Registrar's Report: December 6, 2004

Introduction

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This is an update from the Registrar’s Office as of today.
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A. ENROLMENT: SY 2004-2005 SECOND SEMESTER:

.....As of November 30, 2004 a total of 199 residential students are

.......... enrolled this second semester, SY 2004-2005.

.....The number is distributed as follows:
..........Master of Divinity: 117 (I-34; II-36; III-31; special-2; irregular-6; interns-8)
..........Bachelor of Theology: 46 (I-21; II-7; III-2; seniors-4; irregular-3; interns-9)
..........Bachelor of Religious Education in Sacred Music: 13 (I-3; II-2; III-3; V-1;

............. interns-2;.special-1; irregular-1)
..........Bachelor of Religious in Christian Education: 8 (I-4; II-2; III-1; irregular-1)
..........Bachelor of Religious Education in Early Childhood Education: 15 (I-1; II-2;

............. III-1; V-1; irregular-3; interns-7)
.....Excluded in these figures are the students in the Bachelor of Ministry,

.......... Master of Ministry, Master of Theology, and Doctor of Ministry programs.

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B. Churches represented in the academic community are the following:
.....The United Methodist Church (UMC): 118

........... Manila Episcopal Area--56; Baguio Episcopal Area--41;

........... Davao Episcopal Area--21
.....United of Christ in the Philippines (UCCP): 70
.....IEMELIF: 1
.....Roman Catholic Church: 1
.....Lutheran Church:1
.....Baptist Church: 2
.....Presbyterian Church: 1
.....Seventh Day Adventist Church: 2
.....Taiwan Methodist Church: 1
.....UNIDA:1; UFMC: 1

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C. UTS awarded Doctor of Divinity [degree], honoris causa,

.......... to Professor Elizabeth Gravador Dominguez
.......... on November 23, 2004, during the 97th Founding

.......... Anniversary celebration. Citation is properly noted

.......... in her files. It is now in the website of the UTS Alumni.

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D. Students’ Grades
.....1. Grades for the Doctor of Ministry students were sent via

.......... E-mail by Dr. Paul Matheny. They are now on file.
.....2. Professors are enjoined to submit the grades of their students

.......... during the First Semester, SY 2004-2005, and previous semesters.

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F. We are now drawing the tentative list of candidates for graduation.

..... As per action of the Academic Affairs Committee, each student

..... who "hopes" to graduate must file his/her application for graduation

..... at the Registrar’s office.

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Respectfully submitted:
Rev. Anacleto G. Guerrero
UTS Registrar

First Semester, SY 2004-2005 Statistics & Others

HISTORICAL MARKER
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Below is a text reproduction of a marker/tablet found at the entrance of the oval fronting the Salakot Chapel, just before the flag pole. For records purposes this has stood 43 years on campus. Let every one remember this:

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THIS TABLET IS HEARTILY DEDICATED

IN HONOR OF NANKING THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY,

NEW YORK, U.S.A., FOR ITS DONATION OF THIS CAMPUS.
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FOR THIS KIND HELP, WE THANK GOD.
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DEDICATED ON

NOVEMBER SEVEN DURING THE YEAR OF OUR LORD,

ONE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED SIXTY ONE.
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DONE AT SAMPALOKAN, PALAPALA,

DASMARINAS, CAVITE, PHILIPPINES.

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FIRST SEMESTER, SY 2004-2005 STATISTICS
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Bachelor of Theology: 44.

.....I-20; II-9; III-2;.Interns - 9; V -4).

Bachelor of Religious Education:

Bachelor of Religious Education - Sacred Music: 15.

..... I-6; II-2; III-3; Interns-3; V-1; Special-1.

Bachelor of Religious Education - Christian Education: 11

.....I-6; II-2; III-3;.Intern-0; V-0).

Bachelor of Religious Educatioon-Early Childhood Education: 16.

.....I-0; II-3; III-3; Interns-7; V-3.

Master of Divinity: 126.

.....I-43; II-38; Interns -8; IV-33; Special Students-4.

Doctor of Ministry: 20.

Master of Theology: 1.

Doctor of Theology: 1.
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Denominational representations are the following:

.....United Methodist Church: 123.

.....United Church of Christ in the Philippines: 75

.....Presbyterian Church: 3

.....Unida Church: 2

.....Baptist Church: 2

.....Roman Catholic Church: 2

.....Seventh Day Adventist Church: 1

.....Lutheran Church: 1

.....IEMELIF: 1

.....Order of St. Aeired: 1.
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In the Doctor of Ministry program we have the following representations:

.....Baptist Church: 5

.....United Methodist Church: 4

.....United Church of Christ in the Philippines: 3

.....Evangelical Holiness: 2

.....IEMELIF: 2

.....Seventh Day Adventist Church: 2

.....Presbyterian Church: 1

.....Pentecostal Church: 1.
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In the Master of Theology program we have a UMC.

On the other hand, in the Doctor of Theology program we have a UCCP.
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T.E.E. PROGRAM
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One hundred thirty-three (133) students were enrolled in our Theological Education by Extension (T.E.E.) programs offered during the first semester. There are 108 students in the Bachelor of Ministry (B.Min.) Pro-gram: 54 UCCP; 36 UMC; 18 IEMELIF.On the other hand, there are 25 students in the Master of Ministry (M.Min.) Program: 1 UMC; and 1 Baptist; 13 UCCP; 10 IEMELIF.
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U.T.S. COMMUNITY COVENANT
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In keeping with the vision, mission and goals of

Union Theological Seminary

and our dedication to our Lord Jesus Christ,

we the members of Union Theological Seminary community,

corporately and individually,

pledge to develop and maintain

the highest standards of conduct and scholarship.

We will show utmost respect and courtesy

to visitors and to members of our community.
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We pledge to refrain

from unkind acts and malicious gossip.
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We will observe

diligence, punctuality,

and honesty in our studies.
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We pledge to abstain

from any form of cheating, lying and plagiarism.
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We will exhibit our commitment

to the community by being faithful stewards

of the facilities of

Union Theological Seminary,

the resources of the library,

and the property of our peers.
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We pledge to abstain from vandalism,

stealing, and using without permission

things that do not belong to us.
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We will faithfully abide

by the rules and regulations

of the places in which we live.
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We pledge

not to violate these rules intentionally,

especially those that concern

cleanliness, orderliness,

times of silence

and in restricted places.
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We will work together

with the whole community

to maintain the integrity of the environment,

including participation in the work program,

proper management of waste,

taking full responsibility for all animals in our care.
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We offer this pledge

for the honor and glory of God

so that we may be faithful witnesses

of the Gospel in the community and in the world.

Alumni Update: UMC District Superintendents, Baguio Episcopal Area

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UTS Alumni Who Have Become District Superintendents of the United Methodist Church

Baguio Episcopal Area

The United Methodist Church

Conference Year: 2004-2005

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Baturi, Manolito B.

... Spouse: Marietta Collado (public school teacher). Children: Ronel Victor, Rachel Joy. Graduate: Bachelor of Ministry (T.E.E., Union Theological Seminary, 1988). Ordained elder: 1990. Had served as pastor of the following UMC churches: Victory (Salcedo), Poblacion Sur (Burgos), Sta. Maria, Pantoc, Narvacan.Appointed as DS of Ilocos North District, Northwest PAC starting June 1, 2004.

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Caole, Simeon

... Birthday: May 7, 1962. Birthplace: Carot, Anda, Pangasinan. Parents: Rev. & Mrs. Edison Caole. Spouse: Gloria R. Bustamante. Children: April Naomi, Junezza, Karla May, and Esther Blessing. Earned: Bachelor of Science in Industrial Education (Major: Furniture and Cabinet Making; Pangasinan State University College of Arts & Trades, March 28, 1984); Master of Divinity (Union Theological Seminary, 1990). Had served as UMC pastor in Burgos, Binabalian, Bolinao, Agno, Dasol, Bani. Appointed as DS of Pangasina West District, Pangasinan PAC starting on June 1, 2004

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Mandagan, Protacio C.

... Birthday: June 19, 1950. Birthplace: Narvacan Ilocos Sur. Spouse: Mrs. Soledad Mandagan (a pastor for three years). Children: Marino, Ricky, Hamsel, and Helen (a deaconess-teacher). Earned: Bachelor of Arts (Major: English, The Colleges of the Republic, San Jose City, March 28, 1988); Master of Divinity (Union Theological Seminary, March 16, 1991). Entered the ministry: 1985. Ordained elder: 1991. Had served as pastor in the following UMC churches: Lupao, Cuyapo, Tayabo, Munoz, Sapang, Victoria. Appointed as DS of East Central Luzon District, Central Luzon PAC starting June 1, 2004....Inis, Ralph C.... Birthday: July 25, 1960. Birthplace: Magsaysay, Isabela. Spouse: Jane Estrada. Children: Genesis Joy, John Ralph. Earned: Bachelor of Science in Commerce [B.S.C., Accounting] (Cagayan Teachers College, Tuguegarao, Cagayan, March 1984); Master of Divinity (Union Theological Seminary, March 18, 1989). Served as pastor in the following UMC churches: Aurora, Echague, San Mateo, Sinamar Norte. Appointed as DS of Isabela South- Ifugao East District, North Central PAC starting June 1, 2004.

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Roque, Henry S.

... Birthday: October 11, 1966. Birthplace: Rosales, Pangasinan. Spouse: Annabel Terado. Child: Huldreich Agape. Earned: Bachelor of Arts (Major: Political Science, University of Pangasinan, Dagupan City, June 16, 1988); Master of Divinity, With Honors (Union Theological Seminary, March 21, 1992). Ordained deacon: 1992. Ordained elder: 1994. Had served as pastor in the following UMC churches: Villanueva, Tayug, Alcala, Sablan (Benguet), Urdaneta. Appointed as DS of Northeast Pangasinan District, Northwest PAC starting June 1, 2004.

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Vinluan, Wilson G.

... Birthday: February 21, 1959. Birthplace: Colibangbang, Paniqui, Tarlac. Parents: Mr. & Mrs. Guillermo Vinluan. Spouse: Mrs. Marlyn Vinluan (public school teacher). Children: Gulla Marison, Galdilyn Hope, Gleissa Wia Marie. Earned: Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, Major: Animal Husbandry (Tarlac College of Agriculture, Camiling, Tarlac, 1981); Master of Divinity, With Honors (Union Theological Seminary, March 16, 1991). Had served as pastor in the following UMC churches: Bonboneg, Nipaco, Colibangbang, Gerona, Paniqui, New Salem. Appointed as DS of West Central Luzon District, Central Luzon PAC starting June 1, 2004

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