The College of Forestry and Environmental Science traces its humble beginnings as a small department of the then Visayas State College of Agriculture in 1975, offering both Forest Ranger Certificate and Bachelor of Science in Forestry. From a small department with only 16 students, this academic unit had grown up to maturity and became a College in 2001 under the Leyte State University with about 160 students. The College now offers the Bachelor of Science in Forestry and Master of Science in Forestry degree programs. In view of its graduates' consistent quality performance in the Licensure Examination for Foresters for the last 5 years, the College was given a recognition as CENTER OF EXCELLENCE IN FORESTRY EDUCATION by the Commission on Higher Education in 2001, with a corresponding grant of Php 3 million per year for a period of 3 years.

Vision

The college as a center of excellence in forestry and allied fields in the Visayas

Mission

Sustain effective and efficient management of the Visayan forests and the environment through responsive human resource development; generation, dissemination and application of relevant knowledge and technologies for the enhancement of the general well being of the people particularly in upland rural poor communities.

Goals

1. Promote relevant and responsive education in forestry, agroforestry, biodiversity conservation and related fields
2. Generate appropriate knowledge and technologies for forest resources and environmental management and conservation through relevant research undertakings
3. Sustain partnership with local communities, government and non-government organizations, private groups and funding agencies in the management and conservation of the Visayan forests and the environment
4. Establish functional awareness and public advocacy on important socio-economic and ecological problems and issues affecting forests and environment

General Objectives:

1. To strive for excellence in forestry education for sustainable forest management and conservation
2. To enhance focus on high impact programs in instruction, research and extension for the well-being of small Visayan farmers particularly the upland rural poor
3. To establish and sustain meaningful linkages with local, national and international institutions and agencies for the promotion of relevant instruction, responsive research and effective extension in forestry and allied fields

About

On May 2002, VSU implemented RA 9163 or the National Service Training Program (NSTP) Act of 2001, which became law on January 23, 2002. VSU then created the National Service Training Program Office (NSTPO) to supervise the implementation of the program and its component programs, namely: Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC), the Civic Welfare Training Service (CWTS) and Literacy Training Service (LTS). A student can then take any of the three programs for his/her training as a requirement for graduation. However, due to limited trained faculty for literacy, VSU implemented only the ROTC and CWTS. Both ROTC and CWTS component of the National Service Training Program (NSTP) implemented the program in accordance with the approved Program of Instruction. Trainings were conducted at the designated rooms and other venues appropriate for the number of trainees per training day. For ROTC, demonstration and practical exercises were done at the VSU parade ground or oval.

During the past years VSU-ROTC has been awarded as the BEST ROTC UNIT of REGION VIII during the Regional Annual Administrative and Tactical Inspection (RAATI). Since 2002 there was no national annual administrative and tactical evaluation, the VSU ROTC Unit is still the National Best ROTC Unit. CWTS on the other hand, has been recognized as active partners in development by the host barangays in Baybay City. Host barangays since 2003 until second semester of SY 2005-2006 includes; 13 Barangays in Baybay, Leyte (Candadam, Gabas, Guadalupe, Pangasugan, Patag, Marcos, San Agustin, Bunga, Cogon, Hibunawan, Maganhan, Gakat, San Isidro), and 1 in Albuera, Leyte (Tabgas) respectively.

Mission

Socially awake, morally renewed and transformed, politically empowered and militarily prepared youths for the service of the country.

Vision

Recovery of the youth's sense of patriotism and national pride, values and habits of discipline and hard work, integrity and accountability for nation building.

Goal

Promote and integrate values education, transformational leadership, spirit of patriotism and nationalism and sustainable social mobilization for youth development, community building and national security.

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PEHM CLUB

The Physical Education and Health Majors Club is a course-related organization recognized by the University Student Services Office. It's services are focused on performing and initiating activities related to physical education and health. Members are equipped with the knowledge and skills in conducting sports and dance clinics with support from the Institute of Human Kinetics. 

VSU LADIES FOOTBALL

Any female college student enrolled at VSU can join this group. Level of expertise and experience are not required. This club is open to all who are at the very least, interested in playing football. This is a club different from the VSU Football Varsity Team but we practice with them. No pressure. Just plain fun and a little competition. 

About

The Institute of Human Kinetics (IHK) has its beginnings in this institution as one of the many general courses under the College department of the then Visayas Agricultural College (VAC) in June 19, 1960. When the school was converted into a state college in May 24, 1974, it was considered as a section under the Department Of Arts and Letters. Later it became a separate department pursuant to Memorandum 33, series 1975 dated August 5, 1975 issued by Dr. Fernando A. Bernardo and with the appointment of the late Prof. Elmer A. Espina as the first Chairman of the department.

In year 2001, the Board of Regents approved the proposal of the Institute Human Kinetics during the 2nd BOR meeting held at the Leyte Normal University in Tacloban City. Through the years, the Institute of Human Kinetics has grown not only in quantity but quality. The institute expanded different programs able to meet the needs of the academe and the community at large for an active healthy lifestyle.

Vision

The Institute of Human Kinetics - a center of excellence in human movement and teacher training of Physical Education, Recreation, Sports and Dance

Mission

It strives to develop individuals committed to the pursuit of excellence in human movement studies who are able to translate into action concepts and values necessary to improve the quality of life.

Objectives

1. Plans and Implement:
   • Academic degree programs for physical educators, dance, sports and leisure/recreation activity specialists
   • Service physical education program for all VSU undergraduate students who must earn eight (8) units of physical education as a prerequisite for graduation
   • Varsity Sports Program for highly skilled who wish to excel in sports and Intramural Program for all students who wish to experience athletic competition
   • Community Sports Program for the University
2. Conduct research in physical education, health, sports dance, and leisure studies
3. Provide technical expertise to agencies needing help in the promotion of physical education, health, sports, dance and recreation program
4. Promote and preserve Philippine indigenous dances, games and sports

About

The Department of Science in Development Education (BSDE) had its birth with the conversion of the Visayas State College of Agriculture into the Leyte State University on August 11, 2001 by virtue of RA 9158.

The main objective of the department is to provide leadership in community development education with the use of the various strategies and cooperative linkages among the government and non-government institutions in the planning and implementation of rural development programs with the active and popular participation of stakeholders, the rural populace.

Vision

Leadership in the development of educational strategy in the individual who are endowed with the right values for the development of the community most especially the countryside.

Mission

Production of educationally equipped men and women in the area of community development and rural development management education for the attainment of progressive communities across all agro-ecological zones.

Goals

1. Supply manpower to help the farming populace improve their productivity through technical and development education.
2. Produce graduates both baccalaureates and advanced degrees with high level of expertise in mobilizing communities for rural development initiative.
3. Assist the local government units and local groups within its service area in the planning and implementation of community and rural development programs through instruction, research and extension.

General Objectives:

1. To provide leadership in community development education in the region and to the nation.
2. To develop community and rural development strategies and extension methodologies relevant to the development needs of the region as well as the entire country.
3. To build structure for collaborative and cooperative linkages among the regional and national institution in the field of education and rural development in the planning and implementation of rural development programs with the active participation of the rural populace.

Vision

Center of excellence for human resource training and research in education and allied fields.

Mission

Develop and produce component professionals to undertake research, extension, educational and entrepreneurial programs.

Goals

1. Provide quality pre-and in-service trainings for teachers, community development workers, hotel, restaurant, and tourism managers and technologists;
2. Generate appropriate knowledge and technologies in education, community development, and family and consumer sciences;
3. Improve peoples' well being at LSU's service areas by conducting extension programs;
4. Generate additional income to support college projects and activities.

Objectives

1. Produce graduates who-
   • are employed in the job they are trained for
   • can pass the professional exam
2. Generate knowledge/information on relevant areas in education and related fields.
3. Enhance knowledge and skills, and develop desirable values among the intended clienteles.
4. Prepare instructional materials, improve existing facilities and provide technical services for income generation.

In November 1974, the Department of Economics was created by the first Board of Trustees of the then Visayas State College of Agriculture (ViSCA). It was once named as the Department of Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness under the College of Agriculture. Over the years, the department has continued to provide the needed economics and agricultural economics expertise in the university and its clienteles.

Vision

As center of excellence in economics and agricultural economics in the Visayas.

Mission

Attainment of high quality manpower resources and scientific knowledge in economics and agricultural economics needed for sustained growth and development of agriculture and allied fields.

Goals

1. Produce highly competent manpower in economics and agricultural economics to serve the development needs of the region;
2. Conduct economic analysis and assessment of various technologies, programs, and projects to enhance the transfer of agro-industrial technologies for sustainable development;
3. Assist and promote awareness and policy advocacy on relevant socio-economics issues;
4. Promote sustainable development-oriented and viable income-generating projects as models for instruction and income generation; and
5. Strengthen the physical and manpower capability of the unit for efficient and effective delivery of instruction, research, extension, and income generation activities.

The Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences consists clinical courses including Medicines, Surgery, Clinics and Thesis.

Clinical Sciences

• Clinics
• Obstetrics
• Contact Person:
• Surgery/Radiology
• Medicine

Clinical Courses

- Medicine

- Surgery

- Clinics

- Thesis

Major Offering: Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing at the Visayas State University (VSU) started when it was offered as a Ladderized Program on June 2007. On December 2007, the Department of Nursing Skills Laboratory and Lecture rooms were inaugurated.

To gain full recognition of the ladderized program, TESDA has accredited and recognized the two Vocational Programs (TechVoc), namely: Nursing Assistant and Caregiver. Thus, the student could have Certificate of Nursing Assistant and after two years of the taking the program upon passing TESDA examination.

On October 29, 2009, the VSU Board of Regents approved the creation of the College of Nursing. Facilities are continuously being transferred to support the changing needs of a college that aims to provide education excellence. Partnerships with clinical agencies, community organizations, Government and non-government organizations are being forged to provide outstanding generalist Nursing Educations.