BRIEF HISTORY
The creation of the Office of Admissions, Mindanao State University, Main Campus was approved by the curriculum committee in its 26th meeting held in February 1975.
It was then formally separated from the University Registrar’s Office with BOR Resolution No. 1530, Series of 1978 dated June 16, 1978, further strengthen, and expanded the functions of the Office of Admissions. Moreover, a concrete operational manual of the Admissions Office was created, formulated and approved by the Board of Regent with the Special-Order Number 385 and BOR Resolution No. 144, Series of 2023 dated July 7, 2023.
The Office of Admissions is the gateway and frontline semi-academic unit of the Mindanao State University. It caters to interested and qualified students who seek scholarship admission to the University to pursue relevant and demand-driven academic degree program.
To note, the provisions of the flow of enrollment is subject for amendments by the enrolment committee such as the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs as chairman of the enrollment committee, the Admissions Office, University Registrar, Division of Student Affairs and other Heads of Semi Academic Units and College Deans.
VISION
The Office of Admissions aims to become a highly competent and effective unit of the University in the screening and admission of students and in providing scholarship grants to deserving students at the University.
MISSION
The Office shall strive for the efficient implementation of admission and scholarship policies and procedures ensuring adherence to the demands of academic excellence and shall continue to initiate and implement more effective testing and screening programs designed to further improve the selection and recruitment of scholars, study grantees and other incoming students.
GOAL
To provide an effective admission, testing and scholarship services designed to support and promote the University’s vision and mission of academic excellence and the socio-economic development of the Muslims and other cultural groups in the MINSUPALA region.
OBJECTIVE / FUNCTION
By virtue of BOR Res. No. 1530, s. 1978, as amended, the Office of Admissions is mandated to perform the following functions:
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To develop, supervise, and coordinate the implementation of admission policies and procedures under the direct supervision of the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs.
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To help the Office of Vice President for Academic Affairs or OVPAA to administer and supervise the MSU System Admission and Scholarship Examination for MSU Main Campus and other Testing Center as provided by this operational manual.
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To administer the College Entrance Test (CET) for MSU Main Campus subject for the approval of the MSU System President.
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To act as secretary and implement the revised scholarship scheme in close consultation and as authorized by the Campus Scholarship Committee.
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To handle, manage and process all Academic Scholarship Program funded by MSU Main Campus.
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To formulate and implement policies governing the admission of new students or freshmen, transferees, second-degree students, foreign students, and the readmission of dismissed students, and other scholastic delinquents.
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To render assistance to students who were having admission and scholarship problems.
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To undertake research, studies and recommend improvements on student admission and scholarship and student performance.
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To promote and establish goodwill and rapport with the public especially with all high schools in the MINSUPALA Region for a continuous input of freshmen students.
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To perform specific and special duties as may be assigned by the Vice President for Academic Affairs from time to time.
NAMES OF DIRECTORS
(Former to Present)
Dr. Rebecca Morales (1975) is a professor of Mathematics of the College of Arts and Science. She also served as Dean of the same College.
Dr. Rodolfo Ulep is a professor at the College of Agriculture. He also served as Dean of the same College.
Dr. Edna C. Delos Santos is a professor of the College of Sports, Physical Education, Arts and Recreation.
Prof. Yusoph C. Latip (1984-1987) is a professor in Physics, later appointed as Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs then Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs and then promoted as Vice President for Academic Affairs.
Dr. Macabangkit P. Ati (1987-1989) is a professor in Public Administration. Later, appointed as Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, also appointed as Executive Vice President of the University then appointed as Superintendent of MSU-Maigo School of Arts and Trade, Lanao del Norte.
Prof. Madid A. Sheik (1989-2010) is a professor at the College of Fisheries and serve as the long-term director of the Office of Admissions for twenty (20) years in service.
Dr. Aida M. Macada-ag (2010-2011) is a professor at the College of Education and a former Dean of the same College.
Dr. Zenaida A. Ababa (2011-2013) is a professor of Mathematics of the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics. Also, appointed as Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs.
Dr. Montia D. Sarip (2013-2016) is a professor at the College of Education and a former Dean of the same college.
Dr. Minerva-Saminah M. Naga-Laguindab (2016-2021) is a professor at the College of Education, at the same time, a Special Assistant of the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs System. Also appointed as Dean of the same college.
Dr. Athena Jalaliyah B. Derico-Lawi (2021-2022) is a professor at the College of Health and Science. Also served as Dean of the same college.
Dr. Mustapha E. Dimaro, JD, Sh.L (2022 to present) is a professor of the King Faisal Center for Islamic, Arabic and Asian Studies. Also served as Chairperson of the International Relations Department.
