The College of Nursing of Saint Louis University was ranked No. 3 among Nursing schools nationwide with 100 or more examinees based on the results of the Professional Regulation Commission Nurse Licensure Examination given on November 29-30, 2008. SLU’s new board topnotchers are: Ma. Concepcion Ashley D. Mapagu (6th place - 87.20%); and Ruel B. Arzadon, Rhea Jhoy P. Pantaleon and Shiella Marie G. Simplina (who tied at 9th place - 86.60%). SLU’s passing rate is: 114/117 or 97% while the national passing rate is 39,455 /88,649 or 44.51%.

God, source of holiness and light, we thank you for your bountiful blessings poured on SLU during the past hundred years, enabling it to be the “Light of the North” through its mission of education.

As we step into the next century to meet the challenges of our time, transform us by your light of faith and love. Equip us with your grace and infuse new life and hope in us and in what we do, so we can transform ourselves and our society. We make this prayer through the intercession of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Amen

Author: Lourdusamy, Nambi Spiridiya, Special BS Biology, SLU-ICM

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The Commission on Higher Education - Technical Panel for Teacher Education has chosen the College of Education (CoE) of Saint Louis University as a Center of Excellence in Teacher Education from June 2008 to June 2011. Former CHED chairman Romulo L. Neri stated in his letter that SLU received this distinction because of her outstanding track record in the areas of teaching, research and extension services in teacher education. He added that CHED recognizes SLU’s commitment to provide excellent programs and services in teacher education and her capacity to serve as a role model to other teacher education institutions. The CHED has already recognized the CoE as a Center of Excellence in Teacher Education from 1996 to 2000.

The Institute of Foreign Languages & International Studies (IFLIS) is offering the English Proficiency Program (EPP). EPP is a five-month course conducted from Monday to Friday at five hours per day. It is designed for non-English speaking foreign students who would like to enroll in SLU or in other schools but who are deficient or have little proficiency in the English language. The program promotes the facility of the learners to the language to prepare them for their academic studies and to equip them with intercultural awareness as they develop their listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. For details, call or visit Mr. Miel Albert Laoyan, IFLIS director, 2/F Vath Library bldg. or call 444-8246 (to 48) loc 353.

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SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY was granted anew by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) the Autonomous Status for a period of five(5) years from November 15, 2007 to November 14, 2012 "in recognition of the accomplishments, adherence to quality assurance and commitment to public responsibility and accountability as a higher education provider."

SLU is one among only ten Private Higher Education Institutions (PHEIs) nationwide, and the only one in the Cordillera Administrative Region, that was granted a five-year autonomous status!

Other PHEIs likewise granted a five-year autonomous status: Ateneo de Manila University, De La Salle University, University of Santo Tomas, Centro Escolar University, Miriam College Foundation, Saint Joseph College, Assumption College, University of Saint Louis Tuguegarao, and Ateneo de Davao University