Rizal Technological University

Rizal Technological University (RTU) is a state university located at Mandaluyong, Philippines. It was established on July 11, 1969, as the College of Rizal, part of the University of Rizal System before it became autonomous in 1975. The state university is also the first educational institution in the country to use cooperative education as a curriculum plan which is recognized by various industries, businesses and agencies all over the country. The university has various different academic fields, and focuses primarily on architecture, engineering, and technology programs.

Rizal Technological University
Former names
College of Rizal (1969–1975)
Rizal Technological College (1975–1997)
TypeState university
Research
Non-sectarian and non-profit coeducational higher education institution
EstablishedJuly 11, 1969 (1969-07-11)
Academic affiliations
ASAIHL PASUC
PresidentEugenia M. Yangco
Students30,653 (AY 2014)[1]
Location
704 Boni Avenue corner Sacrepante Street, Mandaluyong City
,
1550 Metro Manila
,
Philippines
CampusMain Campus: Mandaluyong City

Branch Campus:
Pasig City
Baras, Rizal (soon to rise)
University HymnDare to Dream
Colors
  Gold, blue
NicknameVarsity team names:
Blue Thunders
(college men's varsity teams)
Lady Thunders
(college women's varsity teams)
Baby Thunders
(High School boys' varsity teams)
Sporting affiliations
SCUAA
MascotBlue Thunders
Websitewww.rtu.edu.ph

RTU is also one of the first educational institutions in the Philippines to offer degrees in astronomy.

History

College of Rizal

The Rizal Technological University or RTU was established on July 11, 1969, upon the approval by the Secretary of Education in response to the request of the Provincial Board of Rizal, headed by then Governor Isidro S. Rodriguez, to put up a higher education institution in the Province of Rizal. It was first known as the College of Rizal.[2]

The College of Rizal opened its classes on July 14, 1969, with course offerings in business administration, education and liberal arts.

Rizal Technological College

On March 20, 1975, the College of Rizal in Pasig and Rizal Technical High School in Mandaluyong, both situated in the Province of Rizal, were merged and converted into the Rizal Technological College (RTC) by the virtue of Presidential Decree (PD) No. 674 The decree authorized the expansion of curricular programs and promotion of researches in the development and conservation of natural resources in the Province of Rizal. The promulgation of P.D. No. 751 on July 25, 1975, amended certain provisions of P.D. No. 674 and made the operation and maintenance of the Rizal Technological Colleges a joint project and undertaking of the Provincial Government of Rizal and the Meralco Foundation, Incorporated. This Decree broadened the support and strengthened the organization of the college.

In 1975, upon the establishment of the Metropolitan Manila Commission, Pasig and Mandaluyong was transferred to the territorial jurisdiction of the Metro Manila. The Province of Rizal could not continue supporting financially the Colleges. Several alternatives were proposed to save the RTC. One was to transfer the management and administration of the RTC to one of the existing towns in the Province of Rizal or Metro Manila. The worst possible alternative was to phase out the Colleges. The leadership, the faculty, and the students of the Colleges would not allow this to happen, however, so they worked out the possible nationalization of the RTC. Through the support of then Metropolitan Manila Governor Imelda Marcos, the RTC constituency, with the Kabataang Barangay School Chapter of the RTC, and the Collegiate and High School Faculty Clubs at the forefront of the struggle for survival, President Ferdinand E. Marcos signed into law Presidential Decree 1341-A on April 1, 1978, converting the Rizal Technological Colleges into a State College. The decree, however, was received only on October 13, 1978; thus, the RTC has been celebrating its College Week, and later its University Week on the days centered on October 13.

University status

After 19 years, the college was converted into the Rizal Technological University on October 11, 1997, by virtue of Republic Act (RA) No. 8365. The university is tasked to: provide highly professional, scientific, technological and special instructions in the fields of engineering and technology, education, business and entrepreneurial technology, and the programs; and promote research, extension and advance studies in its areas of specialization.

RTU Today

As of AY 2014–2015, RTU has 30,653 enrolled students.

Notable alumni

Administrators

The university has been placed under the stewardship of seven administrators:

As College of Rizal (1969–1975)

  • Dr. Jose M. Singson - Executive Dean (1969)
  • Dr. Marcial R. Rañosa - Acting Executive Dean (1969–1974)
  • Dr. Lydia M. Profeta - Executive Dean (1974–1975)

As Rizal Technological Colleges (locally funded - 1975–1978)

  • Dr. Julio Balmes - Officer-in-Charge (1975–1976)
  • Dr. Lydia M. Profeta - Executive Dean (1976–1978)

As Rizal Technological Colleges (state college, nationally funded - 1979–1997)

  • Dr. Lydia M. Profeta - Acting President (1979–1986)
  • Dr. Josefina V. Estolas - Officer-in-Charge (1986–1987) and College President (1987–1993)
  • Dr. Jose Q. Macaballug - Officer-in-Charge (1993) and College President (1993–1997)

As Rizal Technological University (1997–present)

  • Dr. Jose Q. Macaballug - University President (1997 to 2010)
  • Dr. Jose Q. Macaballug- Officer-In-Charge (2010 - November 5, 2010)
  • Dr. Jesus Rodrigo F. Torres - University President (November 6, 2010 – November 6, 2018)
  • Dr. Ma. Eugenia M. Yangco - University President (November 16, 2018 – Present)

Campuses and locations

The campus of RTU is located along Boni Avenue in Barangay Malamig, Mandaluyong. It has an extension campus located at Barangay Maybunga, Pasig.

RTU's Antipolo Campus was transferred to the University of Rizal System.

RTU Baras campus is set to be the seat of Department of Science and Technology's Center for Astronomy Research and Development (RTU-DOST-CARD) and will be the hub of astronomical research in the Philippines. The 10.2 hectares (25 acres) owned by the university will have an observatory, a planetarium, and a lecture hall.[3]

Academic programs

College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology (CEAT)[4]

Five-Year Courses:

Four-Year Course:

  • Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology

Three-Year Courses:

  • Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology
  • Diploma in Computer Engineering Technology
  • Diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology
  • Diploma in Electronics and Communications Engineering Technology
  • Diploma in Instrumentation and Control Engineering Technology

College of Arts and Sciences (CAS)[5]

Four-Year Courses:

College of Business and Entrepreneurial Technology (CBET)[6]

Four-Year Courses:

  • Bachelor of Science in Accountancy
  • Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Major in Marketing Management
  • Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Major in Operations Management
  • Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Major in Human Resource Development Management
  • Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship
  • Bachelor of Science in Office Administration Major in Office Management

College of Education (CEd)[7]

Four-Year Courses:

Bachelor of Secondary Education major in:

  • English
  • Filipino
  • Sciences
  • Mathematics
  • Social Studies

Bachelor of Technical-Vocational Teacher Education major in:

  • Welding and Fabrication Technology
  • Electronics Technology
  • Garments, Fashion and Design
  • Computer Animation (formerly under Computer Education major)
  • Computer System Servicing (formerly under Computer Education major)
  • Visual Graphic Design (formerly under Computer Education major)

Institute of Physical Education[8]

Four-Year Course:

Bachelor of Science in Physical Education

Graduate School[9]

Doctorate Degree

Doctor of Philosophy major in:

  • Public Administration
  • Technology Education
  • Doctor of Business Administration

Master's Degree

  • Master of Arts in Educational Management
  • Master of Arts in Instructional Technology
  • Master of Arts in Industrial Psychology
  • Master of Arts in Mathematics Education
  • Master of Arts in English major in:
    • Language Instruction
    • Literature
  • Master of Science in Engineering Education major in:
    • Computer Engineering
    • Industrial Engineering
    • Instrumentation and Control Engineering
  • Master in Business Administration
  • Master of Arts in Public Administration
  • Master of Science in Astronomy
  • Master of Science in Information Technology
  • Master of Arts in Science Education

Diploma Programs

  • Graduate Diploma in Astronomy
  • Graduate Diploma in Public Administration
  • Graduate Diploma in Business Administration

Laboratory High School

The Rizal Technological University - Laboratory High School, also known as RTU-LHS, is the high school department of the RTU and it is situated inside the main campus in Mandaluyong. The RTU - Laboratory High School provides secondary curriculum with added technology-based subjects such as electronics, civil technology, drafting, metal works and machine shop, business technology for boys and girls, food trades and garment trades for girls only. The RTU - Laboratory High School also serves as the training for teacher education programs of the college student-teachers of the College of Education. The levels are Grades 7 to 10.[10]

Athletics

The RTU varsity teams are called Blue Thunders. The women's teams are called the Lady Thunders, while the juniors' (high school) teams are called the Baby Thunders. RTU Blue Thunders won the SCUAA Over-All Championship six times and the 2009 Over-All Champion in 13th UniGames in CPU, Iloilo.

The RTU Blue Thunders men's basketball team won the silver medal in 2009 Penang Unity Chief Basketball Minister Friendship Cup invitational basketball tournament.[11] The following are the varsity sports at RTU: Basketball, Volleyball, Chess, Lawn Tennis, Table Tennis, Athletics, Baseball, Softball, Swimming, Boxing, Cheer dance, Dance Sports, Track and Field, Sepak Takraw, Badminton, Taekwondo, Arnis, Beach Volleyball.

See also

References
  1. "Rizal Tech ENROLMENT STATS". RTU Official Website. Retrieved May 6, 2017.
  2. History of Rizal Technological University
  3. Department of Science and Technology - Center for Astronomy Research and Development in Baras, Rizal, retrieved November 4, 2021
  4. "Rizal Technological University". www.rtu.edu.ph. Retrieved September 29, 2016.
  5. "Rizal Technological University". www.rtu.edu.ph. Retrieved September 29, 2016.
  6. "Rizal Technological University". www.rtu.edu.ph. Retrieved September 29, 2016.
  7. "Rizal Technological University". www.rtu.edu.ph. Retrieved September 29, 2016.
  8. "Rizal Technological University". www.rtu.edu.ph. Retrieved September 29, 2016.
  9. "Rizal Technological University". www.rtu.edu.ph. Retrieved September 29, 2016.
  10. RTU Laboratory High School
  11. "Blue Thunders finish 2nd in Penang caging". Philstar.com. July 11, 2009. Retrieved July 26, 2010.

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