UC Mission UCs mission is to provide, through the dynamic interaction of teachers and learners, of academe and the community,

wider opportunities for the attainment of a better quality of life for its constituents by emphasizing the acquisition of functional knowledge and skills to make them productive members of society, by encouraging the development of skilled professionals who will provide leadership in the various disciplines, and by the aggressive pursuit of knowledge as an end in itself discovering, processing, documenting, transmitting and disseminating knowledge in all its forms and dimensions. To these ends, the University of the Cordilleras shall: 1. Develop a teaching-learning environment that is conducive to inquiry and independent thought; 2. Prepare its constituents for responsible and functional leadership in the quest for economic progress and the equitable distribution of the national wealth; 3. Contribute to the appreciation of the historical and cultural heritage of the Filipinos and of mankind; 4. Be actively involved into the formation of a national identity and national purpose, and the attainment of unity and brotherhood among Filipinos; 5. Cultivate a deep sense of moral and spiritual values so as to enhance the development of humane and just individuals; 6. Expand its scholarship programs by making them available to a wider segment of the community; 7. Intensify its community involvement and research programs, and 8. Periodically update its curricular offerings

UC Vision Into the next half century of service to the youth, we envision UC as a community of scholars more aggressively involved in the pursuit and advancement of knowledge in all its dimensions, as an end in itself and as a tool in personal, community and national development. UC shall help preserve and develop Filipino culture and values, shall assist in rearing the Filipino youth to their fullest potentials by training them to think critically and creatively, to act positively, to contribute to the development of a wholesome family, community and the larger society.

UC Philosophy We believe, with Rizal, that the education of the people is the foundation of a progressive nation. With the framers of the Constitution, we believe that the right and duty in the rearing of the youth towards civic efficiency and the development of moral character rests naturally and primarily on their parents who, in the fulfillment of such right and duty, shall receive the aid and support of the state and, we might add, of all sectors of society including ourselves. We believe that the benefits of higher education should be made accessible to everyone who deserves it, not only to urban dwellers but especially to the masses in the countryside. For this reason, Baguio Colleges pioneered in higher education in the Cordilleras in 1946. Baguio since then has become a university town, and a reasonably high standard of instruction has been made accessible to the youth of Cordillera and Northern Luzon. To better fulfill its solemn commitments to the youth of the land, especially those in northern Philippines, Baguio Colleges Foundation blazed new trails in 1966 by converting into an educational foundation. We believe that the least that educational institutions must do or the youths is, in the words of the Constitution, to inculcate patriotism and nationalism; foster love of humanity, respect for human rights, appreciation of the role of national heroes in the historical development of the country; teach the rights and duties of citizenship; strengthen ethical and spiritual values; develop moral character and personal discipline, encourage critical and creative thinking; broaden scientific and technological knowledge, and promote vocational efficiency. UC must do more. It shall aim to provide educational opportunities to the maximum sustainable extent, through high quality teaching, research and publication. Through personal interaction, students with faculty, students among themselves, students with the community and the world at large, UC students learn the habits of critical and creative thinking, shall imbibe the spiritual and cultural Values and ethics of a nation proud of its past and hopeful of the future, shall develop the virtues of fairness and tolerance, shall acquire a broader view of issues and shall strive to maintain their integrity and dignity. They shall acquire the skills, discipline, and competence necessary for success in technical and professional endeavors. These are best achieved in an atmosphere of freedom and tolerance, and a climate of great challenges and greater expectations. While the Filipino youth shall keep pace with the worldwide advances in human knowledge, UC students shall spend considerable time and effort towards the attainment of the national aspirations for unity, progress and equity, and, in the process, constitution

Mission and Vision CBA

Mission

CBA's mission is to sustain peak performance in training and develop students well-equipped with functional knowledge and relevant skills, technology-adept and innovative who are competitive locally and globally and imbued with humane values and germane work ethic.
Vision

The College of Business Administration (CBA) envisions itself as a vibrant network of collective excellence in the various fields of management disciplines with unwavering commitment to quality education towards global competitiveness.

The History of the University of the Cordilleras

Baguio Colleges, as the University of the Cordilleras was earlier known, pioneered in tertiary education in the mountain highlands of the Cordillera region amidst devastation in and around Baguio City after the Second World War. Despite a pessimistic outlook and the bleak prospects pervading the climate of any undertaking at that time, Atty. Benjamin R. Salvosa envisioned Baguio City as a university town. With such vision, he undauntedly pursued a noble mission by founding a college. It was on June 19, 1946, coinciding with the birth anniversary of Dr. Jose P. Rizal, that a historic event unfolded. Baguio Colleges was established initially offering courses in teacher training and liberal arts, with the first batch of enrollees consisting of 156 students. Classes were first held in rented spaces at the Antipolo building, and later, at the Lopez and Lamping buildings along Session Road, the city's main thoroughfare. 1966 became a turning point for Baguio Colleges as it was converted into an educational foundation. Since then, it has blazed new trails and has become more responsive to the needs of the time. The founder, Atty. Benjamin R. Salvosa sat as the Chairman of the Board of Trustees and held the reins of the presidency up to the early part of 1994. Through the years, the University of the Cordilleras has grown bigger through the offering of additional courses and increasing student enrollment. It continues to grow even better with time, as evidenced by exemplary performance in various fields of discipline, with its graduates shining in national licensure examinations, and its alumni doing well in private employment, in the practice of their trade and profession, and in public service. Today, the University of the Cordilleras caters to more than 15,000 students coming from the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR), Regions I and II, as well as from neighboring provinces in Luzon. Course offerings range from graduate studies, law, arts and sciences, nursing, engineering and architecture, commerce and secretarial, teacher education, computer science, technical courses, elementary and high school. The University's College of Law is rated among the top law schools in the country, having graduated bar topnotchers as of year 2007. The Colleges of Engineering, Criminology, Information and Computer Science, and Teacher Education have gained recognition as among the top colleges in the region and the country. The College of Nursing, although newly-opened, has already shown an optimistic outlook with its exceptional performance in its first ever nursing board examinations. The future looks bright for the University of the Cordilleras, and we're glad to be blessed to serve these mountain highlands of the Philippines. Mabuhay!