VISIONS UNFOLDING

St. Dominic College History

The Man Behind the Vision

            A young boy had a grand dream. He fantasized that one day he was going to build a medical institution that would cater to the health needs of the poor. He envisioned it to be one of the finest hospitals a leader in the delivery of health services.

            It was indeed a grand dream for a boy who never had a chance of seeing his father who died young due to an illness that was not given medical care. He grew up under the care of his grandfather who likewise died due to lack of medication.

            To that young boy, whose loved ones were taken away from him due to lack of medical attention, his dream became a vision and a commitment.

            Don Gregorio M. Andaman, Sr. walked life alone but fully determined to fulfill his dream and see his vision realized. Fate found him an ideal companion in the person of Dominga, his wife, who served as his inspiration and gave him the needed strength and support to pursue his goal and attain his dream. With her at his side, he began to dream bigger dreams. Together, they envisioned not only a hospital that can provide quality health care but also a school that can provide quality but affordable education.

            Don Gregorio made a promise in his heart that when these institutions shall come to reality these shall be a tribute to his wife Dominga and all these will be named after her!

 
The Dreams Unfold

            The realization of his dreams was an example of total family involvement and dedication to its attainment. His wife served as his inspiration and their six offspring, the instruments for its realization.

The eldest son, Potenciano became a surgeon. By God’s grace, they both pursued the dream with courage. Together, they put up what is now known as the St. Anne Hospital in Lucena City. This was followed by Greg Hospital in Sariaya, Quezon and the Jane County Hospital in Pagbilao, Quezon. The dreams are finally unfolding and turning into reality!

Later, a Nursing and Medical Sciences School was established in Quezon Province. Both the hospital and the school boast of their enduring commitment to the community they serve in envisioning the better future of students and patients under their care.

          The second child, Marita, became an obstetrician. With more doctors in the family, Don Gregorio, was challenged to pursue bigger dreams. He built Hillside General Hospital in Alabang, Muntinlupa—a step close to his home province, Cavite. His offsprings, Emeteria, Monte and Lina, like the other siblings, were there to provide assistance and expertise in the non-medical aspects of running hospitals. Emie looks into the financial management of the institution. Engineer Monte is in-charge of construction and facilities development and Lina is in-charge of human resource management. The youngest, Gregorio jr who is a doctor, takes charge of the hospital administration.

The St. Dominic College of Arts and Sciences

            In 2003, 12 years after the realization of the dream hospital in Cavite, an educational institution was founded beside the hospital. It was envisioned to fill the need for quality education in the arts and sciences in the CALABARZON area. Thus was born the St. Dominic College of Arts and Sciences.

            The Medical Center and College Complex is strategically located. It straddles an area that serves as the gateway to major cities through its three access roads: the coastal road in the north leads to Metro Manila; Zapote road in the east leads to Alabang; Las Pinas and Muntinlupa and Laguna; and E. Aguinaldo  Highway in the south leads to Cavite City, Tagaytay and Batangas areas. The St. Dominic Complex has become a distinctive landmark and a recognized cornerstone in Cavite.

            The school, in partnership with the hospital, provides quality education in the Sciences (Nursing), Information Technology, Liberal Arts (English and Communication Arts). Management (HRM and Business Administration) and Teacher Education (BSEd;BEEd).

            The commitment for quality education to help meet the needs of the government, business and industry remains strong. This commitment is embodied in its educational philosophy for holistic development and lifelong learning.

            At the helm of the school is Dr. Marita Andaman-Rillo, the eldest daughter of the man behind the vision.

 Epilogue

            Don Gregorio had a dream. He made a promise. The dream is still unfolding. The promise was fulfilled. Welcome to St. Dominic College of Arts and Sciences!

VISION, MISSION AND GOALS

VISION

            A dynamic and proactive institution of higher learning upholding the highest standards of excellence in community service, education, and research towards the attainment of a better quality of life

MISSION

            We believe in linking quality education and research with life skills to facilitate strategic and holistic development of individuals through innovative programs attuned to the need of the local and international communities.

            The St. Dominic College of Arts and Sciences is committed to:

-  Provide excellent but affordable education, geared towards producing competitive, productive and responsible graduates.

-       Prepare students to meet the challenges for the country’s urgent need for reform, towards the alleviation of poverty and moral decadence.

GOALS

The St. Dominic College of Arts and Sciences commits aims to: