Informational

Meteorology as a field

Meteorology is the science of the atmosphere. It offers the opportunity of investigating the forces that shape weather and climate and how human activities can affect climate through the introduction of pollutants in the atmosphere (http:/www.cmos.ca).

Moreover, Meteorology is a branch of atmospheric science that deals with the study of weather processes and forecasting. It is an interdisciplinary science, drawing on basic knowledge, theory, and laws from a variety of scientific fields including physics, math, and chemistry, which aid in developing a strong understanding of the physical and dynamical processes affecting atmospheric motions/behavior. This is a vast and complex field of study that also involves land-ocean-atmosphere interactions.

Meteorology in Visayas State University

The Consortium on Meteorology Education and Training (CoMET) is an initiative that participated by DOST-PAGASA, AGHAM Party-list, CHED, and four Higher Education Institutes (HEIs), including the Visayas State University (VSU), in offering the Bachelor of Science Meteorology program. VSU is the only HEI offering the program catering students from the Visayas and Mindanao region. The challenges of the changing atmosphere and the dearth of expertise in atmospheric science and meteorology demand for capacity building in this specialized field of study.

VSU, through the Department of Meteorology under the College of Engineering and Technology, envisions that the exigency of professionals in the country who understand how the atmosphere behaves will significantly grow in years.

Current advances in this field include big data analytics, high-resolution numerical modeling, and ensemble nowcasting and long-range forecasting.

The undergraduate degree program in Meteorology is a balance between a holistic general education program and a substantial BS Meteorology curriculum. The program shall provide the students with comprehensive and rigorous training in math and physics as a foundation for careers in meteorology and atmospheric science and the full understanding of the importance of the meteorological study to humans.

Program Educational Objectives

The following are the Program Educational Objectives of the VSU’s BSMet degree program:
1. Articulate in multimedia weather broadcasting.
2. Instill leadership and management in disaster risk reduction.
3. Manage a business with weather-sensitive operations (e.g. aviation, marine, navigation, power, oil exploration) and military.
4. Pursue advance studies in Meteorology and emerging related fields; and
5. Conduct relevant research and innovative studies geared towards the advancement of meteorology as a scientific field.
6. Occupy responsible positions in meteorology education; and other PEOs unique to the institution

We take environmental conservation seriously.

The vision of Visayas State University is to be a globally competitive university of science, technology, and environmental conservation. VSU started as a small agricultural school before taking off to be an internationally renowned university for agriculture and allied fields. We understand deeply the need to care for the environment because of our thrusts in sustainable agriculture.

Minimizing and Recycling Waste

At VSU, we have implemented policies that guide our constituents in managing waste more responsibly:

Waste segregation and disposal. We segregate waste at the office level, which is then collected by our garbage trucks for proper disposal. Our Landscape and Waste Management Unit assists in planning, implementation, and monitoring of all repair and maintenance activities including landscape, cleanliness of roads and grounds, and garbage collection. Our Sanitation and Waste Management Committee (SWMC) plans and helps implement proper waste management and disposal in the campus.
No to single-use plastics. We have banned the use of single-use plastics, especially at our university market. Staff and students bring their own bags and containers when buying items from the market.

References: OP Memorandum Circulars No. 21 S. 2000, No. 3 S. 2006, No. 28 S. 2006, No. 89 S. 2012, No. 93, S. 2018

Conserving Energy

We are moving towards cleaner energy, just as we also make efforts to conserve electricity.

Imposing energy conservation measures, like turning off the lights and airconditioning units when not needed.
Building design. Most of our buildings are designed to conserve energy, with spaces at the center to allow for better airflow in and out of windows and doors.

References: OP Memorandum Circular No. 51, S 2017, F.A. Bernardo, E.N. Bernardo "ViSCA: History and Analysis of Institution Building" (1985)

Saving Water

VSU has its own water source, coming from the abundant supply from Mt. Pangasugan and the Leyte cordilleras. It is also said that VSU's water is one of the sweetest waters in the country. Still, residents are encouraged to conserve water.

Careful monitoring of water facilities to prevent and address leakages.
A minimal fee of $1 per household for maintenance and operating expenses
Fishponds and other man-made structures using VSU water are strongly discouraged

Going Around Green

The experience of going around the university campus is distinct.

We are a "dark green school". The Environmental Education Network of the Philippines, Inc. dubbed VSU as a Dark Green School to "recognize and affirm the efforts of educational institutions from the college, high school and elementary levels with the most comprehensive environmental programs and activities."
When the campus was built, it was originally designed to be a pedestrian campus. The intent was to minimize gas and noise pollution from cars.
Tuyok. In Cebuano, "tuyok" means to "go around", an apt name for VSU's biodiesel vehicles used to transport people around the campus. Launched in 2018, four vehicles of VSU's Transport Loop System ply the campus every day to ferry passengers around VSU's large university campus. VSU charges a minimal fee similar to multicabs.
Carpooling. When traveling outside the campus, VSU merges official trips of its staff to save fuel.

References: BOR Resolution No. 20, s. 2018, OP Memorandum Circular No. 48 S 2018, F.A. Bernardo, E.N. Bernardo "ViSCA: History and Analysis of Institution Building" (1985)

Accredited Student Organizations School Year 2019-2020


COURSE-RELATED	ADVISER/S	PRESIDENT
ABELSS (English Language Students Society	Dr. Jett C. Quebec	Bernadeth P. Pepito
	Dr. Cherry N. Rola
AMA (Agronomy Majors Association)	Dr. Luz G. Asia	Ivy D. Dagumay
	Ms. Gweneth M. Abit
APBM (Association of Plant Breeding Majors)	Ms. Jedi Joy B. Mahilum	Carlo B. Bestorillo
	Ms. Julien R. Deroy
BPEd SS (Bachelor of Physical Educa Student Society)	Ms. Florife A. Gatchalian	Christopher M. Gonzales
	Mr. Lyndon L. Maningo
ChemSoc (Chemical Society)	Dr. Elizabeth S. Quevedo	Jotham Lloyd Alegre
	Mr. Kevin Nick S. Bandibas
CSSS (Computer Science Students Society)	Mr. Eugene Val Mangaoang	Christian A. Bandibas
	Mr. Jomari Joseph A. Barrera
DeCSo (Development Communicators' Society)	Ms. Mae Claudine M. Gica	Margraf Von Sean G. Eslopor
	Mr. Jed Asaph D. Cortes
FSS (Forestry Student Society)	Dr. Renelita Come	Romeo T. Dequito, Jr.
	Prof. Anatolio N. Polinar
GEP (Geodetic Engineers of the Phil-VSU Chapter)	Engr Diana Christa G. Milloza	Mark Gil D. Cabangal
	Engr. Rex R. Doñoz
HOMES (Helpers In Outreaching Mother Earth's Stability	Dr. Marlito Jose M. Bande	Marrian Mae N. Pepito

Interact Society	Marilyn N. Manaig	Joshua B. Casinillo
	Jay C. Bansale
JPSME (Junior Philippine Society of Mechanical Engineers)	Engr. Philip Caesar Ebit	JB Lord B. Amith
	Engr. Vic Angelo Impas
KaFiM (Kapisanan ng mga Filipino Majors)	Dr. Rizalina D. Truya	May D. Apepe
	Ms. Marievic S. Flores
LExES (League of Exemplary English Students)	Ms. Marilyn N. Manaig	Nikita Aisle M. Rosal
	Ms. Louisa Marie B. Andrade
LeSciM (League of Science Majors)	Dr. Lijueraj J. Cuadra	Ella Marie G. Nuñez
	Dr. Christy M. Desades
MMS (Math Majors Society	Dr. Eusebio R. Lina, Jr.	Jenalyn D. Ambi
	Dr. Ma. Rachel Kim Aure
Mentors' Guild	Ms. Louisa Marie B. Andrade	Kyla Mae Batestil
	Ms. Crisyl S. Compendio
OBioS (Organization of Biology Students)	Ms. Fretzeljane D. Pogado	Karen C. Nava
	Mr. Kenneth O. Eco
OSSM (Organization of Soil Science Majors)	Mr. Medardo Magdadaro, Jr	Ezra G. Monte
	Mr. Kenneth Oraiz
PAFT-KSC (Philippine Association of Food Technologists-Kappa Students Chapter)	Dr. Lynette C. Cimafranca	Angela Mea R. Reusora
	Engr. Julious B. Cerna
PICE-VSU SC (Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers-VSU Student Chapter)	Engr. Hanzel N. Mejia	Joseph Napoles
	Engr. Jan Joshua M. Pomida
PPMA (Plant Protection Majors Association )	Dr. Reny G, Gerona	Judy Ann Jane B. Crave
	Dr. Mary Joy M. Abit
PSABE-VSUSC (Philippine Society of Agricultural & Biosystems Engineers)	Engr. Arthur IT Tambong	Joshua Emmanuel B. Tismo
	Engr. Triana D. Soroño
	Engr. Jessie James D. Layan
SABS (Society of Agri-Business Students)	Mr. Bryan R. Gapasin	Valentin F. Sabando
	Mr Bert Peñalosa
	Ms. Loregin S. Pugosa
SASS (Society of Animal Science Students)	Ms. Rosa De Lima G. Beato	Rodel M. Batindaan
	Mr. Roger Roque E. Bustamante
SHoTS (Society of Hospitality & Tourism Students)	Ms. Hannah Mae E. Quimbo	Colleen Kaye Negad
	Ms. Syrene P. Nayre
TORAH	Mr. Randy G. Omega	Cristille M. Madera
	Ms. April Gail N. Valencia
ViHoS (Visca Horticultural Society)	Dr. Santos B . Villocino, Jr.	Jessica S. Majerano
	Dr. Catherine C. Arradaza
VSU-AgExSo (VSU Agricultural Extension Society)	Mr. Virgelio C. Dargantes	Jesie Pepe L. Bartolome
	Ms. Rosemarie B. gonzaga
VSU-BS (VSU Biotechnological Society)	Mr. Ronald Arlet P Villaber	Rey Christian S. Bitor
	Ms. Chloris Marie E. Caseres
VSU Meteorological Society	Mr. Charlindo S. Torrion	Leanne Marie A. Loreto

VSU-SS (VSU Statistical Society)	Ms. May Ann E. Palen	Rose Ann N. Bartido
	Ms. Donna C. Cuyno
YES (Young Economists Society)	Ms. Maria Hazel I. Billezas	Neca Jane O. Malacora
	Prof. Ernesto F. Bulayog
GREEK-LETTERED ORG	ADVISER/S	PRESIDENT
Adamas Nu Omega	Mr. Dioscoro M. Bolatete, Jr	Jeric M. Almeroda
	Ms. Lisa I. Arce
Alpha Phi Omega	Engr. Marlon Burlas	Rowena Senerdida
	Ms. Lovella Tambis
Gamma Epsilon	Mr. Buen Josef Andrade	Joni Franz P. Davis
Gamma Sigma Confraternity	Pamela H. Urdaneta	John Rey Latras
Sigma Alpha Epsilon
Tau Gamma Phi	Dominic Michael Garrido	Joselito Aya-ay

Tau Omega Mu Fraternity & the Ladies Circle	Mr. Marcho P. Bandalan	Edmond L. Reyes
	Ms. Paula Nadrea M. Paquibulan
VKV-VLV (Venerable Knights Veterinarian Fraternity-Venerable Ladies Veterinarian Sorority)	Dr. Santiago T. Peña, Jr.	Serville O. Abueva
	Dr. Carl Leonard M. Pradera
INTEREST GROUPS	ADVISER/S	PRESIDENT
Association of Rodeo Enthusiasts (AREV )	Dr. Julius V. Abela	Patt Joshua C. Andrade
	Mr. Michael Dominic M. Garrido
Banaag Visual Arts Group	Mr. Mizael B. Cerna	Cherry Bea V. Jumawan
	Mr. Lolito D. Caña
Dog Owners' Club (DOC)	Dr.Melvin A. Bagot	Kirk Michael C. Caniga
	Dr. Kenny Olana
DOST-SS (DOST Scholars Society)	Engr. Rex R. Doñoz	Mary Michelle A. Tesado
	Engr. Diana Christa G. Milloza
TARSIER (Terrestrial & Aquatic Restoration by Students Immersed in Environmental Reforms)	Mr. Charlindo S. Torrion	Krystel Denise L. Labrador
	Engr. Hanzel N. Mejia
	Ms. Mary Annilyn Villar
UISB ( University Inter-Dormitory Student Body)	Ms. Mae Claudine M. Gica	Kurt Jose Daniel Ceniza
	Mr. Ramil B. Vinculado, Jr.
	Engr. Hanzel N. Mejia
VSU Debate Society	Dr. Jett C. Quebec	Ann Melene C. Fernandico
	Mr. Beljun P. Enaya
VSU Robotics	Engr. Philip Ceasar Ebit	Lesley Angel C. Radores
	Mr. Michael Anthony Jay B. Regis
VSU Ultimate Frisbee Club	Mr. Edilberto A. Artiga Jr.	Lloyd V. Cedro

REGIONAL GROUPS	ADVISER/S	PRESIDENT
HI (Hugpong Ilonggo)	Ms. Angelita L. Paradero	Geraldine B. Daganasol

RELIGIOUS GROUP	ADVISER/S	PRESIDENT
AC (Ambassadors for Christ)	Prof. Lorina A. Galvez	Zev L. Oliveros
	Mr. Kenneth Oraiz
AMiCUS (Adventist Ministry to College and University Students)	Engr. Hazel N. Mejia	Jemboy D. Hermo
	Mr. Edralin M. Malasaga
CBI (Christian Brotherhood International)	Mr. Jeremias Vista	Jawrence Benz Casupang
	Dr. Renezita S. Come
Ikthus Campus Care	Prof. Elsie E. Salamat	Pam P. Escopete
	Ms. Geraldine T. Baro
LA (Lakas Angkan Undergraduate Ministries)	Ms. Inish Chris P. Mesias	Argie D. Dadis
	Ms. Shalom Grace Sugano
LDSSA (Latter Day Saints Students Association)	Ms. Ma. Fe L. Gayanilo	Aldrin G. Basmillo
SPARKS (Students Proclaiming A Righteous King & Savior)	Ms. Emily L. Casinillo	Mark Angelo D. Menorias
	Mr. Rommel M. Garrido, Jr
Students LinC (Student Leaders in Campus)	Mr. Jaime B. Berundo
Students of Destiny	Dr. Nilda T. Amestoso	Dixie Grace A. Gelaga
The Builders	Dr. Santiago T. Peña	Van Adrian E. Mazo
	Ms. Mary Cris F. Pleños
STUDENT COUNCIL	ADVISER/S	PRESIDENT
USSC (University Supreme Student Council)	Dr. Guiraldo C. Fernandez, Jr.	Chad Christian D. Wales
	Prof. Ernesto F. Bulayog
	Mr. Raymund M. Igcasama
CAFS-SSC (College of Agriculture & Food Sciences Supreme Student Council)	Dr. Julius V. Abela	Diana Rose R. Lasconia
	Mr. Kenneth Oraiz
CAS-SSC (College of Arts & Sciences Supreme Student Council)	Mr. Raymund M. Igcasama	Jeremiah D. Laude
	Ms. Eunice Kenee L. Seriño
CoEd-SSC (College of Education Supreme Student Council)	Ms. Crisyl S. Compendio	Jodel M. Navera
	Mr. Edilberto A. Artiga, Jr.
CFES-SSC (College of Forestry & Environmental Sciences Supreme Student Council)	Dr. Dennis P. Peque	Aliah A. Bacus
	Dr. Angelica P. Baldos
CME-SSC (College of Management & Economics Supreme Student Council))	Dr. Nilda T. Amestoso	Aubrey Maekaela G. De Asis
	Mr. Randy G. Omega
	Mr. Karl John A. Galvez
CET-SSC (College of Engineering & Technology) Supreme Student Council)	Engr. Christa G. Milloza	John Allan A. Gulles
	Engr Jessie James D. Layan
CN-SSC (College of Nursing Supreme Student Council)	Ms. Jesusa M. Magno	Lance M. Morquianos
	Mr. France Allan Cavite
CVM-SSC College of Veterinary Medicine Supreme Student Council)	Dr. Agnes M. Taveros	Tisha Marie L. Cortez
	Dr. Jane P. Duatil

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