Sultan Kudarat State University (SKSU; Filipino: Pamantasang Pampamahalaan ng Sultan Kudarat) is a state university in the province of Sultan Kudarat, Mindanao, Philippines. Formerly Sultan Kudarat Polytechnic State College (SKPSC), it became a university in 2010. There are seven campuses within Sultan Kudarat.
The university provides instruction in science and technology, agriculture, fisheries, and education. It also undertakes research and extension services.[2]
History
Sultan Kudarat State University was formerly known as Sultan Kudarat Polytechnic State College (SKPSC). It was established in December 5, 1990, by virtue of RA 6973,[3] otherwise known as the SKPSC Charter. Unlike other state colleges, SKPSC was established out of five previously Department of Education Culture and Sport (DECS) – supervised high schools in five municipalities of the province. The five high schools in Isulan, Kalamansig, Palimbang, Tacurong and Lutayan became the core for the creation of Sultan Kudarat Polytechnic State College.
On January 18, 2010, Republic Act No. 9966,[4] was signed by President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, converting the Sultan Kudarat Polytechnic State College into a university, known as Sultan Kudarat State University. Dr. Teresita L. Cambel was the first president of the university. [5] Its main campus, known as, Administration Center and Central Educational Site and Services (ACCESS), was located in Sitio Dos, Barangay EJC Montilla, Tacurong City, Sultan Kudarat.
Presidents
Nelson T. Binag (1990–2008)
Teresita L. Cambel (2008–2014)
Rolando F. Hechanova (2014–2022)
Samson L. Molao (2022–2023) (2024-Present)
Officer-in-Charge
Jesusa D. Ortuoste (2023-2024)
Colleges and campuses
Colleges
College of Agriculture
College of Agribusiness
College of Arts and Sciences
College of Business Administration and Hospitality Management
College of Computer Studies
College of Criminal Justice Education
College of Engineering
College of Fisheries
College of Health Sciences
College of Industrial Technology
College of Law
College of Medicine
College of Teacher Education
Graduate School
Laboratory High School
Campuses
Administration Center and Central Educational Site and Services (ACCESS) Campus in EJC Montilla, Tacurong City where the Laboratory High School (LHS), College of Teacher Education (CTE), College of Graduate Studies, College of Law, College of Medicine, College of Criminal Justice Education (CCJE) and College of Health Sciences (CHS) are located.
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