Norzagaray College
History
On December 21, 2004, Hon. Mayor Dr. Matilde A. Legaspi announced to the public that the Municipality of Norzagaray will soon establish a college of its own, a non sectarian institution dedicated to help the marginalized and underprivileged sector of the community by providing quality education at a minimum cost. While faced with the growing educational needs of the community, the founders, former Mayor Matilde A. Legaspi, M.D., and Ermelito V. dela Merced, M.D., started the consultations with different government agencies on how to put up an institution of higher learning. Soon, through SANGGUNIANG BAYAN ORDINANCE NO.2006-10, the Norzagaray College was established and the Norzagaray College Charter was promulgated. It was first a three storey building with eighteen rooms housing five (5) courses – Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Restaurant Management, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education and Elementary Education.
On March 20, 2007, CHED Regional Office III issued a certificate recognizing Norzagaray College as one of the Local Community Colleges in Region III.
In June 2007, Norzagaray College started providing quality education with its five programs. In 2010, the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) granted the necessary permits for B.S. Computer Science (No. GR-035 Series of 2010), B.S. Hotel and Restaurant Management (No. GR-031 Series of 2010), Bachelor of Elementary Education (No. GR-056 Series of 2010) and Bachelor of Secondary Education (No.GR-57 Series of 2010). While, In 2011, the CERTIFICATE OF PROGRAM COMPLIANCE was granted to Norzagaray College for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program. At present, the Norzagaray College is upgrading its standards to make its graduates globally competitive.
Vision and Mission
Vision
Norzagaray College envisions itself to transform lives of individuals and communities through life-long learning and productivity.
Mission
As an Instituition of Higher Education, we commit ourselves to:
1. Produce local and global competitive professionals through quality, accessible and affordable education;
2. Develop the intellectual, physical, social, spiritual, cultural and career potential of the individual capable of meeting the needs of industry, public service and civil society; and
3. Provide innovative educational environment, opportunities and experiences that enable and communities to grow, thrive and prosper
Objectives
To achieve the stated vision and mission the NC shall:
1. To build partnerships with industry and educational institution;
2. Provide the highest quality of education in order to produce distinguished graduates.
3. Meet the international standards in education, which will produce graduates who are competitive locally and internationally.
4. Develop ethical and skilled problem-solvers.
5. To provide world-class quality and relevant research programs in Information Technology.
6. Empower students with the required knowledge of computing systems and different areas in field of Computer Science.
The Norzagaray College values the following as central to our success:
Professionalism
Responsibility
Integrity
Diversity
Excellence
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