Kavita State University Overview

Historical Background

• Founded: Initiated as a pioneer in Dank Intermediate School in 1906.
• Name Changes:
  • 1918: Dung Farm School
  • 1927: Down Rural High School
  • 1958: Don Severino National Agricultural School
  • 1964: Converted to Don Severino Agricultural College (DSAC) via Republic Act 3917
  • 1998: Became Kavita State University (CVSU)

Location and Campus

• Located in: Indang, Cavite, covering 76.6 hectares
• Main Campus: Don Severino de la Salle's Campus
• Colleges: 10 colleges offering various programs
  • College of Agriculture, Food, Environment and Natural Resources
  • College of Arts and Sciences
  • College of Criminal Justice
  • College of Economics, Management, and Development Studies
  • College of Education
  • College of Engineering and Information Technology
  • College of Nursing
  • College of Sports, Physical Education and Recreation
  • College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
  • Graduate School and Open Learning College

Academic Programs and Accreditation

• Programs Offered: 108 undergraduate, 28 graduate, and 13 non-degree programs
• Accreditation: Regularly submitted for accreditation; 90 programs accredited
  • 42 programs with Level 1 status
  • 22 programs with Level 2 status
  • 11 programs with Level 3 status
  • BS Agriculture program has Level 4 status
• Licensure Exams: 100% passing rate above national average

Student Exposure and International Linkages

• Opportunities: Under job training, international linkages, foreign students
• Faculty Development: Pursuing advanced degrees and attending seminars and workshops

Satellite Campuses

• Total: 11 satellite campuses
• Examples:
  • Cavite College of Fisheries and Naik
  • Cavite College of Arts and Trade in Rosario
  • Other campuses in various municipalities

Research and Innovations

• Research Focus:
  • Agris, fisheries, and food security
  • Biodiversity and environmental conservation
  • Public health and welfare
  • Smart engineering and ICT
  • Societal development
• Funding: Gained trust from national and international funding agencies
• Research Output: Encouraged to publish in refereed journals, patents for innovations

Community Services

• Projects: Technology and livelihood training, technical assistance
• Partnerships: Collaborations with ATI for techno gabay programs
• Water Testing Laboratory: Monitors water quality for community safety

Income Generation and Infrastructure Development

• Projects: Income-generating projects and business enterprises
• Flagship Product: Aguinaldo blend coffee from four varieties
• Development Projects: Eco-tourism park and international conference center

Recognition and Quality Assurance

• Achievements:
  • Top-performing state university by ACO
  • ISO 9001:2015 certified for four consecutive years
  • Most outstanding state university in gender and development in Calabarzon
• Quality Assurance Transition: Moving from output-based to outcome-based education

Future Commitment

• Vision: Transforming into a globally recognized university
• Goals: Academic breakthroughs, outstanding research, remarkable extension services, updated facilities.