St. Dominic College of Asia
St. Dominic College of Asia (SDCA) traces its roots with the establishment of the St. Dominic Medical Center (SDMC) in 1991 by founders Don Gregorio and Doña Dominga Andaman.
Former names | St. Dominic College of Arts & Sciences (2003-2009) |
|---|---|
| Motto | Revolutionizing Education |
| Type | Private |
| Established | November 28, 2003 |
Academic affiliations | PACUCA ASEAN ACUCA World Council for Curriculum and Instruction |
| President | Gregorio A. Andaman,Jr. |
| Vice-president | Dr. Nilda W. Balsicas (VP for Academic Affairs & Research) |
| Principal | Arlene V. Coronado, MBA (Basic Education Department) |
| Dean | Noel A. Sergio, MBA, FBE (Dean, School of Business & Computer Studies) Mary Nellie T. Roa, DMD, RN, MAN (Dean, School of Health Science Professions) Alejandro D. Magnaye, MSBA-HRM (Dean, School of International Hospitality & Tourism Management) Dino T. Ubalde, RP, RGC (Dean, School of Arts, Sciences & Education) |
Academic staff | 200 |
Administrative staff | 200 |
| Students | 3000 |
| Undergraduates | 2000 |
| Location | , , |
| Colors | Red and White |
| Nickname | Dominican Pikemen |
Sporting affiliations | ISAA |
| Sports | Basketball, Vollyball |
| Mascot | Pike Man, Lady Pike |
| Website | stdominiccollege.edu.ph |
History
The church traces its roots with the establishment of the St. Dominic Medical Center (SDMC) in 1991 by founders Don Gregorio and Doña Dominga Andaman.
In 2003, 12 years after the realization of the hospital in Cavite, St. Dominic College of Arts & Sciences was founded. The College is the family’s gift to the community and the manifestation of their commitment to provide excellent but affordable education in Bacoor and neighboring communities.
Initially offering programs in Caregiving and BS Nursing in collaboration with the SDMC, St. Dominic has evolved into a full-fledged collegiate institution with four schools: School of Health Science Professions (SHSP), School of Arts, Sciences & Education (SASE), School of International Hospitality & Tourism Management (SIHTM), and School of Business & Computer Studies (SBCS).
In 2007, the College embarked in an ambitious long-term goal which aims to achieve a university status within the next 20 years. The plan for “The March Towards Excellence” was presented to the academic community and became the blueprint for development. Preparations towards accreditation of the academic programs was pursued in earnest. Rebranding strategies were also explored to make the College more relevant, responsive and congruent with the current trends and practices of a highly globalized educational system. In 2009, St. Dominic College of Arts & Sciences was officially renamed St. Dominic College of Asia.
In 2011, Dr. Marita A. Andaman-Rillo, eldest daughter of the founders, passed on the presidency of SDCA to the youngest Andaman son, Dr. Gregorio A. Andaman, Jr. Dr. Andaman, in his first year of presidency, launched the institution’s battlecry “Revolutionizing Education”. Highlights of this include the launch the Basic Education Unit (Preschool, Elementary, and High School), and accreditation of Business Administration, Information Technology, Education, Psychology, Hospitality Management and Nursing programs by the Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities Commission on Accreditation (PACUCOA), both in 2012.