University of Cagayan Valley

Not to be confused with Cagayan State University.

The University of Cagayan Valley (UCV) is a private, non-sectarian university located in Tuguegarao, Cagayan, Philippines. It was formerly known as Cagayan Teachers College and Cagayan Colleges Tuguegarao.

University of Cagayan Valley

Pamantasan ng Lambak ng Cagayan (Filipino)
Former names	Cagayan Colleges Tuguegarao (1983–2010) Cagayan Teachers College (1948–1983)
Motto	Amicitia et Scientia "Friendship and Knowledge"
Type	Private, Non-sectarian University
Established	April 1948; 77 years ago (1948-04)
President	Susan Esther Perez-Mari
Vice-president	Maria Lourdes Baricaua -Executive Vice President Antonio Talamayan -VP for Academics Lilia Tamayao -VP for Research, Publications, Planning and Development Gregoria GJ Gocal -VP for Administration Manrico Baricaua -VP for Finance
Location	Tuguegarao , Cagayan , Philippines 18°26′35″N 121°48′39″E
Campus	Atty. Dr. Matias Ponce Perez Sr. Campus (College Ave. Campus) & Dr. Victor V. Perez (VVP) Campus formerly Balzain Campus
Colors	Maroon and   Gray
Mascot	Greyhound
Website	www.ucv.edu.ph
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History

Dr. Matias Ponce Perez, Sr. founded Cagayan Teachers College in April 1948 due to a shortage of teachers in the Philippines after the Second World War. There were no institutions of higher learning in Tuguegarao or the nearby area, meaning someone had to go to Manila to obtain a college education.

The Cagayan Teachers College began with only elementary teacher's certificates and bachelors of science in education, but soon expanded to include other courses.

Cagayan Colleges Tuguegarao was changed to Cagayan Colleges Tuguegarao in 1983 due to its expansion into other fields.

In 2002, the institution was deputized by CHED to offer the Expanded Tertiary Education Equivalency and Accreditation Program (ETEEAP) under the BS Criminology Program. It was also designated by TESDA as the Assessment Center for Computer Hardware Servicing NCII and venue for skills assessments in housekeeping and automotive servicing NCII.

The College of Health opened in 2004 with two programs: the Bachelor of Science in Nursing and the Diploma in Midwifery.

The board of trustees and management submitted an application for university status, which was granted through CHED Resolution No. 186-2010, changing the name of Cagayan Colleges Tuguegarao to University of Cagayan Valley.

The first university assembly was held on July 19, 2010, and Dr. Victor V. Perez was installed as the first president on September 15, 2010.

Dr. Victor V. Perez bequeathed the university presidency to Dr. Esther Susan N. Perez-Mari after 39 years of service.

The university built a four-story laboratory building in 2013 to meet global requirements.

The university announced its intention to be certified for the ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management System by the BSI.

BSI issued its Certificate of Registration for the ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management System to the University of Cagayan Valley on October 7, 2015. ^[1]

Administration

Board Of Directors

University of Cagayan Valley is the highest governing body, responsible for providing strategic direction and oversight.

Board of Directors
Dr. Esther Susan N. Perez - Mari	Ms. Adrianne Gabrielle S. Perez
Mrs. Mellita P. Quimpo	Mrs. Mary Ann Sancho - Perez
Mrs. Leilani N. Perez - Mallin	Mrs. Emma Accad - Perez
Mr. Erwin N. Perez	Mr. Joselito Dominic A. Perez
Mr. Hartbert S. Perez	Ms. Linda Mercedes A. Perez
Atty. Carmelo O. Villacete - Corporate Secretary & Legal Counsel

Accreditation

UCV is ISO Quality Management System Certified 9000:2015 by British Standards Institution (BSI), the College of Maritime Education is also ISO certified by Det Norske Veritas (DNV) of Oslo, Norway,^[2] and programs are accredited by Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities Commission on Accreditation (PACUCOA).^[3]

The university is also accredited by TESDA, which offers Technical and Vocational Education and Training Program (TVET) under the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority and Commission on Higher Education (CHED).^[4][5]