking). Implement student services that enhance university-life experience. Meet stakeholders’ expectations and requirements. Produce research outputs consistent with SLSU’s drive to be a leading Higher Education Institution (HEI), and implement community engagement programs that result in new knowledge or patents, or improve the quality of life of target communities. Sound and judicious investments in infrastructure, management and quality processes to ensure the attainment of SLSU’s vision to be a leading HEI by 2040. Establish a quality processes program to include people, management, operations, financial, assets, transparency and accountability. Implement the automation/digitization of facilities, systems, processes. Implement the CSC PRIME-HRM framework to establish a competency driven culture in SLSU. Implement the Strategic Management Performance System for equity and fairness in managing careers in SLSU. Re-energize SLSU with its commitment to its re-affirmed core values.
