The History and Biodata Philippine Normal University Visayas

The Philippine Normal University, then known as the Philippine Normal School (PNS) was founded on September 1,1901 through Act of the Philippine Constitution as the first institution of higher learning organized during the American Regime. PNS was converted into the Philippine Normal College (PNC) on June 18, 1949. 
Picture Of Philippine Normal University From the Front
Picture Of Philippine Normal University From the left side 

On July 
1972, PNC was allowed by law to offer advance degrees – Ph.D. and Ed. D.- and other academic programs relevant to the training of teachers, school supervisors, administrators, researchers and other educational specialists. It became a full pledged university on December 26, 1991 under Republic Act 7168. For more than a hundred years since its founding in 1901, the university has been regarded as the premier institution for the training of teachers and educational leaders. At present, PNU has four provincial campuses in the country: in Alicia, Isabela; in Lopez, Quezon; in Cadiz, Negros Occidental; and in Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur. Policies are laid down by the Board and the observance and implementation of such is vested on the University President, who is assisted by three Vice Presidents (in Academics, in Planning, Research and Extension, and in Administration, Finance and Development) and other executive officials of the University. By virtue of Republiuc Act 9647, an act designating the Philippine Normal University as the country’s National Center for Teacher Education, appropriating funds therefore, and for the
other purposes. This was approved and signed by President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo last June 30, 2009 As of the academic year 2014-2015, Philippine Normal University was officially bear its name as PNU- VISAYAS Campus.

PNU VISION

PNU shall become an internationally recognized and nationally responsive teacher
education university. As the established producer of knowledge workers in the field of education, it shall be the primary source of high-quality teachers and education managers who
can directly inspire and shape the quality of Filipino students and graduates in the country and
the world.

PNU VISAYAS VISION

PNU Visayas shall become an internationally recognized and nationally responsive
teacher education university specializing in environment and green technology education.

PNU MISSION

PNU is dedicated to nurturing innovative teachers and education leaders.

PNU PHILOSOPHY

The University is anchored on the Philosophy of “Education for Personal Renewal and Social Transformation” Personal renewal and empowerment could bring back the mantle of consciousness that is positive and healthy for Filipinos. Let there be an education wherein the Filipinos would believe in them, and be confident in their future. Empower them by their heritage, legacy, and
landmarks to make them feel at equal footing with other people. They can contribute to a
society that is driven to transform.


PNU VISAYAS POLICY STATEMENT

(ISO 14001: 2015)

PNU Visayas as the Environment and Green Technology Education Hub commits to the protection and preservation of the environment and promotion of renewable resources and clean energy technologies through education. The campus further commits to integrate environmental management into its operational and decision-making processes, curricular programs, co-curricular activities, research and extension endeavors through compliance with international Quality Standards.

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