Day: July 30, 2009

CCJE Dean Attends Peace Convention

July 30, 2009

Mrs. Jasmin L. Parreño, Dean of the College of Criminal Justice Education (CCJE), attended the 20th Annual Convention of the Philippine Educators Association for Criminology Education (PEACE) held at the University of Baguio in Baguio City last July 17-18, 2009.  This yearly activity aims to update the status of the Criminal Justice/Criminology Education in the Philippines.  This year’s convention was spearheaded by the PEACE President, (Ret.) Gen. Yakal M. Giron.

At the opening program, the City Mayor of Baguio, Mayor Peter Ray Bautista, delivered a very inspiring message of welcome to the delegates of the convention.  Dr. Ruben Sta. Teresa of the University of Zamboanga reported on “The State of Criminal Justice/Criminology Education in the Country Today”.  After the open forum that was moderated by Atty. Sabijon of Bohol, Dr. Rosendo Moro Dial, the Chief of the BJMP, gave his Keynote Address.

The two-day convention ended with an election of PEACE interim regional directors to represent each region in the country.  For Region VI, Dean Jasmin Parreño was elected for the period 2009-2012. (JLParreño)

CCJE Undertakes Community Service

July 30, 2009

Faculty members of the College of Criminal Justice Education, Miss Jean Benedicto, Mr. Carlito Magbanua, and Mrs. Sally Kalalang and college secretary Ms. Pamela Delgado joined the 98 Police Interns of the college in a coastal clean-up and mangrove tree planting activity at the off-shore area of Punta Taytay, Sum-ag, Bacolod City last on Sunday, July 26.

This activity was held in response to the requirement of the UCDO for all colleges and departments to provide outreach program and service to some communities by focusing on environmental awareness.  The clean-up and tree planting activity was facilitated by the Community Outreach coordinators of the college Miss Caryl Vina Jabasa and Mr. Mario Jocson.  (SSKalalang)

PAASCU Preparations Begin at UNO-R

July 30, 2009

In anticipation of the PAASCU accreditation within the school year, the University of Negros Occidental-Recoletos held a series of preparatory activities from July 22 to 23, 2009.