EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY

Holistic education for all towards a better quality of life.


VISION

A dynamic and proactive university in Asia dedicated to excellence in providing learner-centered education, research, and sustainable community service towards the attainment of a better quality of life.


MISSION

To revolutionize education by purposively linking quality of education, training, and research with community service in pursuing the holistic development of individuals through innovative programs and productive activities attuned to local and global demands.


GOALS

St. Dominic College of Asia aims to:


  • To produce holistic graduates equipped with an international mindset and global competencies.
  • To actively promote research and foster the utilization of emerging technologies for personal and professional development.
  • To take a leadership role in addressing community concerns, thereby improving the overall quality of life.
  • To integrate the UNESCO Sustainable Development Goals into institutional programs and activities, supporting a sustainable future for all.


QUALITY POLICY

SDCA commits to providing excellent academic and support services that exceed the expectations of all stakeholders as the College continuously develops and sustains the effectiveness of its quality management system.



CORE VALUES

St. Dominic College of Asia performs its various roles toward the achievement of its Vision-Mission-Goals as it anchors itself on a four-point set of core values:

  • SERVICE
  • DYNAMISM
  • COMPETENCE
  • ACCOUNTABILITY


GRADUATE ATTRIBUTES

  • Research Skills and Entrepreneurial Mindset*
  • Multi-Cultural Advocacy**
  • Moral and Professional Ethics**
  • Understanding the Discipline*
  • Self-Directed Learning*
  • Information and Technology Literacy*
  • Communication Skills**
  • Creativity and Innovation**
  • Collaboration and Community Engagement**
  • Critical Thinking**
*Specific Outcome
**Generic Outcomes


QUALITY OBJECTIVES

  • To achieve excellence in academic programs and projects guided by the College vision – mission, and in compliance with the CHED, DepEd and TESDA requirements as well as those standards observed by duly accredited educational institutions.
  • To establish, implement and maintain effective and efficient quality management system.
  • To assume leadership role in improving the quality of life of the people by engaging SDCA stakeholders in meaningful community services.
  • To focus on its task of revolutionizing education by instilling creativity and innovation among the faculty members, students and administrative staff working collaboratively on enhancing the culture of research in the College.
  • To identify, nurture, and enhance human, physical and financial resources for productivity and sustainability.