The Department of Computer Science and Technology (DCST) was established on March 2002. It originated as a Computer Science and Statistics Section of the now defunct Department of Agricultural Engineering and Applied Mathematics. With the conversion of the Visayas State College of Agriculture (ViSCA) into VSU, the section was developed into an academic department and is now one of the five departments under the College of Engineering. The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science program was approved by the VSU Board of Regents on February 8, 2002 under Resolution No. 17 series of 2002 and was formally offered by DCST in the first semester of SY 2002 - 2003.

Vision

Center of excellence in computer science and technology in the Visayas.

Mission

Attainment of the highest human capital and scientific knowledge in Computer Science.

Goals

1. Excellent and relevant education in computer science and technology.
2. Generate appropriate knowledge in Information and Communications Technology relevant to agricultural production, processing, utilization, technology generation and disseminations.
3. Sustainable linkages and cooperation with public and private institutions in instruction, research and developments and extension.
4. Dynamic linkages with other agencies and institutions for the promotion of instruction, research, extension programs in computer science and allied fields.
5. Sustained linkages among the various units within the university to support developmental programs.

Vision

The premier department of Geodetic Engineering

Mission

Provide excellent instruction, conduct relevant research and foster community engagement that produce highly competent graduates in geodetic engineering necessary for the development of the country

Goals

a. Producce highly competent and world-class professionals in geodetic engineering
b. Generate and disseminate relevant knowledge and technologies that lead to improved productivity, profitability and sustanability of land and its resources
c. Establish dynamic linkages with industries and other agencies to geodetic engineering
d. Provide functionala and adequate infrastructure and related facilities essential to a world-class instruction, innovative research and extension, sustainable resource generation and efficient administration

Objectives:

Instruction

1. Provide leadership in planning, implementing, and monitoring geodetic engineering projects and programs.
2. Occupy supervisory positions in private and public organizations; locally and internationally.

Research Development and Extension

1. Develop research and extension manpower capabilities and research facilities.
2. Secure funding for market-driven and need oriented research, development and extension (RDE) projects.
3. Promote geodetic engineering science and technology (S&T) for sustainable development.
4. Establish linkages for collaborative research and extension projects.

Vision

Center of excellence in Civil Engineering

Mission

Provide excellent instruction, conduct relevant research and innovation, and foster community engagement that will prepare students for effective and productive careers in the civil engineering profession

Goals

• Sustained excellence in civil engineering
• Novel research program responsive to the advancing civil engineering industry
• Pro-active development and extension program relevant to the needs of the stakeholders
• Appropriate civil engineering innovations that are significant for economic development

Objectives

• Develop competent faculty, constantly upgrade curriculum, and procure and maintain state-of-the-art facilities
• Attune research, development and extension agenda, improve manpower, secure funding, and upgrade facilities
• Support patenting and/or copyright of mature innovations produced by the department