| Jose Rizal University | |
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| Established | 1919 |
| Type: | Private, nonsectarian |
| President: | Vicente K. Fabella |
| Location | Mandaluyong City, Metro Manila, Philippines |
| Colors: |  blue and gold |
| Affiliations: | ASAIHL |
| Website: | www.jru.edu |
| Image:Jru logo.jpg | |
Jose Rizal University (JRU) is a non-sectarian, non-stock private educational institution. It is located at Shaw Boulevard, Mandaluyong City, Philippines.
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History
Jose Rizal University was originally established by Don Vicente Fabella as Far Eastern College in 1919, its name was changed to Jose Rizal College in 1922. First located at Arlegui Street, the College transferred to R. Hidalgo Street soon afterwards, moving to its present location in Mandaluyong in 1949. It remained closed throughout the Japanese Occupation, as its head had joined the guerilla movement. Don Vincente Fabella was the first Filipino to obtain a Certificate in Public Accountancy from the United States making as the First Filipino Certified Public Accountant. Originally offering commerce and high school degrees, the College expanded its offerings to include an elementary school, education and liberal arts at the undergraduate level, and law, business administration, public administration, and education at the graduate level. It has its own research publication, the Journal of Business, Education and Law. The College is especially proud of Ramon Magsaysay who graduated with a Bachelor's degree in 1933 and who subsequently became the 7th President of the Philippines. The College obtained Level III accreditation from the PACU-COA in November 1999, and was granted university status by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) on October 2, 2000. Jose Rizal University joined the National Collegiate Athletic Association in 1927. The varsity team are the Jose Rizal University Heavy Bombers.
Vision
Jose Rizal University aims to develop its students to become useful and responsible citizens through the effective transfer of relevant knowledge and desirable values
- by providing balanced instruction in general education and technical knowledge,
- by stressing the principles of representative government in a free society,
- by inculcating respect for the truth,
- by teaching the art of the utilization of knowledge, and
- by encouraging active participation in the process of national development
Education
Elementary School
The Elementary School was established with the primary objectives of (1) developing the basic skills of communication and rational thought, (2) acquiring functional understanding of mathematical skills and scientific concepts, (3) inculcating desirable habits, attitudes, and ideals of democratic citizenship, and (4) instilling love of God and of the Filipino nation. Elementary education is legally compulsory for all Filipinos of school age, and represents the first phase of basic education, the next being provided by high school.
General Academic High School
The primary objectives of JRU High School are (1) to teach the new secondary education curriculum in preparation for adult life, with emphasis on the development of communication and computational skills as well as the reasoning prowess; (2) to inculcate the concept of representative government, national sovereignty, and the Filipino way of life, and (3) to develop vocational and technological efficiency; (4) to develop the desirable traits of integrity, self-discipline, diligence and the work ethic, intellectual curiosity, and love of God and country.
College
- Bachelor of Science in Accountancy
- Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering
- Bachelor in Commercial Science
- Major in Accounting, Computer Science, Economics, Finance, Management, Marketing, or Secretarial Science
- Bachelor of Arts
- Major in Economics, English, History, or Mathematics
- Bachelor of Secondary Education
- Major in English, History, or Mathematics
- Bachelor of Elementary Education
- Bachelor or Science in Information Technology
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Restaurant Management
Law School
- Bachelor of Law
Graduate School
- Doctor in Business Administration
- Doctor in Public Administration
- Master in Business Administration
- Master of Public Administration
- Master of Arts in Education
Alumni
Notable JRU alumni include
- President Ramon Magsaysay
- bankers Alfredo Antiporda and
- Peter Kaw Sek
- industrialist Bienvenido Tantoco (Rustan Corporation) and
- Luis Ongpin (Wolff and Company)
- former education secretary Dr. Armand V. Fabella
- broadcaster Joe Taruc
- philanthrophist Chester G. Babst
- Philip Cezar
- Vergel Meneses
- comedian (and one-time NCAA champion) Jimmy Santos.
External links
National Collegiate Athletic Association (2007-08) | |
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| Colleges | Letran | Benilde | JRU | Mapúa | PCU* | San Beda | San Sebastian | UPHSD |
| High schools | Letran | LSGH | JRU | (none) | PCU Union* | San Beda-Rizal | San Sebastian | UPHSD |
| Seniors' teams | Knights | Blazers | Heavy Bombers | Cardinals | Dolphins* | Red Lions | Stags | Altas |
| Juniors' teams | Squires | Greenies | Light Bombers | (none) | Baby Dolphins* | Red Cubs | Staglets | Altalettes |
| Sports | Basketball | Beach volleyball | Cheerdance | Chess | Football | Lawn tennis | Softball | Swimming | Table tennis | Taekwondo | Track and field | Volleyball | General |
| *PCU is suspended for the 2007-08 season. | |
